Greenpeace India, Public Transport Forum writes to DMRC requesting for ‘Clean Air Concession’

Greenpeace India, Public Transport Forum writes to DMRC requesting for ‘Clean Air Concession’

Saturday, 16 November 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

Greenpeace India and Public Transport Forum on Friday wrote to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) requesting the introduction of a 'Clean Air Concession' on metro fares during severe air pollution days. In the letter, the organisations highlighted the need for an efficient and affordable transportation system that could bring down...

City court issues order for Amanatullah’s release

Friday, 15 November 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

A city court on Thursday issued an order for the release of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board case. Special Judge Jitendra Singh issued the order after accepting his bail bond of Rs 1 lakh and a surety...

As air quality reaches hazardous levels, BJP demands Rai’s resignation

Friday, 15 November 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

The BJP on Thursday lashed out at Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai and demanded his resignation as the air quality in the city zoomed to hazardous levels.  Rai hit back at the BJP and accused the saffron party led governments in the neighbouring states of doing nothing to prevent air pollution.  Delhi...

LG accuses former CM Kejriwal of stonewalling his efforts to clean Yamuna

Friday, 15 November 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday accused former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal of stonewalling his efforts to clean the Yamuna, claiming the AAP supremo feared that he might get the credit for it. Reacting to the allegations, AAP said Saxena was "misleading" the people and trying to take credit...

DDA launches Phase-II of 2024 Sasta Ghar housing scheme

Friday, 15 November 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Thursday launched Phase II of its 2024 Sasta Ghar housing scheme offering over 2,600 affordable flats across various locations, including Narela, Rohini, Manglapuri (Dwarka), Siraspur and Loknayakpuram. According to a statement, the authority said that the scheme has seen a tremendous response, with more than...

MCD polls: AAP councillor Mahesh Khichi elected Mayor

Friday, 15 November 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

After a long delay of seven months for the mayoral poll elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Mahesh Khichi a councillor from the Dev Nagar ward in Karol Bagh (45) was elected as the first Mayor of Delhi on Thursday, defeating BJP’s Kishan Lal from Shakurpur ward (47)  with a...

Trade fair tickets available at select Delhi metro stations

Thursday, 14 November 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

People wanting to visit the India International Trade Fair (IITF), starting from Thursday, can avail its tickets hassle free from Delhi metro’s customer care and ticket counters on 55 stations. In a statement, the corporation said, “Delhi metro, in its continued pursuit for enhanced passenger initiatives in terms of services offered,...

Four lakh challans issued for improper parking at and around metro stations

Thursday, 14 November 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

Delhi Traffic Police has issued more than four lakh challans for improper parking at and around metro stations till October 22, which was over 21 per cent as compare to the corresponding period last year. According to official data, a total of 4.46 lakh challans were issued this year, while then...

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