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Delhi govt to replace 140,000 Chinese CCTV cameras over security concerns

The PWD will gradually replace these cameras with updated systems that meet current technical standards, offer improved data security, and are backed by a stronger supply and service ecosystem

Delhi govt rolls out 'Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana' to support girls' education

The Delhi government has rolled out the 'Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana', aimed at supporting the education and long-term financial security of the girl child through phased financial assistance from birth till higher education. In a gazette notification issued on March 30, the Department of Women and Child Development detailed the 'Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Scheme Rules', which came into force from Wednesday. The new scheme replaces the Ladli Scheme. Under the scheme, financial assistance of up to Rs 61,000 will be provided to eligible beneficiaries in instalments linked to key educational and age-related milestones, and it will mature to Rs 1.20 lakh with interest. The financial assistance will be deposited at various stages beginning at birth and continuing through school and higher education, including diploma and graduation courses. The amount will be released in instalments but will be encashable only after the girl attains 18 or 21 years of age, depending on the milestone, it ...

Delhi govt cancels ₹6.2 crore VIP boat tender, suspends officials

The tender sought to procure two luxury boats equipped with rooftop air conditioners, business-class seats, open rear deck for VIPs and premium ambient lighting

Delhi PWD waives road restoration charges to fast-track PNG rollout

The Delhi Public Works Department (PWD), to ensure faster laying of PNG pipelines, has decided to approve road-cutting permission within 24 hours from receiving the request, an official order said on Thursday. The PWD, which is the main road owning agency in the national capital, has also waived off road restoration charges for three months, in a fresh order issued. "It is further directed that permission for road cutting for laying of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) pipelines shall be accorded within 24 hours of receipt of a complete request, along with directions to commence the work immediately," the order said. The road restoration charges applicable for laying of IGL pipelines for PNG connections are hereby waived for a period of three months up to June 30, 2026, it added. The road restoration charge is levied by the road-owning agency on any service provider cutting a road or footpath to lay down the lines. "In view of the prevailing circumstances and in public interest, the

Delhi Assembly receives bomb threat for second consecutive day, probe on

The Delhi Legislative Assembly received a fresh bomb threat via email on Wednesday, a day after the House received similar threats just hours before Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's scheduled budget presentation, officials said. According to sources, the latest email, sent in the early hours to the official email ID of the Assembly Speaker, alleged that bombs have been planted in the in the premises amid the ongoing assembly session. The sender also made several provocative assertions and references in the message, they said. The development comes a day after the Assembly received two threatening emails on Tuesday morning via an email to the assembly at 7:28 am, followed by another email sent to Speaker Vijender Gupta at 7:49 am, prompting a massive security drill ahead of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's scheduled budget presentation. Following the fresh threat, security agencies intensified checks in and around the Assembly premises. Bomb disposal squads, dog squads and local police team

Delhi govt to fund ₹1,03,700 crore budget via revenue, RBI market borrowing

The Delhi government will finance its highest-ever budget, tabled by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday, through its own revenue pegged at Rs 74,000 crore and Rs 16,700 crore market borrowing through the RBI. The Budget Estimates in 2026-27 of Rs 1,03,700 crore is Rs 3,700 crore higher than the Rs 1,00,000 crore BE in 2025-26, an increase of 3.7 per cent. It will be the first time that the Delhi government will source budget funds through market borrowing. In January this year, the Delhi government signed an MoU with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), under which the central bank serves as the banker, debt manager and financial agent of the government. The agreement enables market borrowing through state development loans, automatic investment of surplus cash, professional cash management and access to low-cost liquidity facilities within the framework prescribed by the Centre and the RBI Act. Gupta had said that funds raised through market borrowings would be utilised exclusivel

Delhi govt to release ₹500 cr pending dues to NHAI for two expressways

The Delhi government has approved the outstanding payments to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the construction of two major expressways around the national capital. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that the cabinet recently approved a proposal by the Public Works Department to clear the outstanding amount in a phased manner. "As part of this plan, Rs 500 crore will be released in the financial year 2025-26 from the revised budget estimates to the Union Government or the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)," a statement from the Chief Minister's Office said. The remaining Rs 3,203.33 crore will be paid in instalments in the coming years, depending on budgetary provisions, it added. According to the chief minister, the expressways, which became operational in 2018, have effectively created a protective traffic ring around Delhi through Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. "The payment would resolve long-pending inter-state financial issues and improve ..

