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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

Kejriwal-led Delhi Cabinet approves child welfare schemes worth Rs 185 cr

Chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the cabinet released funds for several schemes, including scholarships for minority communities and the ''Ladli scheme''

People joining AAP after seeing work done by Kejriwal govt: Sisodia

Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia on Friday said many people are joining the his party inspired by the work done by the Arvind Kejriwal led government in the national capital

AAP sets eyes on 2022 Guj Assembly polls after strong show in Surat

Kejriwal has now set his eyes on the 2022 Gujarat Assembly poll

AAP only party to challenge BJP in the country: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Citing his party's recent success in the Surat municipal polls, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the AAP is the only party that is challenging the BJP in the country. Participating in roadshows in Seelampur, Kondli and Trilokpuri ahead of the municipal by-elections on February 28, he said voting for the AAP will usher in development since the party runs the government in Delhi. Seeking votes for his party candidates MohammadIsharaq Khan from Chauhan Bangar ward, Dhirendra from Kalyanpuri and Vijay Kumar, Kejriwal said the Congress was drawing a "zero and it's useless to vote for it". "The Congress is being wiped off from everywhere, you must have heard about the municipal election results in Surat. Congress got zero seats in Surat. The Aam Aadmi Party is the only party to challenge the BJP across the nation," he said at Seelampur. The AAP national convener also said his government has provided "zero power bills, good hospitals and schools" in Delhi, and asked .

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's security cover reduced: Report

Sources in the Delhi government alleged on Thursday that the security cover of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been scaled down

Kejriwal congratulates Gujarat voters after AAP registers impressive gains

Kejriwal congratulated the people of Gujarat on Tuesday for ushering in a new era of politics after his party registered impressive gains in the civic body polls in the state

Kejriwal to hold road show in Gujarat after AAP's gains in civic body polls

Kejriwal will hold a road show on February 26 in Gujarat, where his party registered impressive gains in the civic body poll

AAP's 'Kisan Mahasammelan' in Punjab's Moga on Mar 21; Kejriwal to address

Punjab's main opposition party AAP on Monday said it will organise a "Kisan Mahasammelan" in Moga district on March 21 in support of the ongoing farmers' agitation

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New farm laws like 'death warrant' for farmers, says Arvind Kejriwal

Earlier today, Kejriwal held a meeting with farmer leaders from Uttar Pradesh at Vidhan Sabha

Centre, states should come together to set up manufacturing hubs: Kejriwal

Kejriwal Saturday stressed the need for creating manufacturing hubs across the country

Delhi CM Kejriwal to meet protesting farmers at lunch on Sunday: Report

Kejriwal will host protesting farmer leaders at a lunch at the Vidhan Sabha here Sunday afternoon, government sources said Saturday

Climate activist Disha Ravi's NGO faced heat from Centre last year too

Indian arm of Greta Thunberg's climate group, FFF's website was then shut, its emails blocked