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CM Kejriwal to launch Delhi transport dept's faceless services' on Aug 11

The Delhi Transport Department's faceless services will be launched by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on August 11, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said on Monday

AAP govt improved condition of night shelters in Delhi: CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said his government has improved the condition of night shelters in the national Capital.Addressing the media he said that Aam Aadmai Party (AAP) government has paid attention to the maintenance of night shelters ever since it came to power."Before we came to power, the court used to scold the Delhi government for the arrangement in night shelters. After our government came, we paid attention to the rain shelter from the beginning. It has been done so well in 6 to 7 years that now if someone comes to see it, then at least they will say that someone did well for the poor," said Kejriwal.He also announced that the Delhi government in association with Akshaya Patra Foundation will provide free meals, twice a day, to the people residing in night shelters across the national capital.Taking to Twitter, Kejriwal said, "Homeless people live in the night shelters of Delhi. They are the poorest. Nobody pays attention to them. In association with ...

Delhi's weekly markets to re-open from Monday: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal that weekly markets in the national capital will be allowed to reopen from Monday stating that his government is concerned about the livelihoods of people

44 new Covid-19 cases, five deaths in Delhi; positivity rate 0.06%

Delhi recorded 44 fresh COVID-19 cases and five deaths due to the disease on Friday while the positivity rate dipped to 0.06 per cent, according to data shared by the health department here.

Delhi CM Kejriwal announces magisterial probe into death of Dalit girl

The chief minister also announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the family of the girl.

Kejriwal condemns rape, murder of 9-yr-old girl, demands capital punishment

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday condemned the rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in the city and demanded capital punishment for the culprits

Kejriwal launches 'Delhi@2047' to make Delhi 'world-class' city

While launching the vision card for Delhi for the next 25 years, Kejriwal said the initiative is to prepare a roadmap for the development of the city in all sectors

Over 10 mn Covid vaccine doses administered in Delhi so far, says Kejriwal

The national capital has a population of about 20 million and among them, about 15 milllion are eligible for Covid vaccination, the CM said

Kejriwal approves DoE proposal to take over management of private school

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approved a proposal of the Directorate of Education (DoE) to take over the management of a top private school in national capital over alleged fee hike

BJP failed to give 24X7 electricity, AAP will if it wins in Goa: Kejriwal

In 2017 Goa Assembly polls, the AAP had drawn a blank.

The latest flashpoint between LG and AAP govt is over choice of lawyers

Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has overturned the Delhi Cabinet's decision to appoint a panel of lawyers of its choice to argue cases related to the farmers' agitation

Grievance redressal to be set up at all MLA offices: CM Kejriwal

Internal system has been developed to address people's grievances in a systematic manner at AAP MLA Dilip Pandey's office which has been given an ISO certification, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said

Will review experiences of states where schools are reopening: Delhi CM

The Delhi government will review the experience of other states where schools are reopening and then take a decision on schools in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday

I-T department raids Dainik Bhaskar group; govt denies interference

Raids also at Bharat Samachar offices

World class drainage system to be developed in Delhi: CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said a "world class drainage system" will be developed across the national capital. He said drainage systems like the one at Minto Road here will be replicated across Delhi and drains and sewers will be desilted regularly. The chief minister made the announcement after taking part in a review meeting on city's drainage system with officials from Public Works Department (PWD), civic bodies, Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC). The meeting was chaired by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. "Considering the monsoon, a review meeting with PWD, MCD, DJB, I&FC under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor was conducted on Delhi's drainage system. "Minto Road type system will be developed at other (vulnerable) points in Delhi. Regular cleaning of drains and sewers will be ensured. We will develop a world class drainage system in Delhi," Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi after the meeting. Minto Road rail under ...

Delhi government doing best to provide water to all: CM Kejriwal

As water production by the Delhi Jal Board rose to an all time high" of 955 million gallon per day, CM Arvind Kejriwal said his government is doing its best to provide water to all in the city.

Delhi BJP stages protest near CM Kejriwal's residence over water crisis

Leaders and workers of the BJP Delhi unit staged a protest near Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence in the Civil Lines area here on Friday over the water crisis in the national capital.

Delhi govt rejects city police's panel of lawyers for farmers cases

The Delhi Cabinet led by Arvind Kejriwal on Friday rejected the city police's proposal to set up a panel of lawyers for cases related to the farmers protest against the central farm laws

Best of BS Opinion: Making of BJP's social rules, Covid-19 vaccines & more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Friday

No plans to reopen schools for now as 3rd Covid wave is imminent: Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Thursday ruled out any plans for the reopening of schools in the national capital for now. "Like we are seeing trends internationally that there will be a third wave of COVID-19. So, until the vaccination process if complete we would not like to take risk with children. So there aren't any plans to reopen schools as of now," Kejriwal told reporters. He was responding to a question about whether schools in Delhi will begin to reopen like in other states.