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ABVP members enter MCD office to stage dharna; detained for protesting over Satya Niketan building collapse

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad members protested outside the MCD headquarters in Delhi. They demanded the Municipal Corporation of Delhi Commissioner's resignation following a building collapse. The student group highlighted negligence regarding safety compliance in student accommodations. ABVP activists called for an impartial investigation and safety audits of all PG buildings.…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

The curious case of Delhi’s Zone-O: Demolitions on one side, construction on the other

The Delhi Development Authority and Municipal Corporation of Delhi have repeatedly claimed action against illegal construction in Zone-O, including demolitions. Yet a ground visit to several parts, especially the Yamuna floodplain, revealed construction continuing despite the restrictions.

Newslaundry · Aug 17

MCD set to elect Standing Committee members, ward committee chiefs

Municipal Corporation of Delhi Standing Committee elections will occur Wednesday. Voting for ward committee chairpersons and deputy chairpersons also takes place. The Bharatiya Janata Party holds an advantage in the Standing Committee contest. Several ward committee outcomes may depend on Congress councillors' votes. The elections aim to restore the civic…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Elections to Mayor, Dy Mayor in MCD to be held on Nov 14

The polls to the posts has been pending for 6 months. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 4, 2024

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:

Dynamite News · Jul 31, 2024

Women-only 'pink parks' envisioned for all civic wards in Delhi, says Deputy Mayor Iqbal

Work has begun on identifying locations for establishing women-only ‘pink parks’ in all Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) wards, Delhi Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal said.

The Hindu · May 12, 2023

Delhi Likely To Get Its New Mayor Today, Polls To Be Held After 3 Failed Attempts

After three failed attempts by the municipal body to hold the election to the top post, Delhi Mayoral elections will be held on Wednesday in which the city is expected to get its new Mayor following the Supreme Court's ruling on the matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 22, 2023

No New Date Announced: CBI After Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia Skips Summons In Excise Policy Case

The CBI will issue a new date to summon Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the Excise Policy money laundering case, an official said on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 19, 2023

Delhi Mayor Polls To Be Held Today Amidst Heavy Security

Elections to the coveted posts of Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is scheduled to begin here on Tuesday, after the process was adjourned nearly three weeks ago following acrimonious scenes between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillors. Read full…

Dynamite News · Jan 24, 2023

After ruckus at first meet, MCD convened on Jan 24 to elect mayor

NEW DELHI: The next meeting of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has been approved by Lt Governor VK Saxena on January 24 for the oath-taking of councillors and the election of mayor and deputy mayor, an official at LG House said on Monday.

The Times of India · Jan 16, 2023