BJP Urges Delhi Government To Address Rising Vegetable Prices

15 Jul 2024

The Delhi BJP has called on the Delhi government to tackle the escalating prices of vegetables, which have become a significant burden for economically weaker sections and the lower middle class. In a letter addressed to Imran Hussain, the Delhi food and civil supplies minister, Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar...

Delhi Rain: Emergency Meeting Called To Tackle Waterlogging And Traffic Chaos

28 Jun 2024

The Delhi Government has scheduled an emergency meeting at 2 PM today at the Delhi Secretariat to address the heavy rainfall and water logging issues. All ministers and relevant department officers are required to attend. The national capital continued to be lashed by heavy rains, providing relief from the heatwave...

Delhi Government Urges Supreme Court For Additional Water Supply

31 May 2024

Amid a severe water shortage in Delhi, the city government has appealed to the Supreme Court for additional water supply from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh for a month. Several areas in Delhi, such as Chanakyapuri's Sanjay Camp and Geeta Colony, are experiencing acute shortages. Residents in these areas...

Delhi Government Implements Emergency Measures Amid Severe Water Crisis

30 May 2024

The Delhi government has announced emergency measures to combat a crippling water crisis exacerbated by a record-breaking heatwave. In response to severe water shortages, the Delhi government has instructed the Delhi Jal Board to take stringent actions against water wastage, including imposing a ₹2,000 fine on violators. Additionally, the use...

Water Shortage: Delhi Government To Hold Emergency Meeting

30 May 2024

As Delhi faces a water shortage in several areas, the Delhi Government has scheduled an emergency meeting on Thursday at the Delhi Secretariat to tackle the issue. The meeting will be led by Water Minister Atishi and Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, with the Chief Secretary and other senior officials in...

Delhi High Court Takes Suo Motu Action Against Jail Authorities for Delay in Accepting Bail Bonds

28 Feb 2024

The Delhi High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of delays by jail authorities in accepting bail bonds, describing the situation as unacceptable. Justice Amit Mahajan's bench issued a notice to the Director General of Prisons and the Delhi Government, asking them to submit an affidavit. A follow-up hearing is...

Ex- Gratia of 1 Cr Announced To Kin Of 6 Soldiers

16 Jan 2024

In the solidarity to the families of six deceased personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty, the Delhi government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore. The brave hearts Captain Jayant Joshi, Major Raghunath, ASI Om Prakash, Puneet Gupta, Praveen Kumar, and ASI Radhe Shyam--were...

HC restricts Delhi govt from organising proposed event in Asola Bhati Sanctuary

07 Dec 2023

The Delhi Government was ordered by the Delhi High Court to refrain from holding the planned Cyclothon and walkathon in the Asola Bhati Sanctuary on Thursday. Concerns about participant safety and the proposed event were brought up in light of the leopard that had escaped from the Sanctuary and made...

Big Setback to AAP Govt, SC Upholds Centre’s Decision to Extend Delhi CS Naresh Kumar’s Tenure

29 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Centre's decision to extend the tenure of Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar by six months, a move that came just as he was about to leave office on November 30. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud along with Justices JB Pardiwala and...

Delhi government official charged for raping minor

21 Aug 2023

According to police, a Delhi government official has been arrested for allegedly raping his deceased friend's young daughter over a period of months. According to reports, the assault happened between 2020 and 2021. On August 13, the Burari Police station filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the official under...