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G20 Summit: De-watering trucks to be used to prevent waterlogging in Delhi

Earlier on Sunday, the L-G accompanied by the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, PK Mishra personally inspected these vehicles stationed at ITPO

G20 summit security: Rlys suspends parcel service in Delhi from Sep 8-10

Keeping in view the security arrangements for the G20 Summit, the Northern Railway has imposed restrictions on the movement of parcel vans in Delhi from September 8 to 10. The G20 Leaders Summit will be held from September 9-10 at the newly built international convention and exhibition centre -- Bharat Mandapam -- at Pragati Maidan here. The restrictions will be imposed at several railway stations, including New Delhi, Old Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar Terminal, and Sarai Rohilla. According to a press statement issued by the NR, passenger trains, that originate from, travel across or terminate at these stations, will not have any kind of parcel coaches, including the leased ones and all Parcel Cargo Express Trains (PCET) also stand cancelled for these three days. Parcel godowns and platforms shall remain free of parcel packages/packing. In the wake of the G20 Summit, a restriction is imposed on both inward and outward traffic, including leased SLR (Sitting cum Luggage Rake)

G20 Summit: Sculpture of Lord Ganesha unveiled as part of beautification

People travelling from the Delhi airport will be able to see a life-size sculpture of Lord Ganesha that was unveiled here on Monday by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Lt Governor V K Saxena as part of the beautification work for the G20 Summit, Raj Niwas officials said. Gadkari appreciated the efforts to beautify the tri-junction in front of the Dhaula Kuan Metro Station on NH-48 which is crossed by lakhs of travellers every day and said it was an appropriate location for installing the sculpture. He congratulated the workers, officers and all others involved in the upgradation of the stretch of the road from Dhaula Kuan to IGI Airport. Named 'Vighnaharta' The sculpture will be visible to travellers to and from the IGI Airport, Gurgaon, Janakpuri, Delhi Cantonment and Dwarka. "Undertaken as a part of the larger exercise of beautifying and aesthetically upgrading the city in the run-up to the G-20 Summit, this life-size sculpture of 117x54x32 inch dimension has been sculpted by not

Delhi real estate regulatory authority asks builders to register projects

Delhi Real Estate Regulatory Authority (D-RERA) has warned all the builders against rule violations and asked them to get their residential or commercial projects registered with it immediately. A directive, issued on September 4, has said that failure to comply with the directions will invite a fine up to 10 per cent of the estimated cost of the project or imprisonment up to three years or both. Speaking to PTI, Delhi-RERA Chairman Anand Kumar said that there have been several cases in which builders in Delhi haven't registered their residential and commercial projects that fall within the purview of RERA. According to him, four types of projects mandatorily require RERA registration. "In the first category are those real estate projects which are being developed, either in part or full, for the purpose of lease or sale on plot size of more than 500 sq mts. In the second category are those projects which envisage construction of more than 8 flats, apartments, floors, shops, ...

G20: What are they seeking credit for, MoS Lekhi targets Delhi's AAP govt

AAP govt cannot take all the credit for the facelift as it was "missing in action", said Lekhi

G20 Summit: These Delhi Metro station gates to remain closed from Sept 8-10

In a letter, DCP Metro G. Ram Gopal Naik mentioned that in 39 stations action needs to be taken

2 held for entering Delhi L-G's office after posing as IAS officer: Police

Two men were arrested for allegedly entering the office of Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena after one of them posed as an IAS officer, police said on Sunday. The accused were identified as Abhimanyu Sethi (41), a resident of Odisha, and Abhishek Chaudhary (27), a resident of Delhi, they said. Around 2.30 pm on Wednesday, the duo visited the LG's office. One of them introduced himself as an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer to the staff at the LG's office and said he had a prior appointment with Saxena, according to a senior police officer. On verification by the secretariat staff, the claims were found to be untrue and a case was lodged at the Civil Lines police station in this regard, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Sagar Singh Kalsi said. The interrogation of the suspects did not reveal any terror angle. However, investigation was taken up and the two men were arrested subsequently, Kalsi said. The accused met each other through a common friend, police said,

