DDMA allows disabled, pregnant women employees of Delhi government to work from home
"Considering the health and safety of people, persons with disabilities and pregnant women employees will be exempted from attending duties related to essential as well as non-essential services in offices of the Delhi government," the order stated.
Jan 16, 2022, 11:41 AM IST
More curbs in Delhi as COVID-19 cases rise? CM Arvind Kejriwal to address Delhiites today
On Monday, the Delhi government had suspended dine-in facilities at restaurants in the city and shut down bars in view of the surge in coronavirus infections.
Jan 11, 2022, 10:32 AM IST
More curbs in Delhi due to massive spike in COVID-19 cases? DDMA to decide today
Delhi on Sunday clocked 22,751 fresh COVID-19 cases and 17 new fatalities. The positivity rate in the national capital has now increased to 23.53%.
Jan 10, 2022, 06:55 AM IST
Weekend curfew imposed in Delhi, here’s who all are exempted from restrictions
People involved in essential and emergency services shall be allowed on production of valid identity card during night and weekend curfew.
Jan 08, 2022, 11:02 AM IST
Weekend curfew in Delhi: Check what's allowed and what's not amid rising COVID-19 cases
Delhiites will stay put at their homes for two days as the 55-hour-long weekend curfew kicked in from 10 pm yesterday amid rising COVID-19 cases in the city.
Jan 08, 2022, 06:55 AM IST
Weekend curfew, WFH for govt staff as COVID-19 cases surge in Delhi
The decision was taken by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) after reviewing the COVID-19 situation in the national capital. Delhi’s Health Minister Satyendar Jain also informed that COVID-19 is spreading faster and people need to be cautious.
Jan 04, 2022, 12:54 PM IST
Red alert in Delhi? DDMA likely to impose more curbs as Covid-19 positivity rate rises to 6.5 per cent
While, the yellow alert should be followed by amber, but Delhi`s positivity rate has crossed 5 per cent - the mark set for imposition of red alert in the capital. In either of the alerts, the already existing restrictions will be strengthened with a few places, activities being completely banned under the level 2 (amber) restrictions and a complete lockdown in level 4 (red).
Jan 04, 2022, 06:28 AM IST
DDMA meeting: Yellow alert to continue in Delhi, no new restriction for now
No new restrictions have been imposed even after Delhi on Tuesday registered a massive spike in daily COVID-19 infections with 496 new cases.
Dec 29, 2021, 18:25 PM IST
More curbs in Delhi? DDMA meet today to review Covid situation, GRAP implementation
The DDMA meeting will be held through video conferencing and attended by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendar Jain, Chief Secretary Vijay Dev, NITI Aayog member V K Paul, Revenue Minister Kailash Gahlot, NDMA Joint Secretary, secretaries of health and home departments of the city government along with experts.
Dec 29, 2021, 07:56 AM IST
Night curfew in Delhi from today, yellow alert likely amid spike in COVID-19 cases
Under GRAP, a 'Yellow' alert will come into force if the positivity rate settles at 0.5 percent for two consecutive days, leading to a host of restrictions. Official sources said Sunday usually sees a lower number of tests which might affect the positivity rate. Yet night curfew will commence on Monday from 11 PM and last till 5 AM.
Dec 27, 2021, 06:24 AM IST
Delhi govt, DDMA to review situation amid rising Omicron cases
Health Minister Satyendar Jain, NITI Aayog member VK Paul and Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev and all-important officers of the Health Department of the Delhi Government will be present in the meeting.
Dec 20, 2021, 06:48 AM IST
Omicron threat: Delhi govt, DDMA to hold key meeting on Monday, review COVID situation
The discussion will be held in the meeting regarding the increasing cases of Omicron in Delhi and the current situation of COVID-19.
Dec 19, 2021, 16:02 PM IST
DDMA issues order to cancel singer AP Dhillon's concert in Delhi
Punjabi singer AP Dhillon's concert, scheduled for today in the national capital's Aerocity area, has been ordered to be cancelled by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA).
Dec 18, 2021, 19:11 PM IST
Delhi Disaster Management Authority extends Covid restrictions till Dec 31
The currently permitted and restricted activities in Delhi will continue up to the intervening night (12.00 hrs) of December 31 and January 1.
Dec 15, 2021, 23:13 PM IST
'Omicron' scare: DDMA to review COVID situation today, all Delhi govt departments on high alert
Manish Sisodia, the Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, has said that government departments, especially health, have been instructed to again enhance infrastructure and other necessary facilities to tackle any possible threat of the new variant.
Nov 29, 2021, 07:44 AM IST
'Omicron' threat: Delhi govt to review COVID-19 situation during Monday meet, take call on international passengers
According to informed sources, the Delhi government is deeply concerned about international passengers coming to the national capital, especially from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong. Experts and representatives from the Ministry of Civil Aviation are expected to attend the meeting among others.
Nov 28, 2021, 08:38 AM IST
Chhath Puja allowed at designated spots, all schools to reopen from November 1: Delhi govt
The Deputy CM made another announcement by saying that all schools in the national capital have been permitted to re-open from November 1. Sisodia stated that all schools will have to ensure that classes take place in hybrid mode with a maximum of 50% strength in classrooms.
Oct 27, 2021, 14:19 PM IST
Will Chhath puja celebrations be allowed in Delhi? DDMA to decide today
Chhath, celebrated after Diwali by people from Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, involves the offering of "Arghya" by fasting women to the Sun God in knee-deep water.
Oct 27, 2021, 06:39 AM IST
Over 150-year-old Ramlila will not take place in Delhi this year, here’s why
"The order has come just two days before the Ramlila celebration begins. We had not done the preparation and it was also not possible for us to demonstrate Ramlila in a 40-meter restricted area. Therefore, we decided that we will not stage Ramlila this year too," said official.
Oct 11, 2021, 11:21 AM IST
COVID-19: DDMA allows religious places in Delhi to reopen for devotees from today
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority issued fresh COVID-19 guidelines on Thursday.
Oct 01, 2021, 09:51 AM IST
