Security beefed up for R-Day, long queues at Delhi Metro stations
1 year, 11 months ago

Security beefed up for R-Day, long queues at Delhi Metro stations

The Hindu  

Additional security checks in Delhi Metro, put in place ahead of Republic Day, led to long queues outside most stations and delays for commuters on Tuesday. Issuing a ‘Security Update’ for the public on its Twitter handle in the morning, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said, “Additional time might be needed in view of enhanced security and frisking measures ahead of Republic Day. For Roshan Mishra, who travel from Green Park to Mandi House every day, the journey usually take 25-30 minutes. A Delhi Metro spokesperson said security arrangements by the Central Industrial Security Force have been increased is “to prevent any untoward incident around Republic Day”.

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Delhi Police beefs up security amid AAP call to 'gherao' PM residence against Kejriwal's arrest
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Police beefs up security amid AAP call to 'gherao' PM residence against Kejriwal's arrest

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has strengthened security at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at Lok Kalyan Marg in view of the AAP's call for a "gherao" on Tuesday to protest against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, officials said. Police have also beefed up security in several other parts of the national capital, including at metro stations in …

Republic Day celebration: Delhi Metro to begin services at 4 am on January 26
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Republic Day celebration: Delhi Metro to begin services at 4 am on January 26

India TV News  

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Wednesday said the metro services will commence at 4 am on all its lines to facilitate the public to reach Kartavya Path for the Republic Day parade on January 26. "People who will be in possession of bona fide e-invitation cards or e-tickets for attending the Republic Day ceremony will be issued coupons on production …

Long queues seen outside many stations as Delhi Metro trains run with new COVID-19 norms
3 years ago

Long queues seen outside many stations as Delhi Metro trains run with new COVID-19 norms

Firstpost  

As per new rules, travel will be allowed, only up to 50 percent of the seating capacity inside the metro trains. New Delhi: Long queues of people were seen outside various Delhi Metro stations on Wednesday morning, a day after new restrictions were put in place by authorities, including running of its trains with only 50 percent seating capacity and …

Chakka Jam: Delhi Put Under Heavy Security Blanket, 10 Metro Stations Closed Briefly
3 years, 11 months ago

Chakka Jam: Delhi Put Under Heavy Security Blanket, 10 Metro Stations Closed Briefly

News 18  

New Delhi: The three-hour-long nationwide ‘chakka jam’ by protesting farmers was held on Saturday amid tight security, even as there was no such event in the national capital which was turned into a fortress with heavy security deployment by the Delhi Police, paramilitary and reserve forces personnel to prevent any untoward situation. Ten Delhi Metro stations, including Mandi House and …

Republic Day 2021: Delhi Metro to operate at specific stations, parking to remain closed - Check details
3 years, 11 months ago

Republic Day 2021: Delhi Metro to operate at specific stations, parking to remain closed - Check details

India TV News  

As a part of security arrangements on Republic Day in the national capital, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Saturday announced it will operate partially on January 26 on the Yellow line i.e, the metro line between HUDA City Centre and Samaypur Badli stations. The corporation has released a statement mentioning the changes on the Delhi Metro Entry and exit …

Security tightened in Delhi for the Republic Day parade
4 years, 11 months ago

Security tightened in Delhi for the Republic Day parade

Op India  

Thousands of security personnel, facial recognition systems, drones, and CCTV cameras are a part of Delhi Police’s security arrangements when India is prepared to host Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for its Republic Day celebrations on Sunday. The 71st Republic Day parade will commence from Vijay Chowk and proceed towards Red Fort grounds, instead of starting from India Gate. Around 5000 …

Republic Day 2020: Tight security in Delhi, read traffic advisory here
4 years, 11 months ago

Republic Day 2020: Tight security in Delhi, read traffic advisory here

India Today  

New Delhi has been brought under a multi-layered security cover with thousands of armed personnel keeping a hawk-eyed vigil for the 71st Republic Day celebrations where Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will be the chief guest. Facial recognition system and drones are part of the measures taken by the Delhi Police for the occasion and 10,000 security personnel have been deployed …

Security beefed up in Delhi ahead of Republic Day celebration
4 years, 11 months ago

Security beefed up in Delhi ahead of Republic Day celebration

India Today  

Thousand of security personnel have been deployed and CCTV cameras installed at strategic locations in the national capital to keep vigil ahead of the Republic Day celebrations. In view of widespread protests over the Citizenship Act and National Register of Citizens, the officials have imposed restrictions on wearing black caps or scarves during Republic Day celebrations. The security personnel have …

Delhi Metro issues red alert, security checking to take more time
5 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Metro issues red alert, security checking to take more time

Live Mint  

Queues at Delhi Metro stations will be a little longer today as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has issued a red alert after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced revoking of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Please allow extra time in security checks," Delhi Metro said on Twitter. The authorities have issued a fresh security advisory to ensure that …

Republic Day 2019: Security beefed up across Delhi following arrest of JeM suspects; over 25,000 personnel deployed
5 years, 11 months ago

Republic Day 2019: Security beefed up across Delhi following arrest of JeM suspects; over 25,000 personnel deployed

Firstpost  

Around 25,000 security personnel have been deployed across the city and security beefed up at strategic locations in central Delhi, which were on the target of two arrested terrorists planning strikes during the Republic Day celebrations New Delhi: Around 25,000 security personnel were deployed across the city and security beefed up at strategic locations in central Delhi, which were on …

Central Delhi gridlocked, exits at 4 metro stations closed by police
6 years ago

Central Delhi gridlocked, exits at 4 metro stations closed by police

Hindustan Times  

Commuters are likely to face a harrowing time on the evening of the first day of 2019 as traffic started swelling in major roads leading to Connaught Place and India Gate from Tuesday afternoon. Jams were reported near Rithala Metro Station, GPO New Delhi roundabout, at Najafgarh market’s outer road, near Savitri while going towards Kalkaji Mandir, outside Bangla Sahib …

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