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Saurav Gupta -August 6, 2024

Does Delhi need the Miyawaki method?

Does Delhi need the Miyawaki method?

Environmentalists say Miyawaki method of creating green spaces should be avoided in areas with natural grasslands as forests created on the basis of the Japanese technique do not replicate the diversity and complexity of natural forests

Saurav Gupta -August 5, 2024

Big blow to AAP! Delhi LG not bound by govt. advice to appoint MCD aldermen: SC

Big blow to AAP! Delhi LG not bound by govt. advice to appoint MCD aldermen: SC

This decision was made by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and PS Narasimha in the case titled Government of NCT of Delhi vs. Office of Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

Idrees Bukhtiyar -August 5, 2024

Rajon Ki Baoli: Bollywood’s new shooting stop

Rajon Ki Baoli: Bollywood’s new shooting stop

The 16th century stepwell, which includes a mosque and a tomb, hosted its first-ever shoot this year when the cast of ‘Ul Jalool Ishq’ arrived here

VIVEK SHUKLA -August 3, 2024

The iconic halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan

The iconic halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan

Durbar Hall and Ashok Hall at the President’s house, which have been named as ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’ respectively have a rich history of hosting functions of national importance

Kushan Niyogi and Saurav Gupta -August 2, 2024

Delhi coaching centre deaths: UPSC aspirants sent two complaints before the incident, to no avail

Delhi coaching centre deaths: UPSC aspirants sent two complaints before the incident, to no avail

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Public Works Department were apprised of the risks that the students at coaching centres were facing

Patriot Bureau -August 2, 2024

Death traps: How coaching centres put lives of students at risk

Death traps: How coaching centres put lives of students at risk

Libraries and classrooms functioning illegally from the basements pose threat to the lives of students from across the country preparing for competitive exams in Delhi’s coaching hubs  

PTI -August 1, 2024

Delhi govt to seek Rs 5,200 crore for MCD from Centre

Delhi govt to seek Rs 5,200 crore for MCD from Centre

At a press conference here with Mayor Shelly Oberoi, the urban development minister said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) needs central grants to develop infrastructure like drains and roads.

Saurav Gupta -August 1, 2024

Delhi rains: Claims of de-silting fall flat as city gets submerged again

Delhi rains: Claims of de-silting fall flat as city gets submerged again

Heavy rainfall on Wednesday night claimed the lives of two people and exposed poor drainage and lack of preparations.