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BJP govt to present first Delhi budget on March 25 during assembly session

The new BJP government in Delhi will table its maiden budget on March 25 during the assembly's five-day budget session. A bulletin issued by the Delhi Assembly Secretariat said the five-day session would begin on March 24. The budget will be presented on March 25 and a general discussion on it held on March 26. The budget will be passed on March 27. The last day of the session is reserved for private member bills and resolutions. The budget will be presented by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also holds the finance portfolio. The assembly will convene at 11 am every day during the session. Subject to exigencies of business, the sittings may be extended, according to the bulletin. The assembly will also have Question Hour on all days, barring March 25. Notices of questions for the second session of the newly-constituted eighth Delhi Assembly will be received with immediate effect, the secretariat said in the bulletin. A member may give notice of only five questions for a gi

Truck rentals stay lacklustre in Feb due to lower infra sector demand

The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) raised concerns over the government's draft notification, which proposes increased renewal charges for registration and fitness certificates

Will deliver everything that we have promised: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

She said, "The only government that approved 33 percent reservation is Narendra Modi's government. We will work for the welfare and security of women. We will deliver everything that we have promised"

Delhi riots: Shahrukh Pathan granted interim bail for father's ailment

He is accused of aiming a pistol at police constable Deepak Dahiya during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots and has been in custody since March 3, 2020

Felt like protagonist of 'Nayak': Rekha Gupta on her selection as Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said she felt like the protagonist of the Hindi movie "Nayak" after being selected for the post and asserted that it was not a "lottery" but an honour for all daughters of the country. Addressing India Today Conclave, Gupta, the only woman chief minister across BJP-ruled states, said the BJP government in Delhi will ensure the cleaning of the Yamuna in three years, starting a ferry service on it and diminishing three landfill sites up to 80-90 per cent in next two years. The other priorities of her government were to ensure that Delhi people do not face water shortage in the summers and waterlogging during monsoon, she said. On being asked about her getting preference for the chief minister's post over several senior leaders and MLAs, Gupta said, "Let no one have any misunderstanding. This victory is due to the people of Delhi and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi." "This is not a post, it is a job and a responsibility. Our ai

Delhi govt's ₹2,500 aid for women: Scheme may launch on Mar 8, draft ready

The eligibility criteria were discussed in a meeting attended by the Delhi Chief Secretary, said an official on the scheme which was a major poll promise of the BJP in the assembly election

Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor: NCRTC invites bids from consultants

The deadline for bid submissions is March 20, following which the consultant will be appointed to oversee the strategic implementation

Traders, business owners struggling due to poor infra, says Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said that traders and business owners across the city have expressed frustration over inadequate infrastructure, poor sanitation and lack of development, adding that they have been troubled by mismanagement and impractical policies of the previous government. Speaking on the sidelines of an event related to the upcoming Delhi Budget 2025-26, Gupta said her government has received valuable suggestions from traders and industrialists and assured them of concrete action. For years, traders and business owners have been suffering due to impractical policies, bureaucratic hurdles and negligence by the last government. There has been no real development -- roads and drainage systems remain in poor condition, and even basic civic amenities like washrooms are lacking in major markets, she told reporters. She highlighted issues faced by both small and large commercial hubs such as Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh and Lajpat Nagar, which are reeling from

CM Gupta prioritises safety, financial aid in first BJP-led Delhi budget

In the run-up to the BJP-led Delhi government's first budget, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday held a series of meetings, including with women's groups, to address key issues concerning women's safety, financial assistance, education and infrastructure. As part of these consultations, she also interacted with private school associations and trade bodies to gather inputs for the 'Viksit Delhi Budget' set to be presented between March 24 and 26. Gupta led a detailed discussion with women's groups during the 'Mahila Samvad' at the Delhi Vidhan Sabha, where the participants voiced concerns about security, financial empowerment, better educational opportunities, installation of CCTV cameras and access to sanitation facilities. She assured that their feedback would be taken into account in the budget. "Detailed dialogue was held with various women's organizations for the expectations and suggestions of the developed Delhi Budget 2025-26. During this, important topics related to ...

They can't dictate govt agenda: Delhi CM slams AAP over poll promise issue

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Wednesday hit out at AAP, asserting the opposition party cannot dictate her government's agenda while reiterating the BJP dispensation's commitment to fulfilling its poll promises. The Aam Aadmi Party has been mounting pressure on the newly-formed BJP government to expedite the rollout of its promised scheme of providing Rs 2,500 monthly assistance for women. The party has consistently raised the issue in the first assembly session and staged multiple protests. Addressing a press conference, Gupta said, "Nobody needs to remind us how many days are left... We will work as per our agenda, they will not dictate it." She highlighted the ongoing consultations with women's organizations for the upcoming Viksit Delhi budget and said the discussions covered various issues, including health, safety and economic empowerment. "All expectations of women from the budget were discussed in detail. We will ensure they are incorporated into government policies," the

Rahul Gandhi meets coolies who helped during Delhi stampede, promises help

Rahul Gandhi lauded coolies' heroism during the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station last month and vowed to fight for their rights

Lok Sabha MP's secy loses over Rs 1L after calling fake helpline number

According to the police, the victim was attempting to book a train ticket from Chennai to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, through a mobile application

