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Government to procure two excavator machines to clean Yamuna, Najafgarh drain

India, Oct. 27 -- The Delhi government is set to procure two amphibious excavator machines for dredging and cleaning of Yamuna and larger drains under a project, which is likely to cost around Rs.5 cr... Read More


Thefts key reason behind defective streetlights, PWD says

India, Oct. 27 -- Theft of cables, panel accessories and electrical fittings is one of the key reasons behind most non-functional streetlights of the Public Works Department (PWD) in the city, officia... Read More


AAP vs BJP over 'artificial Yamuna' ahead of PM Narendra Modi's Chhath Puja dip in Delhi

India, Oct. 27 -- The political rhetoric over Chhath Puja in Delhi escalated on Sunday, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Delhi government of constructing an "arti... Read More


pro academies to offer sports coaching at 23 NDMC venues

New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will rope in professional coaches and sports training academies to provide coaching in ten disciplines across 23 locations in New Delhi, in... Read More


Breeding check workers' strike hits anti-larval ops in Delhi

India, Oct. 24 -- New Delhi The strike by Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD's) domestic breeding checks, who are the corporation's field works in anti-mosquito drives, entered its 26th day as med... Read More


Delhi Jal Board shelves plans for 20 sewage plants

India, Oct. 23 -- New Delhi The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has decided to shelve around 20 decentralised sewage treatment plant (DSTPs) due to delays and land availability issues, bringing down the number... Read More


MCD launches probe after cops arrest man declared dead in 2021

India, Oct. 20 -- Days after Delhi Police arrested a man from Outer Delhi constituency who had been declared "dead" on paper to dodge court warrants, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initi... Read More


Vector-borne diseases on rise; strike hits anti-mosquito drive

India, Oct. 20 -- Even as Delhi reports a rising number of dengue and malaria cases, anti-mosquito drives have been impacted by a strike by field workers of the public health department, now in its th... Read More


DJB redrawing divisions for better distribution of resources, manpower

India, Oct. 16 -- The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) is redrawing the boundaries of its divisions for a more equitable distribution of resources, work and manpower with 34 new divisions being set up - each cov... Read More


Delhi kicks off scheme to waive water bill fines

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The Delhi government on Tuesday launched two wide-reaching water service schemes in a major pre-Diwali announcement - the first, offering a 100% waiver on late payment charges fo... Read More