New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Delhi government on Thursday announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the families of the people killed in the tragic Malviya Nagar fire incident and said that arrangements are being made to transport the mortal remains of the deceased back to their homes. This came as Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Max Hospital in Saket on Thursday and met the victims injured in the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy, in which 21 people lost their lives. A massive blaze eng…
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New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has come under criticism from the Opposition over her absence from the site of the devastating Malviya Nagar hotel fire that claimed 21 lives on Wednesday, even as she ordered a detailed inquiry into the incident and promised strict action against those responsible. While some opposition party leaders visited the tragedy site, Chief Minister Gupta remained away from the location. Her absence, however, drew criticism from Aam Aadmi Party (…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala said on Wednesday that the Malviya Nagar blaze in the national capital, which claimed 21 lives, was a “big lesson” for the authorities. Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Delhi government for the incident, he alleged that the party does not understand the “fundamental basics of the country’s infrastructure”.During an interaction with IANS, the Congress MP asserted that municipal officials, who are giving permissions for the buildings …
New Delhi, June 1(IANS) The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has achieved a milestone with the issuance of more than 10 lakh Pink Saheli National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC) within 90 days of launch, said Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Monday. He called the campaign one of the fastest large-scale digital mobility rollouts in the country.“Crossing the 10-lakh mark within such a short period is a matter of immense satisfaction. The greatest joy is that this facility has reached our m…
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 28 (IANS) In a major step towards advancing clean and sustainable public transportation, the Delhi government is set to operationalise hydrogen fuel cell buses in coordination with DTC and NTPC as part of a next-generation green mobility initiative, said Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh. “Delhi is steadily moving towards clean, future-ready public mobility solutions. Hydrogen fuel technology represents an important step in our journey towards sustainable and environme…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Amid the continuing severe heat and heatwave conditions in Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday that the government is working on a large scale to provide relief to people. Special arrangements have been made through Mobile Heat Relief Units and Cooling Zones across all 13 districts of the capital to protect citizens, labourers, commuters, and needy people from the heat, she said.Chief Minister Gupta said that the objective of the Delhi government is not only…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) North East Delhi Police have put in place elaborate security and civic arrangements for Eid al-Adha, with around 1,100 police personnel deployed across the district to ensure peaceful celebrations and smooth management of public services, Deputy Commissioner of Police Rahul Alwal said on Monday.Speaking to IANS, Alwal said the district administration has carried out detailed planning for the festival, identifying key religious sites and coordinating with multiple civic a…
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) Farmers’ welfare and the holistic development of villages are top priorities for the Delhi government, said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday during an interaction with agriculturists. The Chief Minister engaged in dialogue with a delegation of farmers at Jan Seva Sadan, discussing in detail their problems, issues related to farming and regional needs, said an official statement.Instructions have been given to officials to ensure sensitivity and timely solutions on …