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…
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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…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled an aggressive and wide-ranging strategy to combat air pollution in the capital, signalling tough measures to ease traffic congestion at 62 identified hotspots through time-bound interventions. Announcing the rollout of the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, she said the initiative builds on the government’s ‘historic’ Green Budget for 2026-27 and aims to translate clean air goals into measurable outcomes….
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Delhi Health and Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Friday criticised Opposition MLAs of the Aam Aadmi Party for remaining absent during key proceedings, including the tabling of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports. Speaking to mediapersons on the conclusion of the Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly, the Minister said that such conduct reflects a lack of responsibility and undermines the democratic process.He noted that the Opposition appeared t…
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 8 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday welcomed demolition by civic agencies against the illegally built house of a family allegedly involved in the murder of a youth in Uttam Nagar on Holi.Sachdeva also strongly condemned the violence that resulted in the killing of Tarun in Uttam Nagar on Holi over an altercation sparked by throwing of a water-filled balloon.The city BJP President said that the extremists have inflicted many such wounds on the mothers of Delh…
New Delhi: March 7 (IANS) Delhi Social Welfare Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh and Health and Family Welfare Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Saturday met the family of a youth who was brutally murdered following a minor dispute during Holi in Uttam Nagar. During a meeting with the family members of Tarun, Ravindra Indraj Singh conveyed deep condolences to the grieving family.On this occasion, Member of Parliament from West Delhi, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, and Najafgarh District President (BJP), Ra…
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) In view of the ongoing festive season and ahead of Holi, the Delhi government’s Food Safety Department carried out an enforcement drive, lifting 66 food samples, including that of paneer, khoya and pulses, an official said on Thursday. Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said that the drive was focused on systematic food sampling and prevention of adulteration.”The health and safety of Delhi’s citizens is the top priority of the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government. The…