Atishi pulls up officials for non-payment of salaries to civil volunteers

Delhi's Revenue Minister Atishi on Sunday pulled up officials over non-payment of salaries to civil defence volunteers for the past several months

Key govt functionaries visit G20 sites to take stock of preparedness

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and the prime minister's Principal Secretary P K Mishra were among the senior government functionaries who on Sunday visited key sites related to the upcoming G20 Summit meeting to take stock of preparedness for the mega event. Officials said they travelled by two mini-buses for the site visit to minimise inconvenience to the public. They visited Bharat Mandapam, the convention centre that will host key G20 meetings, the Palam technical area and some of the roundabouts in the area through which the foreign delegates will be travelling, officials said.

Top naval commanders to review maritime security scenario at Delhi conclave

Top commanders of the Indian Navy will carry out a comprehensive review of India's maritime security challenges and ways to enhance tri-services synergy at a three-day conclave beginning Monday amid China's burgeoning military posturing in the Indian Ocean region. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande and Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari are scheduled to interact with the naval commanders at the conference to be held in Delhi, officials said. The conference and the "embedded interactions" with the NSA, chiefs of the Army and the Indian Air Force would also be utilised to analyse the operational environment, deliberate on the issue of tri-services synergy and assess the readiness of the maritime forces, the Navy said. The naval commanders' conference is the apex-level biannual event that facilitates interaction between the naval commanders for deliberation and formulation of important .

Local EMU train coach derails in Delhi Bhairon Marg, no injuries: Official

A coach of a local EMU train derailed in central Delhi on Sunday, officials said. A senior police officer said the electric multiple unit (EMU) train coach derailed near Bhairon Marg. "No injury has been reported. No public person was present at the spot. Railway staff members have arrived for repairs," the officer said.

G20 meet in Delhi to affect services of over 300 intercity, express trains

The Northern Railway has released a list of more than 300 trains whose services will be impacted due to the G20 Summit to be held in Delhi on September 9 and 10. Keeping in view the advisory issued for security arrangements, these trains have been either cancelled or diverted to other routes or stations temporarily between Sep 8 and 11, an official statement said. According to the Northern Railway, services of 207 trains have been terminated, terminals of 15 trains changed and routes of six trains diverted. Besides, 70 trains, including Jammu Tawi-New Delhi Rajdhani, Tejas Rajdhani Hazrat Nizamuddin, Varanasi-New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani among others, have been given additional stoppage stations to minimise passenger discomfort, it said. The origin and termination stations of 36 trains have also been changed and three trains will not stop at Delhi's Kishan Ganj during the summit, it said. "People who have planned their travel during these days are advised to check the train timings an

Delhi govt sold over 610 mln liquor bottles, earned Rs 7,285 cr last year

Under its current excise policy, the Delhi government earned more than Rs 7,285 crore in the last year by selling over 61 crore liquor bottles, officials said on Saturday. The excise policy (old) currently under operation since September 1, 2022, was brought by the Delhi government after its ambitious new excise policy for 2021-22 came under the CBI scanner for alleged irregularities in its implementation. The total excise revenue collection from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023, was Rs 7,285.15 crore, including Rs 2,013.44 crore collected as value-added tax (VAT), said an Excise Department officer. In comparison, the revenue collection from the new excise policy was Rs 5,487.58 crore in 2021-22. The new excise policy, under which private parties were involved in retail liquor sales, was withdrawn by the Delhi government last year after LG VK Saxena recommended a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in its implementation, officials said. The then deputy CM and Excise Minister

Don't indulge in blame game, work as team: Kejriwal on L-G's G20 remarks

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday slammed Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena's remarks that preparations for the G20 summit would have been easier if the city government had worked for nine years and said it was not the time to indulge in a blame game but to act as a team to ensure the event's success. Saxena, in an interview with PTI earlier in the day, said the preparatory work for the G20 summit would have taken lesser efforts had the city government worked throughout the last nine years. Reacting to the report on X, Kejriwal said, "Lesser efforts would have been reqd (required) had MCD under BJP worked for 15 years. It is the duty of MCD to clean Delhi. We are all working v (very) hard since we took over MCD. MCD employees have now started getting their salaries on time after 13 years. They are all motivated. They are working v (very) hard. "Lets not underestimate their efforts. At a time when we all are gearing up to receive international guests, lets not do blame ga

