New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The CBI booked an MCD junior engineer and his aide for demanding a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from a contractor constructing a building in the Walled City to overlook alleged illegal construction in the premises, an official said on Tuesday.Junior engineer Navdeep Khatri and beldar Lokesh were booked on the complaint of Aziz Ahmed, who is constructing a building in the G.B. Road area for an elderly property owner, the CBI said.In a written complaint given to the CBI on April 30, …
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New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) In view of the average AQI improving in Delhi, the CAQM Sub-Committee on Monday unanimously decided to revoke all actions under Stage-I of the extant schedule of GRAP in the entire NCR, with immediate effect, an official said.Delhi’s daily average AQI has significantly improved as it recorded 175 on Sunday, which improved to 88 on Monday owing to rain and favourable meteorological conditions, as per the AQI Bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Post their landslide win, the newly-elected Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi and Deputy Mayor Monika Pant, on Wednesday promised to work towards cleanliness in the national Capital.The winners, both of whom are BJP councillors, thanked the party leadership for providing them with the opportunity.Deputy Mayor Monika Pant said: “First of all, I would like to thank the top leadership, the BJP state organisation, our state president, the Chief Minister, and also MP Harsh Malhotra,…
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The BJP on Thursday named Parvesh Wahi as its official candidate in the Mayoral election, a contest he is sure to win as the Opposition AAP has decided to abstain from the April 26 poll. Wahi is a councillor from ward number 53 named Rohini E. For the Deputy Mayor’s post, the BJP has nominated Monika Pant, a councillor from ward number 206 named Anand Vihar, said a statement issued by Delhi BJP.The crucial elections to pick members of key committees of the MCD are al…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Monday praised the Delhi Traffic Police for engaging with nearly 6,000 residents and civic agencies over 30 meetings to resolve issues related to pedestrian safety and unauthorised parking. Sandhu welcomed the launch of a special project by the traffic police to deliver citizen-centric solutions and make roads smoother, safer and organised.In a post on X, the LG said, “Following my visit and guidance on April 2, I am ple…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) contractor and his friend were taken into custody on Saturday after their speeding Hyundai Verna allegedly rammed into an e-scooter in West Delhi’s Subhash Nagar area, killing a 25-year-old delivery rider on the spot, police officials said.The deceased has been identified as Hem Shankar, who worked night shifts as a delivery executive. Police said the accused driver, Rakesh Kumar, 27, is employed as a contractor with the MCD.The i…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Former Delhi BJP President and MLA from Malviya Nagar constituency Satish Upadhyay on Friday set a new trend by accepting notebooks, pens, geometry boxes and textbooks from his supporters welcoming him at a public event, a party leader said. He appealed to trader associations, organisations and supporters in Malviya Nagar Assembly constituency to welcome him at programmes not with garlands, scarves or gifts, but by presenting notebooks and pens, which he can distribute a…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday that a comprehensive and timeline-based action plan has been finalised for dust mitigation in the national capital. A review was conducted of the roads and dust control plans of all agencies, including PWD, DSIIDC, DDA, NDMC, MCD, and Delhi Cantonment.”Directions have been issued to initiate mist spray arrangements on all PWD roads in Delhi, particularly at the identified 62 hotspots,” he said.”Additionally,…
Nangloi (Delhi), Jan 14 (IANS) In a major boost to neighbourhood-level healthcare in West Delhi, an Ayushman Aarogya Mandir was inaugurated in Nangloi on Wednesday, marking a significant step towards improving access to quality primary medical services for residents. The facility was inaugurated by Nangloi’s Municipal Councillor Poonam Surender Saini amid the presence of a large number of residents, community members, and local leaders. The newly launched Aarogya Mandir was earlier functioning…
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Assistant Engineer (AE) and Beldar, both posted at MCD, Shahdara Zone, Delhi, while demanding and accepting undue advantage of Rs. 2 lakh from the complainant, officials said on Wednesday. According to the CBI, it registered the instant case on December 22, 2025, against the accused Beldar.The accused are identified as Assistant Engineer Ashish Siwach and Beldar Mahesh Kumar — both posted at MCD, Shahdara Zone, Delh…