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Delhi govt launches online school admission portal for EWS, DG applicants

The Delhi government has developed an online admission portal for applicants under the Economically Weaker Section, Disadvantaged Group and Children with Special Needs categories for entry-level classes in private unaided recognised schools for the 2026-27 academic session. Applications will be accepted from Saturday, and the last date for submission is March 16, according to a circular issued on Friday from Directorate of Education. According to the department, through this portal, parents can apply online as per eligibility norms and track the entire admission process in a transparent and time-bound manner. All private unaided recognised schools, except minority institutions, are required to reserve 25 per cent seats at the entry level under the Right to Education Act, 2009. These seats are meant for EWS, DG and CWSN students from neighbourhood areas, it stated. The department said admissions under these categories will be carried out through a fully computerised online admission

Delhi govt likely to notify Transgender Welfare Rules in 15 days

The Delhi government is likely to notify rules for the inclusion of transgender persons under the SMILE scheme, Garima Greh shelter homes and Ayushman Bharat TG Plus health coverage within the next 15 days. An official said that the rules will provide legal recognition, access to livelihood support, healthcare, education, rehabilitation and protection against discrimination for transgender persons. These rules will be in line with the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and constitutional guarantees of equality and dignity, he said. The draft rules have completed the consultation process, and the gazette notification file has been sent for the final signature of the lieutenant governor, after which the rules will be formally notified and implemented across Delhi, he told PTI. The move follows an order issued on November 19, 2025, by the central government, asking all states and Union territories to adopt and implement the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights)

Delhi government launches 'CM Jansunwai Portal' for public complaints

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday launched a 'CM Jansunwai Portal' and mobile app along with other IT services for the public to submit complaints online. The chief minister said that this portal will help in monitoring the complaints of the public and finding timely solutions to the problems is a priority of the government. "While I keep on holding 'Jan Sunvai' physically to listen to the problems of people, now we have a digital mode, which will provide a platform for people to complain from anywhere," Gupta said. Through this portal, there will be more transparency and efficiency in the system, she added. "We also want to assure the public that a project monitoring system is also being developed by the government. Through this, we will be able to keep track of the status of all our projects, which will ensure timely completion," the chief minister said. The chief minister also stated that the Delhi government is already providing 75 services online will now be linked

Delhi likely to extend existing excise policy after expiry on March 31

The Delhi government is likely to extend the excise regime extant for the Financial Year 2026-27, as it is still working on a new policy, official sources said on Friday. In June last year, the Delhi government extended the duty-based excise policy, which has been in effect from the licensing year 2022-23, for the 2025-26 fiscal. It was extended from July 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. "Now, a proposal has been sent by the excise department for further extension of the existing policy for yet another extension, to the government," a government source said. The extension may come about after approval from the government. The existing policy has been continuing since 2023-24, when a reformative policy (2021-22) allowing private players in retail liquor sale was scrapped by the then AAP government in July 2022 amid allegations of irregularities. The existing policy, also referred to as the old excise regime, was then implemented in September 2022. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta last year

Worked to bring positive change: Delhi CM on govt's first anniversary

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday presented a report card of her government saying it has worked in all sectors in the last one year with an aim to bring positive change and for the welfare of the poor. Gupta and her Council of Ministers took oath on February 20, 2025 following the BJP's massive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections held last year. Addressing mediapersons at the Delhi Secretariat, the chief minister said the report card of her government was a fact sheet of hard work and change brought about in the last one year under the BJP rule, following the philosophy of Antyodaya, or upliftment of the last person. In its first Cabinet meeting after taking charge, the government decided to implement Ayushman Bharat health scheme in which 7 lakh people have registered and over 30,000 have benefitted so far, she said. The government was also committed to the welfare of the poor and slum-dwellers, Gupta asserted, citing Rs 700 crore set aside in the budget for the ...

Delhi govt opens 25 Atal Canteens; each to serve 1,000 meals per day

The Delhi government on Thursday inaugurated 25 Atal Canteens across the national capital as part of a scheme to serve affordable and nutritious meals to urban poor, labourers and other underprivileged residents. Inaugurating one such canteen at Krishna Nagar, Delhi Chief Minister Gupta said the Atal Canteen Scheme was guided by the vision that no resident of Delhi should go to bed hungry. Union Minister and local MP Harsh Malhotra, Delhi Urban Development minister Ashish Sood, and BJP MLA Anil Goyal were also present at the programme. The chief minister praised officials of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) for executing the project within a short timeframe, and said that the initiative was in line with the ideals of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Each canteen will serve approximately 1,000 meals per day, benefiting over 1 lakh people daily across the city, the CM added. The government has allocated Rs 104 crore for th