Ensuring robust infra for hosting G20 on a week notice: Delhi L-G Saxena

Being the national capital, Delhi should have an infrastructure that enables it to host a big event like the G20 Summit on a week's notice, Lt Governor V K Saxena said on Saturday, underlining a lot of work has been carried out towards this over the past two months. In an interview to PTI, Saxena said holding bigger events in a city makes a difference to its economy and the image of the country. With objection being raised over the closing of markets for the Summit scheduled on September 9-10, he said restrictions were imposed in the interest of the locals since there is going to be heavy movement of dignitaries and delegates. "The important thing is that such a big event is being held in Delhi. So it needs to be appreciated rather than being complained about that it will affect businesses. The delegates of 40 countries arriving in the city itself will boost business in Delhi," he said. Asked about the budgeting and expenditure on the G20-related beautification works in the city, h

G-20: Arrangements in place, security of all guests secured, says Delhi L-G

The two-day G-20 summit beginning September 9 is drawing leaders and delegates from 40 countries, including the 20 member states

Delhi should have robust infra for hosting grand events like G20: LG Saxena

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Saturday said the national capital's infrastructure should be such that grand events like the G20 Summit can be hosted in a week's notice, and stressed that a lot of work was carried out in this regard in the last two months. In an interview to PTI, he appreciated the efforts and hard work of all the agencies and officials involved in the preparations, and shared that finishing touches will be given by Saturday evening. Saxena stressed that many permanent assets have been created for the city as part of the G20 Summit, and urged people to ensure that they are maintained and not vandalised. "We will focus on beautifying the entire city now," he said. Asked about the controversies which emerged in the run-up to the Summit with regard to the budget spent and the 'Shivling' shaped fountains, he said, "I do not want to go into the controversies." He also said many of the artefacts have been given under CSR initiatives and not much expenditure ha

Ahead of G20 Summit, police holds dress rehearsals, traffic to be affected

Delhi Police on Saturday held full dress rehearsals for the G20 Summit, escorting carcades from different parts of the national capital towards the New Delhi district, officials said. The timings for the rehearsal are 8.30 am to 12 pm, 4.30 pm to 6 pm, and 7 pm to 11 pm. The commuters have been advised to use metro services as traffic is likely to be affected. During the carcade rehearsals, traffic will be restricted at Sardar Patel Marg-Panchsheel Marg, Sardar Patel MargKautilya Marg, Gol Methi roundabout, Mansingh Road roundabout, C-Hexagon, Mathura Road, Zakir Hussain Marg-Subramaniam Bharti Marg, Bhairon Marg-Ring Road, Satya Marg/Shantipath round about, JanpathKartavyapath, Barakhamba Road red light, Tolstoy Marg, and Vivekanand Marg etc, they said. Commuters may experience more than normal traffic on these roads and junctions and are therefore, requested to plan their journey in advance and avoid these roads during the specified time slots, police said.

Ahead of G20 summit on September 9-10, several Delhi roads gets facelift

Visuals show illuminated G20 logos installed at the nearest prominent footpath and road roundabouts of Indira Gandhi International Airport and Pragati Maidan tunnel

DMRC conducts drive to stop entry of male passengers into women coaches

Delhi Metro on Friday started a special drive to stop entry of male passengers into coaches reserved for women and issued penalties to violators. The drive may be extended beyond the stipulated ten days, based on the outcomes achieved, a senior official said. "Delhi Metro today started a special drive to stop the entry of male passengers in the coaches reserved for ladies. The drive will be jointly conducted by DMRC, CISF & DMRP from 6 pm to 10 pm on all lines of the network for the next 10 days till 10th September, 2023. #DelhiMetro," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said on 'X'. The quantum of penalty for a male passenger who enters a women-only coach is Rs 250, the official said. "This drive may be extended further after the first 10 days based on the outcome achieved. Necessary punitive action shall be taken against the offenders as per the existing provisions," the Delhi Metro said on 'X' and also added pictures of the drive on its account.