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Strategic corridors, intelligent transport system: Master Plan Delhi 2041

The draft Master Plan of Delhi 2041 envisions a future of mobility in the city driven by intelligent technology

Delhi court denies special food to Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar in prison

Kumar is accused in a case of alleged murder

DDA approves key proposals, including one related to oxygen plants

This was among the several proposals cleared by the urban body at its Authority meeting

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.

Delhi's power demand starts rising, likely to touch over 7,000 MW

Delhi's power demand has started rising under the combined influence of unlocking of the city and weather conditions, crossing over 5,000 MW mark in a night for the first time this summer

Delhi: Gyms, spas, salons, bars, restaurants to remain closed for now

The government said that a decision will be taken next week regarding the opening up of gyms, spas, salons etc in the city.

CAIT opposes Delhi's move to allow markets to open on 'odd-even' formula

The Delhi government had first imposed a complete weekly lockdown on April 19 which was later extended multiple times, last on May 23.

Delhi to set up genome sequencing labs, paediatric task force: Kejriwal

This is to prepare for a potential third wave

Delhi unlock: Markets, offices to re-open; metro to ply with 50% capacity

Kejriwal said two genome sequencing laboratories will be set up for the detection of new variants.

Delhi man calls PCR, threatens to kill Prime Minister Modi; held

A 22-year-old man was arrested from northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area after he called the Police Control Room (PCR) and allegedly threatened to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said on Friday.

Delhi govt allows liquor delivery, but caveats could spoil the party

Willing parties have to secure a new license that may take weeks

Central Vista project of national importance, work to continue: HC

The high court said the legality of the project was already upheld by the Supreme Court and even the Delhi Disaster Management Authority allowed it to continue.

'False narrative': Hardeep Singh Puri slams criticism on Central Vista

The union minister said that currently two projects were underway -the new Parliament building and the widening of the Central Vista Avenue.

Delhi unlock: Factory owners deal with shortage of raw material, workers

Factory owners on Monday opened their establishments after six weeks

Heritage, iconic buildings won't be touched in Central Vista project: Govt

The total cost of the project is estimated around Rs 1,300 crore

Covid: Restaurants wait anxiously for Delhi government to lift curbs

Home-style cooked meals and 'in-house delivery' ecosystem might have saved the day for some restaurants in Delhi, but with dine-ins contributing "70-80 per cent" of the total revenue, owners wait anxiously for the city government to lift curbs after a six-week gruelling lockdown.

Delhi LG issues regulations on black fungus, all cases to be reported

About 600 cases of black fungus or mucormycosis have been reported here till May 26

Recovery tracker: Power generation lower than during May 2020 lockdown

This week power generation fell below the last year level indicating continued deceleration in economic activity from the lock­down

Immediately procure drugs used in black fungus treatment: Delhi LG to officials

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Monday asked officials to undertake a real-time assessment and review of the requirement of drugs needed for the treatment of black fungus in city hospitals and ensure their "immediate procurement", sources said. He also directed officials to address any additional and prospective logistical requirements in hospitals with regard to the treatment of black fungus at the earliest, they said. This comes amid a rising number of black fungus or mucormycosis cases in Delhi. According to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, as of Monday, Delhi has around 500 mucormycosis cases and the city has been grappling with a shortage of Amphotericin-B injection used in the treatment of the fungal infection. The LG asked officials to undertake a "real-time assessment and review of the requirement of drugs" needed for the treatment of black fungus in Delhi hospitals and ensure their "immediate procurement", the sources said. "Any additional and prospective logistic

Black fungus: Demand, supply gap of medicine 'too wide to bridge', says HC

The Delhi High Court Monday said the gap between demand and supply of medicine -- Amphotericin B -- used for treating black fungus which is primarily affecting COVID-19 recovered people, is too wide to bridge and drastic steps are required to be taken. A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Jasmeet Singh, which heard for six hours the matter relating to various issues arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, said the gap between the demand and supply is more than one-third and it cannot work at this pace. The Centre indicated to the court about the expected supply of the medicine stock in May and June, early delivery of its import and ramping up of production. The court directed the Centre to file a further status report with all the relevant details and listed it for hearing on May 27. The bench was informed by the Delhi government's counsel that while on May 21, there were around 200 cases of Mucormycosis (black fungus) in the national capital, the number has increased to 475 as on ..