Delhi govt set to clear plan to replace 40,000 streetlights with LEDs

The Delhi government is likely to give financial approval to replace 40,000 old streetlights on roads under the public works department, official sources said on Wednesday. In September last year, the department announced a plan to replace conventional sodium (HPSV) streetlights with modern smart LED fittings. The expenditure for the project is likely to be placed in the next expenditure and finance meeting, they said. "A proposal is being made by the department, which will be put up in the next E and FC meeting for financial nod. After that, further work on inviting tenders and selecting an agency will be done," a source said. Currently, around 96,000 streetlights are managed by the public works department (PWD), of which 45,000 still run on conventional HPSV fittings. "These will now be systematically replaced with energy-efficient smart LED lights, ensuring better illumination, reduced electricity consumption and longer lifespan," the source said. The expenditure and finance .

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' as mercury rises; AQI at 184

The capital recorded a gradual improvement in air quality, but 16 stations remained in the poor category despite the overall AQI slipping to 'moderate' levels

Delhi govt to replace Ladli Scheme with Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana from April

The government said the new scheme will provide financial assistance of up to ₹56,000 per beneficiary through phased deposits linked to education and age milestones, with Aadhaar-linked payouts

BJP govt withdraws cases filed by AAP against Centre, LG during its tenure

The Delhi government, led by the BJP, has withdrawn all cases filed by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration against the Union government, the Lieutenant Governor, and several senior bureaucrats, officials said on Monday. After assuming office, the BJP government moved courts seeking early hearings to withdraw multiple cases related to key administrative and policy issues, which were a bone of contention between the former AAP dispensation and the Centre, the L-G's office, as well as bureaucrats of the Delhi government. These cases filed by the former AAP government over a period of time included the appointment of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) chairman, control over service-related matters, implementation of Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission, funding for the Delhi Jal Board, appointment of lawyers in the Delhi riot cases, and the constitution of a high-level committee on Yamuna river pollution. According to the officials, the

GreenCell Mobility to deploy 570 e-buses in Delhi over next few months

Eversource Capital-promoted GreenCell Mobility on Monday announced it will deploy 570 electric buses in Delhi over the next few months as part of the Delhi Government's e-bus project. The 12-metre, air-conditioned electric city buses with higher battery capacities, specifically designed to meet Delhi's operating requirements and challenging road conditions, will operate from depots at Rajghat, Dilshad Garden, and Seemapuri, strengthening commuter connectivity and enhancing the quality of public transport services across key routes in the city, Greencell Mobility said. Earlier late last month, the company had announced securing USD 89-million mezzanine funding from International Finance Corporation (IFC), British International Investment (BII) and Tata Capital to support its electric vehicle operations pan-India. The deployment follows the completion of the USD 89 million investment round, reflecting strong institutional confidence in GreenCell Mobility's ability to deliver scalable

500 EV buses to cut pollution, boost transport in Delhi: Rekha Gupta

The Delhi government on Sunday launched 500 electric buses, taking the total EV fleet of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to 4,000, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said. "This step will not only boost transportation and connectivity in the city but also help in cutting down air pollution," Gupta said at the launch event which was also attended by BJP president Nitin Nabin. The chief minister said by 2028, the DTC plans to increase its total bus fleet to 14,000. "These EV buses will help improving the air quality and the transport needs of the city. These are AC buses, low-floor with panic buttons and several other features," she added. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said three inter-state bus services between Delhi and Panipat have also been launched. "Delhi government is constantly working on the transport sector. One such measure is providing last mile connectivity to residents. We have recently signed an MoU with Bharat Taxi in this regard and soon a new EV policy and an ...

Delhi govt renames Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 Metro station after Shri Ram Mandir

The Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 Metro Station in east Delhi has been renamed Shri Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar, following a long-standing demand from locals and the community, an official said on Saturday. The official said the necessary procedures for the renaming have been completed, and the revised name has come into effect. A government officer said that the decision was taken by the State Names Authority of Delhi, headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The 29-member committee decides proposals to name and rename streets, parks, colonies, roundabouts and other civic infrastructures in the city. Local BJP MLA from Trilokpuri Ravi Kant thanked the chief minister for renaming the Metro station after the Ram temple. "It was a long-standing demand of the locals, and I was pursuing it with our government for the past six months," he said. He noted that a Ram temple was located close to the Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 Metro station, and locals had been demanding for years now to rename it. The MLA said h

