# Cities

Connaught Place to be no-vehicle zone starting Feb

To decongest Connaught Place, the national capital’s iconic commercial hub, the Delhi government is mulling to ban the entry of…

SNS | New Delhi | January 5, 2017 2:01 pm

Connaught Place to be no-vehicle zone starting Feb

To decongest Connaught Place, the national capital’s iconic commercial hub, the Delhi government is mulling to ban the entry of vehicles inside the upscale market for a period of three months starting February, sources said on Thursday.

The move is said to be on trial basis. The final decision to make CP free of vehicles will be taken after examining the trial report.

# Cities

Delhi govt uses drones for sprinkling water to curb pollution: Rai

The Delhi government on Friday launched a pilot project involving drones to spray water in the hotspot zones for reducing pollution.

# India

Delhi govt announces ‘Business Blaster’ programme for fresh academic session

Delhi Education Minister Atishi said the programme is expected to attract around 2,45,000 students, who will have the opportunity to turn their innovative ideas into startups.

# Delhi

Delhi govt not releasing funds, obstructing MCD functioning: Iqbal

He stated that the Delhi government is deliberately delaying the release of funds to the corporation so that the employees face problems in getting their salaries.