New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the formulation of a comprehensive regulatory framework for functioning of coaching centres in Delhi.The Director of Higher Education will serve as the Nodal Officer for drafting the policy, said an official statement.A multidisciplinary committee will be constituted to formulate detailed guidelines covering key areas like fee structure, student safety and welfare, mental health sup…
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New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Delhi Fire Services official A.K. Malik on Wednesday said that the fire spread rapidly through the five-storey structure in Malviya Nagar, making rescue operations extremely challenging and structural limitations, like one exit and sealed surroundings, hampered evacuation efforts.At least 21 people lost their lives in a devastating fire that engulfed the multi-storeyed Lemon Green Restaurant building in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, prompting a large-scale rescue a…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Saturday accepted Chandni Chowk MP Praveen Khandelwal’s invitation to address a session at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Maha Prashikshan Abhiyan in the Keshavpuram and Chandni Chowk party districts that fall within the latter’s parliamentary constituency. A Delhi BJP Media official said that Malhotra accepted Khandelwal’s invitation to interact with party workers at one of the sessions.The training campaign in Chandni Chowk is…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) After BJP MP Harsh Malhotra took over as Delhi’s new party President, BJP leaders in the national Capital emphasised that it is Malhotra’s organisational as well as administrative experience which would be helpful in shaping the party’s future in the Union Territory.Speaking to IANS, former Delhi BJP chief, Virendra Sachdeva said: “Every responsibility in the party is important. The responsibility that Harsh Malhotra has been given…he has a lot of experience, both admi…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Wednesday said he travelled by public transport auto in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption and adopt more sustainable modes of transport, as several BJP leaders continue to publicly demonstrate support for the initiative.“Responding to the call of the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, I arrived to participate in the programme of travelling by public transport auto,” Manoj Tiwari posted on X….
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta joined the “Metro Monday” campaign to save fuel and travelled to Vidhan Sabha from his residence at Tilak Marg in public transport, an official said. Beginning his journey from the Supreme Court Metro Station, Speaker Gupta interacted with commuters and highlighted the importance of adopting eco-friendly modes of travel in daily life.During his journey, Gupta changed trains at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station and proceeded towards Vidha…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The 75th edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative was celebrated on Commonwealth Games Day with significant enthusiasm throughout Delhi and Gujarat, bringing together Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.The event held in Ahmedabad also witnessed participation from Olympic medallist Gagan Narang, actor Ayushmann Khurrana, and other dignitaries, along with thousands of participants, especially youth, who took part i…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led government functionaries, including Ministers and officials, in making the most of “Metro Monday” and spreading the message of optimal use of public transport. Lieutenant Governor Sandhu, who had used the Metro on numerous occasions, joined the green initiative, which also served as an opportunity to interact with young Metro users.In a post on X, Sandhu wrote, “As on previous occasions, bumpe…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took a metro ride on Monday as part of the “Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan” campaign, promoting the message of conservation at a time when fuel prices have become a politically sensitive issue. During the journey, the Chief Minister was also seen interacting with fellow passengers and encouraging the use of public transport.BJP MP from the North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, Manoj Tiwari, also travelled by metro following Prime Ministe…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Friday directed schools to focus on academic quality, digital infrastructure, and the holistic development of students. The Education Minister, in a virtual meeting, appealed to school heads and principals to utilise available resources efficiently and effectively.He said the Delhi government is working towards making the education system more effective through “Tangible Learning Outcomes”.In line with Prime Minister Narendra M…