MCD

-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.

-July 31, 2024

Strange probe: Delhi HC grills police in coaching centre incident

Strange probe: Delhi HC grills police in coaching centre incident

A bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan said a "strange probe" was going on with police action against the passerby who drove a car but no action against MCD officials.

-July 28, 2024

Delhi: Mayor calls for action against basement coaching centers

Delhi: Mayor calls for action against basement coaching centers

On Sunday, Oberoi directed the MCD commissioner to take stringent measures against coaching centers operating in basements within MCD's jurisdiction, as these practices violate building regulations and norms.

-June 13, 2024

Delhi:Plan to convert historic Town Hall into hotel scrapped

Delhi:Plan to convert historic Town Hall into hotel scrapped

MCD scraps plan to convert the 160-year-old Town Hall in Chandni Chowk into a hotel. The historic building will be conserved and repurposed for public use instead

-April 27, 2024

After Delhi HC’s rap, AAP says MCD works halted due to non-formation of standing committee

After Delhi HC’s rap, AAP says MCD works halted due to non-formation of standing committee

The court accused the Delhi government of pursuing power appropriation, following remarks from the government's counsel that the matter required approvals from Kejriwal, who is currently in custody

-February 23, 2024

MCD release pending funds after audit report flags delay, school rues less amount disbursed

MCD release pending funds after audit report flags delay, school rues less amount disbursed

Vikas Tripathi, the director of the MCD's education department, explained that the outstanding funds will be released upon the opening of the students' bank accounts

-February 22, 2024

Historic Hardayal library in Chandni Chowk to get solar panels on rooftop

Historic Hardayal library in Chandni Chowk to get solar panels on rooftop

Renowned for its collection of literature in Hindi, English, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, and Sanskrit, the library's managing committee convened on Tuesday to discuss various issues, including the installation of solar panels on its rooftop

-February 9, 2024

In MCD budget, Rs 15 crore for cow shelters, plan to lease school playgrounds

In MCD budget, Rs 15 crore for cow shelters, plan to lease school playgrounds

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal praised the budget, emphasising its alignment with the city's collective aspirations for cleanliness and beauty