Delhi CM meets PM Modi, discusses national capital's development

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and discussed the national capital's all-around development. "I had the privilege of a heartfelt meeting with the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which I received his invaluable guidance. His visionary leadership and special affection for Delhi always fill us with fresh energy and inspiration," Gupta said in a post on X. The BJP leader said that during the meeting, detailed discussions on Delhi's all-around development were held, including strengthening infrastructure, and commitment to fulfilling the people's aspirations. "With the able guidance and continuous support of the prime minister, we are fully committed to taking Delhi to new heights of progress, prosperity, and good governance," she added. Gupta also thanked the prime minister for his constant inspiration and for giving his valuable time.

Delhi govt eyes private push to expand EV infra ahead of policy rollout

In a bid to strengthen the EV infrastructure, the Delhi government is likely to urge vehicle manufacturers to set up charging stations under its new EV policy, a senior government official said on Friday. With the existing electric vehicle (EV) policy set to lapse by March-end, the government plans to finalise and notify the revised policy by then, looking to table the policy in the upcoming budget session. "We have asked around 400 venders and vehicle-makers to explore setting up EV charging stations, and the Delhi government will provide all required assistance," an official said. With its pollution-control action plan promoting greater adoption of electric vehicles, the Delhi government plans to add 7,000 EV charging stations across the city. Currently, EV charging stations are mostly situated at Namo Bharat and Delhi Metro stations, and set up by power discoms. Delhi has around 8,800 EV charging stations at present, according to official data. Now, the Delhi government plans t

Delhi govt to build new flood monitoring centre before monsoon: Minister

The Delhi government will construct a new Flood Control Monitoring Centre for better emergency response during the monsoon season, Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Monday. He laid the foundation stone of the centre at the LM Bund Office Complex in Shastri Nagar and said that the work would be completed before this year's monsoon. "Every monsoon, our engineers and field teams work day and night to monitor river levels, drainage systems, and vulnerable locations across Delhi. Facilities like this monitoring centre will ensure that coordination becomes smoother, and decisions can be taken quickly when the situation demands," he said. The minister added that preparedness and timely coordination are the most important aspects of flood management. "Our aim is simple: better monitoring, better coordination and faster response. This centre will act as a nerve centre during the monsoon season where officers and engineers can review the situation in real time

Delhi govt in talks with Haryana for increasing water supply: Minister

Aiming to increase water supply to the capital, the Delhi government is in talks with its Haryana counterpart for a water exchange project, Delhi minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Monday. Currently, the city's average water production ranges between 900-1,000 million gallons per day (MGD), while the average requirement is around 1,260 MGD, with demand peaking during the summer season. "While we fix the gaps in our supply lines and reduce water losses, the Delhi government is working on a project for exchange of 30 cusecs of raw water from Haryana in exchange of treated water, which can be used for irrigation purposes in their state," Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said. According to the minister, there is a major factor of 20 per cent water loss in transmission from Haryana, which is increasing the gap in demand and production. The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) currently operates nine water treatment plants (WTP) supplying around 864 MGD water and the remaining 126 MGD is extracted

Delhi govt caps commercial LPG supply at 20% of daily average use

The Delhi government issued an order on Saturday, capping the daily regulated distribution of commercial LPG cylinders at roughly 20 per cent of the city's average consumption. The directive follows instructions from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and intends to ensure that essential services continue to receive fuel amid the escalating military conflict between Iran and the US that has put international supply routes in distress. "Delhi typically records a daily sale of around 9,000 commercial LPG cylinders (19-kg equivalent). Under the new system, approximately 1,800 cylinders per day will be distributed through a priority-based allocation mechanism coordinated with the three oil marketing companies (OMCs)," said the order issued by the Department of Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs. Under the distribution framework, sectors have been classified into eight priority categories. "Educational institutions, hospitals, railways and airports have been placed in the highes

Ex-diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

Taranjit Singh Sandhu was sworn in as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi in a ceremony held at Lok Niwas on Wednesday. Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sandhu in the ceremony attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other dignitaries. His predecessor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. A 1988-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, Sandhu was one of the most experienced Indian diplomats on United States affairs. He served in the Indian Mission in Washington, D.C., multiple times. He was India's ambassador to the United States from February 2020 to January 2024. The 63-year-old former diplomat had also been at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations from July 2005 to February 2009. He unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha polls in 2024 on the BJP ticket from the Amritsar constituency in Punjab.

