Delhi Government

Delhi Cabinet approves renewal of doorstep delivery of public services, new vendors to be roped in

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that accessing doorstep delivery of public services will get easier as the 1076 helpline will become toll-free.

Aug 29, 2021, 13:27 PM IST

Delhi govt recommends three doctors for Padma Awards for key role in fighting COVID

The Delhi government has recommended the names of Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, Dr. Suresh Kumar and Dr. Sandeep Budhiraja for the Padma Awards. 

Aug 29, 2021, 12:46 PM IST

Delhi govt to strengthen doorstep delivery of services, set up 6,800 new beds in hospitals: CM Arvind Kejriwal

According to Kejriwal, the cabinet has also decided to award Rs 130 crore tender for Health Management Information System (HIMS) to a private company.

Aug 28, 2021, 14:25 PM IST

BIG UPDATE: Delhi schools may reopen in phased way from September 1

In a recent development, phased reopening of Delhi schools for classes 6 to 12 from September 1, 2021 according to the sources.

Aug 27, 2021, 15:49 PM IST

Muharram 2021: Delhi govt shifts holiday to August 20, Assam declares half day

Delhi had earlier declared Muharram holiday on August 19 (Thursday), but changed it to Friday following a Union government's decision in this connection

Aug 19, 2021, 09:16 AM IST

Delhi government never gave us monetary help for Tokyo Olympics preparation: Athletes

Delhi government is currently running a Mission Excellence scheme to financially aid top athletes from the national capital. However, Bhambri, who earned a spot in the India 400m relay team after a string of medal-winning performances at multiple national events, alleged that he is yet to benefit from the scheme.
 

Aug 10, 2021, 19:16 PM IST

COVID-19 Delta variant found in 80% genome sequencing samples by Delhi govt in last 3 months

The data also showed that the Delta variant has been found in 1,689 of the 5,752 samples from Delhi processed at the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) so far.

Aug 08, 2021, 23:27 PM IST

School reopening: As COVID-19 cases reduce, know what principals and students feel about it

Many principals and students felt that schools should be reopened as COVID-19 cases have dropped in the national capital.

Aug 08, 2021, 16:36 PM IST

Aiming to become self-reliant, Delhi approves medical oxygen production policy

CM Kejriwal said that the new policy provides several incentives to the private sector to set up oxygen production plants, storage facilities, and oxygen tankers. 

Aug 03, 2021, 22:33 PM IST

Delhi Govt to recommend only the names of doctors, health workers for Padma awards: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said his government has decided to recommend only the names of doctors and health workers for this year's Padma awards. Speaking further, Kejriwal said, "Delhi residents can send a recommendation of names of doctors to the email id padmaawards.delhi@gmail.com by August 15."

Jul 27, 2021, 13:08 PM IST

Delhi LG Anil Baijal calls deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s allegations ‘baseless’, 'devoid of any merit'

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has dismissed Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's allegation that the former was intruding into matters falling in the domain of the elected government. Manish Sisodia had called upon Baijal to "stop calling a meeting of officials on such matters and giving them directions".

Jul 23, 2021, 08:47 AM IST

Will enhance Delhi’s drainage system, make it world-class: CM Arvind Kejriwal

The CM expressed his appreciation for how the situation had been handled at present and called for enhancing the city’s drainage system to make it world-class. He also appreciated the officers for curbing water-logging at the Minto Bridge, an otherwise water-logging hotspot of the city.

Jul 20, 2021, 18:46 PM IST

Tokyo Olympics: Delhi govt announce prize money of Rs 3 cr for gold medal winners from capital

The stress was laid on the immense importance of boosting enthusiasm and providing multidimensional support to athletes from Delhi participating in the coveted Tokyo Olympics 2020, and the role of the Delhi Sports University in building the next cohort of athletes who would represent India in the future Olympic games.

Jul 10, 2021, 10:28 AM IST

'If pizza and burger can be delivered at home, then why not ration?’: Arvind Kejriwal asks Centre over stopping Delhi govt's doorstep delivery scheme

Kejriwal also commented on Centre saying that the AAP government did not seek the approval and said, "Legally, we don't need their approval but we did so to avoid any dispute."

Jun 06, 2021, 12:20 PM IST

Working on plan to assess Class 10, 12 students in 2022, will send recommendations to CBSE, Centre: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday (June 2, 2021) said that the Delhi government is currently working to formulate a plan to assess class 10, 12 students in 2022 and will be sending recommendations to the CBSE and the central government soon.

Jun 03, 2021, 07:58 AM IST

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain's OSD succumbs to COVID-19, day before his retirement

An Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain succumbed to COVID-19, a day before his retirement, according to his family.

May 30, 2021, 22:18 PM IST

COVID-19: Why Nodal Officers don't pick up the phone, asks Delhi HC

Hearing about the Corona case, the Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi government to take over the oxygen plant.

Apr 27, 2021, 17:04 PM IST

Full curfew can be imposed in Delhi from tonight

Delhi Government's big decision on rising corona infection, full curfew may be imposed in Delhi. CM Arvind Kejriwal can make this announcement through the press conference.

Apr 19, 2021, 12:38 PM IST

Delhi High Court to only hear urgent matters from today in view of rising COVID-19 cases

Amid an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 infections in the national capital, the Delhi High Court on Sunday announced that it will only hear the urgent matters filed in the year 2021 from Monday (April 19) onwards. 

Apr 19, 2021, 07:40 AM IST

BJP protests for farmers, demands 'promised rate' for wheat

The protest was held outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence claiming that the AAP government misled farmers, as per a news report. 

Apr 09, 2021, 12:54 PM IST