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Topic: Delhi government

Delhi govt bans firecrackers, ramps up medical infrastructure ahead of Diwali

Taking to Twitter, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also said he has reviewed the Covid situation in Delhi and preparedness with the chief secretary and health officials.

Stubble burning still a problem, but let’s control Delhi’s internal pollution, says Gopal Rai

New ‘red light on, gaadi off’ campaign will get motorists to switch off engines at stop lights. It is among a host of Delhi govt measures to combat pollution.

Despite HC rap, Delhi govt increased RT-PCR tests by only 7.2% in first 2 weeks of October

On 1 October, 9,969 RT-PCR tests were conducted, which were increased to 13,985 on 15 October, according to Delhi govt data.

Delhi to get more smog towers to fight pollution, but experts say it will be waste of money

Environmental experts have constantly raised concerns over the feasibility of smog towers, claiming that there are no studies to assess their impact on ambient air quality.

Delhi CM urges people to turn off vehicle engines at traffic signals to fight air pollution

Arvind Kejriwal said the govt will launch a massive campaign — 'Red light on, Gaadi off' — to make people aware of efficacy of the action and to ensure its success.

Delhi govt to frame policy for regulating private coaching centres

The state govt also proposes to collect the data of such institutes and details of their infrastructure, basic facilities, fee structure and safety standards.

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.

On Camera

The RSS should be instrumental in bringing a revolution in India: Jayaprakash Narayan

On 3 November 1977, socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan delivered an address to RSS swayamsevaks in Patna, challenging the Sangh to transcend Hindu communalism and embrace a national vision.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.