Traffic curbs to be imposed in north Delhi in view of official function

Traffic movement in parts of north Delhi is likely to remain affected on Wednesday in view of an official function at Lok Niwas, police said. The function will be held from 11 am to 4 pm due to which traffic may be affected on several key stretches including ITO Chowk, Ring Road, Mall Road, Rajpur Road, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Chauburja Marg, Bhiku Ram Jain Marg, Shamnath Marg, Boulevard Road and Lok Niwas Marg, according to an advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police. The police said diversions may be implemented as per need at several points including PS Civil Lines red light, Shamnath Marg red light, Tis Hazari Court red light, Khoya Mandi U-turn, Khyber Pass red light, St Stephen's red light, Rajpur Authority Cut and MCD Chowk. "All vehicles will be diverted from these points as and when required, except emergency vehicles," the advisory said. No commercial vehicles will be allowed on the Raj Niwas Marg from 10 am to 4 pm, it added.

Women key drivers of national development today: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said women are not only carriers of tradition but also powerful agents of change and are now emerging as key contributors to national development. Women in positions of responsibility should lead the way for others to make it easier for the coming generations to progress, Gupta said at a national conference of women thinkers -- 'Bharati - Nari Se Narayani' -- at Vigyan Bhawan here on the eve of International Women's Day. The chief minister said the empowerment of women in India has gained momentum under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has become a collective responsibility of society. It has moved from the government's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative towards a broader vision of 'Beti Badhao' to encourage women to lead and contribute actively to nation-building, she said. Indian culture has long regarded women as symbols of strength, creation and values. Ancient texts and traditions reflect the respect accorded to

Taranjit Singh Sandhu likely to take charge as Delhi LG on Mar 11

Former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu will likely take charge as the lieutenant governor of Delhi on March 11, an official said on Saturday. Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu appointed the former diplomat as the Delhi LG, replacing VK Saxena, who has been in office for nearly four years. "LG VK Saxena will hand over the charge next week. Sandhu is likely to take charge on Wednesday," an official said. Sandhu's appointment was part of a major reshuffle of gubernatorial posts effected in several states and Union territories by the president late Thursday night. Sandhu, a 1988-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, was one of the most experienced Indian diplomats on United States affairs. He served in the Indian Mission in Washington DC multiple times. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to be attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other Delhi ministers.

Delhi Sarvodaya Vidyalaya admission 2026 for entry-level classes is open

On Monday, Mar 2, Sarvodaya Vidyalaya Schools in Delhi began accepting students for Nursery, KG, and Class 1. The Directorate of Education has made detailed admissions guidelines available

Delhi govt to roll out 'Pink Saheli' cards from 50 centres on Tuesday

The Delhi government has set up around 50 centres across the city to facilitate the issuance of the "Pink Saheli" cards and the distribution process will commence from Tuesday. The Pink National Common Mobility card, launched by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday, will provide women and transgender individuals free bus travel and seamless access to multiple public transport systems through a single smart card, in line with the "one nation, one card" initiative. Around 50 centres, including offices of district magistrates and sub-divisional magistrates, along with select Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) locations, have been established for card issuance, according to a statement. "The distribution at the 50 centres will take place from March 3 between 9 am and 5 pm on all days," the DTC said in the statement. Each pink card will be linked to the beneficiary's mobile number and Aadhaar to verify age, gender and Delhi residency, the statement said. The pink card will allow eligible

President Murmu launches four women-centric welfare schemes in Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday launched the Pink National Common Mobility Card and three other women-centric welfare schemes of the Delhi government. Addressing the gathering at the "Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi" programme, Murmu said initiatives like free bus travel and integrated transport access would strengthen women's independence and safety. At the event held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, the President also launched a scheme providing two free LPG cylinders annually to ration card-holding families on Holi and Diwali. The Rs 129-crore benefit will be transferred directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer, the statement said. She further launched the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana and the "Meri Poonji, Mera Adhikar" initiative. Murmu said empowered women, with freedom to make decisions, can change the direction of society and the nation. Stressing collective responsibility, the President said women's empowerment is not just the governm

HC defers Delhi govt's mandate on private school fee-regulation panels

The Delhi High Court on Saturday deferred the implementation of the city government's mandate to private schools to constitute school-level fee-regulation committees (SLFRCs) for the upcoming academic session. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said during the pendency of the petitions challenging the government decision, the constitution of the SLFRCs shall remain in abeyance and the schools shall be entitled to collect the same fees for the academic year 2026-2027 as they did the previous academic year. Any exorbitant fees, the bench added, shall be regulated in accordance with law. The bench passed the order on pleas moved by several school associations seeking a stay on a February 1 notification of the Delhi government that asked the schools to set up the SLFRCs within 10 days. The petitioners include the Delhi Public School Society, Action Committee Unaided Recognised Private Schools, The Forum of Minority Schools, Forum for Promotion of Quality ...