New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) After a brief commotion at a condolence meeting, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva said on Thursday that since the fire broke out in Palam area, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been trying to politicise the incident by assaulting a BJP MLA, who was attending a prayer meeting and blaming the fire department. Sachdeva added that it is unfortunate that Arvind Kejriwal and AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj have been blaming the fire department to diver…
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New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Delhi government on Wednesday announced financial assistance for the families affected by the tragic fire incident in Palam that claimed several lives and left a number of people injured.Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed deep grief over the loss of lives and said the government stands firmly with the affected families during this difficult time.In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the government will provide Rs 10 lakh as compensation to the families of each …
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Delhi government’s Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department has floated a tender to procure two boats for monitoring and survey operations on the Yamuna river, officials said.The tender, issued on March 12, seeks two vessels with an estimated combined cost of around Rs 6.2 crore, with each boat expected to cost about Rs 3.1 crore. The boats will be used for river monitoring, surveys and inspection visits by senior officials.According to the tender docum…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) A Parliamentary Standing Committee, in its report presented on Tuesday, flagged delays in the 477 MLD Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant and the water supply system improvement projects in Delhi, recommending that the Union Home Ministry and the city administration focus on periodic monitoring to meet timelines. The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, chaired by Dr. Radha Mohan Das Agrawal, MP, Rajya Sabha, presented its report on Tues…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Delhi government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to launch a pilot study on photocatalytic “smog-eating” surfaces, an official said. Titled “Comprehensive Study on the Effectiveness of Photocatalytic Smog-Eating Surfaces, Specifically Utilising Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) or Similar Safe Photocatalysts for Abatement of Air Pollution in Delhi,” the project targets key pollutants l…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The Delhi government on Thursday advised citizens to avoid panic buying of LPG, petrol, diesel, and PNG in the wake of rumours swirling around the Iran conflict, assuring availability of adequate stocks.Residents are advised to refrain from panic buying or hoarding and are urged to ignore baseless rumours regarding disruptions in the fuel supply chain, said an official statement.Enforcement teams are conducting rigorous inspections to curb black-marketing and hoarding,…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Delhi’s Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh said on Thursday that the state government is working with NGOs to help individuals engaged in begging by offering counselling, skill training and employment opportunities, enabling them to become self-reliant. At a review meeting of the SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) Scheme attended by social organisations, Minister Singh noted that important steps are being taken to enro…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Delhi government has identified 22 final entries for on‑ground trial runs as part of its Innovation Challenge to tackle air pollution, said an official.The trial devices will be installed at identified pollution hotspots in the coming weeks to rigorously measure their effectiveness in reducing particulate pollution and other key parameters, said Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.“This Innovation Challenge is a mission to find real, measurable solutions…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 21 others on a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging their discharge in the Delhi excise policy case.A single-judge Bench of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma sought responses from the accused on the CBI’s criminal revision petition assailing the trial court order which had refused to frame charges and dis…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday extended her heartfelt greetings to women across the country on the occasion of International Women’s Day, stating that the day inspires women to move forward with dignity and self-respect. Speaking to reporters, Rekha Gupta said that International Women’s Day is an important occasion to recognise the strength, achievements, and contributions of women in society.“On the occasion of International Women’s Day, I extend …