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Delhi govt launches ‘Red light on, gaadi off’ campaign to curb pollution
New Delhi: Aiming at curbing air pollution, the Delhi government on Wednesday started a campaign, “Red light on, gaadi (vehicle) off”, as the national capital’s pollution level continued to remain poor. Civil defence volunteers…
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NGT asks Delhi govt to take proper steps for bio-medical waste
New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Delhi government to take appropriate steps in the matter relating to the disposal of bio-medical waste in wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A bench…
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Delhi govt to use Pusa Institute to curb pollution caused by stubble burning
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that to check pollution caused by stubble burning in the national capital, the Union Territory government will use technology developed by Pusa Agriculture Institute to decompose straw…
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SC: Remove 48K shanties along Delhi tracks in 3 months
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of around 48,000 slum dwellings across railway tracks in Delhi within three months and said no political interference will be entertained…
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Centre gives two options to states for borrowing to meet revenue at GST Council meeting
New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday presented two options to states regarding GST compensation during the GST Council meeting including a special window in consultation with RBI to provide Rs…
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Business
Govt mulls longer lock-in to protect jobs post BPCL privatisation
New Delhi: To make the strategic sale of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) less painful to its employees, the government is looking at a plan to provide longer job security…
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Is the reopening of schools and colleges the best way to achieve herd immunity?
New Delhi: The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down. In order to protect oneself from the virus, norms like physical distancing, staying at home, sanitizing from time to…
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Delhi cabinet approves doorstep delivery of ration scheme
New Delhi: The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved the doorstep delivery of ration, a scheme, which will be launched in six to seven months and will be linked to Centre’s…
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All Delhi state varsity exams cancelled: Manish Sisodia
New Delhi: The Delhi government on Saturday decided to cancel all the examinations in the state universities in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that the…
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Amid lockdown, Delhi Govt. to present its budget in Assembly
New Delhi: Amid a lockdown in the national capital to check the spread of coronavirus, the Delhi government will present its budget in the Assembly on Monday. Taking to Twitter,…
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Delhi govt discontinues non-essential services
New Delhi: The Delhi government on Friday decided to discontinue its non-essential services till March 31 and allowed workers of such departments to work from home. The Delhi Assembly has also…
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Politics
BJP blames Delhi government for onion price hike
New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Meenakshi Lekhi on Friday blamed the AAP government for the hike in onion prices in the national capital. Speaking to ANI, Lekhi said:…
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Two days mourning, state funeral announced for Dikshit
New Delhi: The Delhi government announced two-day state mourning for former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who died on Saturday, and also to accord her a state funeral. “Delhi government has…
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Education and Career
Delhi postpones remedial lessons for class 10, 12 students
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Wednesday postponed remedial classes for students of class 10 and 12 until further notice, due to the hot weather in the city. The direction…
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Centre, Delhi government should join hands on law, order: Kejriwal
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said the Central and Delhi governments must work together to improve the law and order situation here. Kejriwal’s remarks came a…
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BJP’s dirty tricks department wants to derail Delhi’s education reforms: AAP
New Delhi [India]: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stating that the “dirty tricks department” of the party is out to derail…
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Delhi: Auto fare hike comes into force today
New Delhi [India]: Commuters in the national capital city have to shell out more for auto rides from Tuesday as the hike in auto-rickshaw fares comes into force. This comes…
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Delhi govt revises auto fares, to charge Rs 9.5 per kilometre
New Delhi: Commuters will have to shun more bucks for auto rides in the national capital as the Delhi government notified revised auto-rickshaw fares with an 18.75 per cent hike…
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Harsh Vardhan debunks Kejriwal’s claims on Delhi government health scheme
Delhi [India]: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday debunked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal claims on the state government’s health scheme, asserting that it is still in the planning…
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Delhi government to plant 23 lakh trees this year
New Delhi: The Delhi government on Wednesday asked various departments and agencies to plant more than 23 lakh trees and shrubs this year. The government will also be distributing for…
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Delhi government approves Rs 77 cr sports hostel
New Delhi: The Delhi government on Friday approved a project for a sports facility and separate hostels for boys and girls, costing Rs 77.62 crore. The decision for the project,…
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SC says L-G has power to set up inquiry commission, gives split verdict ‘services’ issue
New Delhi: In a blow to the Arvind Kejriwal administration, the Supreme Court on Thursday held the lieutenant governor (L-G) has the power to set up an inquiry commission but…
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SC delivers split verdict on Delhi government’s powers
New Delhi: A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on the issue of transfer and posting of Delhi government officers. While Justice A.K. Sikri…
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SC verdict on powers of Delhi government likely next week
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging a Delhi High Court order that the Lt. Governor is the administrator of…
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Delhi to reward best performing district officers
New Delhi: The Delhi government on Tuesday said the best performing districts’ officers in the city will be rewarded and directed the officials to clear pendency within a week. The…
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Delhi LG constitutes Minimum Wage Advisory Board
New Delhi: To advise the Delhi government over fixing and revising minimum wages for different categories of workers, Lieutenant Governor (LG) Anil Baijal has constituted the Minimum Wage Advisory Board,…
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Delhi government has introduced new jail manual, HC told
New Delhi: The state government on Thursday informed the Delhi High Court that it has introduced a new jail manual which will provide uniformity in rules and regulations in managing…
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Elderly to accompany cattle in Delhi govt’s ‘PG hostels’: Gopal Rai
New Delhi: In a big step towards animal welfare, Delhi Development Minister Gopal Rai announced that the government would open PG hostels for cows and build a gaushala-cum-old age home…
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Delhi planning to club old age home with cow shelter
New Delhi: In a unique initiative, the Delhi government is planning to club a cow shelter with old age home, as it introduced city’s first Animal Health and Welfare Policy…
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