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Will try to complete 1st phase of ToD Hub project by Mar 2024: Delhi LG

Lt Governor V K Saxena on Wednesday said efforts will be made to have the first phase of Delhi's transit-oriented development (TOD) project at Karkardooma ready by March 24. He reviewed the progress of work of the project and the Bharat Vandana Park a flagship project of the Delhi Development Authority being developed in sub-city Dwarka. In a tweet, he also said that efforts will be made to have the Park ready before Independence Day 2023. "Reviewed the progress of works on the Iconic Bharat Vandana Park & Prestigious Karkardooma East Delhi ToD Hub, of @official_dda While the ToD Hub will alter East Delhi's Skyline and usher more economic activities in the area, the Bharat Vandana Park will be a Model Mini India," he tweeted. In June 2022, the Lt Governor had instructed the DDA and NBCC to complete Delhi's first TOD project at Karkardooma before scheduled deadline. Work on the project, spread over 25.47 ha with minimum 30 per cent green area, had started in September 2021. It is

CM Kejriwal nods for transplantation of 173 trees for PM's new residence

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has cleared the way for the transplantation of 173 trees for the new residence of the Prime Minister which is being built by the Modi government.

Delhi govt invites applications for renewal of liquor licences for 2023-24

The Delhi government on Tuesday invited applications for the renewal of different kinds of liquor licences for 2023-24 as a new excise policy being firmed up is yet to be announced, officials said. According to an Excise Department circular, applications for the renewal of licence and permits can be submitted till the end of February. The applications will be renewed for 2023-24 after payment of required licence or permit fee, it said. "....all holders of licenses/permits of M&TP Branch in form of P-2, P-3, P-4, P-5, P-6, L-4, L-S, L-25, L-34, L-35, DD-9, DD-10, DD-11, DD-5 and AP are hereby requested to apply for renewal through Excise Supply Chain Information Management System (ESCIMS) and deposit license fee/documents for renewal for the year 2023-24 on or before February 28, 2023," said the circular. In case of any delay, the applications will be admitted before the expiry of the licences or permit, provided there are "good and sufficient" reasons for the delay and an ...

Not received any proposals from Delhi govt to fill prosecutors' posts: UPSC

The UPSC told the Delhi High Court on Tuesday it has not received any fresh proposal from the city government for filling up posts of prosecutors in courts here and a statement made by the state about it was incorrect and inappropriate. The UPSC's statement was made in an affidavit in response to the Delhi government's submission before the court on January 17 that a fresh requisition has been sent to the Union Public Service Commission for filling up 108 vacant posts of public prosecutors. The high court is hearing a batch of petitions, including a suo motu case (a matter initiated on its own), concerning issues related to recruitment, appointment and working of public prosecutors in the city. A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad asked the Delhi government authorities to expedite the process of filling the vacant posts of prosecutors and listed the matter for further hearing on March 15. The bench also asked the Delhi government to file a .

HC asks Delhi govt on below minimum wage job postings on its website

Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the city government to inform its stand on a PIL alleging that job postings on its website were being advertised below the fixed minimum wage. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) sought to direct the Delhi government to stop allowing any individual, company, organisation or establishment from advertising vacancies below the fixed minimum wages on the official portal of the Government of NCT of Delhi or any other place. A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad asked the counsel for the Delhi government to take instructions from the authorities on the issue and listed the matter for further hearing on May 23. Petitioner Mohd Imran Ahmad claimed in his plea that he was seeking protection of the fundamental rights of workers or labourers, enforcement of labour laws and termination of bonded labour in Delhi. Santosh Kumar Tripathi, the Delhi government's standing counsel, said private jobs were advertised during the

Rs 1,000 cr to be spent by Delhi govt on G20 summit prep, related events

It is estimated that more than Rs 1,000 crore will be spent by various Delhi government agencies on the preparations for the G20 summit and related events to be held in the city in the coming months, officials said on Monday. Apart from upgrading the civic infrastructure, the beautification work and such other preparations by various departments of the city government and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will cost Rs 1,084 crore, they added. Delhi will host the main summit meeting of the G20 (Group of 20) countries and seven other related events, starting March. Earlier this month, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had written a letter to the Centre, seeking a grant of Rs 927 crore to take up special development projects for the G20 summit. According to the officials, 26 Delhi government departments and central agencies are working on the preparations for the summit. The public works department (PWD), the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the NDMC will mainly be ..

