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G20 meet in Delhi to affect services of over 300 intercity, express trains

The Northern Railway has released a list of more than 300 trains whose services will be impacted due to the G20 Summit to be held in Delhi on September 9 and 10. Keeping in view the advisory issued for security arrangements, these trains have been either cancelled or diverted to other routes or stations temporarily between Sep 8 and 11, an official statement said. According to the Northern Railway, services of 207 trains have been terminated, terminals of 15 trains changed and routes of six trains diverted. Besides, 70 trains, including Jammu Tawi-New Delhi Rajdhani, Tejas Rajdhani Hazrat Nizamuddin, Varanasi-New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani among others, have been given additional stoppage stations to minimise passenger discomfort, it said. The origin and termination stations of 36 trains have also been changed and three trains will not stop at Delhi's Kishan Ganj during the summit, it said. "People who have planned their travel during these days are advised to check the train timings an

Delhi govt sold over 610 mln liquor bottles, earned Rs 7,285 cr last year

Under its current excise policy, the Delhi government earned more than Rs 7,285 crore in the last year by selling over 61 crore liquor bottles, officials said on Saturday. The excise policy (old) currently under operation since September 1, 2022, was brought by the Delhi government after its ambitious new excise policy for 2021-22 came under the CBI scanner for alleged irregularities in its implementation. The total excise revenue collection from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023, was Rs 7,285.15 crore, including Rs 2,013.44 crore collected as value-added tax (VAT), said an Excise Department officer. In comparison, the revenue collection from the new excise policy was Rs 5,487.58 crore in 2021-22. The new excise policy, under which private parties were involved in retail liquor sales, was withdrawn by the Delhi government last year after LG VK Saxena recommended a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in its implementation, officials said. The then deputy CM and Excise Minister

Don't indulge in blame game, work as team: Kejriwal on L-G's G20 remarks

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday slammed Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena's remarks that preparations for the G20 summit would have been easier if the city government had worked for nine years and said it was not the time to indulge in a blame game but to act as a team to ensure the event's success. Saxena, in an interview with PTI earlier in the day, said the preparatory work for the G20 summit would have taken lesser efforts had the city government worked throughout the last nine years. Reacting to the report on X, Kejriwal said, "Lesser efforts would have been reqd (required) had MCD under BJP worked for 15 years. It is the duty of MCD to clean Delhi. We are all working v (very) hard since we took over MCD. MCD employees have now started getting their salaries on time after 13 years. They are all motivated. They are working v (very) hard. "Lets not underestimate their efforts. At a time when we all are gearing up to receive international guests, lets not do blame ga

Ensuring robust infra for hosting G20 on a week notice: Delhi L-G Saxena

Being the national capital, Delhi should have an infrastructure that enables it to host a big event like the G20 Summit on a week's notice, Lt Governor V K Saxena said on Saturday, underlining a lot of work has been carried out towards this over the past two months. In an interview to PTI, Saxena said holding bigger events in a city makes a difference to its economy and the image of the country. With objection being raised over the closing of markets for the Summit scheduled on September 9-10, he said restrictions were imposed in the interest of the locals since there is going to be heavy movement of dignitaries and delegates. "The important thing is that such a big event is being held in Delhi. So it needs to be appreciated rather than being complained about that it will affect businesses. The delegates of 40 countries arriving in the city itself will boost business in Delhi," he said. Asked about the budgeting and expenditure on the G20-related beautification works in the city, h

G-20: Arrangements in place, security of all guests secured, says Delhi L-G

The two-day G-20 summit beginning September 9 is drawing leaders and delegates from 40 countries, including the 20 member states

Delhi should have robust infra for hosting grand events like G20: LG Saxena

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Saturday said the national capital's infrastructure should be such that grand events like the G20 Summit can be hosted in a week's notice, and stressed that a lot of work was carried out in this regard in the last two months. In an interview to PTI, he appreciated the efforts and hard work of all the agencies and officials involved in the preparations, and shared that finishing touches will be given by Saturday evening. Saxena stressed that many permanent assets have been created for the city as part of the G20 Summit, and urged people to ensure that they are maintained and not vandalised. "We will focus on beautifying the entire city now," he said. Asked about the controversies which emerged in the run-up to the Summit with regard to the budget spent and the 'Shivling' shaped fountains, he said, "I do not want to go into the controversies." He also said many of the artefacts have been given under CSR initiatives and not much expenditure ha

