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'There was no waterlogging': CM Rekha Gupta after heavy rains in Delhi-NCR

Meanwhile, Delhi experienced incessant rainfall since Wednesday, causing waterlogging in several areas, including Bindapur in Uttam Nagar, where roads are submerged under water

Delhi government cancels renovation tender for CM Rekha Gupta's residence

Tender for proposed installations at CM Rekha Gupta's residence cancelled due to administrative reasons, days after her camp office was inaugurated on Raj Niwas Marg

Delhi govt welcomes CAQM relief on vehicle ban, CM lauds decision

The Delhi government on Tuesday welcomed the Centre for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) decision to defer the implementation of the fuel ban on overage vehicles until November 1. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the "commendable decision" taken in public interest reflects a balanced and humane approach towards environmental concerns and citizens' livelihoods. "The CAQM issuing revised guidelines on the request of the Delhi government is an important and commendable decision that has been taken keeping in mind the public interest. The government welcomes this," the chief minister said in a post in Hindi on X. She said the Delhi government will use the time given by CAQM to provide further relief to residents and work collaboratively toward a long-term and practical solution. "As much as it is necessary to protect the environment, it is equally important that no decision affects the livelihood and dignity of common citizens," she added. Meanwhile, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder

Nadda, Rekha Gupta, Saini inaugurate 6 BJP offices in Delhi and Haryana

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini urged party workers to continue their efforts to strengthen the state

Delhi CM inaugurates office in Civil Lines; will use it for public hearings

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated her new camp office, Jan Seva Sadan, on Raj Niwas Marg in the Civil Lines area. Gupta has been allotted two bungalows on the same road by the Public Works Department, one each to serve as her house and her office. Delhi Law minister Kapil Mishra said Jan Seva Sadan is where the chief minister will hear public grievances. Mishra also claimed that this is the first time that the Delhi CM's office was being made open to the public. The office inauguration featured a 'havan,' attended by Gupta and her family. Renovation work is on at the other bungalow, where Gupta, who currently lives in north Delhi's Shalimar Bagh, is scheduled to move to.

Delhi govt working on long-term solution for sustainable transportation: CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said her government is working on long-term solutions for clean and sustainable transportation, after the government urged the Centre's air quality panel to immediately suspend the fuel ban on overage vehicles. In his letter to Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) chairman Rajesh Verma, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the fuel ban is not feasible and that it cannot be implemented due to technological challenges. The move came three days after the ban came into effect in the national capital. "In view of the hardships being faced by the citizens of Delhi, our government has written to the CAQM, requesting a reconsideration of the decision to stop supplying fuel to end-of-life (EOL) vehicles. This decision is adversely affecting the daily lives and livelihoods of millions of families," Gupta said in a post on X in Hindi. She said her government is fully committed to controlling air pollution and is working on long-te

'Stop endless retrofitting': Ex-Delhi chief secy urges urban planning reset

Former Delhi Chief Secretary Shailaja Chandra urged CM Rekha Gupta to show courage, end vote-bank politics, and prioritise long-term urban planning over short-term populist measures

₹60 lakh revamp for Rekha Gupta's bungalow; includes TVs, ACs, chandeliers

The new CM residence on Raj Niwas Marg will see major electrical upgrades, high-end appliances, and luxury fittings; work to be completed in 60 days

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flags off 105 new e-buses, inaugurates Narela depot

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 105 new orange-coloured DEVI (Delhi EV Inter-connector) electric buses and inaugurated the newly built Sector A9 depot in Narela, calling it a step towards cleaner and more efficient public transport for the capital. Gupta said the depot was completed in just 90 days and claimed it reflects the BJP government's commitment to deliver on promises made to Delhi residents. She also attacked the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing it of pushing Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) into losses and fostering a corrupt system. "Buses are Delhi's lifeline. But under the previous government, routes were cut, buses reduced, and corruption seeped in," she said. Referring to the CAG report, Gupta claimed that DTC had incurred losses amounting to Rs 65,000 crore during the earlier regime. She alleged that even the free bus ride scheme for women was marred by corruption and panic buttons were installed "just for show". Highlight

NRAI welcomes Delhi government's move easing licensing norms for F&B

NRAI hails Delhi government's decision to scrap the police eating house licence for eateries, calling it a major step in simplifying business for F&B operators

Delhi fully prepared to host 2036 Olympic Games, says CM Rekha Gupta

India is prepared to host the 2036 Olympics, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, citing PM Modi's commitment to building top-tier sports infrastructure and pursuing an ambitious but achievable national goal

Rs 8,000 crore plan in works to clean Yamuna, fix drainage: Delhi CM

The Delhi government is currently working on more than 300 projects, allocated an outlay of Rs 8,000 crore, to clean Yamuna River and solve the city's sewage woes, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday. Gupta held a meeting with Water Minister Parvesh Verma and top Delhi Jal Board (DJB) officials to review the work underway to fix the drainage and sewer system in the city. "The Delhi government is implementing a multi-pronged and phased plan for Yamuna rejuvenation, which includes drain treatment, sewerage network expansion and setting up of modern Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs)," the chief minister said in a statement. In the meeting, according to the statement, she reviewed a 45-point action plan, which included capacity enhancement and upgradation work at existing STPs located in Yamuna Vihar, Okhla, Keshopur, Vasant Kunj, Ghitorni, Mehrauli, and Molarbandh under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme and one each in Nilothi and Pappan Kalan. Gupta directed officials to replace old pipelines

