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Delhi govt to form fact-finding panel to probe illegal felling of 1100 trees in Satbari

New Delhi: The Delhi government formed a fact-finding panel consisting of three ministers and a secretary to investigate the 'illegal' cutting down of more than 1,100 trees in the Satbari area of southern Delhi, media reported.

'Government at a standstill' after Arvind Kejriwal arrest, says Delhi High Court

New Delhi: The Delhi government has "come to a standstill" following the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the High Court said Monday as it was hearing a petition on the state of education in schools run by the city civic body.

Delhi govt presents Rs 76k cr budget, proposes to give Rs 1000 to women per month

Keeping in view the ensuing general elections, the AAP-led Delhi government on Monday presented a Rs 76,000 crore budget for Delhi for 2024–25 while proposing Rs 1000 per month for women above the age of 18 years.

Delhi government moves Supreme Court against LG's selection of teachers for training programmes

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on April 14 a fresh petition filed by the Delhi Government against the Delhi's Lieutenant Governor's (LG) decision for random selection of teacher training programmes in Finland.

Centre, Delhi govt not serious about women safety: Congress

New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday alleged the BJP government at the Centre and AAP government in Delhi are not serious about women's safety, and demanded justice for the Kanjhawala victim.

No freebies but basic facilities for building nation: Kejriwal on Modi's 'revadi' remark

New Delhi: In a sharp retort to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "free revadi culture" jibe, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said his government's schemes for free education, healthcare and electricity were not "freebies" but efforts to lay the foundation for nation building.

Delhi HC questions how dignity of married women remains unaffected by marital rape

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court has raised a question on how the dignity of a married woman remains unaffected by marital rape, addressing a serious potboiling social topic, media reports said.

Lame excuses, passing the buck: Supreme Court raps Delhi govt over air pollution

New Delhi/IBNS: The Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi faced criticism from the Supreme Court over the air pollution in the national capital with the judges blaming the administration for making "lame excuses" and "passing the buck" when it comes to the issue.

Crops destroyed due to rains: Delhi announces Rs. 50,000 per hectare of farmland compensation to farmers

New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi government has decided to compensate all the farmers whose crops were destroyed in the unseasonal rains the national capital received this year.

Delhi govt caps ambulance service rates for Covid patients, announces 'strict action' for violators

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid reports of a massive hike in ambulance service charges, the Delhi government on Thursday announced to cap maximum prices that private ambulance services can levy for ferrying Covid patients.

Rajya Sabha passes NCT Bill, Arvind Kejriwal calls it a 'sad day of Indian democracy'

New Delhi/IBNS The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the controversial Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021, which aims to give more power to the Lieutenant Governor- the Centre's representative- compared to the city's elected government.

Arvind Kejriwal slams BJP, Cong for opposing installation of 500 flag masts across Delhi

New Delhi/UNI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday slammed the BJP and Congress for opposing various initiatives announced by the Delhi government, such as installing 500 flag masts across Delhi and free pilgrimage to Ram Mandir in Ayodhya for elders.

Delhi Govt prohibits private schools from charging any extra other than tuition fees

New Delhi/UNI: Keeping in mind the recent Covid-19 situation which has led to the closure of schools, the Education Department of the Delhi Government under Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has directed the private-unaided schools to charge only tuition fees during the period of lockdown, and not charge under any other head.

Delhi govt seeks Rs 5000 crore aid from Centre to pay salary of employees 

New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi Government has sought an aid of Rs 5000 crore from the Centre, saying that other states have received a financial assistance from the Disaster Relief fund.

Arvind Kejriwal govt sends its proposal to Centre over lockdown 4.0

New Delhi/UNI:  The Delhi government has sent a proposal to the Centre in view of the relaxations in lockdown post May 17, which are based on the suggestions and inputs from the public.