DELHI (national capital territory)

In a bid to decongest traffic, authorities have initiated a traffic study to make Pankha Road completely signal-free from Uttam Nagar Bus Terminal to Delhi Cantt (Kirby Place). The Public Works Department (PWD) has also written to relevant departments to remove encroachments near Sagarpur Red Light, where a 200-meter stretch on both sides of the road is currently obstructed. Flyovers to Ease TrafficThe plan includes constructing two new flyovers over a 6-kilometer stretch, from Desu Colony to Janakpuri D-Block, to streamline traffic at key junctions. While the road width varies from 33 meters to 41 meters, the designed width of Pankha Road exceeds 60 meters. The stretch includes seven T-junctions: Lal Sai Marg, Major P. Srikumar Marg, Mall Road, Dada Sataram Mamtani Marg, Seva Marg, Pt....

In a significant move to boost local development, all Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) councillors will now receive an annual budget of ₹2 crore for their respective wards. The funds will be disbursed in four quarterly installments. Details of the BudgetThe announcement was made during a special house meeting on Wednesday by Standing Committee Chairman Satya Sharma, who presented the revised budget estimates for 2025-26 and the budget proposals for 2026-27. Each councillor will now have a dedicated annual fund of ₹2 crore, a substantial increase from the previous allocation of ₹25-40 lakh per year. Purpose of the FundsCouncillors can utilize the budget for a wide range of development activities, including: Repair and construction of roads, lanes, and culverts Installation ...

Two historic buildings of the national capital, Krishi Bhavan and Shastri Bhavan, are set to be demolished, marking the end of an era in Delhi’s architectural and administrative history. Both structures played pivotal roles in shaping independent India’s governance and development. In their place, the government plans to construct the fourth and fifth buildings under the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) Project. A Legacy of Krishi BhavanBuilt in 1957, Krishi Bhavan was designed by architects from the Central Public Works Department and served as the headquarters of the Ministries of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development, and Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries. It was here that India’s Green Revolution strategies were formulated in the 1960s. Eminent agricultural sci...

The Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DDCDRC) has held Ola Cabs guilty of “deficiency in service” for shutting down a passenger’s ride without resolving her complaint. The commission directed the app-based cab service to pay ₹10,000 to the passenger for the mental distress caused. The CaseAccording to the commission’s order, the complainant, Sheetal Rana of Geeta Colony, booked a round trip with Ola on 13 March 2023, traveling from Delhi to Vrindavan and back, paying ₹4,797. However, the trip was abruptly stopped in Vrindavan, leaving her and her family stranded. With no alternative, she booked another cab from Vrindavan to Kidwai Nagar, Delhi, for ₹1,767. The forum, headed by President Monica A Srivastava and Member Kiran Kaushal, observed that Ola had failed to...

In a remarkable policing initiative, DCP Hareswar V Swami of Outer North Delhi has significantly curbed street crime in the Narela Industrial Area through a strategy he terms “Innovation Intelligence Investigation.” Known for pioneering positive policing methods, DCP Swami shared insights with NBT on how his team has made the district safer. Transforming Crime Control“Beyond routine patterns, we needed innovative measures for crime control,” says Swami. “We introduced Innovation Intelligence Investigation to focus on street crime and cases affecting women’s safety. Every call is tracked with accountability, ensuring cases are prioritized and resolved efficiently.” Building Public TrustSwami emphasizes direct engagement with citizens: “I often visit public places like markets and rest...

Following rainfall on Tuesday, coupled with cloud cover at higher levels and humidity near the surface, Delhi has experienced nearly uniform day and night temperatures. On Wednesday, the temperature difference between the maximum and minimum was just 5.8°C, with sunlight largely absent throughout the day. Weather During Beating RetreatWeather experts say there is no chance of rain during today’s Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk. From today onwards, conditions are expected to improve gradually, with clearer skies and increasing sunshine. Weekend Showers LikelyMeteorologist Navdeep Dahiya has indicated that due to fog at higher levels and clouds near the surface, areas across Delhi-NCR, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing limited sunshine. Winds are expecte...

New Delhi will host the annual Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk today. As part of special traffic arrangements for the event and for visitors coming to see the illuminated Rashtrapati Bhavan, North and South Blocks, and Parliament House, several key roads will be completely closed from 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes, and DTC bus services will also be rerouted. Traffic DiversionsTraffic will be blocked on Vijay Chowk, Rafee Marg, Raisina Road, Dara Shikoh Road, Krishna Menon Marg, Sunheri Masjid stretch, and Kartavyapath between C-Hexagon from 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The Traffic Police have suggested alternate routes including Ring Road, Ridge Road, Aravindo Marg, Madarsa T-Point, Safdarjung Road, Kamal Ataturk Marg, Rani Jhansi Road, and Minto Roa...

In a tragic incident in Delhi, a Delhi Police Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), identified as Ravinder, allegedly consumed a poisonous substance at his residence on Wednesday. Despite being rushed to a hospital in Kharkhoda, Sonipat district, by his family, doctors declared him dead. Ravinder, who joined Delhi Police in 1998, served for nearly 28 years. He is survived by his mother, wife, a daughter, and a son. Officials stated that ASI Ravinder was posted as a duty officer at the District Investigation Unit (DIU) in North Delhi. Preliminary reports suggest that the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday. The police department is providing assistance to the family while completing the necessary legal formalities. Separate Incident: Worker Dies After Falling from Second Floor ...

Delhi-NCR has witnessed a rainy January, and the weather is expected to remain unsettled as February begins. On Wednesday, clouds continued to loom over the city, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that light showers may return in early February. Rain in January: A Record-Breaking MonthThe capital received intermittent rainfall throughout January, bringing relief from the winter chill. On Tuesday, Delhi recorded 4.2 mm of rainfall, taking the month’s total to 25.3 mm — making it the wettest January in the last four years. By comparison, January 2025 saw only 8.3 mm of rain, while January 2024 had minimal rainfall. Historically, the highest January rainfall in Delhi was recorded in 1885 at 173.2 mm. IMD officials attribute this unusual precipitation to the increasing ...