New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Harsh Malhotra on Tuesday welcomed the state government’s decision to add 300 new electric buses to the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) fleet. Malhotra, who also serves as the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, said that the BJP-led government under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has set a remarkable benchmark by bringing 2,386 new electric buses to Delhi in just 16 months of governance.”In complete contrast, the…
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New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday flagged off 300 new zero-emission electric buses, inducting them into the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) fleet. The new fleet comprises 195 nine-metre electric buses under the ‘DEVI’ category and 105 state-of-the-art 12-metre electric buses.During the event, Home Minister Amit Shah virtually laid the foundation stone for the state-of-the-art High-Security Prison at Narela to accommodate more than 250 inmates…
New Delhi, June 1(IANS) The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has achieved a milestone with the issuance of more than 10 lakh Pink Saheli National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC) within 90 days of launch, said Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Monday. He called the campaign one of the fastest large-scale digital mobility rollouts in the country.“Crossing the 10-lakh mark within such a short period is a matter of immense satisfaction. The greatest joy is that this facility has reached our m…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Following the success of “Metro Monday” in the national capital, Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra said on Wednesday that the state government has intensified its work-from-home initiative, with Ministers and employees working remotely, including himself, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to save fuel and promote sustainable practices.Speaking to IANS, Minister Mishra noted that the Delhi government has decided to implement a two-day work-from-home policy ever…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, on Monday discussed issues related to development and growth with Lieutenant Governor, T.S. Sandhu, a meeting which came amid a major push by the government to promote public transport and undertake measures to check monsoon flooding.“Hon’ble Chief Minister Smt. @gupta_rekha called on Hon’ble @LtGovDelhi, Sardar @SandhuTaranjitS, @LokNiwasDelhi. Discussions focussed on key issues related to the development and growth of Delhi,” …
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) In a major push to encourage the use of public transport and reduce dependence on private vehicles, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Sunday announced a series of measures, including additional train trips, enhanced security arrangements, and expanded commuter facilities across the Delhi-NCR network.According to the DMRC, 24 additional train trips will be introduced every Monday beginning May 18 through the deployment of six extra trains. The corporation said ad…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) In line with the Heatwave Action Plan, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday directed DTC officials to deploy “Jaldoots” at 23 major bus terminals to provide free drinking water to commuters and staff. Chief Minister Gupta and Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh directed Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) officials to undertake special measures to safeguard the health and convenience of passengers during the heatwave.The DTC will provide 200 ml packaged wa…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Aiming to boost electric mobility, the Delhi government on Saturday placed its draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026 in the public domain for feedback, showcasing proposals ranging from financial incentives to infra push, an official said. The policy mandates only electric three-wheelers to be registered in Delhi from 2027, and two-wheelers from 2028, and proposes extensive financial incentives, tax exemptions, mandatory provisions, and infrastructure boosts to po…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which operates the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Delhi and Meerut, unveiled the corridor’s largest EV charging hub at the Anand Vihar station on Friday. The move, aimed at promoting clean, green transportation in Delhi-NCR, is expected to provide significant relief to electric vehicle users.The newly established charging station features 10 high-voltage fast-charging units with a combined capacity of 48…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and General Secretary and MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat on Tuesday condemned the “misinformation” being spread by Aam Aadmi Party workers, with the help of some video journalists, regarding the women’s ‘Saheli Pink Cards’ used in DTC buses. The Delhi BJP chief appealed to women to beware of misinformation and freely use their Pink Cards as per their convenience.The Delhi BJP President stated that in recent days, some video journa…