New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) As part of the Rekha Gupta government’s efforts to develop a green and pollution-free city, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Friday flagged off a new app-based electric taxi service in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) from the Delhi Secretariat. “Today, 1,000 Electric Vehicle (EV) taxis were launched across Delhi-NCR, along with a new app. The EV taxi service is planned to expand to 10,000 vehicles in Delhi-…
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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 28 (IANS) In a major step towards advancing clean and sustainable public transportation, the Delhi government is set to operationalise hydrogen fuel cell buses in coordination with DTC and NTPC as part of a next-generation green mobility initiative, said Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh. “Delhi is steadily moving towards clean, future-ready public mobility solutions. Hydrogen fuel technology represents an important step in our journey towards sustainable and environme…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Thursday dismissed media reports and speculative claims that alleged lapses in expenditure incurred on Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Delhi, an official said.“It is clarified that the development and operationalisation of these centres has been carried out strictly in accordance with the financial norms, technical guidelines and approved funding framework prescribed by the Government of India,” said the Health MinisterHe said t…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led government functionaries, including Ministers and officials, in making the most of “Metro Monday” and spreading the message of optimal use of public transport. Lieutenant Governor Sandhu, who had used the Metro on numerous occasions, joined the green initiative, which also served as an opportunity to interact with young Metro users.In a post on X, Sandhu wrote, “As on previous occasions, bumpe…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Monday that the government has received nearly 700 responses to the Draft Delhi EV Policy 2026 during the public consultation process conducted over the last month. The draft policy was placed in the public domain for 30 days, until May 10, to invite comments, feedback, and suggestions from all stakeholders, including the general public.Pankaj Kumar Singh said, “The overwhelming response received from citizens, indust…
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 28 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday set a notable precedent during the Special Session on the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam by inviting Greater Kailash MLA Shikha Roy to preside over the proceedings. This gesture was intended to honour and underscore the importance of women’s empowerment, a central theme of the House’s discussions.Roy conducted the proceedings as the Chairperson-in-Chair, demonstrating the Assembly’s commitment to inclusivity and …
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Friday, will flag off 200 new electric buses and the Delhi-Rohtak interstate electric bus service, apart from other public transport initiatives.The launch of the new e-buses will mark a significant step towards strengthening sustainable mobility and modernising transport infrastructure, the official said in a statement.She will also inaugurate the bus terminal at Madanpur Khadar and the modern administrative building at East …
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will on April 17 flag off 200 new electric buses and the Delhi-Rohtak interstate electric bus service, apart from other public transport initiatives, an official said. The launch of the new e-buses will mark a significant step towards strengthening sustainable mobility and modernising transport infrastructure, the official said in a statement.She will also inaugurate the bus terminal at Madanpur Khadar and the modern administrativ…