Saurav Gupta

With nearly six years of experience as a journalist, he has written extensively on developmental issues, policies, health, and government agency schemes across both print and digital platforms. He holds a BAJMC degree from IP University.

Posts by: Saurav Gupta

Saurav Gupta -December 5, 2024

Ageing fleet chaos: Over 370 DTC buses breakdown daily in Delhi, commuters and drivers bear the brunt

Ageing fleet chaos: Over 370 DTC buses breakdown daily in Delhi, commuters and drivers bear the brunt

Delhi Trasport Corporation’s ageing fleet faces frequent steering, brakes, and engine failures, endangering lives and throwing the public transport in disarray

Saurav Gupta -December 4, 2024

Two cars catch fire after collision in Delhi, one dead

Two cars catch fire after collision in Delhi, one dead

The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received an emergency call at 12:20 a.m., and two fire tenders were rushed to the scene.

Saurav Gupta -December 3, 2024

DTC set to retire 2,624 CNG buses by Feb 26

DTC set to retire 2,624 CNG buses by Feb 26

DTC will phase out over 2,600 ageing buses by February 2026 and induct over 3,500 electric buses, giving a boost to the sustainable transport network

Saurav Gupta -December 3, 2024

Limited charging points, rising costs leave e-rickshaw drivers helpless

Limited charging points, rising costs leave e-rickshaw drivers helpless

Delhi has 1.2 lakh e-rickshaws but only 543 public charging stations, which forces battery-rickshaw drivers to pay more at private facilities, leaving the with little savings

Saurav Gupta -November 30, 2024

NCRTC rolls out assistive devices to support differently-abled commuters

NCRTC rolls out assistive devices to support differently-abled commuters

ADB and JFPR launch first assistive aids drive for differently-abled individuals, paving the way for inclusive support with plans for similar initiatives ahead

Saurav Gupta -November 28, 2024

Suffering from toxic air, starved of learning: How school students are suffering in Delhi

Suffering from toxic air, starved of learning: How school students are suffering in Delhi

Despite CAQM’s latest directive to Delhi-NCR schools to function in a ‘hybrid’ mode a week after shifting the classes online, schools are unlikely to return to physical classes immediately

Saurav Gupta -November 27, 2024

72-year-old woman survives rare black tumour after dual surgeries in Delhi hospital

72-year-old woman survives rare black tumour after dual surgeries in Delhi hospital

The patient underwent two complex surgeries and radiotherapy, successfully managing a rare black brain tumour while minimising risks of severe bleeding and brain swelling

Saurav Gupta -November 25, 2024

Why houseplants aren’t the solution to clean air

Why houseplants aren’t the solution to clean air

The real heroes of air purification are bigger than your living room