NDMC to host International Yoga Day events at 8 spots in Lutyens' Delhi

India will celebrate International Day of Yoga with events in 1,300 cities worldwide, while NDMC leads Delhi with eight mass yoga sessions across iconic sites

Delhi govt likely to study Mumbai's Dharavi model for slum redevelopment

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said the Delhi government is considering studying Mumbai's Dharavi model for slum redevelopment in the national capital. Gupta also claimed that some people were spreading misinformation regarding the demolition of slum clusters in Delhi. "If you construct a house near a railway line, the chief minister will not save you. I urge people to think about safety and security. If a railway accident happens or someone dies on the railway track, who will be responsible?" she said. Gupta asserted that demolishing houses was not her government's aim. "But it should not happen that we keep on giving homes and people do not vacate slums," she added. The chief minister said her government is likely to study Mumbai's Dharavi model for the redevelopment of 675 slum clusters in the national capital. The redevelopment of Dharavi, a vast slum sprawl in the heart of Mumbai, will be carried out through a special purpose vehicle set up through a joint venture betwe

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurates Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday asserted that her government wants to make the national capital best in terms of health infrastructure as she inaugurated an Ayushman Arogya Mandir here to deliver comprehensive primary health care. At the inauguration event at Tis Hazari, Gupta also hit out at the previous AAP dispensation and alleged that mohalla clinics run by them were "corruption hubs". "Corruption was committed in the name of outsourcing of tests. There was corruption in taking space for the clinics on rent," she charged. Gupta said the Centre had allocated Rs 2,400 crore to the previous government for opening of over 1,100 Ayushman Mandirs but those funds were not utilised. "Those funds will lapse by March. The previous government did not use the funds. We have to build these Ayushman Mandirs by March next year so that the funds do not get lapsed. The work that should have been done in five years, we will have to do it in much less time," she added. The chief min

CM Rekha Gupta vows realty reform as taskforce report flags 10 challenges

The report outlined 10 major challenges currently faced by Delhi's real estate sector, such as unauthorised colonies, housing societies, redevelopment of colonies, and modernisation of infrastructure

Delhi govt set to unveil new excise policy, social security top priority

The Delhi government is set to roll out a reformed excise policy, aiming to modernise liquor distribution with strict oversight and protections for vulnerable communities

Delhi won't face flood-like situation this year, says CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday assured residents that the national capital will not experience a flood-like situation in 2025, stating that her government is fully prepared. Gupta made the announcement at a meeting regarding flood control measures held at the Delhi Secretariat here. "Delhi government is fully prepared. Two years ago, there were floods in Delhi. The gates of the barrage did not even open at that time. But I can assure you that flood situation will not arise this time. The government and all the departments are fully prepared," she told reporters after the meeting. Attendees of the meeting included ministers Ashish Sood and Parvesh Verma, as well as BJP MPs Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Bansuri Swaraj. Officials from various departments, including the Public Works Department (PWD), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Revenue, Irrigation, and Flood Control, also participated. "We have carried out desilting work. Almost 20 lakh metric tonne silt has been ..

CM Gupta announces state-of-the-art auditorium in northeast Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday announced the construction of a state-of-the-art auditorium in northeast Delhi, aiming to boost infrastructure for educational and cultural events in the region, according to a statement. She made the announcement while attending the 61st Annual Day and Sashtipoorthi celebrations of Shyam Lal College as the chief guest. The event was also attended by Member of Parliament Manoj Kumar Tiwari and MLA Jitendra Mahajan, the statement read. To mark the college's milestone, the chief minister planted a sapling near the Ganesh Temple on campus and felicitated students who excelled in academics and other fields, it stated. In her address, Gupta recalled her student days at the University of Delhi and said institutions like Shyam Lal College, once facing several challenges, have now evolved into centres of excellence. She said that a student from Shyam Lal College is now serving as an MLA and, as a former DU student herself, she is now the chief ...

Two major road projects approved to decongest Delhi-NCR region

To decongest Delhi and the national capital region, the construction of two mega highways has been approved in a meeting recently held between Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, costing around Rs 10,000 crore. A new 17-kilometer-long highway connecting Urban Extension Road II (UER 2) to the Delhi-Dehradun expressway near Tronica City has been approved. After completion, this project will reduce traffic load on inner roads, easing pressure on National Highway-48, National Highway-44, Ring Roads and the Barapullah elevated corridor. The estimated construction cost of the project is Rs 3,300 crore. According to officials, connecting UER 2 to the Delhi-Dehradun, which starts near Akshardham temple, will provide faster connectivity to traffic generated from Haryana and Rajasthan, which is destined to move towards Dehradun. "Currently bids that have been received for hiring a consultant are under evaluation and the work to prepare a detailed project ...