New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) In a push to improve the business climate, the Delhi government has decided to discontinue periodic licence renewal for manufacturers, dealers and repairers under the Weights and Measures rules and replace it with a self-declaration-based approval system, an official said on Tuesday. The reform is part of Delhi’s Deregulation Exercise 2.0, which seeks to reduce compliance burden and rationalise regulatory frameworks across departments, said Industries and Food Supplies …
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New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday visited the site of the devastating fire in Vivek Vihar that claimed nine lives and met with the grieving families affected by the incident.The Chief Minister interacted with survivors and bereaved relatives, assuring them of full support from the Delhi government during this difficult time. Her visit comes days after the tragic blaze that shook the area and left nine people dead and several injured.Earlier on Sunday, expressi…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a new, structured and time-bound system for settling traffic challans, signalling a stricter approach to road discipline, an official said on Sunday. The Chief Minister said the move aims to curb violations, improve road safety, and bring greater transparency through a fully digital process.She added that the new system is designed to be fully digital, time-bound and accountable.”This will ensure better compliance with traffi…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) A special spiritual and cultural programme titled ‘Musical Ram Katha’ will be held at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on May 6 by Ram Katha exponent and eminent speaker Kumar Vishwas, an official said on Saturday. “The musical rendition titled ‘Apne Apne Ram’ will be bringing to life the ideals and human values of Lord Ram to inspire every section of society with the values of righteousness, truthfulness, and a deep sense of duty,” the official said in a statement.Sharing …
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday personally heard grievances, complaints and suggestions from residents of her Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency at a public hearing, also known as ‘Jan Sunwai’, an official said. A large number of people turned up to present their concerns directly before the Chief Minister.”Taking note of each case with urgency and sensitivity, Chief Minister Gupta directed officials from the departments concerned to initiate immediate actio…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday completed self-enumeration for Census 2027, namely the Houselisting and Housing Census, and called upon citizens to join the exercise of national importance, an official said. In a message on X, Chief Minister Gupta said, “Today, I entered my details in the census through self-enumeration. This process is easy and completely secure, allowing every citizen to join this campaign with ease.”Highlighting the significance of shari…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Delhi government and 21 state governments to take proactive measures and implement relief efforts to protect vulnerable populations from the growing threat of heat waves. In communications sent to the Chief Secretaries of the concerned states and Delhi, the apex human rights body stressed the urgent need for integrated and inclusive measures to mitigate the impact of extreme heat and prevent casualties.The st…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) As the national capital grapples with intensifying summer conditions, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that the government has accelerated the on-ground implementation of its Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 to mitigate the impact of extreme heat on residents.In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister highlighted a series of measures being undertaken across the city to strengthen public health preparedness and ensure timely assistance during heat…
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Thirty-five Delhi government officials were awarded the ‘Chief Minister’s Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Governance and Public Service Delivery 2026’ by Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, an official said on Tuesday. The award, instituted this year, was presented on the occasion of Civil Services Day for outstanding and innovative work in the administrative sphere, the official said in a statement.The event wa…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) In a step towards environmental protection, the Delhi government has notified a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and reactivated the Green Helpline number 1800118600 for reporting offences related to trees, an official said on Monday. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the initiative as a historic decision aimed at safeguarding Delhi’s green cover and ensuring strict enforcement of tree protection laws, a statement said.She said that the SOP has been notified by …