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Sisodia okays road redevelopment projects worth Rs 29.77 cr for west Delhi

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has approved road redevelopment projects worth Rs 29.77 crore for the city's western part, according to a statement. Nine west Delhi roads, including Najafgarh Road, Punjab Garden Road, Ginni Devi Road, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Marg, Pankaj Batra Marg and Lal Sai Mandir Marg, will be strengthened and given a new look under the project. The government will also strengthen the 10-km service lane between Mundka Industrial Area Metro Pillar No. 410 to 570 on Rohtak Road. Sisodia, who also holds the PWD portfolio, directed officials to follow safety norms during the construction work to avoid inconvenience to commuters. "Delhi government, as part of its vision to make city roads world class, is conducting a survey of the capital's roads with experts and preparing blueprints for making these stretches stronger and safe," Sisodia said in the statement. The Public Works Department (PWD) will also maintain the pavements, central verges and service lanes,

V-P Dhankhar calls upon former PM Manmohan Singh at his residence today

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar called on former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh at Singh's residence here on Saturday. Dhankhar was accompanied by his wife Dr Sudesh Dhankhar to his residence. The vice president shared a video in which he could be seen interacting with Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur. "Hon'ble Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar and Dr Sudesh Dhankhar called on former Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh Ji and Smt Gursharan Kaur Ji at their residence in New Delhi today," Dhankhar said in a tweet.

PM Narendra Modi to launch National Logistics Policy today at Vigyan Bhawan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the National Logistics Policy (NLP) on Saturday at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

Singapore's Deputy PM to arrive in India for 5-day official visit on Sep 17

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will arrive in India on Saturday on a five-day official visit to deepen the existing cooperation and identify opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration in new and emerging areas, the Prime Minister's Office here said on Friday. This will be Wong's first official visit to the country in his capacity as the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore. He will participate in the inaugural India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) in New Delhi on Saturday, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement. The ISMR is a new ministerial platform between the two countries, seeking to "deepen existing cooperation and identify opportunities for mutually-beneficial collaboration in new and emerging areas", it said. Wong, who is also the Finance Minister, will attend the ISMR with Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong and Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge

Delhi makes power subsidy optional: Know how to apply for it here

Under the current Delhi power subsidy rules, the power consumption of less than 200 units attracts a zero bill and, a subsidy of 50 per cent on the bill is given on a total of 400 units

'Kartavya Path' to have 90 ice-cream carts, 30 water vending machines: NDMC

The newly-christened Kartavya Path can have a maximum of 120 ice-cream carts and water dispensing trolleys at six vending locations, NDMC said on Wednesday. New Delhi Municipal Council Vice Chairman Satish Upadhyay said that there are six vending zones on Kartavya Path between Central Vista Lawns and India Gate. "Each vending zone can have a maximum of 15 ice cream trolleys and five water dispensing kiosks. So cumulatively, 120 trolleys -- 90 ice cream trolleys and 30 water kiosks -- can be allowed in six vending areas. This is for better and effective management of vending kiosks," Upadhyay told PTI. He said that an order to this effect has also been issued. The NDMC order said that ice cream trolley trade licences have been issued. According to the NDMC order, the six locations from where these trolleys will be operating are South of C-Hexagon Road, North of C-Hexagon Road, South of Man Singh Road (both sides), South of Rafi Ahmed Road, and North of Rafi Ahmed Road. The NDMC ha

Delhi reports 118 new Covid cases, no deaths; active tally at 591

The total number of cumulative beneficiaries vaccinated so far stands at 3,68,81,422, according to the health bulletin

