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Temporary shut down of power plants around Delhi helped reduce pollution

The closure of a few coal-fired power plants within 300 km radius of Delhi last year helped reduce pollution levels, the government has said

Delhi govt seeks status report on drain cleaning from all depts on Aug 1

The Petitions Committee of the Delhi government has asked all the departments to submit the status report on the cleaning of drains to it on August 1

Delhi LG VK Saxena rejects Arvind Kejriwal's Singapore travel proposal

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has rejected the AAP government's proposal for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Singapore visit to attend a summit on August 1

Top Headlines: AEL set to enter Nifty 50, Jio explores 5G use cases, & more

Adani Enterprises (AEL) is pegged to replace Kolkata-based Shree Cement in the Nifty 50 index, a gauge for the performance of India's capital market

Delhi Metro's avg daily ridership dropped 60% at 1.7 mn in 2020-21: Govt

Delhi Metro clocked an average daily ridership of 1.7 million in 2020-21, down by over 60 per cent a year ago, the government said

Delhi assembly not meeting enough to deliberate on citizens' issues: Report

The Delhi assembly is not meeting enough to deliberate on citizens' issues, a recent report by an NGO claimed, suggesting that the number of sittings of the House should be increased

64,321 unauthorised constructions identified in Delhi since 2016: Govt

Over 64,300 illegal or unauthorised constructions have been identified in Delhi from 2016 onwards by different agencies, the government said

Gopal Rai to hold review meeting on 'Paryavaran Mitra' campaign

Delhi Environment Minister will hold a review meeting on the government's campaign to register people working or willing to work for environmental protection as 'paryavaran mitras'

Delhi govt to bear 50% cost to train women as commercial drivers: Official

To provide employment opportunities to women in the public transportation sector, the Delhi govt on Monday announced that it will bear 50 per cent of the cost to train them as commercial drivers

Delhi wall collapse: LG says probe underway into 'unfortunate incident'

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Friday said a probe is underway into the "unfortunate" wall collapse incident in the capital's Alipur area that claimed the lives of five people. Nine people were also injured after the wall of an under-construction godown collapsed in Alipur this afternoon, according to police. "Saddened at the tragic loss of precious lives in a wall collapse in Alipur, North Delhi. The reasons behind the unfortunate incident are being inquired (into) and the injured are being provided necessary medical aid," Saxena said in a tweet. According to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the wall was being constructed on private land in Bakoli village and the sub-divisional magistrate had issued a restraining order on the construction. A case has been registered in the matter and two people have been arrested, the police said.

Delhi govt, IARI to provide training for urban farming from August

The Delhi government along with the Indian Agricultural Research Institute will provide training in urban farming to the citizens from August for growing fruit and vegetables for self-consumption

AAP expects property tax hike by MCD, warns civic body against such move

The AAP on Tuesday warned the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) against any move to increase property tax, asserting that such a step will get stiff opposition from the party.

Delhi Govt announces project with UNICEF for job opportunities to students

The Kejriwal government Monday announced a new pilot project with the UNICEF to enable access to employment opportunities for students of the Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU)

Public won't be affected by surge in power production prices, says Kejriwal

Amid increases in the prices of power production in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that the public will not be affected by the inflation in the city.

Over 10,000 fire incidents in Delhi till June 30 this year: Authorities

The maximum number of fire incidents was reported between April 1 and June 30 this year, in part contributed to by scorching temperatures and heatwave conditions during the period

Delhi proposes to construct drain to treat polluted water; Shah forms panel

The Delhi government proposed to construct a new drain similar to the Najafgarh drain for the treatment of polluted water from neighboring states

Delimitation commission by MHA eyewash, tactic to delay civic polls: AAP

The party also contended that the home ministry cannot set up a delimitation commission before it determines the total number of municipal wards and termed the move "illegal".

Kejriwal asks traders to take part in efforts to redevelop Gandhi Nagar mkt

There will be resting spots, signboards leading to the shops, information booths on the important roads, toilets and green belts adorned with plants and trees.

Delhi govt prepared to contain cases of vector-borne diseases: Sisodia

The Delhi government and all agencies in the city are "fully prepared to contain" cases of dengue and other vector-borne diseases, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Friday. Over 140 dengue cases have been reported in the national capital so far this year, including 32 in June, a civic report had said on Monday. "Delhi government and all agencies of Delhi are fully prepared to contain cases vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. Today, had a long discussion with Union Health Minister @mansukhmandviya and health ministers of other states on this matter," Sisodia tweeted. Mandaviya on Friday exhorted the states to launch 'Jan Abhiyaans' or public campaigns with 'log bhaagidari' (people's participation) to enthuse and engage citizens and communities to ensure there is no mosquito breeding in the neighbourhoods. Mandaviya, who reviewed the preparedness for prevention and control of vector-borne diseases with 13 high-burden states, through video conference, said 'Log .

Apologise to Delhiites for calling them thieves: AAP tells LG Saxena

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday accused Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena of calling Delhiites "thieves" and demanded an apology for asking people to pay taxes honestly