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Delhi logs 36 fresh coronavirus cases, 4 deaths; positivity rate at 0.05%

The national capital reported 36 coronavirus cases and four deaths, while the positivity rate declined to 0.05 per cent, according to a Health Department bulletin issued on Wednesday

Siemens, Tata Power-DDL deploy smart metering tech in north Delhi

Siemens and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) have jointly announced deployment of smart metering technology for over two lakh smart meters in north Delhi. "Siemens Ltd and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd jointly announced the successful deployment of smart metering technology for over 2,00,000 smart meters in north Delhi," Siemens said in a statement. The state-of-the-art EnergyIP Meter Data Management System, installed and commissioned by Siemens, enables timely and accurate collection of electricity meter data, leading to increased visibility of the consumer network and reduction in carbon emissions. The AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) programme is one of Tata Power-DDL's key strategic initiatives for the modernisation of the grid. This implementation will help the consumers in real-time consumption monitoring and better energy usage management while also providing them outage and low power factor alerts. It will also enable faster outage ...

Covid-19: Weekly markets permitted to operate, Delhi govt tells HC

The Delhi High Court was informed on Tuesday by the AAP government that DDMA has permitted all authorised weekly markets to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Lowest daily caseload in five months

53% parents polled in survey willing to send kids back to school, anti-phishing portal sees steep rise in cyber crime complaints, and more-news relevant to India's fight against the pandemic

Delhi reports 27 Covid-19 cases, lowest since April 15 last year

The national capital reported 27 Covid-19 cases, the lowest since April 15 last year, and zero deaths due to the infection on Monday, while the positivity rate stood at 0.07 per cent

Application process for admissions in DSEU to close on August 17

The application process for admissions in Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University will close on Tuesday and varsity is expected to release the merit list of its degree courses by this month-end

Delhi has emerged as model of governance in country, says Kejriwal

Delhi has emerged as a model of governance, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday announcing the launch of Deshbhakti' curriculum in government schools

Heavy security cover across Delhi amid 75th Independence Day celebrations

A hawk-eyed vigil will be maintained across the national capital on the 75nd Independence Day on Sunday with a multi-layered security cover in place at the historic Red Fort

Delhi records maximum temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius

The maximum temperature in the national capital on Saturday settled at 36.8 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's normal, according to the Meteorological department.

Delhi govt to beautify city roads according to European standards: Kejriwal

The Delhi government will redesign and beautify 540 kilometre-long roads in the national capital according to European standards, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday. The chief minister visited a pilot project which he said was on the nearly 800-meter-long Chirag Delhi-Sheikh Saray stretch. He said the stretch will be evaluated and its shortcomings will be rectified. "Now, we will undertake beautification and redesigning of 540 kms of 100 feet wide roads on the line of European standards under the first phase," he told reporters. The agencies of the Delhi government, including the Public Works Department, own 1,280 kilometre-long roads in the city. "The roads of Delhi are being beautified and redesigned. Inspected a sample design of a road today. Now, we will beautify 540 km long roads," he tweeted after the visit.

Delhi records zero Covid death, ninth time since onset of second wave

No death due to Covid-19 was recorded in Delhi on Friday, the third consecutive day when the daily fatality count was nil, while 50 fresh cases were reported with a positivity rate of 0.07 per cent

Delhi has overcome Delta variant; new sero survey soon: Satyendar Jain

Health Minister Satyendar Jain said Delhi has already overcome the Delta variant of coronavirus detected in over 80 per cent of Covid samples sent for genome sequencing during the second wave

Delhi records 52 fresh Covid cases, one new death; positivity rate at 0.08%

Delhi reported 52 fresh coronavirus cases and one new fatality on Tuesday, with the positivity rate at 0.08 per cent, according to data shared by the Health Department. Forty-five patients recovered from the infection in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of recoveries in the city to 14,11,280. Delhi had reported 39 Covid cases and one fatality on Monday, while the number of active cases in the city dropped below 500 for the first time since April last year. With the new cases, the overall infection tally in the city rose to 14,36,852. The death toll now stands at 25,068. At present, there are 504 active cases in the national capital, up from 498 the previous day.

New Excise Policy to generate revenue, ensure ease of doing biz: Delhi govt

The Delhi government has defended its New Excise Policy 2021 before high court, saying that the new regime would generate optimum revenue and ensure ease of doing business

CM Kejriwal to launch Delhi transport dept's faceless services' on Aug 11

The Delhi Transport Department's faceless services will be launched by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on August 11, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said on Monday

Delhi reports 39 Covid-19 infections; count of active cases drops below 500

The national capital reported 39 COVID-19 infections and one fatality on Monday, while the number of active cases in the city dropped below 500 for the first time since April last year

Farmers' Jantar Mantar stir to end today, to continue at Delhi borders

The anti-farm law protesters will culminate their demonstration at the Jantar Mantar on Monday evening after passing a 'no confidence motion' against the Centre

Delhi Covid: Logs 66 new cases, zero deaths positivity rate stood at 0.10%

The national capital reported 66 fresh COVID-19 cases and zero deaths due to the disease on Sunday, while positivity rate stood at 0.10 per cent, according to data shared by health department here.

AAP govt improved condition of night shelters in Delhi: CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said his government has improved the condition of night shelters in the national Capital.Addressing the media he said that Aam Aadmai Party (AAP) government has paid attention to the maintenance of night shelters ever since it came to power."Before we came to power, the court used to scold the Delhi government for the arrangement in night shelters. After our government came, we paid attention to the rain shelter from the beginning. It has been done so well in 6 to 7 years that now if someone comes to see it, then at least they will say that someone did well for the poor," said Kejriwal.He also announced that the Delhi government in association with Akshaya Patra Foundation will provide free meals, twice a day, to the people residing in night shelters across the national capital.Taking to Twitter, Kejriwal said, "Homeless people live in the night shelters of Delhi. They are the poorest. Nobody pays attention to them. In association with ...

Delhi's weekly markets to re-open from Monday: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal that weekly markets in the national capital will be allowed to reopen from Monday stating that his government is concerned about the livelihoods of people