Delhi unlocks: Kejriwal allows reopening of malls, markets, offices; warns of third COVID-19 wave
Jun 05, 2021, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal here on Saturday announced the reopening of malls and markets on odd-even basis, resuming of metro services and physical attendance at government and private offices with 50 per cent capacity from June 7, Monday onwards, in the National Capital which is under COVID-19-induced lockdown since April 19.
Arvind Kejriwal to hold two meetings to discuss possible third wave of COVID-19
Jun 04, 2021, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called two meetings on Friday with the expert committee and the preparation committee to discuss preparations for possible third wave of COVID-19.
Delhi govt allows home delivery of liquor, Twitter witnesses meme fest
Jun 02, 2021, at 04:39 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi government has allowed home delivery of liquor under the amended excise rules.
May 31, 2021, at 08:29 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi High Court on Monday set aside a petition seeking suspension of the ongoing construction of the Central Vista Project in the national capital amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
May 31, 2021, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal became the latest opposition leader to criticise the Modi government's recalling of West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic.
Covid19: Delhi lockdown extended till June 7
May 30, 2021, at 05:51 am
Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi government has extended the lockdown imposed to control spiralling coronavirus infection till June 7 while allowing the construction and manufacturing sectors to resume work with restrictions.
Delhi: Sisodia slams Centre for vaccine distribution system over shortage
May 30, 2021, at 12:03 am
Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Friday accused the Centre for stubbornly sitting on vaccine distribution system while pointing out shortage of vaccine jabs that forced the state government to suspend inoculation for 18-44 years age group last week.
What kind of a setting? Delhi slams Centre over double standards in COVID-19 vaccination drive
May 29, 2021, at 08:45 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a showdown with Centre over the vaccination drive, the Delhi government on Saturday questioned how the private hospitals in the national capital are getting anti-COVID-19 vaccines while the shots are not supplied to the city administration.
Arvind Kejriwal announces phased unlock for Delhi as Covid positivity rate falls to 2 pc
May 29, 2021, at 08:18 am
Delhi/IBNS: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced phased unlocking of the Capital as 1,141 new cases were recorded from 71,853 tests that translated to 2 per cent positivity rate for three consecutive days.
Air India flight gets back to Delhi after pilot spots bat mid-air
May 29, 2021, at 06:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a bizarre incident, an Air India flight returned back to Delhi airport after the pilot spotted a bat and reported to Air Traffic Control (ATC), said an ANI report.
Pfizer, Moderna won't sell vaccines to states, will deal with Centre: Arvind Kejriwal
May 24, 2021, at 07:26 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said his government's approach to US pharmaceutical giants, Pfizer and Modern, for anti-COVID-19 vaccine shots went unsuccessful as they would only deal with the Centre and not any state.
Srinagar to Delhi: Downtown Jammu and Kashmir youthruns 950-KM in 7 days
May 23, 2021, at 10:58 pm
Srinagar: Setting a new record, a Srinagar youth covered a 940-km distance between Srinagar toDelhi on foot in a record 7 days’ time.Uzair Fayaz Khan, 25, from Nowhatta, here, who is pursuing B.A. in Psychology atAmar Singh College had always been interested in running and taking part in marathons,since his school days.
Delhi extends anti-Covid lockdown by another week
May 23, 2021, at 06:33 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The lockdown in Delhi has been extended again by another week and the process of unlocking will be initiated if Covid cases continue to drop, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday.
Cyclone Tauktae impact: Delhi records highest-ever rainfall in 24 hrs, lowest temperature in May
May 20, 2021, at 04:40 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi recorded the highest-ever rainfall in 24 hours in the month of May as Cyclone Tauktae impacted the weather of the national capital region.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announces free education for children who are orphaned by COVID-19
May 18, 2021, at 10:58 pm
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced his government will give free education to children whose parents died due to COVID-19.
Delhi extends lockdown to curb Covid spread by another week
May 16, 2021, at 06:37 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The lockdown in Delhi has been further extended by another week, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday.
May 16, 2021, at 04:29 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A survey conducted by Central government agencies across 62 major government and private hospitals and 11 oxygen refilling stations in Delhi learned that the oxygen supplied to the city not only failed to reach where it was needed but was also possibly "diverted to black market", Central government sources said, according to an India Today report.
Arvind Kejriwal announces Oxygen Concentrator Banks in Delhi
May 15, 2021, at 07:38 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced that Oxygen Concentrator Banks have been set up in the National Capital for Covid-19 patients who are in home isolation and need medical oxygen.
Kejriwal announces Oxygen Concentrator Banks in Delhi
May 15, 2021, at 07:22 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced that Oxygen Concentrator Banks have been set up in the National Capital for Covid-19 patients who are in home isolation and need medical oxygen.
Delhi's iconic Ram Leela Maidan turns into 500-ICU bed facility to treat critical Covid patients
May 15, 2021, at 04:07 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi's iconic Ram Leela Maidan has been converted into a temporary 500-ICU bed facility to help accommodate the critically ill Covid patients.
Oxygen black marketing case: Delhi HC refuses interim protection to Navneet Kalra
May 14, 2021, at 09:39 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to grant any interim protection to businessman and restaurateur Navneet Kalra in connection with the oxygen concentrator black marketing case registered against him by the Delhi Police.
Delhi govt to bear cost for education, upbringing of children orphaned by COVID-19: Arvind Kejriwal
May 14, 2021, at 08:55 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced that the Delhi government will bear the cost for the education and upbringing of children orphaned by the COVID-19.
Delhi's oxygen demand has dipped, Centre can give surplus to other states: Manish Sisodia
May 13, 2021, at 08:12 pm
Delhi/IBNS: Delhi's oxygen crisis is finally over as Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday said that the demand for the life-saving gas has dipped and the Centre can supply to other states where shortage prevails.
Sisodia says Bharat Biotech refused to supply vaccine doses demanded by Delhi, hits out at Centre
May 12, 2021, at 09:00 pm
Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Deputy Chief MinisterManish Sisodia has hit out at the Centre's vaccine management saying that Covaxin manufacturer BharatBiotech has refused to supply the vaccine to the national capital.
May 11, 2021, at 01:03 am
Kolkata/IBNS: A 25-year-old woman from the eastern state of West Bengal, who was on her way to the ongoing farmers' protests at Tikri along Delhi-Haryana border, was allegedly raped by two men, media reports said. The victim has, however, died at a Jhajjar Hospital after developing Covid-19 symptoms.
Amitabh Bachchan contributes Rs 2 cr for 400-bed Covid facility at Rakab Ganj Gurdwara in Delhi
May 10, 2021, at 07:05 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Superstar Amitabh Bachchan has donated Rs 2 crore for the Covid-care center at Rakab Ganj Gurdwara in Delhi, scheduled to operate from Monday, said Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management committee president Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
Delhi sees slight dip in COVID cases, over 13k test positive
May 10, 2021, at 01:42 am
New Delhi/UNI: The national capital on Sunday saw a slight drop in both fresh cases of COVID-19 and related deaths registered during the past 24 hours.
Delhi lockdown extended by another week, metro to remain shut this time
May 09, 2021, at 06:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday extended the lockdown in the national capital by another week.
Only 487 MT oxygen reached Delhi yesterday: Sisodia
May 08, 2021, at 10:34 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday said that the national capital received only 487 MT of oxygen gas on Friday, much less than the Supreme Court's direction of supplying 700 MT daily.
May 08, 2021, at 03:32 am
Dehi/IBNS: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced plans to vaccinate all the people eligible within three months now that the oxygen shortage that took hundreds of lives in the national capital has been resolved.