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Civil defence mock drill in Delhi on May 7: Here are the dos and don'ts

Delhi's big emergency drill, "Operation Abhyaas," will be held on Wednesday to prepare residents for air-raid warnings, blackouts, and more

Delhi CM calls for faceless GST system, seeks resolution of Rs 80K cr dues

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday stressed on making the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system "faceless" and transparent, while highlighting that Rs 80,000 crore of GST dues of the Delhi government are pending due to disputes and other reasons. Addressing the third Accounting Standard Day organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Gupta said she had instructed GST officers not to summon businessmen to their offices if they are already appearing in court. "Make our system faceless. Tax should be collected in a hassle-free manner," she said. She praised the Chartered Accountant (CA) community for its crucial role in resolving tax disputes and contributing to economic growth. "Only the CA community can help resolve all these issues," she said, referring to the pending GST dues. Recalling her first budget as Chief Minister, Gupta said it was the first time that a budget of Rs one lakh crore was presented despite the government's treasury being nearly

Ayushman Bharat sees 28K registrations for elderly in a week: Delhi CM

Over 28,000 elderly, aged 70 years and above, in Delhi have registered within a week under the Ayushman Bharat Vaya Vandana Yojna that gives a health cover of Rs 10 lakh, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday. Flagging off a mobile van for registrations under the health insurance scheme in RK Puram constituency, she said Rs 5 lakh cover is provided by the Centre and the Delhi government will top it up with an additional Rs 5 lakh. The chief minister said that since the launch of the scheme in Delhi on April 28, over 28,000 registrations have been done in the last five days. Mobile vans will operate in each of the 70 assembly constituencies for registering eligible senior citizens. Applicants only need to carry their Aadhaar cards and mobile phones for registration and nothing else is required, she said. "The Delhi government will ensure registration of each eligible elderly person in Delhi under the scheme because their blessings are invaluable for us. Vaya Vandana is a uniqu

Delhi gets 400 new electric buses; CM calls it a step towards cleaner air

Apart from reducing pollution levels in the city, Delhi's Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 is also expected to create up to 20,000 jobs

Delhi-NCR weather: IMD issues 7-day advisory after heavy rain, thunderstorm

Delhi-NCR weather: Early on Friday morning, Delhi was hit by severe weather, including thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds. In the meantime, Delhi ncr is under a severe alert issued by the IMD

Yamuna riverfront to mirror Sabarmati, will be ready on time: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Yamuna riverfront project in the national capital will be developed along the lines of the Sabarmati riverfront in Gujarat and completed within a set timeline. He was speaking at an event marking the 65th foundation day celebrations of Gujarat and Maharashtra at Yamuna's developed floodplain, Asita. Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya, Delhi LG VK Saxena, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Delhi PWD minister Parvesh Sahib Singh and ministers from Gujarat were also present at the event. Shah praised the Lieutenant Governor's efforts to clean the Yamuna banks and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to transform the area was progressing at a fast pace. "I appreciate the LG's efforts to clean the Yamuna banks and eliminate garbage. PM Modi has developed a plan recently to clean the Yamuna from Yamunotri to Prayagraj, and a riverfront in Delhi. "The work to create a riverfront on the Yamuna like the Sabarmat

Delhi Cabinet approves three health reforms, including OPD outsourcing

The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod to three major health sector reforms aimed at improving service delivery and infrastructure in government hospitals, including the setting up of a price monitoring and resource unit, and the outsourcing of OPD/IPD registrations and diagnostic services. Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh told PTI that the government, in its efforts to enhance health infrastructure, approved three key reforms on Tuedday. He said that the three agenda items -- centred on price regulation, operational outsourcing, and PPP-driven diagnostic services -- reflect the government's focus on strengthening healthcare delivery and governance in the capital. Every day, the Delhi government is taking steps to provide the best facilities in our hospitals, Singh said.

Delhi Cabinet to decide on hospital staff outsourcing in a meeting today

The Delhi government, in a meeting scheduled on Tuesday, is likely to take a call on the Health Department's proposals regarding outsourcing of staff through PSUs and equipping hospitals with MRI machines using a PPP model, official sources said. The proposals will be discussed in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, scheduled for 12 noon, they said. The Health Department seeks to centralise the outsourcing of staff required for documentation and other formalities at government hospitals and other health facilities of the government by roping in public sector undertakings (PSUs), they said. Presently, the hospitals and other facilities like clinics hire these personnel through private placement entities, said an official. The other proposal is regarding the installation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines through a public-private partnership to meet the growing demand for such crucial scans, he said. There is a shortage of MRI machines in government

Delhi govt plans to rope in ADB for improvement of water supply infra

In a step towards improving Delhi Jal Board's (DJB) water supply network, the Delhi government has in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank decided to restart work on the Wazirabad water supply improvement project, Water Minister Parvesh Verma said on Monday. He alleged that despite the ADB's readiness to invest, the previous AAP government chose not to proceed with the financial collaboration, causing unnecessary delays and derailing much-needed improvements in the city's water supply network. According to the government, originally conceptualised under the Delhi Water Supply Master Plan-2021, prepared in 2011, the project was intended to modernise Delhi's water distribution network, significantly reduce losses, and ensure 24x7 supply to critical parts of the city. The Delhi Water Supply Improvement Investment Program (DWSIIP) included upgrading outdated pipelines, introducing advanced water treatment technologies, and enhancing service delivery for citizens. The next ...

