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…
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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…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Tuesday that the electric bus fleet is projected to reach 7,500 by the end of this year, marking a significant milestone in the city’s transition towards sustainable public transportation.The Minister chaired a review meeting of the Transport Department and Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), assessing the progress of electric bus fleet expansion, EV charging infrastructure and key transport infrastructure projects a…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) On the eve of the International Women’s Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that an empowered woman is the strongest foundation of a prosperous society and a developed India. The Chief Minister also travelled on a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus with the Saheli Pink National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) card and experienced how this facility is working on the ground.”Upon boarding the bus, one simply taps the card on the machine and the journey i…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Inspired by the Central government’s ‘One Nation, One Card’ initiative, the Rekha Gupta-led government in Delhi is set to roll out the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) for women, with President Droupadi Murmu scheduled to formally launch the facility on Monday, an official said.The ‘Pink Card’ scheme will be launched at a programme titled ‘Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi’ at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said.On the occasion…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched six Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Systems (CAAQMS) and flagged off the ‘Vayu Rakshak’ fleet for air quality checking, enabling effective and data-driven steps to fight pollution, an official said.The CAAQMS were launched at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) West Campus, CWG Akshardham, Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya (S…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Thursday that in view of the upcoming Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026, the state government has decided to operate a special dedicated bus service from Badarpur Border Metro Station to Surajkund Mela Ground. The mela, recognised as one of India’s largest cultural and handicrafts festivals, attracts lakhs of domestic visitors, artisans, families and international tourists every year and is organised in Haryana’s…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory in view of the Beating Retreat Ceremony, scheduled to be held at Vijay Chowk on January 29, as part of the Republic Day celebrations. Elaborate traffic arrangements have been made to facilitate the ceremony and the illumination of Rashtrapati Bhawan, North Block, South Block, and the Parliament House.According to the advisory, traffic restrictions will be in force from 2 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. on January 29. Vija…
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…