Delhi govt raises MCD commissioner's financial powers ten-fold to ₹50 crore

The Delhi government has enhanced the financial powers of the city's municipal commissioner from Rs 5 crore to Rs 50 crore, paving the way for faster project approvals, the CMO said on Saturday. Regarding the decision, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said empowering local bodies for development is the government's top priority. She emphasised that the decision has been taken with public interest at its core and will directly benefit the people of the capital. Timely execution of development works will ensure better utilisation of resources, enhance the effectiveness of public expenditure, she said. At present, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) commissioner is empowered to approve projects only up to Rs 5 crore. Projects exceeding this amount required approval from the corporation's standing committee, followed by final clearance from the House of the Corporation, an statement by the Delhi Chief Minister Office said. This multi-tiered approval mechanism often led to avoidable del

Delhi govt plans four curated tourism circuits, heritage walk from Feb 20

To mark the completion of its first year in office, the Delhi government will roll out four curated tourism circuits along with a guided heritage walk from February 20, aiming to offer residents and visitors a systemic tour exploring the capital's historical, cultural and architectural landmarks. An official of the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) said the initiative includes four themed circuits -- 'Dilli Ki Dharohar', 'Dilli ka Dil aur Virasat', 'Dilli ka Rahasya' and 'Dilli Dekho Dil Se' -- which will operate daily except Mondays. The circuits have been designed as half-day guided tours, covering prominent monuments, museums and public spaces across the capital, he said. The official said tickets for the tours can be booked online, following which tourists will receive detailed instructions regarding the reporting point and schedule. "After booking, visitors will be informed about a designated assembly location from where DTTDC will provide an ..

DSSSB Admit Card 2026: How to check hall tickets for Feb-March exams?

DSSSB is set to release admit cards for the Primary Assistant Teacher (PRT) exam. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the website by filling in their application number and date of birth

New school fee law won't apply in 2025-26 academic year: Delhi govt to SC

The Delhi government on Monday told the Supreme Court that a new law which regulates fees in private schools in the national capital will not be implemented in the academic year 2025-26. The statement was made before a bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe which was hearing a batch of pleas concerning the implementation of the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the Delhi government, told the bench that the law will not be enforced in the current academic year. "In view of the clarification of S V Raju... that the legal regime will not be implemented with effect from 2025-26, no further orders are required," the bench said. The bench left all the issues open for being raised before the Delhi High Court which is hearing a batch of pleas challenging the 2025 Act and its subsequent rules. The top court was hearing pleas, including those challenging a January 8 order of the h

Private school fee law to apply from 2026-27 session, Delhi govt tells SC

The Delhi government informed the Supreme Court that the law to regulate private school fees will come into force from the 2026-27 session, after the court flagged issues with applying it mid-year

Delhi govt to provide ₹10 crore collateral-free loans for entrepreneurs

The Delhi government on Tuesday signed an MoU with central government entity CGTMSE to provide collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 crore to city-based entrepreneurs. Speaking at the signing of the MoU, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta termed the move as an important step towards financial empowerment to achieve the goal of a "Viksit Delhi". She said the Delhi government has set aside a fund of Rs 50 crore to service loans worth Rs 2,500 crore without the need of any collateral. She said there was no cap on the number of beneficiaries even as an initial target of one lakh was set initially. She said under the scheme, the Centre will extend 75-90 per cent guarantee to cover the loan amounts and the remaining guarantee will be provided by the Delhi government. It will cover all sectors, including manufacturing, service, and retail, she said, adding that the Delhi government has set 10 per cent as non-performing assets (NPA) limit to keep its financial liability in check. "There are lak

Delhi govt may wind up its lending agency DFC due to mounting losses

The Delhi government may wind up its lending agency DFC in view of its "financial sickness and mounting losses", officials said on Saturday. The Delhi Financial Corporation (DFC), which provides loans to medium, small and micro projects, has been facing "financial constraints" for long, they said. The corporation used to extend financial assistance to restaurants, hotels, amusement parks, other tourism-related activities, construction of commercial complexes, multiplexes, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, diagnostic centres and commercial vehicles among others. Its board of directors, in a meeting in November last year, held detailed deliberations, taking a serious note of the "acute financial constraints" currently faced by the corporation. It was apprised to the board that the share capital has already been eroded and the losses have accumulated to Rs 42 crore. The corporation was also not in a position to repay the total outstanding loan of Rs 80 crore it owed to the Delhi ...