New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta carried out a surprise inspection on Monday in and around Azadpur, covering Gupta Market, Azadpur Chowk, Tripolia Chowk and adjoining areas and questioned officials over delays in projects. She reviewed ongoing works of the Delhi Metro and the Public Works Department (PWD) on the ground and sought detailed, real-time progress reports from officials.Visibly displeased with delays, poor coordination, and unsatisfactory sanitation, the Chi…
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New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta carried out a detailed review of Delhi Metro and associated road and flyover projects, reiterating that building a modern and efficient public transport system remains a top priority for the government. Chairing a meeting at the Delhi Secretariat, she said the focus is on reducing traffic congestion, improving ease of travel and cutting pollution levels in the capital.Senior officials, including the Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) In a significant development for urban transport security in the National Capital Region (NCR), the security of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) ‘Namo Bharat’ corridor was formally entrusted to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) during a ceremony held at Delhi’s New Ashok Nagar.The induction is a major step towards integrated, technology-driven security for India’s first high-speed regional transit system in the NCR. It marks the commencement of …
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…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Thursday paid an impromptu visit to Model Town in North Delhi — a place closely connected to his student days at Delhi University. Revisiting familiar lanes, he relished local favourites like ‘chaat and bhalla’, fondly reminiscing about his time as a student, said a message on Sandhu’s social media handle.He also interacted warmly with surprised residents in the market before taking the Metro back.The LG’s inter…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Delhi Legislative Assembly on Wednesday once again received a bomb threat via email, triggering heightened security and an immediate response from law enforcement agencies. The threatening message claimed that as many as 16 RDX-based Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) had been planted inside the Assembly premises, with a plan to detonate them at 1:40 P.M. According to the Delhi Police, the sender identified himself as being from Coimbatore and alleged that he and …
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Delhi Legislative Assembly and Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday received another bomb threat via email, prompting an immediate investigation by the Delhi Police. According to officials, a threatening email warned that the Delhi Legislative Assembly would be blown up. A similar threat was also issued regarding a nearby Delhi Metro station. The email sent to the Speaker’s official account was received at 7.49 a.m., while another threatening message was sent to the Ass…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Delhi Lt Governor T.S. Sandhu on Thursday happily surprised many citizens by joining them for a ride on Metro. From using a smart card to enter the station, posing for pictures on the station escalator and platform, Sandhu mingled with commuters with warmth and also discussed issues related to the city while travelling in the train.Sharing his experience on social media, Sandhu wrote, “A ride back home on the ever-reliable Delhi Metro Rail! Had nice interactions with…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dedicating historic projects worth over Rs 18,000 crore to the people of Delhi on International Women’s DayPM Modi inaugurated two new corridors of the Delhi Metro and laid the foundation stone for three new corridors under Phase V(A). These projects, worth over Rs 18,000 crore, will strengthen connectivity across the capital and make travel faster, safer and more convenient for millio…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the previous AAP-led Delhi government for “halting the developmental projects” for the Delhiites and contrasted it with the Rekha Gupta administration for the introduction of several development projects for the national capital. PM Modi also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development works worth over Rs 33,500 crore in New Delhi.Addressing a large gathering at a DDA Ground in New D…