Articles by Paras Singh
2 weeks on, cave-ins on Ashoka Road in Delhi remain unfixed
NDMC oversees an area which hosts a resident population of 0.25 million and a floating population of 1.6-2.0 million daily
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Months after inauguration, waste-to-art park yet to open in Delhi
At the entrance, a 30ft replica of Ahmedabad’s historical Teen Darwaza greets visitors. Other replicas featured include the Elephanta Caves, Brihadeeswara temple, Mahabodhi temple, Santiniketan, and Amer Fort, among others.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:04 AM IST
MCD to expand Okhla, Tehkhand waste-to-energy plants, ease Ghazipur landfill
The capacity of each plant will be expanded by 1,000 tonnes per day, which will also increase power production
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 12:52 AM IST
MCD calls bids for Phase-2 of biomining at Delhi’s three landfills
Three million tonnes (MT) of legacy waste is to be cleared at Ghazipur and Bhalswa landfills, each, and two MT of waste at the Okhla landfill
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 05:42 AM IST
Govt begins trial run of mohalla buses in Delhi
The Delhi government is currently operating 100 buses acquired from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to enhance last-mile connectivity.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Heritage convention: NDMC prepares action plan to give Lutyens’ Delhi a makeover
According to an NDMC action plan, street artwork will be added, sculptures will be installed at public places, 50,000 ornamental plants will be added and cultural dinners and events will be hosted at Connaught Place
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 05:36 AM IST
NDMC to launch ₹19.3crore road-sweeping project
A civic official said that the mechanical road sweepers will be functioning with a wet cleaning mechanism without the formation of dust
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Dwarka in south Delhi goes 4 days without water supply
Water scarcity in Dwarka, Delhi due to breach at carrier-lined canal branch. Residents face low to zero water supply, high bottled water prices, and contamination. Supply to normalize by Monday.
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Canal repair done but supply remains affected in parts of Delhi
Repair work at Munak Canal completed after 40 hours, but water supply still affected in areas like Dwarka. Haryana released water to Delhi after canal breach.
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Parts of Delhi face water supply shortage day after canal breach
Residents in the affected areas said their taps were running dry, adding that water tankers were not made adequately available by the authorities
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 05:30 AM IST
A year on, memories of 2023 floods linger
On July 13, 2023, a rapidly swelling Yamuna spilled on to streets and homes in Delhi. A look at the lasting impact of the floods in the affected areas
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Canal breach leads to chaos in Delhi’s Bawana
Breach in Munak canal disrupts Delhi water supply, floods Bawana, leading to evacuation of 2,000 residents. Repair work ongoing, normal supply by Friday. Political blame game ensues.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 05:30 AM IST
‘We spent night on roads with no food or power’: Bawana residents hit by canal breach
Residents living on the ground floor were suddenly under three to four feet of water, amid floating utensils and furniture. The elderly and children relocated to adjoining roads, having higher elevations, where they spent the rest of the night
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 05:26 AM IST
Munak canal breaches; teams rushed to repair critical source of water to Delhi
A section of the Munak Canal also breached in June last year and impacted the water supply to parts of the national Capital for two days
Published on Jul 11, 2024 12:08 PM IST
131K tulips sent to Himachal Pradesh for indigenisation
NDMC has developed a “tulip growth and storage chamber” facility at Lodhi Garden where the flowers can be propagated
Published on Jul 09, 2024 10:49 PM IST
MCD’s geotagging scheme sees tepid response, only 380K enrol
MCD geotagging deadline passed with only 380,000 properties tagged out of 1.5 million target. Financial incentives proposed to boost participation.
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 10:49 PM IST
Recreational trades brought under MCD regulations in Delhi
Delhi LG VK Saxena on Monday launched a “public amusement portal” at NDMC Convention Centre that will streamline and facilitate the licensing
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:42 PM IST
Delhi clocks 246 dengue cases, double last year’s halfway count
In the preceding years, Delhi clocked 143 cases in the first six months of 2022, 36 cases in 2021 and 20 cases in 2020
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:40 PM IST
Delhi civic body begins overhaul of Ambedkar Stadium
The civic body will revamp the stadium so that it can host international matches once again, officials said.
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 12:19 AM IST
Yamuna ammonia level spikes as water flows in from upstream states, Delhi blames Haryana
Officials said that initial monsoon spells carry the industrial waste accumulated in the drains of Haryana. Ammonia levels between 2 and 3 parts per million (ppm) were observed over the past three to four days, they said
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 10:41 PM IST
Portion of Ashoka Road in Delhi caves in, repairs underway: PWD
The damaged area, located towards the roundabout close to the Le Meridian hotel, falls under the jurisdiction of New Delhi Municipal Council
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Tenure of watershed deal nears end: Yamuna sharing talks to start next year
According to the 1994 agreement, there shall be an interim seasonal allocation of the “annual utilisable flow” of Yamuna
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Fresh attempt to rejuvenate Naini Lake: MCD invites bids to beautify Model Town attraction
Under the project, MCD will lay pipelines to ferry wastewater from the Coronation Pillar wastewater treatment plant to Model Town. Additionally, the project will also help provide irrigation water for parks in the vicinity
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 05:42 AM IST
NDMC clears solar power proposal, inducts new MP as member
The procurement of 200 MW solar energy will help the council move towards its target of utilising 100% green power by 2025
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 05:30 AM IST
Paras Singh, New Delhi
Southeast Delhi residents fearful of heavy rains causing recurrence of sewage backflow into homes
The root cause of the drainage issue is a 900 to 1,000-metre stretch of the open Taimoor Nagar drain, which is choked at four key points due to a multiplicity of issues, ranging from waste dumping to structural deficiencies
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Rain-hit city infra yet to get back on its feet
IMD warns of heavy rain and gusty winds in Delhi over next three days, prompting increased preparations after record rain on Friday.
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 06:14 AM IST
MCD survey of unsafe buildings still ongoing
The civic body was to examine 2,884,164 properties this year, out of which 2,307,405 have been looked at till June 27
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Carpets, furniture damaged as Delhi neighbourhoods flooded
Residential areas such as Greater Kailash, New Friends Colony, Friends Colony, Maharani Bagh, Jangpura, among others, were some of the worst affected
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Major drain choked, Delhi’s Maharani Bagh stares at flooding after rain
Residents of Maharani Bagh in Delhi urge civic authorities to expedite clearing and redesigning the clogged Taimoor Nagar drain before monsoon worsens waterlogging issues.
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Protests by BJP members mar MCD House meet, no discussion on parking fee
Chaos at MCD meeting as BJP protests water shortage in Delhi, leading to commotion and passing of proposals amid disruptions.
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 07:34 AM IST
