New Delhi: Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain on Wednesday asked the Central government to call a meeting of Environment Ministers of NCR states and other stakeholder departments to find a solution to the issue of air pollution in the capital. In a letter addressed to Union Environment, Forest and Climate[Read More…]
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Delhiites may soon get money for unscheduled power cuts
New Delhi: Citizens would be compensated for unscheduled power cuts lasting longer than one hour if a policy approved by the Delhi government on Tuesday gets a green signal from Lt. Governor Anil Baijal. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday approved the policy to provide compensation to users in case of[Read More…]
SC stays proposed changes in Delhi’s Master Plan 2021
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday put a stay on proposed amendments to the Delhi Master Plan 2021 that sought to protect traders from a sealing drive in the national capital by increasing the floor area ratio (FAR). A bench of Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta[Read More…]
Delhi government staff to observe 5-minutes silence as protest every day
New Delhi: Delhi government employees will observe a five-minute silence outside their respective offices every working day till steps are taken to “ensure their safety and dignity”, the IAS body said here on Thursday. The decision to observe the silent protest during lunch break, came two days after Chief Secretary Anshu[Read More…]
AAP’s media spend is four times that of previous government, reveals RTI reply
New Delhi: The AAP government has spent an average of Rs 70.5 crore annually in the past three years on advertisements — four times more than the previous government’s expenditure on print, electronic and outdoor advertising, according to an RTI reply. In the first year after assuming office in February 2015,[Read More…]
Delhi government failed to ensure women security in three years: Swaraj India
New Delhi: In the wake of sexual harassment of a Delhi University student in a bus, Swaraj India on Tuesday accused the AAP government of “failure” to ensure security for women in three years of its rule in Delhi. “The sexual harassment of a female student in a cluster bus shows[Read More…]
Upgrading education number one priority, says Delhi CM
Delhi government’s first priority is to upgrade education, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said after launching a mobile app that would connect about 16,000 members of School Management Committees (SMCs). “Upgrading education is number one priority of our government and for that, we are working constantly for launching various schemes[Read More…]
Delhi government to start automated driving license tests in January
The Delhi government is set to launch centres for automated driving license tests that will be conducted in the absence of any official but through cameras installed around, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said on Tuesday. The first such centre will be brought in Sarai Kale Khan on January 26, he[Read More…]
Delhi: Now, SC/STs can apply for employment loan via app
The Delhi government will launch a mobile application on Saturday through which Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes, minorities, and handicapped persons can apply for employment loans, SC and ST Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam said here on Friday. The mobile application will be launched by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal[Read More…]
Will bring Odd-Even without exemptions: Delhi government to NGT
The Delhi government on Wednesday assured the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it will bring the next Odd-Even traffic rationing scheme as per the tribunal’s direction that includes “no exemptions”. The NGT has directed the Delhi government and neighbouring states to clarify their action plans and how they would implement[Read More…]
Delhi government does not file review petition in NGT on odd-even ruling
The Delhi government on Monday did not file a review petition in the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on the odd-even ruling, two days after it decided to hold the traffic rationing scheme in abeyance and said it would request the green court to exempt women and two-wheelers from the restrictions.[Read More…]
No odd-even without exemptions, says Delhi government
Hours after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) gave a go-ahead to the odd-even scheme without any exemptions to two-wheelers, the Delhi government refused to implement it, saying they will approach the green court again on Monday. “At the moment we are calling it off. We will again approach the NGT[Read More…]
Delhi government in talks with Pawan Hans for aerial sprinkling
The Delhi government on Friday said that it was in talks with state-owned helicopter service company Pawan Hans to aerially sprinkle water over the city to settle pollutants. Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain tweeted: “Delhi govt is in talks with Pawan Hans for aerial sprinkling of water over the city[Read More…]
Free DTC travel from November 13 to 17
The Delhi government on Friday announced free travel in all DTC and cluster buses to encourage the use of public transport during the odd-even scheme from November 13 to 17. State Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot tweeted: “To encourage use of public transport during Odd-Even, Delhi govt to allow free travel[Read More…]
Third phase of odd-even likely from November 13
The Delhi government appears set to implement the third phase of odd-even traffic rule from November 13 to 17, as the national capital faces an environmental emergency. Odd-even to be enforced between November 13-17 in Delhi: Tranport Minister Kailash Gahlot — Newsd (@GetNewsd) November 9, 2017 The Supreme Court appointed[Read More…]
Stop construction activities, spray water on hot spots: NGT to Delhi government
In a major move to curb air pollution, the NGT (National Green Tribunal) on Thursday asked the pollution control boards of NCR to ban all industrial and construction activities in the region till November 14 and directed the Delhi government to sprinkle water on the hot spots using helicopters. It[Read More…]
Delhi govt bans hookah bars; asked police to cancel licenses
The Delhi government has banned hookah bars in the city and has asked the Delhi Police and the Municipal Corporations to immediately cancel licenses of restaurants with hookah bars. Health Minister, Satyendar Jain on Tuesday said that hookah smoking is not allowed in non-smoking zones as per Section 4 of COTPA[Read More…]
AAP government declares holiday on Chhath Puja in Delhi
The Delhi government declared a public holiday on the occasion of Chhath puja on October 26. “Offices will remain closed on October 26 to mark Chhath puja. A notification in this connection will be issued very soon,” an official said The Aam Aadmi Party government was the first to declare[Read More…]
PWD scam: Delhi court asks ACB to file status report of Kejriwal’s brother-in-law
A Delhi court on Wednesday directed the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) to file a status report in connection with the PWD scam. Delhi government has been alleged of committing illegitimate favouritism in the case. It was alleged that the PWD awarded a tender to Surendra Kumar Bansal, brother in law[Read More…]
Delhi: Dengue, chikungunya cases rising; HC to hear matter today
Considering the rising cases of dengue and chikungunya outbreaks in the national capital, the Delhi High Court will hear the matter on Tuesday. Earlier, the HC pulled up the Delhi government over the increasing dengue and chikungunya nuisance. The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal issued instructions for an inclusive plan[Read More…]
Delhi government denies admission to ‘terrorist’ children
After Karnataka, Delhi moves to ban app-based shared cab services
Delhi government has been planning to ban the shared rides through app-based cab aggregators. Earlier, Karnataka government had made a similar move by banning shared rise services provided by Uber and Ola. “These services are in violation of permit conditions. Cab aggregators are introducing and running these facilities in a[Read More…]
Bird flu: Delhi govt issues advisory, “don’t eat ‘half-cooked’ chicken,eggs”
The Delhi government has issued its first health advisory following bird flu cases in the capital, where it has asked people to refrain from consuming “half-cooked” chicken and chicken products, as well as “half-boiled or half-fried” eggs. This was issued after six more birds succumbed to the H5N8 virus in two locations[Read More…]
SC raps Delhi govt, says authorities left people to suffer from dengue
Coming down heavily on the Delhi government’s handling of dengue and chikungunya menace in Delhi, the Supreme Court on Thursday said the authorities here were “not interested” and the people have been “left to suffer”. It also expressed disappointment over the outcome of Wednesday’s meeting between the Lieutenant Governor and[Read More…]
An Open Letter to Arvind Kejriwal
Dear Mr Kejriwal, As kids we were taught the adage, “A bad workman blames his tools.” So in the blame game that you have recently launched against the BJP-led MCD over the current health emergency, as usual it’s the common man that suffers. Let’s get one thing straight Mr CM…Delhi[Read More…]