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PWD floats tenders for 200 anti-smog guns across Delhi
civic1 source15h ago

New Delhi: Multiple road divisions have started floating tenders for the deployment of truck-mounted anti-smog guns, with the Public Works Department (PWD) set to deploy 200 such machines to control dust pollution across the city over the next three years, officials said on Saturday

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CJP protest: Entry, exit gates at 45 Delhi Metro stations to remain shut till 10pm
civic1 source1d ago

Due to security measures surrounding the Cockroach Janta Party protest, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has prolonged the restricted entry and exit at 45 stations until 10pm. Initially slated to resume at 6pm, a reassessment deemed it necessary to maintain the closure for safety. Key stations impacted by this adjustment include Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, and New Delhi, following a request

Times of India — Delhi
Two cities, two road projects, one problem: Mumbai redesigns Ghatkopar bridge as Delhi struggles with Barapullah
civic1 source3d ago

Mumbai's Ghatkopar road overbridge is being redesigned to address traffic issues identified during its construction, with efforts focused on better segregating local and through traffic for enhanced functionality. Conversely, Delhi's Barapullah Phase-III, which was expected to facilitate quicker commutes, soon suffered from congestion due to overlapping traffic streams. This situation underscores

Times of India — Delhi
Pink slips in Delhi buses continue as LG’s nod awaited for smart card implementation
civic3 sources4d ago

New Delhi: Women availing free travel on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses are likely to continue receiving paper-based pink slips for a few more days, despite the October 1 deadline to shift to smart travel cards, as the Delhi government is waiting for lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu’s approval to notify changes governing the free-travel scheme

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How new T3 pier will boost IGI's international capacity by over 50%
civic4 sources5d ago

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is planning to enhance its international traffic capacity significantly. The addition of a new Pier E at Terminal 3 will increase capacity by 1.6 crore passengers annually. Modifications at Terminal 1 will also allow for a marginal rise in domestic capacity over the next few years. A master plan is being finalized to address this expansion and expected

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4 of 10 unipole ad spaces across Delhi lying unsold: MCD
civic1 source6d ago

Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has been unable to sell four out of 10 unipole advertisement sites across key areas in the national capital, as per the civic body’s data, despite the issue of illegal banners and hoardings in the city

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Delhi govt opens command centre to track polluting activities
civic2 sources6d ago

New DelhiThe Delhi government on Thursday launched an Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) for the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to monitor pollution sources in real time, with AI-enabled CCTV cameras tracking more than 700 construction sites and GPS-enabled systems monitoring road sweeping, officials said

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Delhi mayor calls MCD mid-day meal kitchens ‘five-star’; opposition says ‘deplorable’
civic1 source6d ago

Delhi mayor Pravesh Wahi inspected mid-day meal kitchens and praised their cleanliness and organization. Opposition members from Aam Aadmi Party and Congress criticized his claims regarding the quality of food and facilities. They argued that many municipal schools are poorly maintained and challenged the mayor's stance. Councillors demanded transparency by requesting inspections of the kitchens i

Times of India — Delhi