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Over 4.5 lakh non-PDS beneficiaries received food grains: Delhi govt

The Arvind Kejriwal government on Sunday said it has provided food grains to over 4.5 lakh people who did not have ration card under a new scheme in the national capital. Starting from June 5, the scheme allows those who don't have a ration card to avail five kilogram of food grains by showing their Aadhaar card. "The scheme caters to people who do not possess ration cards, including unorganised workers, migrant workers, building and construction workers, and domestic helpers. More than 4.5 lakh people have been aided up until now through this scheme," the Delhi government said in a statement. Under the scheme, the beneficiaries receive four kg of wheat and one kg of rice each. It added that 5,000 metric tonne ration has been provided to the people and another 5,000 metric tonne will be reaching the distribution centres. A total of 280 Delhi government schools, one in every municipal ward, have been designated for distribution of food grains. "We assure you that things will be fu

DDMA issues SOPs for weekly markets in national capital

The Delhi government on Sunday said weekly markets, barring those in containment zones, will be allowed to open between 4 PM and 10 PM for one week.

HCL provides 17 imported ready-to-use oxygen plants to Delhi govt

The total combined capacity of the 17 plants is 7,300 litres per minute (LPM).

Rules allowing home delivery of liquor in Delhi come into force from today

The Delhi government has allowed home delivery of liquor through mobile apps and websites under the amended excise rules, which will come into force from Friday.

Rules for home delivery of liquor in Delhi come into force from Friday

The Delhi government notified the rules allowing home delivery of liquor for orders placed through mobile applications and websites on Thursday

Draft Master Plan for Delhi 2041: What's in store for the capital?

DDA is planning a 'future-ready' capital and a '24-hour city' with an active nightlife having facilities similar to global megacities.

Delhi's peak power demand soars to 6,185 MW, highest so far this summer

Amid sultry weather and easing of the Covid lockdown, Delhi's peak power demand soared to 6,185 MW on Wednesday, the highest so far this summer, discom officials said.

Centre asks Delhi govt to resume e-PoS devices at earliest at ration shops

The Delhi government in April 2018 temporarily suspended distribution of ration through the e-PoS (electronic point of sale) system.

Traders body asks Delhi govt for financial aid for lockdown-hit retailers

The Confederation of All India Traders, on Tuesday, in a letter sent to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, asked for a financial relief package for the city's retail shop owners.

Kejriwal urges PM Modi to allow 'doorstep ration delivery scheme'

In a press conference, Kejriwal had said that all preparations had been made for the scheme.

Fresh stock of Covaxin to be used only for 2nd jab in 18-44 group: Atishi

Delhi received a fresh stock of 40,000 Covaxin doses on Sunday evening for the 18-44 age group and they will be used only for those in this category requiring the second jab, AAP MLA Atishi said.

Ahead of launch, Centre stops Delhi govt's ration delivery scheme: Report

According to Delhi govt officials, all preparations for doorstep delivery of ration scheme were in place and it was scheduled to be launched from next week

CM Kejriwal discusses preparations for possible third wave of Covid-19

CM Arvind Kejriwal on Friday held meetings with two committees set up for preparations of a possible third wave of COVID-19 and several related issues including oxygen management and ICU beds.

Panel formed to look into deaths due to shortage of oxygen: Sisodia

The government has also announced that it will give a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of those victims who succumbed due to the shortage of oxygen.

Delhi sees 576 fresh coronavirus cases, reports 103 more deaths

Delhi recorded 576 fresh COVID-19 cases, lowest since March 17, at a positivity rate of 0.78 per cent and 103 more fatalities due to the disease on Wednesday. This is the third consecutive day that the positivity rate was recorded at below one per cent in the national capital. For the last three days, the death toll in a single day had remained below 100. The fresh cases recorded on Wednesday are the lowest since March 17, when 536 people had tested positive for the virus. Delhi reported 623 fresh COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the lowest in two-and-a-half months, and 62 more deaths, while the positivity rate was below one per cent. The city reported 648 fresh COVID-19 cases and 86 more fatalities on Monday, while the positivity rate was 0.99 per cent. On Sunday, 946 new cases and 78 more deaths were reported in the national capital. As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the country, Delhi began witnessing a rise in the number of daily cases and deaths from April

Time to plan about next academic session, about assessments: Sisodia

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Wednesday said it is time the government starts planning about how class 10 and 12 students will be assessed in March 2022

Plea against ICMR advisory barring repeat of RTPCR on Covid patients

The ICMR's advisory barring repeat of RTPCR on those who tested positive for COVID-19 has been challenged in the Delhi High Court which sought response of the Centre and Delhi government

Rule change on liquor policy wrongly interpreted, clarifies Delhi govt

Soon after it was reported that the Delhi govt has allowed home delivery of liquor through mobile apps or websites under the amended excise rules, the CM's office said it was wrong interpretation

Covid-19: HC seeks Delhi govt stand restraining beggars at traffic lights

A PIL has sought to restrain beggars and vagabonds from begging at traffic junctions and markets to prevent spread of Covid-19 as many of them do not wear masks or maintain social distancing

Delhi's amended excise rules allow home delivery of Indian, foreign liquor

The Delhi government has allowed home delivery of liquor under the amended excise rules