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Saturday, May 18, 2024
TopicDelhi government

Topic: Delhi government

Delhi govt to deploy environment marshals to keep an eye on violations, says minister Rai

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai says agencies that have done construction work should adopt measures to prevent dust pollution, or action will be taken.

Delhi govt approves tree transplantation policy, smog tower at CP in battle against pollution

CM Kejriwal has described the tree transplantation policy, which seeks to prevent large-scale felling for development projects, as 'first of its kind'.

Delhi govt allows restaurants to operate round-the-clock, says tourism license not required

The government also announced the initiation of a process to abolish police licenses and health trade licenses from local bodies for restaurants.

Delhi govt allows cinema halls to reopen from 15 October with 50% seating capacity

Apart from cinema halls, the Delhi government also allowed functioning of all weekly markets outside containment zones, with immediate effect.

Delhi HC seeks govt’s response on plea against notice period under Special Marriage Act

The notice issued to the govt sought their stand on the petition that contends a 30-day notice period inviting objections against a marriage discourages inter-faith couples.

Only 37% ventilator beds vacant in Delhi, private hospitals say can’t reserve more ICU beds

Of the total 98 hospitals offering ventilator beds in Delhi, 49 are already out of ventilators. Several others are running close to full capacity.

Delhi govt asks vehicle owners to get high security number plates, colour-coded stickers 

The transport dept also says they will soon start an enforcement drive. Transport secretary Manisha Saxena says the notice was primarily issued to make people aware & not create panic.

HC stays AAP govt order asking 33 private hospitals to reserve 80% ICU beds for Covid patients

Justice Navin Chawla said the order is arbitrary, unreasonable and violative of fundamental rights of citizens guaranteed under the Constitution.

Submit results of Delhi’s third sero survey before making it public, HC orders Kejriwal govt

Delhi High Court also reiterated its concern over the higher number of rapid antigen tests being conducted, and directed the AAP govt to increase its capacity of RT-PCR tests.

‘Haven’t misappropriated funds, Sisodia is forcing us to’ — DU colleges hit back at Delhi govt

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has alleged that four DU colleges funded by the govt have illegally stashed money in fixed deposits while claiming fund shortage.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?