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 …
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New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) An inspection by the Delhi Drugs Control Department found four wholesale drug firms violating provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Drugs Rules, 1945, resulting in seizure of illegally stocked insulin preparations worth Rs 20 lakh, an official said on Friday.The special enforcement drive at a wholesale drug market was conducted on the directions of Delhi Health and Family Welfare Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh to ensure the availability of safe, effective and…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu along with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched a slew of women-centric welfare initiatives of the Delhi government, including the ‘Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’, the ‘Meri Poonji, Mera Adhikar’ scheme with a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the tune of Rs 100 crore for over 40,000 girls, and the ‘Saheli Pink Smart Card’ offering free bus travel for women in the national Capital.The launch event, held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Sta…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) In a step towards the economic empowerment of women, President Droupadi Murmu, on Monday, will formally launch the Delhi government’s ‘Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’ and roll out the scheme for two free LPG cylinders on Holi and Diwali for 15 lakh poor families, an official said on Sunday. A special programme titled ‘Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi’ will be organised at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Monday during which these schemes, along with others will be launched…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Saturday, visited the South Delhi Lok Sabha constituency as part of the ‘Pravas’ outreach programme and presented the state government’s one-year report card. She said that over the past year, the Delhi government has taken several significant steps towards development, good governance and prosperity, advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas”.The Chief Minister added that after 27 years, the BJP gov…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Saturday, attended the 59th Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show organised by the All India Kitchen Garden Association, praising participants for promoting kitchen gardening and contributing to a greener lifestyle in the national capital.Sharing her experience on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that she participated in the “beautiful and inspiring” exhibition and honoured the participants for their efforts.She described t…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The discharge of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his close aide and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, in the liquor policy case came as an unprecedented relief for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as the duo, founding members of the party, served prison terms in the case. Their exoneration in the highly contentious case triggered a wave of emotion, with the party supremo breaking down before the cameras during his first reaction to the relief. The big relief for AAP…
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday attended the ‘Vardaan’ Film Festival on Thursday, highlighting that organ donation is not merely a medical procedure but the greatest gift of giving new life to another. A pledge taken by one individual can bring a new ray of hope to many families, she said.The Chief Minister said that raising awareness in society about sensitive subjects such as organ and body donation through art and cinema is both inspiring and commenda…
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Continuing the Vikas Yatra series and marking the completion of one year of the Delhi government, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, city BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj held a public outreach programme on Thursday. Sachdeva stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) releases a Sankalp Patra during elections, whereas other parties release a manifesto.He said proudly that several of the commitments made during the elections have already been ful…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that widow pension beneficiaries and persons with disabilities receiving government pensions will be covered under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Their families will also be eligible to avail themselves of the scheme’s benefits, she said.The Chief Minister said that this decision will bring direct and meaningful change to the lives of lakhs of needy families.The decision was taken during a Cabinet meet…