New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Reaffirming the commitment to citizen-centric governance, Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday reviewed the launch and implementation of various measures and campaigns under ‘Child Protection Month’. During the meeting, attended by Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma and Police Commissioner Satish Golcha, Sandhu issued directions to be implemented for child protection as a sustained priority.As part of the review, the Directorate of Edu…
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New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Friday chaired the meeting of the Advisory Council of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to review the progress on the upcoming Master Plan and sustainable development, an official said. L-G Sandhu, who is also the Chairman of the DDA, stressed technology-driven solutions to address the national capital’s evolving urban challenges.In a message on X, the L-G informed that the key meeting of the DDA was attended by senior offi…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Acting on a complaint received during a public grievance hearing, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered an immediate inspection of Fortis Hospital in Shalimar Bagh. A team of officials conducted an on-the-spot inspection of the facility and observed discrepancies, prompting the government to order a thorough examination of the findings.”Any irregularity established during the inquiry shall invite strict action. Every hospital in Delhi is duty-bound to serve patie…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) T.S. Sandhu on Thursday reviewed a proposal for phased revival of Sanjay Lake in East Delhi, issuing directions to ensure regular supply of treated water to develop the water body and surrounding areas, an official said. In a message on social media platform X, L-G Sandhu said, “Visited Sanjay Lake in East Delhi today to review the ongoing restoration and rejuvenation works. During the on-site inspection, officials from Delhi Development …
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday that residents of all slum clusters established in the city up to January 1, 2025, will now be eligible for rehabilitation benefits. This decision was taken at the 36th meeting of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), chaired by Chief Minister Gupta, an official said.Delhi has a total of 675 slum clusters distributed across various districts.In a message on X, the Chief Minister said, “The rehabilitati…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu led DDA’s 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations, which were organised across 29 sports complexes, parks and public spaces in the National Capital, said an official on Sunday. The large-scale observance witnessed enthusiastic participation from thousands of citizens who joined Yoga sessions conducted throughout the city as part of DDA’s efforts to promote health, wellness and active living.The main Yoga programme …
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has initiated an extensive plantation drive across the National Capital, with plans to nurture nearly 23 lakh native saplings comprising trees, shrubs and bushes, an official said on Thursday. The drive, being launched from the first week of July at the instruction of Lieutenant Governor and DDA Chairperson T.S. Sandu, is proposed to be planted across approximately 1,000 acres of land, equivalent to nearly 4 square kilometres, acros…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Tuesday set June 15 as the deadline for the Delhi Development Authority to complete desilting of rainwater drains ahead of the monsoon, officials said. Sandhu, who is also the DDA Chairman, has been personally monitoring the desilting operations being undertaken by various agencies.During a meeting with DDA officials, Sandhu was informed that the Authority has completed almost 70 per cent of the desilting work.A DDA official said …
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The Delhi government on Sunday carried out a major demolition drive in the Haiderpur village area of Shalimar Bagh to implement a Supreme Court decision against unauthorised constructions on public Right of Way. District Magistrate (DM) of Central-North District S.S. Parihar said that the action was being carried out in compliance with court orders.In the joint survey conducted on January 10, 2026, it was found that a total of 143 unauthorised permanent (pucca) construct…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an Assistant Vigilance Officer and a multi-tasking staff member of the Delhi Development Authority in a bribery case. The arrests were made on Monday, May 18, 2026, following a successful trap operation, according to a Central Bureau of Investigation press note.The Central Bureau of Investigation registered the case on Monday against the Assistant Vigilance Officer of the Delhi Development Authority based on a complaint fi…