COVID-19 Delta variant found in 80% genome sequencing samples by Delhi govt in last 3 months
The data also showed that the Delta variant has been found in 1,689 of the 5,752 samples from Delhi processed at the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) so far.
Aug 08, 2021, 23:27 PM IST
School reopening: As COVID-19 cases reduce, know what principals and students feel about it
Many principals and students felt that schools should be reopened as COVID-19 cases have dropped in the national capital.
Aug 08, 2021, 16:36 PM IST
Aiming to become self-reliant, Delhi approves medical oxygen production policy
CM Kejriwal said that the new policy provides several incentives to the private sector to set up oxygen production plants, storage facilities, and oxygen tankers.
Aug 03, 2021, 22:33 PM IST
Delhi Govt to recommend only the names of doctors, health workers for Padma awards: CM Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said his government has decided to recommend only the names of doctors and health workers for this year's Padma awards. Speaking further, Kejriwal said, "Delhi residents can send a recommendation of names of doctors to the email id padmaawards.delhi@gmail.com by August 15."
Jul 27, 2021, 13:08 PM IST
Delhi LG Anil Baijal calls deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s allegations ‘baseless’, 'devoid of any merit'
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has dismissed Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's allegation that the former was intruding into matters falling in the domain of the elected government. Manish Sisodia had called upon Baijal to "stop calling a meeting of officials on such matters and giving them directions".
Jul 23, 2021, 08:47 AM IST
Will enhance Delhi’s drainage system, make it world-class: CM Arvind Kejriwal
The CM expressed his appreciation for how the situation had been handled at present and called for enhancing the city’s drainage system to make it world-class. He also appreciated the officers for curbing water-logging at the Minto Bridge, an otherwise water-logging hotspot of the city.
Jul 20, 2021, 18:46 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics: Delhi govt announce prize money of Rs 3 cr for gold medal winners from capital
The stress was laid on the immense importance of boosting enthusiasm and providing multidimensional support to athletes from Delhi participating in the coveted Tokyo Olympics 2020, and the role of the Delhi Sports University in building the next cohort of athletes who would represent India in the future Olympic games.
Jul 10, 2021, 10:28 AM IST
'If pizza and burger can be delivered at home, then why not ration?’: Arvind Kejriwal asks Centre over stopping Delhi govt's doorstep delivery scheme
Kejriwal also commented on Centre saying that the AAP government did not seek the approval and said, "Legally, we don't need their approval but we did so to avoid any dispute."
Jun 06, 2021, 12:20 PM IST
Working on plan to assess Class 10, 12 students in 2022, will send recommendations to CBSE, Centre: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday (June 2, 2021) said that the Delhi government is currently working to formulate a plan to assess class 10, 12 students in 2022 and will be sending recommendations to the CBSE and the central government soon.
Jun 03, 2021, 07:58 AM IST
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain's OSD succumbs to COVID-19, day before his retirement
An Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain succumbed to COVID-19, a day before his retirement, according to his family.
May 30, 2021, 22:18 PM IST
COVID-19: Why Nodal Officers don't pick up the phone, asks Delhi HC
Hearing about the Corona case, the Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi government to take over the oxygen plant.
Apr 27, 2021, 17:04 PM IST
Full curfew can be imposed in Delhi from tonight
Delhi Government's big decision on rising corona infection, full curfew may be imposed in Delhi. CM Arvind Kejriwal can make this announcement through the press conference.
Apr 19, 2021, 12:38 PM IST
Delhi High Court to only hear urgent matters from today in view of rising COVID-19 cases
Amid an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 infections in the national capital, the Delhi High Court on Sunday announced that it will only hear the urgent matters filed in the year 2021 from Monday (April 19) onwards.
Apr 19, 2021, 07:40 AM IST
BJP protests for farmers, demands 'promised rate' for wheat
The protest was held outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence claiming that the AAP government misled farmers, as per a news report.
Apr 09, 2021, 12:54 PM IST
SDMC launches six new online applications, makes it easier for Delhi residents to file property-tax
The South Delhi Municipal Corporation on Thursday (April 1) launched six new online applications related to fields such as property-tax filing and registration of birth and death of residents for ensuring hassle-free services to the residents.
Apr 02, 2021, 08:34 AM IST
Delhi issues SOP for protection of interfaith couples, sets up 24-hr helpline and special cell
The Delhi government has issued a standard operating procedure (SoP) for the protection of inter-faith and inter-caste couples from harassment and threats and directed setting up of ''special cells''.
Mar 28, 2021, 13:35 PM IST
Delhi caps guest gatherings due to COVID-19, weddings and funerals to have limited numbers now
Delhi government on Saturday capped the maximum number of people allowed to attend a weddings celebration in closed spaces at 100 in the state.
Mar 28, 2021, 07:12 AM IST
Delhi government bans Holi, Navratri, Shab-e-Barat gatherings as COVID-19 cases surge
Delhi reported 1,101 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the highest in over three months.
Mar 23, 2021, 22:18 PM IST
Delhi to get five exclusive 'super premium retail vends' soon
Also, the city is likely to have around three dry days in a year as the GoM has recommended to bring the number of dry days on par with Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
Mar 23, 2021, 21:45 PM IST
Delhi government reduces legal drinking age, check what other changes have been made
New Delhi: The Delhi government recently announced that the legal age for purchasing or consuming alcohol has been lowered to 21 from 25 under its new excise policy, which is likely to be implemented soon. Besides the legal age reduction, many other changes will also be announced. Take a look at the new initiatives proposed in regard to the liquor policy:
Mar 23, 2021, 13:47 PM IST
