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Lockdown not an option, some Covid restrictions will be imposed: Delhi CM

CM Kejriwal visits LNJP Hospital amid rising Covid-19 cases in Delhi, says administration, hospitals working to contain fourth wave of pandemic in city

At 5,100 new Covid cases, Delhi sees highest single-day spike of 2021

The national capital recorded 5,100 fresh cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday, the highest this year, while 17 more fatalities due to the infection took the death toll to 11,113

Delhi sets up six-member committee to prepare blueprint for virtual school

The Delhi government on Thursday constituted a six-member committee comprising school principals, teachers and IT officials

Fire breaks out in Safdarjung Hospital's ICU, 50 patients evacuated

A fire broke out on Wednesday morning in the ICU of the Safdarjung Hospital here following which 50 patients were evacuated, fire officials said

Delhi cabinet approves opening 100 schools of specialised excellence

The schools will provide a platform for children to nurture their talent and excel in areas of their interests

CM Kejriwal reviews health project, asks officials to ensure on-time wrap

Kejriwal on Thursday reviewed the Health Information Management System (HIMS) project

As many as 22 of world's 30 most polluted cities are in India: Report

Delhi was ranked as the most polluted capital city globally, a new report said

Use CSR funds to set up charging stations in Delhi: Gahlot to corporates

Gahlot on Sunday appealed to corporate organisations to adopt electric vehicles in their fleets

Farmers' stir may continue till December, says Rakesh Tikait

The Bhartiya Kisan Union-led farmer agitation against the three central farm laws may continue till December this year, the outfit national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said

Charging point at every 3 km will pave way to make Delhi EV capital: Gahlot

The government has already floated a tender to build 100 public charging stations with 500 charging points at prominent locations

Blocked roads near Ghazipur border hit traders, vehicle sellers hard

It has been more than 100 days since farmers began protesting against the Centre's farm laws

Parliament passes bill to regularise unauthorised colonies in Delhi

Parliament on Wednesday passed the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021

Delhi govt to introduce virtual model of education; CM says dream project'

Sisodia on Tuesday announced the government's plans to introduce a first-of-its-kind virtual model of education

Demand for luxury housing improves in national capital

The demand for luxury housing properties in the national capital has improved in the last six months on low prices and home loan interest rates, but there is a need to reduce stamp duty to give a further boost, according to industry experts. Addressing a webinar on luxury housing market of Delhi-NCR, India Sotheby's International Realty CEO Amit Goyal said the circle rates in Delhi should be rationalised as market prices are 30-40 per lower than the circle rates. Rahul Bhargava, Joint General Manager, HDFC Ltd, Anubhav Jain, CEO, Silverglades Group and Ravinder Singh Ahuja, CA, Founder RS Ahuja & Co also participated in the webinar. In the last 8-9 years, property prices have only come down. So, it's high time that the circle rates are rationalised now. I wish there is a stamp duty cut, just like how it was done in Maharashtra and some other states. Even internationally, countries such as the UK and Malta did the same," he said in a statement. Maharashtra and Karnataka governments

Piped water supply in all unauthorised colonies in 2 years: Sisodia

Piped water supply to all unauthorised colonies will be ensured in a phased manner in the next two years, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia

Delhi will bid for 2048 Olympic Games, says Manish Sisodia

The city will build adequate infrastructure and create an atmosphere where sports flourishes, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Tuesday

Farmers protest: Deployment of CAPF companies in Delhi extended till Mar 15

Amid the ongoing farmers protest, the Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the deployment of 93 companies of Central Armed Police Forces in the national capital till March 15 for law and order duties

Govt set to move bill in Lok Sabha on unauthorised colonies in Delhi

The government on Tuesday will move in Lok Sabha a bill to amend the National Capital Territory of Delhi laws to identify the unauthorised colonies for regularisation

Load shedding in Delhi lowest in last two decades, says Economic Survey

Load shedding in the national capital has dropped to 0.03 per cent of the total consumption

Average levels of pollutants in 2020 lowest in 7 yrs: Delhi Economic Survey

Average levels of various pollutants, including PM10, PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide, in Delhi last year were the lowest since 2014