New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday chaired ‘Delhi Next – Code, Create and Change’ at the Delhi Secretariat, the country’s largest civic-tech innovation programme, hoping that the city will soon become the country’s civic-tech capital. The initiative aims to bring together young people, startups, researchers, educational institutions and innovators on a common platform to develop technology-based solutions for Delhi’s real civic and urban challenges.Sp…
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New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the devastating fire at Hauz Rani in Malviya Nagar and the tragic building collapse in Saidulajab, Saket, announcing an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the family members of each of the victims. At a special and solemn programme held at the Delhi Secretariat, Gupta announced that the Delhi government would provide financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to citizens injured.The Chief Minister …
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) To mark 12 years of welfare for the poor under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Delhi government will organise 39 Jan Kalyan Shivirs from June 18 to 20 to bring the benefits of various welfare schemes to their doorstep, said Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday. The Minister said that these camps aim to bring the benefits of various welfare schemes and public services of both the Central Government and the Delhi Government directly to the people.H…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday warned fire, civic and other officials of strict disciplinary action in cases involving violation of fire safety norms and unauthorised constructions that endanger lives. Top officers from MCD, Delhi Police, Fire, DDA and other departments were present in the high-level meeting called by CM Gupta in the wake of the devastating fire tragedy in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday.The Chief Minister stated that laws hav…
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, held discussions with Mario Voigt, Minister-President of the German state of Thuringia, and a high-level delegation at the Delhi Secretariat, focussing on expanding cooperation across key areas, including urban development, technology, governance and skill development.During the meeting, both sides explored opportunities for collaboration in smart urban development, sustainable infrastructure, digital governance and innovation-driven pu…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced a major relief measure for residents, housing units, institutions and industries by rationalising water and sewer Infrastructure Charges (IFC). The decision aims to reduce the unnecessary financial burden on citizens, enhance transparency and encourage development. She said that water and sewer infrastructure charges will now be determined on the basis of actual water demand rather than the total area of a building.Add…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A cultural programme was organised at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday to celebrate Sikkim Day. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended greetings to the people of the state and the nation on the occasion. The audience was enthralled by captivating performances of Sikkimese folk dances, including Singhi Chham, Khampa, Tamang Selo, and Mask Dance, said a statementThrough these performances, devotion towards nature and deities was beautifully expressed. A total of 10 artis…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) A grand cultural programme was organised at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday to mark the Gujarat and Maharashtra Day with the State Art, Culture and Languages Minister Kapil Mishra extending greetings to citizens on behalf of the government, an official said. Mishra said that the people of Gujarat and Maharashtra have made significant contributions to the development of the country and Delhi.”The celebrations at the Secretariat were marked by mesmerising performances of Ma…
Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) Just weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought the Bengali snack ‘jhalmuri’ into the national spotlight, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is now using the same as a symbol of celebration, as early trends in the Assembly elections show the party surging ahead. ‘Jhalmuri’ had emerged as an unlikely highlight during the final phase of campaigning after PM Modi’s widely shared roadside stop in Jhargram, where he was seen enjoying the snack. The moment quickly w…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) ‘Jhalmuri’, a Bengali snack popularised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the West Bengal election campaign, was the flavour of the celebrations in Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s office on Monday as the BJP registered an emphatic win in the eastern state.Chief Minister Gupta and her Cabinet colleagues ate ‘Jhalmuri’ and ‘Rasgulla’ in the Delhi Secretariat to celebrate the BJP’s win in the West Bengal Assembly elections. In a celebratory message on…