Delhi govt approves infra projects worth Rs 11.28 cr for repair of roads

Sisodia also directed the officials to follow the global standards of street design and also ensure compliance with all safety and security standards during the maintenance work of roads

Admissions for EWS, children with disabilities begin in Delhi pvt schools

The registration process for admission of Economically Weaker Sections/Disadvantages Group (EWS/DG) and children with disabilities at the entry-level classes in Delhi's private schools began on Friday, Delhi government officials said. The last date to submit online applications is February 25 and the first computerised draw of lots will be conducted on March 3. An applicant can access the website of the Directorate of Education (DoE) (www.edudel.nic.in) and click on "EWS/DG Admission" link available on the home page for applying, the officials said. According to the DoE, it is mandatory for the applicants to submit their Aadhaar numbers to "avoid duplicity" of the application. The private schools (up to primary level) recognised by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) have been also included in the computerised online admission system for EWS/DG category admissions at the entry level. "Single application shall be filed by an individual applicant for online admission process. .

Delhi govt succeeds in identifying air pollution sources in real-time: CM

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the Delhi government's attempt to identify sources of air pollution on a real-time basis has started showing results. Referring to a media report that said pollution levels in Delhi's Anand Vihar improved significantly after interventions by the environment department in November 2022, Kejriwal said the Delhi government has been using the "best technology" and "best brains" for it. Taking to Twitter, he said, "Our latest attempt to identify sources of pollution on a realtime basis has started showing results. Such an exercise is happening for the first time in India. We are using the best technology and the best brains." Earlier, the Economic Survey for 2022-23 that was tabled in Parliament on January 31 said the number of good, satisfactory and moderate days increased to 197 in 2021 as compared to 108 in 2016. It further said that the number of poor, very poor and severe days reduced to 168 in 2021 as compared to 246 in 2016. An AQI .

LG should stop taking credit: Sisodia on appointment of principals

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia issued a fresh rebuttal upon Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's remarks over the appointment of principals in government schools.

After 2 failed attempts for Delhi mayor, municipal House to convene again

The Delhi municipal House is set to convene on Monday to elect a mayor for the city after failing to complete the poll in two previous attempts. According to the Delhi Municipal Corporation (DMC) Act, 1957, the mayor and the deputy mayor are to be elected in the very first House that convenes after the civic polls. However, it's been two months since the municipal elections were held, and Delhi is still to get a mayor. The first two sessions -- held on January 6 and January 24 -- were adjourned by the presiding officer without electing a mayor following a ruckus and acrimonious exchanges between the members of the BJP and the AAP. While the first session of the 250-member House after the December 4 civic polls went in vain, in the second session, the nominated members and elected members took oath. After the oath-taking exercise, the second municipal House was adjourned till the next date by Presiding Officer and BJP councillor Satya Sharma. While BJP members had walked out of the

'If LG had not taken over services dept, every school would have principal'

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday slammed Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena for holding back the approval on the appointment of principals on 244 posts in Delhi government schools

Guv withholding appointment of 244 school principals: Manish Sisodia

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday accused Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena of withholding appointments of 244 principals on "flimsy grounds". This comes a day after Saxena approved 126 posts of principals and deputy education officers in city government schools that had lapsed for remaining "vacant" for more than two years. "They have an unconstitutional control over the services department. There are 370 posts lying vacant and put of these 370, 126 were approved by LG sir. For the remaining, he has asked us to conduct a study. I want to ask LG sahab: These schools are functioning with the help of vice-principals. How can we conduct the study on feasibility of a principal?" he questioned during a press conference. He said he will also be writing to Saxena on the matter but urged him to not stop the appointments on remaining posts on "flimsy grounds'". "This is insensitive and unfortunate. LG sahab, please don't make it into a joke. Had the control of Services ...