Delhi slum fire: CM Rekha Gupta mourns deaths, says govt helping victims

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in a fire at a slum in northwest Delhi's Rohini and said the government is taking all necessary measures to help the affected people. The local MLA and the sub-divisional magistrate immediately reached the spot to coordinate relief efforts, including provision of mobile toilets, medical assistance and food for the affected residents, Gupta said in a post on X. Two children died and five people were injured in the massive fire that gutted over 800 densely packed shanties in the jhuggi cluster this morning. Thick plumes of smoke billowed into the sky as firefighters toiled for three hours to douse the flames. Gupta expressed her "deep sadness" over the tragic incident and extended her condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. "We are monitoring the situation to ensure that timely support and rehabilitation are extended to every affected individual. The government of Delhi stands firmly with all those impact

Lack of water is a huge problem for the people of Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta

In her speech, CM Gupta announced the commencement of several infrastructure projects in slum areas and underdeveloped blocks, including pipeline installation, street and drain construction

Delhi's minimum wage for workers highest among neighbouring states

A Business Standard analysis shows that an unskilled worker earns ₹10,994 and ₹11,257 in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana respectively, while a skilled worker gets ₹13,546 and ₹14,367 respectively

Delhi CM flags off 1,100 GPS tankers to boost summer water supply

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday flagged off 1,111 tankers fitted with a location tracking system to boost water supply in the city during the summer. The system will enable the tankers' location to be tracked on an IT dashboard from the Delhi Jal Board headquarters. "This is a step towards complete transparency. This is not the final solution, we will work on a new town plan to provide water from the tap to every resident," Gupta said during the ceremony marking 60 days of her government in Burari. Water Minister Parvesh Verma, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, BJP MPs and MLAs were present at the event. In its budget for the 2025-26 fiscal, the Delhi government has allocated Rs 9,000 crore for the water sector. This amount includes allocation for installing smart meters, reviving water bodies, laying pipelines and desilting drains, among others, Gupta said. "We have deployed 50 super sucker machines across the city to deal with sewer overflow. The previous ..

Delhi govt to set up Integrated Control Centre for enhanced work output

The Delhi government will set up an Integrated Control Centre for better coordination among all departments to address pressing issues of waterlogging and traffic congestion, an official said on Saturday. The decision in this regard was taken in a recent meeting chaired by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta with the heads of several departments, including power and PWD, where the issue of traffic congestion and flooding points was discussed. The official said that instructions have been given "to complete the work on 233 traffic congestion points marked to make the traffic system of the capital smooth". "An Integrated Control Centre will be created for better coordination and monitoring of all these works so that all departments can work in synergy," he added. This Integrated Control Centre, according to officials, will help in managing issues like waterlogging and eliminating dark spots across the city besides traffic congestion. A majority of the waterlogging hotspots and traffic

Delhi govt directs 110 hospitals to implement Ayushman Bharat scheme

The state government is also offering a Rs 5 lakh top-up over and above the central government's scheme, taking the total cover available to beneficiaries to Rs 10 lakh

Delhi govt directs schools to frame smartphone usage policy after HC ruling

Following a recent Delhi High Court judgment, the Delhi Government has directed schools to formulate policies regarding students' use of smartphones.The Delhi High Court has outlined guiding principles to strike a balance between the advantages and potential drawbacks of allowing students to use smartphones while in school.Accordingly, the Education Department of the Delhi Government has instructed all heads of government, government-aided, and unaided recognised private schools in Delhi to develop and implement a school-level policy on this matter.The Directorate of Education, in its circular dated April 17, 2025, states, "The Hon'ble court has drawn up guiding principles to balance the beneficial and deleterious effect of permitting the use of smartphones in the hands of students while attending the school. Accordingly, all the Heads of Govt., Govt. Aided & Unaided Recognised Private Schools of Delhi are hereby directed to develop a policy on the above said matter on school ...

Govt making every effort to ensure waterlogging-free monsoon, says Delhi CM

The Delhi government is making every effort, including deploying automatic pumps and personnel at vulnerable spots, to ensure that the national capital remains free from waterlogging during monsoon, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday. Accompanied by Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma, the chief minister inspected the waterlogging-prone Minto Bridge underpass to take stock of the preparations for monsoon. "Automatic pumps have been deployed here that will flush out water during heavy rain and a 2.5-kilometre-long pipeline has been laid to carry the accumulated water out. Operators will also be on round-the-clock duty" Gupta said. Vulnerable spots have been identified and corrective measures are being taken. The Delhi government will take every step in a time-bound manner to ensure there is no waterlogging this year, she told reporters. Gupta will also inspect monsoon preparedness at other major waterlogging points, including Ring Road near the WHO building and the

Loudspeakers in Delhi now require police permission, says standing order

The directive, aligned with the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, outlines specific restrictions on sound levels and usage timing

Delhi govt targets dummy schools, issues notices, starts de-recognition

The action comes amid rising concerns over dummy schooling and the neglect of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students

Delhi govt approves ₹4,000 crore for Yamuna cleaning, prison, EV infra

The BJP government in the first meeting of its Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday approved funds worth Rs 4,000 crore for cleaning of Yamuna and construction of a high security prison in Narela besides others. Speaking at an event here, the chief minister said the EFC approved infrastructure projects worth Rs 4,000 crore, including Rs 3,140 crore for construction of 27 sewage treatment plants (STPs) and laying of sewerlines to augment efforts to clean the heavily polluted Yamuna in Delhi. The meeting chaired by the chief minister was attended by Cabinet Ministers Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Kapil Mishra and Pankaj Singh along with senior officers. Gupta said that construction of 27 decentralized sewage treatment plants have been approved in the meeting. Additionally, to strengthen Delhi's transport infrastructure, approval was given for the establishment of charging stations for electric buses at DTC depot, ISBT, and Cluster Bus .