New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said the government plans to rename the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC) and speed up projects to restore the historic glory of Old Delhi.She said as part of the ongoing efforts, development works worth around Rs160 crore are currently underway on 28 roads in the area.Gupta said the government will not only change the board’s name but also use it to accelerate the real redevelopment of Old Delhi and the Shahjah…
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New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated several new projects, including the shifting of overhanging electricity wires in Chandni Chowk underground, and other areas to preserve heritage and strengthen infrastructure, an official said. A project to place overhead electricity cables underground in the Chandni Chowk area to enhance the locality’s visual appeal and improve the safety and reliability of power supply was among those opened by the Chief Minist…
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor on Friday took a trip down memory lane as she revisited her Delhi 6 days and have glimpses of her character from the movie through a video montage on the 17th year anniversary of the movie The actress shared a video montage featuring glimpses of herself from her hit film ‘Delhi-6’, further making fans nostalgic.Taking to her social media account, Sonam wrote, “17 years of Delhi-6,” along with visuals of her character from the film that showcased…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Once the heartbeat of old Delhi, traditional wrestling akhadas echoed with the sounds of cheering crowds, thudding bodies, and the earthy scent of mud.Today, many of those spaces lie quiet, their legacy fading as the city’s sporting culture shifts and interest in desi wrestling wanes.A former Indian wrestler, speaking to IANS, recalled a time when dangals like the one near Jama Masjid, Old Delhi would draw massive gatherings. “People would travel across the city just to…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that comprehensive redevelopment of Old Delhi, along with the conservation of its rich heritage, will be taken up on a priority.She announced this soon after being appointed the chairperson of the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC) by Lok Niwas.The Chief Minister said that her government will accord the highest priority to the comprehensive redevelopment of Old Delhi into an attractive tourism hub.After assuming…