Fumes, crowds, blaring horns, Diwali shopping is now a challenge
Lajpat Nagar and Sarojini Nagar get a footfall of thousands each day during the festive season Shoppers splurging on clothes, gifts and other items ahead of Diwali, have been making a beeline to markets across the National Capital, the most popular ones include Lajpat Nagar and Sarojini Nagar in south Delhi....
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To market… to market… bumper-to-bumper
27 October 2024 | Abhi Singhal -
Canada resolves five extradition requests for Khalistani terrorists
26 October 2024 | PTI -
Brace for a weekend of Diljit Dosanjh, satsang and traffic jams
26 October 2024 | Rajesh Kumar -
Too many cooks, keep Delhi’s traffic cauldron boiling
25 October 2024 | Saumya Shukla -
Ray of hope for Gurugram’s groaning traffic
24 October 2024 | Parvesh Sharma -
Driving to Gurgaon? Pack a meal, and a diaper
23 October 2024 | Parvesh Sharma -
Mask up! Traffic congestion jams your lungs with poison
22 October 2024 | Rajesh Kumar
Meri car, meri marzi … vehicle owners cock a snook at the law
High Security Registration Plates are mandatory since 2022, yet violations continue Even though High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) were made mandatory by the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways (MoRTH) since 2022, a drive on the roads of the National Capital shows rampant violations of the same by many vehicles, be...
Dancing drones will light up Ayodhya’s night sky this Deepotsav
Lights mounted on 500 drones will showcase key episodes from the Ramayana Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government is all set to enhance the grandeur of Deepotsav in Ayodhya with a stunning aerial drone show. The event will feature a captivating display of 500 drones equipped with colourful lights, set...
Commuters grope in the dark at Chirag Delhi
Heavy traffic congestion, turns peak hours into a nightmare The bustling areas around Chirag Delhi and Mehrauli-Badarpur (MB) road in south Delhi are notorious for perennial heavy traffic congestion, often turning peak hours into a nightmare for commuters. In response to these ongoing challenges, the Delhi Traffic Police has revealed that...
New flyovers, underpasses are pretty, but useless
Central Road Research Institute report suggests these add to the problem As Delhi is grapples with congested roads and the increasing volume of traffic, the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) in one of its report had suggested that construction of flyovers and underpasses, and widening roads or right of way are...
Traffic jams on the Ring Road go round and round…
Severe congestions on routes along, Ashram, Sarai Kale Khan, Majnu Ka Tila, Hanuman Setu, Rajghat The traffic on Ring Road is anything but a smooth circle, if anything it resembles a ‘jalebi’ with two wheelers, autos and even rickshaws crossing lanes in a bid to get ahead in the bumper-to-bumper traffic...
Weekly markets offer bargains, and traffic jams as a bonus!
Large carts piled with clothes, fruits, vegetables, household items, take up roadspace Festive season in Delhi is also shopping and gifting season, this inturn is a major factor that contributes to the severe traffic jams that are taking a toll on daily commuters. The glittering lights of the bustling streets bring...
E-rickshaws, the Capital’s ticking time bombs
Be it Laxmi Nagar to CR Park or Seelampur to Aerocity, e-rickshaws have become a ubiquitous sight across the capital, often seen wobbling slowly on roads overloaded with passengers, choking traffic on busy stretches. They congregate mostly at bus stands, metro stations, markets, malls and shopping centres. Experts say the design...