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Locked doors, dry taps, bidis and bottles: The ‘World City’ facade of Delhi’s toilets

Assertions by the BJP government that it is transforming Delhi into a ‘World City’ and ‘ODF++’ certifications for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) collide sharply with the grim reality of the city’s public toilets. Data from the Praja Foundation (2024) reveals a staggering deficit: only 1 toilet seat for…

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Urban herds: Unravelling the crisis of stray cattle in Delhi

A herd of cows and bulls ambles through Ramlila Ground in Delhi’s Narela, picking through garbage and greenery for something to eat. Hawkers set up stalls for vegetable and fruit, motorists trundle past, and further down the road leading to Pocket 13, more cattle congregate at a crossing where a…

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Delhi HC notice to NDMC, MCD on PIL against sealing practices

Petitioner Amit Sahni stated in his plea that due to an anomaly in the rules, the copy of the final sealing order is not provided to the affected person before sealing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PIL filed in Delhi HC against sealing practices of NDMC, MCD; Know reasons, solutions...

The final sealing order is not provided to the affected person before sealing. This process deprives the affected person of the opportunity to avail of the statutory remedy. Full details on Dynamite News:

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Feb 10, 2025: What is Delhi’s Municipal Corporation doing to fix the capital’s air?

Today on Aaj Ka AQI, Avdhesh Kumar took stock of Delhi’s air outside the headquarters of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The PM 2.5 levels ranged between 200 and 210, PM 10 between 230 and 240, and the pollution level was officially categorised as ‘serious’.

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Delhi HC criticized civic agencies concerning death of woman, child in waterlogged drain in Ghazipur

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday expressed strong dissatisfaction with the functioning of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and its officials concerning a tragic incident in East Delhi's Ghazipur area where a mother and child died after falling into an uncovered drain.

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LG has power to nominate 'aldermen' in MCD, pronounces Supreme Court

Reacting to the verdict, Senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said on Monday that it was a “blow to democracy.” Read further on Dynamite News:

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Before Delhi coaching hub deaths, plea in HC pointed to 18 buildings ‘intact’ despite MCD ‘demolition’

Three months before the three coaching centre deaths in Delhi’s Karol Bagh zone and an official crackdown against illegal constructions, the Delhi High Court had disposed of a petition which accused the Municipal Corporation of Delhi of inaction over 18 unauthorised constructions in the same municipal zone.

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Rajendra Nagar incident: HC slams civic authorities, Delhi govt for inefficiency and lack of accountability among agencies

On the Rajendra Nagar incident, where three UPSC aspirants died, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed that senior officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) must visit the affected areas to ensure change. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi IAS Coaching Horror: High Court to hear PIL tomorrow to form high-level committee to probe

The petition also seeks directions for an investigation into the Municipal Corporation of Delhi officers who allegedly failed to act on a complaint received on June 26. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: Students protest against MCD, IAS coaching institute after basement flooding claims three lives

Irate students are protesting against the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the management of an IAS coaching institute in West Delhi's Old Rajender Nagar, where three students lost their lives after the basement was flooded with water. Read further on Dynamite News:

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HC pulls up MCD, says Delhi's administration requires re-look

The Delhi High Court on Thursday said the financial condition of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was "precarious" and the administration of the national capital would require a re-look if the civic authority was incapable of handling itself. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Municipal Corporation of Delhi postpones special budget meeting to Saturday

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has rescheduled its special budget meeting, originally set for Friday, to December 9, where the revised budget estimates for 2023-24 and the budget estimates for 2024-25 were to be tabled.

The Times of India

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal urges parents of govt, MCD school students to attend parent-teacher meet

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday called upon parents with children attending schools under the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to participate in a significant parent-teacher meeting (PTM) aimed at discussing their children's progress.

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AAP's Shelly Oberoi elected as Delhi Mayor unanimously as BJP's Shikha Rai withdraws nomination

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s candidate Shelly Oberoi was unanimously elected as mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Wednesday after BJP candidate Shikha Rai withdrew her nomination. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC to hear Monday Delhi govt's plea challenging nomination of members to MCD by LG

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea of the Delhi government to quash the nomination of 10 members to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi by the Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.

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SC notice to L-G on Delhi govt's plea against appointment of aldermen in MCD

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on a plea of the Delhi government challenging the appointment of 'aldermen' by the L-G in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) house. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MCD seals 'Paradise Mall' in Rajouri Garden for non-payment of property tax dues of Rs 3 cr

In its ongoing drive against property tax defaulters, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Monday sealed the 'Paradise Mall' in Rajouri Garden. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mayor Shelly Oberoi to present Delhi Model in All India Council of Mayors in MP

The Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Shelly Oberoi will take part in the 52nd General Body Meeting of All India Council of Mayors in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur on March 13-14. Read further on Dynamite News:

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