Ahead of G20 Summit, police holds dress rehearsals, traffic to be affected

Delhi Police on Saturday held full dress rehearsals for the G20 Summit, escorting carcades from different parts of the national capital towards the New Delhi district, officials said. The timings for the rehearsal are 8.30 am to 12 pm, 4.30 pm to 6 pm, and 7 pm to 11 pm. The commuters have been advised to use metro services as traffic is likely to be affected. During the carcade rehearsals, traffic will be restricted at Sardar Patel Marg-Panchsheel Marg, Sardar Patel MargKautilya Marg, Gol Methi roundabout, Mansingh Road roundabout, C-Hexagon, Mathura Road, Zakir Hussain Marg-Subramaniam Bharti Marg, Bhairon Marg-Ring Road, Satya Marg/Shantipath round about, JanpathKartavyapath, Barakhamba Road red light, Tolstoy Marg, and Vivekanand Marg etc, they said. Commuters may experience more than normal traffic on these roads and junctions and are therefore, requested to plan their journey in advance and avoid these roads during the specified time slots, police said.

Ahead of G20 summit on September 9-10, several Delhi roads gets facelift

Visuals show illuminated G20 logos installed at the nearest prominent footpath and road roundabouts of Indira Gandhi International Airport and Pragati Maidan tunnel

DMRC conducts drive to stop entry of male passengers into women coaches

Delhi Metro on Friday started a special drive to stop entry of male passengers into coaches reserved for women and issued penalties to violators. The drive may be extended beyond the stipulated ten days, based on the outcomes achieved, a senior official said. "Delhi Metro today started a special drive to stop the entry of male passengers in the coaches reserved for ladies. The drive will be jointly conducted by DMRC, CISF & DMRP from 6 pm to 10 pm on all lines of the network for the next 10 days till 10th September, 2023. #DelhiMetro," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said on 'X'. The quantum of penalty for a male passenger who enters a women-only coach is Rs 250, the official said. "This drive may be extended further after the first 10 days based on the outcome achieved. Necessary punitive action shall be taken against the offenders as per the existing provisions," the Delhi Metro said on 'X' and also added pictures of the drive on its account.

Delhi MCD councillors' allowance hiked from Rs 300 to Rs 25k per meeting

MCD Mayor Shelly Oberoi said that councillors have several office expenses which they have to pay from their own pocket

Civic House nod to hike councillor allowance Rs 25K/ meeting; BJP condemns

The AAP-led municipal House on Thursday passed a slew of proposals including raising the size of a councillor's allowance from Rs 300 to Rs 25,000 per meeting, a move that drew criticism from the opposition BJP whose members boycotted the session. The House also cleared a proposal to constitute a new managing committee for the over 160-year-old Hardayal Municipal Public Library, and begin door-step delivery of 23 services that will include issuing of birth and death certificates and renewal of factory licence. While opposition BJP members did not attend the meet, some of the Congress councillors raised civic issues on sanitation, parking, and other problems faced by residents in their wards, at time leading to heated exchanges among them and a few AAP councillors. The Delhi BJP had on August 29 announced if the House was held on the day of Raksha Bandhan then its members will not attend it, saying it would tantamount to "harassment" of municipal employees. The House began on a sed

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Rajghat Memorial Complex undergone unique landscaping for G20 meet: Atishi

