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Municipal Corporation of Delhi
MCD proposes 50% hike in solid waste management user charges
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has proposed a 50% increase in waste management fees for residential properties.
MCD launches drone survey to plug property tax gaps
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is using drone technology to conduct a survey of properties to improve tax assessment accuracy.
Delhi uses drones for property monitoring and tax assessment
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has launched a pilot project using drone-based GIS and 3D mapping to improve the accuracy and transparency of property tax assessments.
MCD officials arrested in two separate bribery cases
The Central Bureau of Investigation and the Anti-Corruption Branch arrested several Municipal Corporation of Delhi officials in separate bribery cases.
Why unsafe buildings are becoming an urban time bomb
Increasing structural safety risks in Indian urban centers are highlighted by recent building collapses and subsequent municipal enforcement actions.
Delhi Man Dies After Late-Night Scuffle in Kalkaji
A man died and his brother was injured following a physical altercation between building residents in Kalkaji, Delhi.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi Documents City's Century-Old Historic Public Buildings
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is documenting and preserving historic public buildings in the city that are over 100 years old.
Delhi government proposes 3-month extension for fire service amendment rules 2025
The Delhi government is seeking a three-month extension to implement its new fire safety audit rules due to a low number of applications from private auditors.
SCS candidate Vishesh Yadav seeks DUSU re-poll after vote shift
Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha candidate Vishesh Yadav is demanding a re-poll for the DUSU joint-secretary election following allegations of vote manipulation and student intimidation.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi approves budget to cover Shaheen Bagh drain
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has allocated four crore rupees to cover a hazardous open drain in Shaheen Bagh following court intervention and public reports.
Stray dog attacks 18-month-old child in Delhi, victim hospitalized in ICU
An 18-month-old child named Abbas was severely injured in a stray dog attack in the Sangam Vihar area of North Delhi.
MCD opens 13-bed NICU at Mata Gujri Hospital
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has inaugurated a new 13-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and additional medical equipment at Mata Gujri Hospital.
MCD demolishes 397 buildings, seals 152 others after Satya Niketan collapse
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has intensified its crackdown on unauthorized and unsafe buildings following a deadly PG facility collapse in Satya Niketan.
Kiran Bedi seeks to be heard in Satya Niketan case, Centre opposes
Former lieutenant governor Kiran Bedi is seeking to intervene in a case regarding a fatal building collapse in Satya Niketan, facing opposition from the Centre and Delhi municipal authorities.
City set to get parking space for 6,400 vehicles by Oct-end
Delhi's Municipal Corporation plans to develop 81 new surface parking sites to accommodate an additional 6,400 vehicles by the end of October.
MCD sanitation worker dies by suicide, FIR against councillor
A municipal sanitation worker in New Delhi died by suicide after alleging harassment and financial exploitation by a city councillor.
Government pauses coercive eviction proceedings against Delhi Gymkhana Club until September 16
The Indian government has agreed in the Delhi High Court to pause coercive eviction proceedings against the Delhi Gymkhana Club until September 16.
Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking probe into CJP protest lathi-charge claims
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest litigation seeking an inquiry into conflicting claims regarding a police lathi-charge against Cockroach Janta Party protesters.
Senior MCD official among 3 held in bribery charge
The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested three individuals, including a Municipal Corporation of Delhi official, for allegedly accepting a bribe related to billboard and hoarding permits.
FIR registered after CP signal pole falls on vehicles and injures 2
An FIR was registered by Delhi Police after a traffic signal pole collapsed in Connaught Place, injuring two people.
Delhi schools complete Nipun baseline tests; absentee students get time till Sept 5
Delhi schools have finished the main Nipun Sankalp baseline assessments for students in classes II to VIII and set a deadline for absentees.
Heavy rainfall causes waterlogging and traffic disruptions in Delhi and Gurugram
Heavy rainfall in Delhi and Gurugram caused significant waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and a drop in temperatures.
Delhi High Court orders pilot sterilization program for stray dogs
Delhi High Court directed civic authorities to conduct a sterilization pilot program for stray dogs while mandating publicity and population safeguards.
Supreme Court panel demands crackdown on illegal commercial activity in Delhi
A Supreme Court-appointed monitoring committee has urged orders for a fresh crackdown on non-conforming commercial activities in unsafe Delhi buildings citing fatal fire risks and policy fraud.
Delhi government launches digital road mapping project for scientific maintenance
Delhi government launches digital road mapping survey with CSIR-CRRI to enable scientific maintenance planning using sensor-equipped vehicles.
Supreme Court directs Centre to ensure pedestrian pathways on all roads
The Supreme Court of India has issued a binding directive to the Central Government mandating the creation of separate and encroachment-free pedestrian pathways on all roads nationwide to ensure fundamental safety rights.
MCD orders crackdown on illegal meat shops along Kanwar Yatra routes
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has ordered a crackdown on illegal meat shops along Kanwar Yatra routes and directed enhanced preparations for 308 camp sites ahead of the festival.
Inquiry report finds Municipal Corporation of Delhi falsified building inspection records
An inquiry report into the May 30 South Delhi building collapse concluded the disaster was preventable and found the Municipal Corporation of Delhi fabricated inspection records.
Nearly half of Delhi daily waste still reaches city landfills
Nearly half of Delhi's daily waste continues to reach landfills despite cleanup efforts by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
Satya Sharma re-elected as MCD standing committee chairperson
BJP councillor Satya Sharma was re-elected as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi standing committee chairperson, while the Aam Aadmi Party alleged that tender norms were changed without discussion.