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Kejriwal to chair meeting on doorstep ration delivery as govt stops scheme

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called a review meeting on Saturday on the 'Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana' (MMGGRY) scheme at 11

Starting today, key route through Old Delhi closed; all you need to know

Chandini Chowk redevelopment: Key route through Delhi's old city closed for 30 days. Here's what commuters travelling to and from Old Delhi must know

Centre, Delhi govt spar over 'doorstep delivery of ration' scheme

The ruling AAP has vociferously opposed the Bill, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saying that the struggle against the legislation will continue.

Mamata extends support to Arvind Kejriwal over 'struggle' against NCT Bill

Banerjee wrote to Kejriwal to extend support to his 'struggle' against the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and called it "surgical strike on federal structure"

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

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

Separate school board for Delhi: A welcome step for students?

In this podcast, Business Standard's Ruchika Chitravanshi speaks to former MHRD official Vrinda Swarup to understand the significance of Delhi's decision to come up with its own education board

State of the capital

Bill enhancing Delhi LG's power debases electoral democracy

Kejriwal asks 12 Delhi govt-funded colleges to release teachers' salaries

Amid Delhi University teachers protesting over non-payment of salaries, Kejriwal held a meeting with representatives of 12 colleges funded by the government and directed an immediate release of fund

Delhi govt sets up its own education board, registration complete

The Arvind Kejriwal government on Tuesday has announced the setting up of the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE).

Delhi govt releasing Rs 28.24 cr for salaries of DU staff: Kejriwal

He asserted that in the future they will only be issued based on the directions of the court on whether the funds, currently available under different heads, can be used for salaries or not

BJP trying to 'curtail powers' of elected govt: Kejriwal on Bill in LS

Kejriwal on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to "drastically curtail powers" of elected government through a Bill in Lok Sabha

Kejriwal announces free visit for elderly to Ram temple once completed

The AAP dispensation already has a 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana' that allows senior citizens from Delhi to undertake a free pilgrimage

Following 10 principles inspired by 'Ram Rajya' to serve Delhi: Kejriwal

Kejriwal on Wednesday said his government has been following 10 principles, inspired by the concept of "Ram Rajya"

Kejriwal should have discussed Delhi's Olympic bid with IOA first: Batra

Reacting to Delhi CM's statement of Delhi making a bid for hosting Olympics in 2048, Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra said Kejriwal should've discussed the matter with IOA first

Delhi will bid for 2048 Olympic Games, says CM Arvind Kejriwal

The Delhi government aims to host the 2048 Olympic Games and it will create whatever infrastructure and facilities required for it, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday

Delhi govt approves formation of separate board for 2,700 schools in city

The Delhi government on Saturday approved the formation of a separate school board for nearly 2,700 schools in the city. In the beginning, 21-22 state government schools will be affiliated to the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) and in the next four-five years all the schools will be brought under it, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said in a press conference. There are around 1,000 Delhi government schools and about 1,700 private schools, most of them affiliated to the CBSE, in the city. The new Board will have a governing body headed by the Education minister of the Delhi government and an executive body headed by a chief executive officer, Kejriwal said. The DBSE will be aimed at imparting such education that prepares "fiercely patriotic" and self-dependent students who serve the society and the country in a selfless manner, he said. The Board will bring in best international practices and high-end techniques in school education. It will impart education as per the aptitud

Delhi govt Budget likely to be 'biggest', will promote patriotism: Report

The annual budget of the Delhi government is likely to be "the biggest so far" and have provisions to promote patriotism, sources said on Friday. The Budget Session of Delhi Assembly, scheduled to begin from March 8, will have no question hour. The budget for financial year 2021-22 will be tabled in the House on March 9, they said. "The annual budget for 2021-22 is going to be the biggest in the history of Delhi government. It is also likely to have provisions to promote patriotism," said a source in the government. The AAP dispensation had presented Rs 65,000 crore budget for 2020-2021 fiscal that was around 10 per cent more than that of 2019-20. Sources said the budget is also expected to have some new announcements besides measures to speed up various projects and schemes delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. "The government is likely to come up with announcements to celebrate the 75th Independence Day. The Kejriwal government is also likely to come up with its roadmap for D

Delhi CM Kejriwal gets Covid-19 vaccine, says 'nothing to fear'

Kejriwal appealed to all eligible people to come forward and get vaccinated

CM Kejriwal to receive his first Covid-19 vaccine dose on Thursday

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will receive his first dose of coronavirus vaccine Thursday morning at the city's LNJP hospital, a government statement said. TheChief Minister will receive the shot around 9.30 AM, the Delhi government statement said. Kejriwal, 52 years, has been receiving treatment for diabetes, officials said. In the ongoing vaccination drive, people aged 60 years and above and those in age group 45-59 years having comorbidities are being administered the vaccines at 192 hospitals across Delhi.

Delhi Assembly's budget session to begin on March 8, end on March 16

The budget for 2021-22 is expected to focus on key areas of health, education and infrastructure, including water supply, and new taxes are unlikely