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Delhi’s COVID numbers: Blame the people, not air pollution

December 5, 2020 K V Venkatasubramanian

The hike in penalty for not wearing the mask has only led to a new trend. Masks have slid down the nose and mouth, and rest on the chin.

Infrastructure

Delhi fights monsoon flooding with 44-year-old drainage plan

July 30, 2020 Sri Krishna

With a 1976 drainage master plan and multiple agencies managing them at loggerheads, Delhi shows how not to manage the yearly monsoon mayhem.

Health

Delhi Report Card 5: How healthcare in Delhi has changed during the AAP tenure

February 5, 2020 Sri Krishna

158 Mohalla clinics, 23 polyclinics, rising OPD coverage in government hospitals, referrals to private hospitals for free MRI and other expensive tests — the numbers and initiatives are undeniably impressive. A closer look at the details on the ground and what Delhiites are saying about the same.

Governance

Delhi Report Card 4: Will AAP’s doorstep delivery of services prove to be the clincher in 2020 polls?

February 4, 2020 Vijaya Pushkarna

While the party admits that it could not crack down on corruption the way it would have liked to because of the Centre’s control over the anti-corruption branch, its two major initiatives — doorstep delivery of services and installation of CCTV cameras — have won the trust of many citizens.

Governance

Regularisation of Delhi colonies: While AAP, BJP fight for honours, residents keep fingers crossed

November 18, 2019 Santosh Joy

The Union Cabinet recently approved the state government’s proposal to give ownership rights to those living in 1,797 unauthorised colonies in the Delhi-NCT area. While usual political rhetoric by parties continues, what really lies ahead?

Governance

South Delhi Lok Sabha Candidates: New faces from AAP and Congress against BJP’s sitting MP

May 12, 2019 Prerna Chatterjee

With inputs from Sri Krishna, Delhi Considered a prestigious Lok Sabha seat, this constituency has been represented in the past by senior BJP leaders like Sushma Swaraj, late chief minister Madan Lal Khurana and senior

Governance

North West Delhi: Popular singer candidate of BJP to take on Cong veteran and ex MLA now with AAP

May 12, 2019 Prerna Chatterjee

Party loyalty is certainly not a salient characteristic of two chief contenders: Hans Raj Hans of the BJP (formerly SAD, then Congress) and Gugan Singh Ranga of the AAP (formerly BJP). The two are up against Congress veteran Rajesh Lelothia. Know more about all the candidates here.

Governance

East Delhi candidates: BJP’s Gambhir takes on AAP’s Atishi in controversial showdown

May 11, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

In a contest mired in controversy, former cricketer Gautam Gambhir is up against AAP’s Atishi credited with transforming Delhi’s public schools. Meanwhile the Congress fields local lad and four-time MLA, Arvinder Singh Lovely, who says he is here to stay.

Governance

North East Delhi candidates: Not-so-popular BJP MP up against former Cong CM and AAP’s Delhi convener

May 11, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

BJP MP actor Manoj Tiwari will face-off against former Chief Minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit of the Congress party in North East Delhi.

Governance

“People want an educated leader who listens to their grievances”: Raghav Chadha, AAP candidate

May 9, 2019 Vishwas

On May 7th, Aam Aadmi Party’s South Delhi Lok Sabha candidate Raghav Chadha unveiled the manifesto for his constituency. Over a quick chat on one of his campaign trails, he shared more details about what his party aims to achieve.

Civic

Delhi just got three new mayors, but can they change anything for the city?

April 30, 2019 Santosh Joy

Amid the din of the Lok Sabha election campaigns, Delhi witnessed a silent but significant change of baton at the post of three mayors of the South, East and North municipal corporations. However, given the power dynamics in the capital, the road ahead for city administration under the new leaders hardly looks promising.

Civic

Will Delhi’s Rs 571-crore CCTV project finally take off successfully?

April 26, 2019 Sri Krishna

Lack of maintenance and monitoring, power supply and cost sharing issues have seen many cameras go kaput in the past. Now, with a freshly drawn-up Standard Operating Procedure, the Kejriwal government is all set to revive the project with 2000 installations across the city.

Governance

Delhi loves its Mohalla Clinics, but can they really improve public healthcare?

March 25, 2019 Vishwas

The Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics, which aimed to take free primary health care to every neighbourhood, is a great hit among the people. But with just 189 operationalised in close to four years, can they prove to be a gamechanger where affordable public healthcare is concerned?

Civic

City Buzz: Faizabad renamed Ayodhya | Diwali impact on air quality | Delhi Signature Bridge opening…and more!

November 12, 2018 News Desk

Did the SC order have any impact on Diwali pollution? Which are the other cities that may see a name change after the renaming of Faizabad to Ayodhya? What’s special about Delhi’s new Signature Bridge? All this and more news from our cities in our weekly recap.

Civic

Forget battle between Delhi CM and governor; here’s the real issue with CCTV cameras

August 9, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Arvind Kejriwal wants CCTVs around the capital. LG Anil Baijal imposes numerous conditions and constraints. That has been the dominant narrative in this controversy so far. But what exactly can these cameras achieve for a city and where lie the pitfalls?

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