New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Aiming to promote Ease of Living, Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu has catalysed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to begin a Single Window Clearance System under the Online Building Permit System (OBPS), an official said on Tuesday. The new facility launched by the DDA will enable faster, transparent, and citizen-centric building approvals and achieve marked improvements over the previous processes, which, more often than not, lead to unnecessary red tape, p…
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New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to ensure that no commercial or religious activity takes place on the Yamuna floodplains at Sur Ghat, observing that the ecologically sensitive area cannot be used even for parking purposes. A single-judge Bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh said that no activity, including parking of vehicles for commercial purposes, should be permitted on the land situated in Zone-O of the Yamuna floodplains.“It is di…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a charge-sheet against a private realty firm, Shubhkamna Buildtech, and its directors for allegedly cheating homebuyers in a housing project located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, the agency said on Friday.The probe revealed that the accused company and its directors entered into a criminal conspiracy to induce investors through false assurances and deceptive promises.According to CBI officials, the firm obtained dishonest financi…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor and DDA Chairman T.S. Sandhu on Thursday welcomed 1,647 new recruits of the Capital’s key land-owning agency, urging them to play a foundational role in the journey toward Viksit Bharat@2047 led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at an event organised at the Yamuna Sports Complex to hand over appointment letters, the Lieutenant Governor said, “Under the leadership of PM Modi, the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ is the national goal.”…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with the National School of Drama (NSD), started the first batch of ‘RangBaag’ at the Maya Art Gallery in Indraprastha Park here as an initiative for structured theatre education, an official said on Sunday. “The initiative, involving 21 children aged between 12-16 years, aligns with Delhi Lieutenant Governor and DDA Chairman Taranjit Singh Sandhu’s stress on reimagining Delhi’s public green spaces as vibrant centres…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with the Udhmodya Foundation — the startup ecosystem of the Delhi University — on Friday launched “Harit Manthan 2026”, a hackathon aimed at developing solutions for urban biodiversity and green space management. The two-day event is being held on Friday and Saturday, in the national capital. After the announcement of the result on Saturday, selected teams will receive seed funding of up to Rs 10 lakh, subject t…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), will launch a Heritage Week programme on Monday to promote the capital’s heritage. The initiative, from Monday to Saturday (April 13 to 18), will aim to help people, especially the youth, connect with Delhi’s art and culture and will include an exhibition/documentation of conservation efforts in the Mehrauli area, the official said in a statement.DDA Vice Chair…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will launch its Heritage Week celebrations on Monday at the historic Mehrauli Archaeological Park with the objective of promoting awareness about the Delhi’s cultural and architectural heritage among citizens, especially the youth, an official said on Sunday. The DDA’s week-long celebration from April 13 to 18 will include a series of activities for students and the public, encouraging participation in heritage appreciation and cre…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), will launch a Heritage Week programme on April 13 to promote the Capital’s heritage, an official said on Friday. The initiative, from April 13 to 18, will aim to help people, especially the youth, connect with Delhi’s art and culture and will include an exhibition/documentation of conservation efforts in the Mehrauli area, the official said in a statement.DD…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Tuesday unveiled a blueprint for the development of affordable houses – with up to 100 sq metres built-up area – along Delhi Metro and RRTS corridors, thereby reducing the need for the creation of illegal colonies that offer low-cost houses. Addressing a press conference, Manohar Lal said under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, the city’s legacy issues will be addressed and the foundation of a futu…