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Post Zamrudpur, Gammon may lose Metro, Signature Bridge projects

Friday 6 November '09

The fates of Delhi government's favourite project, Signature Bridge, and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s Central Secretariat to Badarpur line have become intertwined.
Barcodes, photos on tickets to boost Games security

Tuesday 3 November '09

As Commonwealth member countries raise doubts about security for the 2010 Games, the Organising Committee is busy working on a foolproof ticketing system.
Signature Bridge: in Metro mishap shadow, Gammon’s phase-II project bid under review

Thursday 22 October '09

Wazirabad Signature Bridge, the Delhi government’s showpiece project, is once again under review. The issue now: the government has to decide whether to allot work for second part of the project to Gammon India...
Venue deadlines pushed back

Wednesday 21 October '09

Days after the Organising Committee exuded confidence that the venues would be ready in time, the Group of Ministers...
DDA, Delhi govt at loggerheads over DTC depot near Village

Tuesday 20 October '09

The Delhi Development Authority and the state government are at loggerheads over who will fund the construction of the DTC bus depot opposite the Commonwealth Games Village.
Minister holds on to Games projects task despite CM ‘withdrawing’ the order

Monday 19 October '09

This is a classic case of an issue lost in translation as the Delhi government fights with its back against the wall to finish all projects in time for the Commonwealth Games starting on October 3 next year.
Govt to put in place tougher act to rein in defaulting industries

Saturday 17 October '09

In view of the new industrial policy set to be unveiled in December, the government is working on a stricter act to make industries pay for construction and maintenance of infrastructure in the city’s industrial areas.
2 flyovers open on Outer Ring Road; pedestrians rue lack of facilities

Thursday 15 October '09

Dinesh Trasain, PhD student of Jawaharlal Nehru University, has to wait for several minutes at the Munirka crossing below the under-construction flyover before dashing across the road to safety.
Funds-starved govt in a spot over single pass idea for stadiums, DTC and Metro rail

Tuesday 13 October '09

Who will pay for the bus and Metro tickets of thousands of spectators arriving for the Commonwealth Games events? The question has both the cash-strapped Delhi government and the Games organising committee in a fix.
Delegates take a long, hard look at Games venues

Friday 9 October '09

It was a day when questions were raised over Delhi’s capability to host Commonwealth Games by some visiting delegates. But glowing references came the Capital’s way too, especially for the Games Village.
British universities check to send volunteers for Games

Wednesday 7 October '09

The Commonwealth Games organising committee’s volunteer programme has received queries from two British universities which want to send students as volunteers.
Delhi eyes rise in circle rates to raise revenue

Wednesday 7 October '09

After proposing an increase in LPG rates, bus and Metro fares, the Delhi government is now looking at a proposal to increase circle rates, which will affect property rates in the Capital.
Delhi to raise toast to freshly-brewed beer

Monday 5 October '09

After Gurgaon had a spurt of brew-pubs that make and sell freshly-brewed beer, Delhi will also have a few of them soon.
Capital pollution check

Monday 5 October '09

Pollution in the Capital is one of the biggest concerns of the state government. In a bid to control pollution in the Capital...
Projects: tight finish on cards

Saturday 3 October '09

It's exactly a year for the Commonwealth Games to kick off. And both Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who beamed confidently when the last edition of the event got over at Melbourne...
To promote Games, a star-studded list

Friday 2 October '09

An army of star sportsmen and actors will descend on Delhi to promote the Commonwealth Games 2010.
Slip road to take pressure off BRT at Chirag Dilli

Friday 2 October '09

The Delhi government, while planning more roads to duplicate the BRT concept, is also working on easing off traffic on its pilot project between Ambedkar Nagar to Moolchand.
Sops not enough, Games committee asks for luxury tax, VAT relief

Friday 25 September '09

The Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee has asked the Delhi government to waive the luxury tax for six five-star hotels hosting foreign delegates during the mega-event in October next year.
Delhi-based firm bags contract for Games Travel Office

Thursday 24 September '09

The Commonwealth Games Organising Committee has shortlisted domestic travel agency Le Passage to set up the Games Travel Office...
Six flyovers slated for opening next month

Tuesday 22 September '09

As a Diwali bonanza to Delhi commuters, half a dozen flyovers coming up all over the city are slated for inauguration or partially opening in October.
More Q’s than A’s

Sunday 20 September '09

Commonwealth Games Federation chairman Mike Fennell’s letter brought into focus preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Subsidy set to go on LPG, on for bus fare

Saturday 19 September '09

LPG cylinders are set to get expensive as the Delhi government, dilly-dallying over the decision to remove the subsidy of Rs 40 per cylinder...
Games venue to provide green power

Monday 14 September '09

After the Commonwealth Games floodlights have been switched off at the Thyagaraj Stadium, the complex will continue to light up around 1,800 homes.
Krishna, Shashi take note: How nine of your colleagues live

Friday 11 September '09

While External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and his deputy Shashi Tharoor turned 5-star hotel suites into temporary homes....
Forest Dept heat on Metro for flouting Ridge rules

Friday 11 September '09

Delhi Metro is again in the firing line, this time for the construction of temporary structures in the Central Ridge area for its workers on the Airport Express Line.
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