National capital records minimum temperature of 9.8 degrees Celsius: IMD

The minimum temperature in the national capital on Sunday settled at 9.8 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average, the India Meteorological Department said. The relative humidity recorded at 8:30 am was 88 per cent, the IMD said. The weather department has forecast mainly clear skies for the day, with the maximum temperature expected to settle around 25 degrees Celsius. On Saturday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 25.3 degrees Celsius and a low of 9 degrees Celsius.

Delhi govt seeks Rs 927 cr from Centre for G20 summit preparations

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday wrote a letter to the Centre seeking a grant of Rs 927 crore to take up special development work for the G20 summit in the national capital. In a letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Sisodia said it will not be easy for the Delhi government to spend an extra Rs 927 crore from its limited resources for the G20 summit preparations. Sisodia, who also holds the finance portfolio, also said the Delhi government will extend full cooperation to the Centre for successfully hosting the G20 summit. He asked the Centre to give the Delhi government Rs 927 crore for special preparations ahead of the summit. Delhi government departments have prepared a plan for infrastructure development and various activities and programmes in the city. These include beautification work around the venues for G20 summit events and for hosting different activities and programmes at prominent places in the city, he said. The Centre has not bee

Delhi L-G approves Sisodia's visit to attend TESOL event in Portland

Delhi Lt. Governor V.K. Saxena has approved a foreign tour by Deputy CM Sisodia, his secretary and secretary (education) to attend TESOL Education Convention event in Portland, the US

Kejriwal renewed attack on Guv to divert attention from ED chargesheet: BJP

Chief Minister Kejriwal is creating a constitutional crisis in Delhi by continuously making irresponsible comments against the L-G: BJP

Delhi govt releases Rs 2,000 cr for payment of wages to MCD staff

The Delhi govt released funds worth nearly Rs 2,000 crores. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia approved the disbursement of funds at a high-level meeting with the senior officials of the govt

Budget: 'Delhi got Rs 325 cr despite paying over Rs 1.75 trn tax', says CM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said despite paying more than Rs 1.75 lakh crore income tax last year, the city was allocated only Rs 325 crore in the Union Budget 2023-24. Accusing the Centre of meting out step-motherly treatment to the national capital, he said the budget has offered no respite from the twin problems of inflation and unemployment. "Step-motherly treatment again with the people of Delhi. The people of Delhi paid more than Rs 1.75 lakh crore income tax last year. Out of that only Rs 325 crore was given for the development of Delhi. This is a gross injustice to the people of Delhi," Kejriwal said in a series of tweets. "There is no relief from inflation in this budget. On the contrary, this budget will increase inflation. There is no concrete plan to remove unemployment. Unfortunate to reduce education budget from 2.64 per cent to 2.5 per cent. Reducing health budget from 2.2 per cent to 1.98 per cent is harmful," he said. Finance Minister Nirmala

Sisodia seeks approval from LG for sending teachers to Finland for training

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday wrote to Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena asking him to approve the government's proposal to send teachers of state-run schools to Finland for a training programme. The Delhi government had on January 20 sent the proposal to the Lt Governor''s Office to allow the teachers to visit Finland, days after Saxena asked the government to first conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the programme. In the letter, Sisodia said "politics" should not be played on "such sensitive issues'' and urged Saxena to clear the file. "The file has been doing the rounds in your office since October last year. The file was again sent to you on January 20 but there has been no decision yet," Sisodia wrote in the letter. "If the file is not cleared, the teachers' proposed training in March will also not happen," he said. Sharing the letter on Twitter, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also urged the LG to allow the teachers to attend the training programme. "I u