Articles by Snehil Sinha
At automated driving test tracks in Delhi, failures up
While the percentage dropped sharply at each centre soon after automation was introduced, percentage of those passing gradually increased
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 12:00 AM IST
DDA seeks permission to keep some deer at Deer Park
In June, it was decided that the 600-odd deer population at the Hauz Khas Deer Park will be shifted to the Asola Bhati sanctuary
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 11:20 PM IST
Haryana violence: State govt clears way for RAF camp in Nuh
The move comes five years after the home ministry approved a permanent RAF camp in the conflict-prone area in 2018
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 11:51 PM IST
Subways in Delhi’s CP battle litter, stench, darkness
HT carried out a spot check at five subways at Sansad Marg, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, KG Marg, Barakhamba and Super Bazaar.
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 01:36 AM IST
Malviya Nagar murder: A busy park with guards, a birthday party, and murder
A 22-year-old woman was killed on Friday afternoon when the park was full of visitors, according to the guards.
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 04:13 AM IST
Fight to save vintage car puts Delhi govt’s end-of-life drive in spotlight
On Wednesday, the Delhi high court stayed an order to scrap the vehicle, and issued a notice to the Delhi government to clarify its stance on vintage cars
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 11:41 PM IST
DDA begins drone survey of parks along river floodplains
The Yamuna enters Delhi near the Palla floodplains and exits the city near Jaitpur, covering an approximate distance of 52km
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 11:26 PM IST
Economic shift to NCR suburbs: WRI-India report
The report says that NCR has seen a jump in investment, employment, and income. It suggests the setting up of an NCR economic development council.
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 11:55 PM IST
Delhi floods: People stay in Mayur Vihar camps, wait for river to recede
As the water level in the Yamuna started going down, several residents of the area returned to their homes in the floodplain to assess the damage
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 11:51 PM IST
Last-mile factor crucial for Metros: Survey
The WRI survey notes that women travel shorter last-mile distances than men, but tend to pay more for the same.
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 12:36 AM IST
Delhi floods: Repairs at ITO barrage on track, 1 jammed gate open
The ITO regulator broke on Thursday around 7pm because of which water from the Yamuna gushed into the city
Updated on Jul 15, 2023 11:55 PM IST
ITO going under triggers massive traffic spillovers across Delhi
Parts of central Delhi's ITO and Mathura Road were submerged due to flooding
Updated on Jul 15, 2023 12:37 AM IST
Delhi locals flee inundated homes, clutching their pets
Cattle, dogs, cats, horses, even camels, were seen at the rescue camps where they were brought from the now-inundated banks
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 12:40 AM IST
7,500 in Delhi shifted to camps as Yamuna remains in spate amid heavy rainfall
Besides the shelters set up by the governments hundreds of others have started erecting tents by the roadside, moving their families to the spots
Updated on Jul 12, 2023 04:16 AM IST
PWD: Inundated Pragati Maidan tunnel to open today
The Pragati Maidan tunnel remained shut for traffic a second day on Monday as the crucial facility, that caters to a large volume of traffic between east Delhi and central Delhi, remained flooded
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:08 AM IST
Stormwater canal backflow floods Jangpura, Defence Colony in Delhi
These areas remain inundated as backflow from the Barapullah canal has not allowed the excess rainwater to flow out into the Yamuna
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:02 AM IST
Record rain batters Delhi, rivers in spate across northern India
Four people were killed as Delhi experienced heavy rainfall, receiving 261mm of rain in just over 24 hours, causing flooding and waterlogged roads.
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 02:01 AM IST
Delhi's 1976 drainage master plan leaves national capital inundated again
A new drainage master plan will take over a year to materialise and its implementation was unlikely before the monsoon of 2025
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 03:20 AM IST
Owners question ‘end of life rules’ amid towing of old vehicles in Delhi
Owners of such vehicles have three options — transfer them out of Delhi-NCR, scrap them, or keep them parked without use
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 11:33 PM IST
Potholes, bad roads bring back monsoon woes on key stretches in Delhi
PWD officials said that work is going on along many areas where potholes, footpaths, kerbs, etc., were being repaired.
Updated on Jul 05, 2023 11:40 PM IST
PWD orders safety audit at work sites in Delhi
The decision comes a day after PWD minister Atishi raised concerns over two deaths taking place within three days at the agency’s sites.
Updated on Jul 03, 2023 11:40 PM IST
Delhi section of rapid rail line linking Meerut set to meet 2025 deadline
In Delhi, the link begins at Sarai Kale Khan where at least 70% civil work has been completed, officials said.
Updated on Jul 02, 2023 11:33 PM IST
Signature View residents in Delhi ‘agree’ with DDA’s deal
According to RWA members, majority of residents have informally consented to choose DDA’s ‘reconstruction’ option
Updated on Jul 02, 2023 11:25 PM IST
Travellers can carry 2 liquor bottles, says Delhi Metro
Earlier, liquor bottles were allowed only the network's Airport Express Line.
Updated on Jul 01, 2023 12:11 AM IST
Gole market museum to have ‘women of Delhi and India’ theme
On Wednesday, officials from NDMC had said that the project will be completed within a year at a cost of ₹21.6 crore.
Updated on Jun 30, 2023 12:15 AM IST
Delhi: Gandhi Nagar, international ready-made garments hub, battles basic issues
The area began as a residential neighbourhood, but in 20 years has transformed into arguably Asia’s largest hub of ready-made garments
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 10:04 AM IST
Signature View Apartment residents to take call on DDA’s package
The development authority has offered two options to residents of the crumbling apartment— buy back and reconstruction
Updated on Jun 27, 2023 05:56 AM IST
High-level panel sets planning agenda for cities and towns
The committee’s 84-page report titled ‘Pathways to Amrit Kaal’, with broad recommendations, was submitted in April and the panel’s first meeting with the ministry was held on June 19
Updated on Jun 26, 2023 11:08 AM IST
Delhi sees another crime in public place, bikers shoot at man in car at CR Park
The incident sparked panic among local residents and shopkeepers.
Updated on Jun 24, 2023 03:03 AM IST
DUSIB starts verification drive at shelters in Delhi
The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), in collaboration with the Delhi Police, started a verification drive last week at its 198 night shelters to keep track of the homeless who are taking refuge at these shelters across the city
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 11:47 PM IST
