New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) In a step towards strengthening public transport connectivity and improving commuter convenience, the Delhi government on Sunday commenced operations of Route No 740C between Dichaon Kalan Depot and Anand Vihar ISBT, an official said. The new route has been introduced to enhance accessibility for residents of West Delhi and provide seamless connectivity to one of the National Capital Region’s most important transport hubs, he said in a statement.Reacting to the developm…
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New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will lead the ‘Maa Yamuna Tat Swachhata Abhiyan’ (Yamuna bank cleanliness drive) on Sunday, which will include voluntary service at 28 ghats along the river.Chief Minister Gupta will join thousands of citizens at the Geeta Colony Ghat in voluntary service and strengthen the collective resolve for a clean Yamuna.Ministers of the Delhi government and Members of Parliament will also participate in the campaign, and Delhi BJP President H…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will lead the ‘Maa Yamuna Tat Swachhata Abhiyan’ (Yamuna bank cleanliness drive), which will include voluntary service at 28 ghats along the river on Sunday, an official said. Chief Minister Gupta will be present at the Geeta Colony Ghat, where she will join thousands of citizens in voluntary service and strengthen the collective resolve for a clean Yamuna.Ministers of the Delhi government and Members of Parliament will also particip…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the devastating fire at Hauz Rani in Malviya Nagar and the tragic building collapse in Saidulajab, Saket, announcing an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the family members of each of the victims. At a special and solemn programme held at the Delhi Secretariat, Gupta announced that the Delhi government would provide financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to citizens injured.The Chief Minister …
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday presented her vision on the development of the national capital and its role in building ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ at the 11th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister said that the identity of a developed nation is determined not only by economic or technological development, but also by the capability and productivity of its citizens.She underlined that Delhi…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) To mark 12 years of welfare for the poor under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Delhi government will organise 39 Jan Kalyan Shivirs from June 18 to 20 to bring the benefits of various welfare schemes to their doorstep, said Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday. The Minister said that these camps aim to bring the benefits of various welfare schemes and public services of both the Central Government and the Delhi Government directly to the people.H…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Senior advocate Ajit Kumar Sinha, appointed as amicus curiae by the Supreme Court in the ongoing proceedings concerning illegal constructions and land-use violations across the country, has brought to the notice of the apex court the recent collapse of an illegally constructed five-storeyed building in Delhi’s Saket area, which left six persons dead and 14 injured. In a status report filed before the top court, the amicus curiae said that the tragedy was a consequence of…
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) To mark the completion of 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led government, the Delhi BJP on Sunday kicked off from Karawal Nagar its public outreach programme, Seva Samarpan Pakhwada (fortnight of service and dedication), for all 70 Assembly constituencies, a party leader said. The Seva Samarpan Pakhwada is being observed on the call of PM Modi, and through these programmes, BJP workers will present the achievements of both the Central government and the Delhi government be…
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Delhi government is set to strengthen the national capital’s public transport network through the planned engagement of 2,800 air-conditioned low-floor pure electric buses under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme of the Central government, an official said on Sunday. “The proposed fleet comprises 1,400 nine-metre and 1,400 12-metre electric buses. The initiative is expected to improve public transport accessibility …
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Acting on the strict directions of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and other agencies on Saturday launched a campaign against unauthorised constructions and sealed premises of violators of fire safety norms. Chief Minister Gupta said the Delhi government is working under a zero-tolerance policy against unauthorised constructions, encroachments, violations of fire safety norms, a…