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.
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 employeesÂ
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.
Delhi govt have been suggested to reopen markets with odd-even rule: Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said his government was suggested by people to reopen the markets, which are closed since the commencement of lockdown on Mar 24 midnight, but with the odd-even rule.
COVID-19: Delhi govt identifies more than 20,000 homes for home quarantine, says LG Baijal
New Delhi/UNI: Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Tuesday informed that more than 20,000 homes have been identified by the Delhi Government for home quarantine as part of the steps being taken to contain the spread of COVID-19.