HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

Who’s responsible for Delhi’s rain mess? Answers from 5 of the worst-hit spots

As rain lashed the national capital in the early hours of Friday, the roads were submerged in water from overflowing drains, inundating several areas – from the affluent neighbourhood of Lutyens to the densely populated villages. 

Newslaundry · Jun 29, 2024

How 3 lakh tulips bloomed in Delhi

Tulips in Delhi: In a bid to fulfil Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena’s promise when he took charge in May 2022, to make Delhi a “City of joy, city of flowers”, three lakh tulip bulbs were imported from the Netherlands in December 2023

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024

Indian History Congress opposes proposed demolition of Delhi’s Sunehri Masjid

The Indian History Congress (IHC) has raised its voice for the late medieval age Sunehri Masjid in New Delhi, facing demolition.

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

NDMC sets up panel to protect assets created during G20 Summit

NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Municipal Council has formed a dedicated committee to protect the assets created during the G20 Summit from theft and vandalisation.

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023

G-20 Summit | New Delhi Municipal Council coordinates efforts to ensure smooth flow

NDMC, Delhi Govt, LG office, PWD, MCD, BSES, DTC, Delhi Police, IGL, DJB, DDMA collaborate to ensure smooth G-20 summit operations. 20 complaints received, all resolved within hours. 3,000 ground workers, 440 cameras deployed. Officials dedicated to ensure event success. Hub & spoke model used to transmit info & resolve…

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

Ruling family of erstwhile Travancore seeks CM’s intervention to stop renovation of Travancore House in New Delhi

The royal family of erstwhile Travancore has approached the Kerala government seeking urgent steps to stop the renovation works being carried out at Travancore House at K.G. Marg in New Delhi.

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Delhi on high alert as Yamuna crosses danger mark, touches 206.24 metres

The water level in Yamuna river is rising continuously as Haryana released more water into the river from the Hathnikund barrage amid rains across northwest India including Delhi.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Delhi's Aurangzeb Lane renamed APJ Abdul Kalam Lane: NDMC

NEW DELHI: The Aurangzeb Lane in the Lutyens' Delhi has been renamed Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lane, NDMC officials announced on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jun 28, 2023

‘I ran straight to my mom and I was panicking’: Miss World Karolina Bielawska opens up about her first period experience while raising awareness about menstrual hygiene

The NDMC Convention Centre in Delhi's Connaught Place was filled with the chatter of school girls on Monday morning. It was a moment of utter joy for these young and eager students, who were receiving sanitary napkins from Karolina Bielawska, Miss World 2022.

The Times of India · Jun 5, 2023

Ongoing Tulip Festival at Shantipath is a sight to behold; all you need to know

The ongoing Tulip Festival at Shantipath, New Delhi, organised by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), is where you need to be. The festival (February 14-26, 2023) is celebrated to welcome the spring season.

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2023