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Rising costs, lower mileage: Citizens air E20 concerns at AAP town hall

Rise in expenses triggered by lower fuel efficiency and uncertainty over vehicle compatibility were among the concerns voiced by participants at a town hall against E20 fuel organised here on Saturday by the Aam Aadmi Party. The event at the Constitution Club began with a street play by students, featuring satirical performances inspired by 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' and other characters to highlight concerns surrounding E20. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal was also present at the event. Addressing the townhall, the former Delhi chief minister demanded that consumers should have the option to choose between regular petrol and E20 at fuel stations. A resident of Bihar, Chandan, said his petrol car, purchased in 2021, and after E20 became common, "I found myself refuelling much more frequently" Owners of older vehicles remained uncertain about compatibility and wanted fuel stations to specify clearly the petrol being dispensed, he said, adding that a modest drop in fuel efficiency increases .

Delhi's Town Hall gets facelift, mayor says tourists must witness heritage

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Monday visited the iconic British-era Town Hall and Ghalib ki Haveli in the Walled City and said tourists who will come to Delhi during the G20 Summit time should be able to see the rich heritage of the city. Mayor Oberoi accompanied by Delhi Urban Development Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj visited the sprawling heritage building situated in the Chandni Chowk area. Town Hall, the over 160-year-old landmark -- and the original headquarters of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi -- has received a basic facelift in the last few months. They also went to the historic Ghalib ki Haveli in Old Delhi's Ballimaran area where poet Mirza Ghalib once lived. India is hosting the G20 Summit in Delhi which is a matter of pride for all of us. Roads and parks (under the MCD area) are being cleaned and beautified, and tourists coming here during the G20 Summit time will be able to see the rich heritage of the city and go back with fond memories," she said. The summit is slat

Mamata bats for creation of more districts in Bengal to advance development

Speaking at a meeting with West Bengal Civil Service officers, she said the area of the existing 23 districts in the state is vast, so there is a need to divide them and increase the number

Delhi's historic Town Hall set to regain its glory as a heritage hotel

The cash-strapped corporation had decided to go for this new model for redevelopment

Thirty steps to history

The restoration of Mumbai's Town Hall resurrects an old centre of debate and dissent