New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Taranjit Singh Sandhu once again donned the hat of “People’s L-G” on Saturday, freely mingling with fellow commuters in Delhi Metro and seeking feedback from street vendors in Connaught Place in his push for people-centric governance. Unlike his predecessors, Lieutenant Governor Sandhu has been meeting citizens on the streets in his trademark style, rewriting the rules of accessibility for the top-most constitutional functionary in the Delhi administration.His int…
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New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Monday that her Cabinet has approved the Delhi EV Policy 2026, which is likely to come into force from July 1 and remain effective till March 31, 2030, to promote Zero Emission Vehicles. She said the Policy envisages direct government investment of over Rs 7,000 crore over the next four years for upgrading infrastructure, and tax waivers and incentives worth Rs 8,000 crore will be passed on to EV users.“Overall benefits of…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, delivered a heartfelt tribute to Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh at the Marshal of the Air Force Memorial Lecture. The event, organised by the Air Force Association, was graced by the presence of the Chief of the Air Staff and several former chiefs, along with distinguished veterans and serving officers of the Indian Air Force, the IAF informed on Saturday through a post on its X handle.In his memorial lecture, t…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu led DDA’s 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations, which were organised across 29 sports complexes, parks and public spaces in the National Capital, said an official on Sunday. The large-scale observance witnessed enthusiastic participation from thousands of citizens who joined Yoga sessions conducted throughout the city as part of DDA’s efforts to promote health, wellness and active living.The main Yoga programme …
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives in the tragic fire incident in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, calling it “deeply distressing”, and wished for the speedy recovery of those injured. At least 20 people were killed, and dozens were injured after a massive fire broke out at the multi-storied Lemon Green Restaurant in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, officials said. So far, 37 people were rescued and taken to the hospital, while a s…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu chaired a review meeting with officials from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to discuss urban governance, improvements to civic infrastructure, and enhanced structural safety throughout the city. The meeting addressed several key issues, including the desilting of stormwater drains in preparation for the monsoon season, road and pavement repairs to control dust, intensified sanitation efforts, and the acceleration …
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Saturday launched the “Jal Sanchay Abhiyaan” of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) focused on the rejuvenation of 101water bodies, an official said. Sandhu said, “The first phase will prioritise functional ecological restoration through deep desilting and catchment clearance to maximise groundwater recharge during the monsoon season.”Aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards long-term wat…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Padma Bhushan Kapil Dev, President of Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), and Amandeep Johl, CEO of PGTI, called on Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, and discussed how golf could contribute to Delhi’s ambition of becoming a world-class global city.During the interaction, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor requested Kapil Dev’s support for the Government of Delhi’s vision and initiatives aimed at strengthening the capital’s global stature.Kap…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with the National School of Drama (NSD), started the first batch of ‘RangBaag’ at the Maya Art Gallery in Indraprastha Park here as an initiative for structured theatre education, an official said on Sunday. “The initiative, involving 21 children aged between 12-16 years, aligns with Delhi Lieutenant Governor and DDA Chairman Taranjit Singh Sandhu’s stress on reimagining Delhi’s public green spaces as vibrant centres…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) A special spiritual and cultural programme titled ‘Musical Ram Katha’ will be held at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on May 6 by Ram Katha exponent and eminent speaker Kumar Vishwas, an official said on Saturday. “The musical rendition titled ‘Apne Apne Ram’ will be bringing to life the ideals and human values of Lord Ram to inspire every section of society with the values of righteousness, truthfulness, and a deep sense of duty,” the official said in a statement.Sharing …