PWD sets deadline of April 30 for filling 7,000 potholes across Delhi

The Public Works Department (PWD) has set a deadline of April 30 to fill 7,000 potholes on roads across the national capital, according to an official communication. The directive, issued to senior PWD officials, refers to a presentation made before the Delhi Council of Ministers on February 21 chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. "In this presentation, certain timelines were committed for inviting various tenders and commencement of work. It is, therefore, directed to all concerned officers to ensure adherence to these timelines," the communication stated. As per the enclosed presentation, potholes are being filled using department maintenance vans. Additionally, the PWD has identified 20 lakh square meters of road patches requiring repairs. The tender process for these repairs is expected to be completed by March 15, with the target for completion also set for April 30. The alleged poor condition of roads across the national capital was a major issue during the campaigning for

Delhi battles air pollution: Fuel ban, smog guns and electric vehicles

Delhi ramps up its fight against air pollution with a fuel ban for old vehicles, mandatory smog guns in high-rises, and a significant shift to electric public transport

Delhi power minister Sood orders implementation of summer action plan

Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood on Sunday directed officials to implement the summer action plan in the national capital with immediate effect. During a meeting with senior power department officials at the Delhi Secretariat, the minister emphasised the urgent need to enforce the plan to ensure uninterrupted power supply ahead of summer, according to a statement. The power department and all stakeholders were instructed to take immediate and effective measures to maintain stable electricity supply. Sood highlighted that ensuring reliable power supply for all residents was a key priority for the government. He outlined a vision to develop a model colony with organised overhead power cables, eliminating hanging wires. Discussions were also held on removing unauthorised cables from electricity poles to reduce excessive load and prevent entanglement. The minister also directed the officials to ensure repairs were completed within a maximum five minutes to minimise disruptions in the

Delhi to begin registration for Rs 2,500 monthly scheme for women on Mar 8

The registration process for providing Rs 2,500 per month to women from economically weaker sections by the BJP government in Delhi will begin on March 8, party MP Manoj Tiwari said on Sunday.. In its Delhi Assembly election manifesto, the BJP promised to provide Rs 2,500 per month to women from economically weaker sections under the Mahila Samriddhi Yojna, once it came to power in Delhi. Tiwari, on the sidelines of an event, told PTI Videos, "We are beginning registrations for our announcement of Rs 2,500 to be provided to poor women in Delhi from March 8.. A list of beneficiaries will be prepared. The entire process of providing Rs 2,500 to every financially poor woman will be completed in one and a half months, he said, appealing to women to register for the scheme. The opposition AAP has criticised the BJP government for not approving the scheme in its first Cabinet meeting, as promised by the Prime Minister. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has claimed that the previous AAP .

Delhi health minister promises major reforms in hospital infra, management

Delhi's healthcare system is set to undergo a major overhaul, with the city government planning a slew of reforms, including a pilot project to improve hospital infrastructure and management, Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh has said. A few pilot projects will be launched soon to improve healthcare services, including polyclinics that will offer primary and secondary daycare while also collecting patient data, he told PTI in an interview. The government will address the manpower shortage by facilitating the recruitment of doctors and healthcare professionals. Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Delhi government hospitals will receive higher quality medicines to ensure effective treatment, Singh said. In its first Cabinet meeting, the city's new BJP government approved the scheme that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said had been blocked by the previous AAP dispensation. The Cabinet also approved healthcare coverage of Rs 10 lakh for each beneficiary of the sch

Our govt ready to work for every section, says Delhi BJP chief Sachdeva

He also said that every day should be celebrated as a Women's Day, stating that things will become clear soon about the financial aid of providing Rs 2500 to women

Kuki-Zo groups from Manipur stage protest in Delhi, demand separate UT

The Kuki Students' Organisation and the Kuki-Zo Women's Forum Delhi and NCR staged a demonstration here on Saturday, and raised the demand for a separate Union Territory with a legislature for the Kuki areas of Manipur. Scores of members of the Kuki-Zo tribe gathered at the Jantar Mantar and raised slogans, saying they cannot go back to Manipur unless the crisis in the northeastern state has been resolved. The protesters carried placards with slogans that called Biren Singh's resignation from the chief minister's post a "smokescreen" and highlighted their demand for a separate Union Territory. The protesters blamed the former chief minister for the situation prevailing in Manipur. In a statement issued at the demonstration site, the protesters said the Kuki-Zo community has endured historical injustices. "The Kuki-Zo community has endured historical injustices and would like to reiterate the urgent need for a political solution for the community in Manipur," the statement, copies o

Will fulfil promises, 'dharna party' still protesting: Delhi CM in Assembly

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured the people of the national capital on Friday that her government would fulfil all the promises made in the BJP's election manifesto, despite what she described as financial mismanagement by the previous Aam Aadmi Party government. Speaking in the Assembly during a discussion on the motion of thanks on the lieutenant governor's inaugural address in the House, Gupta took a dig at the AAP, calling it a "dharna party" that continues to protest even after being voted out of power. "Atishi and other AAP MLAs were holding up banners even before we took the oath, asking when will we give Rs 2,500 each to women. They dare to question us when they themselves failed to fulfil the same promise in Punjab. They are a dharna party -- when in power, they sat on protests, now they are in the opposition and they are still doing the same," the chief minister said. She also hit out at the AAP for its protests over the alleged removal of the portraits of B R ...