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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

Delhi govt's debt increased by 7% in four years up FY20: CAG report

The Delhi government's debt increased by nearly seven per cent in the four-year period up to 2019-20 although it maintained a revenue surplus, according to a CAG audit report tabled in the Assembly

Application deadline for Delhi Sports School extended till July 12

The Kejriwal govt's Delhi Sports University has extended the application deadline for admission to its sports school till July 12 and relaxed the age criteria by six months

Delhi Assembly passes Bill to increase salaries, allowances of its members

The AAP government has increased the salary of its MLAs from Rs 12,000 to Rs 30,000 per month

Delhi govt's 'Rozgaar Bazaar' portal provided 1 million jobs, says Sisodia

Delhi govt's job portal 'Rozgaar Bazaar' launched by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has helped 1.02 mn job seekers to get employment so far in the national capital, claimed Manish Sisodia

AAP likely to bring resolution against Agnipath in Delhi Assembly session

The AAP government is likely to bring a resolution against the Centre's Agnipath defence recruitment scheme in the upcoming session of the Delhi Assembly, party sources said

SUP ban: 10-day grace period to comply, govt shifts focus on awareness

The Delhi government will also provide incentives to SUP manufacturing units willing to switch over to green alternatives.

Delhi govt to plant 3.5 mn saplings in 2022 to fight pollution: Gopal Rai

We are taking multiple measures to further improve Delhi's green cover. We aim to plant 35 lakh saplings in Delhi via different agencies this year," Rai said.

20 yrs of privatised Delhi discoms: Leap in tech but feet tied in populism

Delhi's power purchase cost has risen by 300% since 2014 but the tariff has only risen by 90%

Delhi govt introduces new assessment criteria for school students

Delhi govt introduced new assessment guidelines for govt, govt-aided and recognised unaided schools in the capital in which students will now be assessed for the impact of mindset curricula

Assam CM Sarma files criminal defamation case against Manish Sisodia

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has lodged a criminal defamation case against Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia over the latter's allegations of corruption against him in the purchase of PPE kits during the Covid pandemic.

Yamuna cleaning: Delhi govt to link 39 unauthorised colonies to sewer lines

The sewer lines will be laid in parts of Bijwasan, Najafgarh, Shikarpur, Deoli, Sangam Vihar and Burari, benefitting around 3 lakh residents in these areas.

Delhi govt to release form seeking suggestions from shops on redevelopment

The Delhi government will soon come out with an online form seeking suggestions from shopkeepers of the five markets here that will be redeveloped, officials said on Friday. Earlier this month, the Delhi government had announced that it will redevelop the Kamla Nagar, Khari Baoli, Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar and Kirti Nagar markets to make them "world class". The move was in accordance with the announcement in the Aam Aadmi Party government's Rozgar Budget 2022-23 which aims to create more job avenues with an investment of Rs 100 crore in the re-development project. On Thursday, a meeting of project's expert committee and business leaders of five markets was held at Civil Lines here. Brijesh Goyal, a member of the committee and chairman of the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI), said the development works in the market were discussed during the meeting. "There is a lot of curiosity among the traders of the five markets as to when the work will start in the markets," he said. Th

Warning for plastic ban violation till Jul 10; action include jail: Rai

The government will give top priority to creating awareness against the use of SUP items and providing their alternatives to people, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.

Sisodia chairs meeting with officials on waterlogging situation in Delhi

As part of measures to prevent water logging in the national capital during the monsoon season, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia today released the Flood Control Order 2022

Kejriwal govt to provide educational support to Tihar Jail inmates

To help Tihar Jail inmates reintegrate better with the society after completion of their jail term, the Kejriwal government will now provide them with skill training and educational support

Traders' body to launch campaign against ban on goods vehicles in Delhi

Traders' body CAIT on Wednesday said it will launch a campaign from July 10, demanding the Delhi government to withdraw the five-month ban on entry of medium and heavy goods vehicles in Delhi