New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The Delhi government has decided to induct 2,800 new air-conditioned low-floor electric buses into the city’s public transport fleet under Phase I of the PM e-Drive Scheme, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday. She said in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a clean, green and developed India, the government aims to increase Delhi’s public transport fleet to nearly 14,000 buses by 2028-29.The government is targeting the rollout of these modern …
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New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The CBI arrested a sub-registrar of Delhi government’s revenue department, along with a private person, for taking a bribe of Rs 80,000 for preparing a property’s documents, an official said on Saturday. Nand Kishore Meena, Sub-Registrar, Punjabi Bagh, Nangloi, and Subhash Gandhi, a private person, were arrested in a trap laid by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday, said an official in a statement.The CBI registered the instant case on Friday against…
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) In a welfare decision for farmers, the Delhi government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday approved an ex-gratia assistance of more than Rs 33.31 crore for agriculturists whose crops were destroyed due to heavy rain and waterlogging during August and September 2025. She said the affected farmers will receive relief at the rate of Rs 75,000 per hectare.Under this decision, the assistance will directly benefit farmers across more than 4,442.41 hectares of affecte…
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday interacted with policymakers, industry representatives and sector experts on the national capital’s tourism vision with the aim of making it a world-class hub. Highlighting steps taken by the Delhi government in the past one year to promote tourism and cultural activities, the Chief Minister said, “We created a single-window system. We have also reduced the booking rates of all stadiums. We helped ensure convenience for people….
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Delhi Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha led a plantation drive by senior law enforcers in khaki at the PBG Ground in the Delhi Ridge. Sirsa said the mega tree plantation campaign is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Green Campaign, “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, a unique initiative combining environmental responsibility with a heartfelt tribute to mothers.He said that Delhi is witnessing one of …
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday highlighted the inauguration of 45 new Ayushman Jan Arogya Mandirs, vowing to take the number of the city’s neighbourhood health centres from 415 to 1,100 in the coming months. In a message on X, CM Rekha Gupta said, “Today, 45 new Ayushman Jan Arogya Mandirs were inaugurated in Shakoorpur. Our resolve is that every Delhi resident should get better health services right near their home and colony.”“In this direction, toda…
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) As educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s fast-unto-death entered its 19th day, the Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Centre and the Delhi government to ensure daily clinical monitoring of his medical condition and undertake all necessary medical intervention to address any deterioration in his health.A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia passed the direction while disposing of a Public Interest Litigation…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Rekha Gupta government approved the ‘Delhi Right of Citizens to Time-Bound and Easy Delivery of Services Bill, 2026’ on Wednesday, replacing the 2011 law with a modern, technology-driven legal framework for citizen-centric governance. This Bill incorporates clear penal provisions to ensure the accountability of government officials.”A historic governance reform that transforms time-bound public services into a legal right of every citizen… Inspired by the spirit o…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) In the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the DMRC Ladies Welfare Organisation (DLWO) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delhi government for the collection and recycling of used clothes. The DMRC, DLWO signed the agreement with the Delhi government’s State Urban Livelihood Mission (SULM) and textile recycling organisations Clothes Box Foundation and Respun.Under this partnership, the Old Clo…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched AI-powered ‘Dust Portal 2.0’ – Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment Web Portal and Mobile Application. Developed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), this state-of-the-art digital platform will monitor dust control measures at construction and demolition sites in real-time with the help of AI, said an official statement.Through this, project directors will get self-assessment facility, and data-based moni…