Daily Covid cases drop to 63 in Delhi, 1 death; active tally at 619

Delhi recorded one more death due to COVID-19 and 63 fresh cases of the infection with a positivity rate of 1.83 per cent on Monday, according to the data shared by the city health department. The new cases were detected from the 3,434 tests conducted the previous day, the department said in its latest bulletin. With the new cases and fatalities, Delhi's COVID-19 tally has climbed to 20,01,769 and the death toll has gone up to 26,494, according to the bulletin. On Sunday, the city logged 137 new Covid cases with a positivity rate of 1.36 per cent and two more fatalities. The national capital recorded no death due to Covid and 137 cases of the infection with a positivity rate of 1.17 per cent on Saturday. On Friday, the city saw 123 Covid cases with a positivity rate of 1.06 per cent and four fatalities. On Thursday, it reported 182 Covid cases with a positivity rate of 1.37 per cent and three fatalities. The day before, it recorded 177 cases of the viral disease with a positivity

No restrictions on RRPR Holding for warrant conversion, says I-T dept

In a disclosure to the stock exchanges, VCPL said it had approached the IT department for clarity on the matter and received a reply from the Additional Commissioner of Income Tax

From Kingsway to Kartavya Path - the journey of majestic Rajpath

From witnessing the dawn of Independence to playing host to annual Republic Day celebrations for over seven decades, the historic Rajpath in India's power capital has seen the colonial rule and basked in the glory of a free, democratic nation. The ceremonial boulevard of the national capital running from the Raisina Hill complex to India Gate began its journey as Kingsway, a majestic central axis in the heart of New Delhi that was built here after the imperial seat of the administration was shifted from Calcutta (now Kolkata) as announced by British monarch King George V in 1911. Soon after Independence, Kingsway was renamed to Rajpath and Queensway running perpendicular to it was rechristened as Janpath. Now, Rajpath has been renamed as Kartavya Path and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday inaugurate the newly-christened stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate as part of the revamped Central Vista Avenue. On December 15, 1911, King George V and his consort Queen Ma

PFC's power drive flickering under record debt burden, govt scheme

The state-run financer for generators and distributors is struggling under a record debt burden even as it is being asked to underwrite the government's latest scheme to rescue inefficient discoms

Refurbished Central Vista Avenue with new amenities set to be inaugurated

Officials said that four new pedestrian underpasses have been built at busy junctions to segregate vehicular traffic from pedestrian movement, making the street safe to cross

300 liquor stores, 4 microbreweries: Host of changes for tipplers in Delhi

Delhi is set to return to the old liquor excise policy regime, which includes opening 300 new liquor shops, and four microbreweries in the city

Inclusive roads: New batch of women cab drivers starts training in Delhi

In all, 450 applications received so far for driving lessons

ED raids multiple locations in Delhi-NCR, including school in Dwarka

The ED had recently filed a prosecution complaint (charge sheet) before the Rouse Avenue Court against Jain and others

Delhi schools, students in a jam as state-owned bus fleet is withdrawn

Costs rise for all sides as state govt is forced to look at options providing a safe, economical transport option

Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to meet President, PM, VP in Delhi

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy will spend a busy day in the national capital on Monday meeting President Draupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi among others. The first and significant item on his itinerary is a meeting with the Prime Minister where he will discuss all state-related issues. Speculation is once again rife that the issue of the YSR Congress joining the NDA government at the Centre could be on their meeting agenda, though the party leaders have also been maintaining a silence on this. The YSRC has been maintaining a "very friendly" relationship with the BJP at the Centre since the former came to power in May 2019. Now that the NDA is said to be looking for new alliance partners following the exit of the Nitish Kumar-led JD(U), it is speculated that the YSRC may be offered berths in the Union Cabinet. This may suit YSRC's game plan of ensuring that the BJP does not re-align with the Telugu Desam Party. If t

Nehru to 'Gandhi': The history of the iconic Ashok Hotel in New Delhi

A brainchild of then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, The Ashoka, as it was then called, was among the most iconic hotels in the country

Full dress rehearsals for Independence Day celebrations done at Red Fort

The campaign initiated as part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav,' to commemorate India's 75th anniversary of independence will run till August 15

Fuel prices today: Check the prices of petrol, diesel in your city

Crude oil showed a declining trend, and prices are still stable in India. Petrol in Delhi is available at Rs 96.72, while Mumbai is selling at Rs 106.31 per litre. Check out fuel rates in your city