Delhi PWD Minister Atishi on Wednesday said the Rajghat memorial complex, which will likely see visits during the upcoming G20 Summit, has undergone unique landscaping and a 115-ft Indian flag has been installed at the site. Assessing the preparations for the G20 summit being held next week, Atishi inspected the Shantivan Road stretch and the Delhi Gate stretch. Atishi said that it was a matter of pride for both Delhi and the country that the G20 Summit is being held in the national capital. Preparations for the G20 summit are in full swing across Delhi, with beautification efforts also well underway. Today, I visited Rajghat, a location that many delegates and heads of countries will visit during the summit, Atishi said. Over the past year, the stretch from Rajghat to Red Fort has undergone a stunning transformation led by the PWD. This area has been enhanced with features such as fountains, contemporary street art, open seating spaces, lighting and much more," she said. Rajghat,

Amazon senior manager shot dead in northeast Delhi, relative injured

A 36-year-old man working as a senior manager with e-commerce giant Amazon was shot dead in northeast Delhi's Bhajanpura area, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place at around 11.30 pm on Tuesday when five unidentified people opened fire at Harpreet Gill and his maternal uncle Govind Singh (32) in Subhash Vihar, they said. Shot in the head, Gill was pronounced brought dead by doctors at the Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital, while his relative was under treatment, police said. Gill, a resident of Bhajanpura, worked as a senior manager with Amazon at Jakhira in west Delhi. A bullet entered from the right side of his head behind the ear and exited from the other side, Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said. Gill's uncle Singh lives in Bhajanpura too and owns an eatery there. He was also shot in the head but survived. He is undergoing treatment at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital and is stable, the police officer said. The duo was on a motorcycle when the ...

PM's Principal Secy Mishra holds meet to take stock of G20 preparations

Prime Minister's Principal Secretary P K Mishra on Wednesday chaired the ninth meeting of the G20 coordination committee to take stock of preparations for the upcoming Summit of the grouping here. In a statement after the meeting, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said a mobile app (G20 India) has been launched for G20 for the first time and is now available for download both on Android and iOS. The PMO said G20 delegates and members of the media will also witness digital India first hand through the 'Innovation Hub' and 'Digital India Experiential Hub' which are being set up at the Bharat Mandapam. It was noted in the meeting that work progress on the ground and on-site at the Bharat Mandapam, which will host some key G20 meetings, was satisfactory. For a uniquely Indian experience, exhibitions on culture and 'Mother of Democracy' are being set up in the Bharat Mandapam, it said. Mishra also reviewed progress in installation of Nataraj statue at the venue and especially curated .

G20: 3 private hospitals among 8 medical facilities put on 'high alert'

Five government hospitals and three private medical facilities have been put on "high alert" in view of the upcoming G20 Summit in the national capital, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Wednesday. Besides, the Delhi health department has formed 80 teams of doctors and nursing staff, who will serve guests staying at hotels. Out of these teams, 75 teams will work in shifts, officials said. Bharadwaj convened a meeting at the Delhi Secretariat to take stock of healthcare arrangements in view of the Summit scheduled to be held from September 9-10. "In light of the G20 Summit, the Delhi government has placed five major government hospitals and three private hospitals on high alert to ensure the healthcare arrangements are in place. These include primarily Lok Nayak Hospital, GB Pant Hospital, GTB Hospital, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, and Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital, along with private facilities Primus Hospital Chanakyapuri, Max Hospital Saket, and Manipal Hospital ...

IAF to secure Delhi's air space during G20, fighter planes to be on standby

The mega event will be attended by over 50 VVIPs and hundreds of VIPs from across the globe

Services Act a licence for officers to rebel against govt orders: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday alleged the new services act for Delhi gives a licence to officers to "openly rebel" against the orders of the elected government and defy ministers' directions. The sharp reaction came just after Services Minister Atishi told a press conference the principal secretary (finance) refused to comply with her direction to depute a lawyer to file a petition in the Supreme Court challenging a High Court order against the Delhi government in a matter related to GST refund. Citing Atishi's allegations that after the chief secretary, the finance secretary has also refused to obey the order of the elected government, the chief minister said the Services Act (GNCTD, Amendment, Act, 2023) will "ruin" Delhi. "Delhi Services Act gives license to officers to openly rebel against written orders of elected govt. And officers have started refusing to obey orders of elected Ministers. Can any state or country or institution run like this? This Act will ru

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PM celebrates Raksha Bandhan with school children at his Delhi residence

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