New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Saturday that the Delhi government will ensure ration cards for every poor citizen earning below the officially approved minimum wage.He added that it would be better if Aam Aadmi Party leaders stop misleading the poor people of Delhi.The Delhi BJP chief said that the “first come, first served” ration card scheme introduced by the Arvind Kejriwal government for people with an annual income of up to Rs 1 lakh was a decepti…
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New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) In a major initiative aimed at making Delhi a clean, hygienic and dust pollution-free capital, the Delhi government has approved a one-time financial assistance of Rs 500 crore to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), an official said on Friday. The assistance has been released to strengthen the city’s sanitation system and effectively curb dust-related pollution, said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.She said that the funds will be utilised for sanitation works and mino…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Former Delhi BJP President and MLA from Malviya Nagar constituency Satish Upadhyay on Friday set a new trend by accepting notebooks, pens, geometry boxes and textbooks from his supporters welcoming him at a public event, a party leader said. He appealed to trader associations, organisations and supporters in Malviya Nagar Assembly constituency to welcome him at programmes not with garlands, scarves or gifts, but by presenting notebooks and pens, which he can distribute a…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday addressed citizens from Chhatrasal Stadium in her maiden Republic Day speech, highlighting her government’s efforts to clear decades of administrative inertia, strengthen the health ecosystem and facilitate economic empowerment. Speaking at the Delhi government’s official event on the 77th Republic Day, the Chief Minister presented a comprehensive progress report of her government’s 11-month tenure and outlined a forward-l…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena and his wife Sangita Saxena, on Saturday, hosted the traditional ‘At Home’ at Lok Niwas, ahead of the 77th Republic Day. “Apart from Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the event was attended by guests from diverse and varied spectrum,” an official statement said.The function is a traditional meet and greet event held to foster unity, celebrate national/statehood days and acknowledge contributions from various sectors of society to the…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated a new Aadhaar service centre in Azadpur, reiterating the government’s resolve to ensure welfare scheme benefits reach beneficiaries directly and transparently, without any leakage.The Delhi government also unveiled a “Comprehensive Drainage Plan” for the Kirari area, which has been facing a long-standing water-logging problem.In a message on social media, CM Gupta said: “Today, the Aadhaar Service Centre in…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi government, municipal bodies, and governments of the NCR states to submit concrete action-taken plans on the Commission for Air Quality Management’s (CAQM) long-term recommendations to tackle the persistent air pollution crisis in the national Capital and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR).A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi was hearing a Public Int…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) In a major decision aimed at transforming the Capital’s industrial landscape, the Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal for the establishment of two Common Facility Centres (CFCs) in the Badli and Bawana industrial areas for Rs 60 crore. The decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting held at the Delhi Secretariat under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.The Chief Minister said that the Delhi government is firmly committed to making the Capital’s micro and…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Delhi government will roll out a Bus Route Rationalisation for the West Region on January 21, undertaken by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to improve last-mile connectivity, enhance reliability, and ensure commuter convenience, Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said. “The rationalisation of routes in the West Region is designed to improve reliability, shorten waiting times, and enhance service delivery. There is no shortage of buses in the city. We are b…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that the goal of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ is a shared responsibility of every citizen, and the state government is committed to connecting every youth with skills. She was speaking on Thursday at the ‘Samarth Bharat – Vichar Goshti’ programme organised by Bhaorao Deoras Seva Nyas at the NDMC Convention Centre.Inspired by the spirit of service and nation-building of the revered Bhaorao Deoras ji, the organisation has been working for yea…