Fumes, crowds, blaring horns, Diwali shopping is now a challenge

Fumes, crowds, blaring horns, Diwali shopping is now a challenge

Monday, 28 October 2024 | Saumya Shukla

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....

Meri car, meri marzi … vehicle owners cock a snook at the law

Meri car, meri marzi … vehicle owners cock a snook at the law

Monday, 21 October 2024 | Saumya Shukla

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

Dancing drones will light up Ayodhya’s night sky this Deepotsav

Sunday, 20 October 2024 | Biswajeet Banerjee | Lucknow

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

Commuters grope in the dark at Chirag Delhi

Saturday, 19 October 2024 | Saumya Shukla

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

New flyovers, underpasses are pretty, but useless

Friday, 18 October 2024 | Rajesh Kumar

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…

Traffic jams on the Ring Road go round and round…

Thursday, 17 October 2024 | Sanjay Rai

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!

Weekly markets offer bargains, and traffic jams as a bonus!

Wednesday, 16 October 2024 | Abhi Singhal

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

E-rickshaws, the Capital’s ticking time bombs

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 | Rajesh Kumar

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...

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