Delhi Government: News

18 Mar 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal to skip ED summons in Delhi Jal Board case  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will skip the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons issued in connection with a probe into the alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said on Monday, ANI reported.

17 Mar 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

ED summons Kejriwal in another money laundering case: Know details

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, in connection with a money laundering case linked to irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB).

07 Mar 2024

Atishi

Delhi: Free electricity, subsidies will continue until 2025, says Atishi

The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has decided to extend its power subsidy scheme for the financial year 2024-25.

04 Mar 2024

Atishi

AAP announces Rs. 1,000 monthly assistance to all Delhi women 

The Delhi government on Monday announced the "Mukhyamantri Samman Yojna"—a scheme providing monthly assistance of Rs. 1,000 to all women over 18 years in the national capital.

07 Jan 2024

Delhi

Delhi schools closed till January 12 amid cold wave

Schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next five days until January 12 for students up to Class 5 due to the cold weather conditions in north India.

04 Jan 2024

Delhi

Delhi LG asks CBI to probe AAP's Mohalla Clinic scam

Delhi Lieutenant-Governor VK Saxena, on Thursday, asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate corruption allegations in diagnostic tests done at Delhi's Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics (AAMC).

25 Dec 2023

Delhi

Cold wave: Delhi flight operations hit, thick fog reduces visibility

Delhi residents woke up to a chilly morning with heavy fog on Monday as the cold wave intensified across North India.

11 Dec 2023

Delhi

You can soon buy bus ticket in Delhi on WhatsApp

The Delhi government is planning to introduce a WhatsApp-based ticketing system for buses in the city, following the successful implementation of a similar system for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

08 Dec 2023

Delhi Liquor Policy

SC grants liquor scam accused bail, cites contradictions in allegations

The Supreme Court, on Friday, granted bail to Regional General Manager of Pernod Ricard India Benoy Babu, who was arrested in a corruption case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi liquor policy case.

29 Nov 2023

Delhi

Supreme Court clears extension of Delhi chief secretary's tenure

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, approved a six-month extension for Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.

Delhi-Meerut RRTS: Supreme Court raps Delhi government over funds delay

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped the Delhi government once again for delaying the transfer of its share of Rs. 415 crore to the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.

Delhi-Meerut RRTS: SC gives Delhi 1 week to clear dues

In a strong-worded order, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Delhi government to allocate its Rs. 415 crore share for the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) by November 28.

'Farmers portrayed as villains': SC questions Punjab's stubble burning approach

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped the Punjab, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh governments for failing to curb stubble burning.

20 Nov 2023

Sanjay Singh

SC seeks Centre, ED's responses on Sanjay Singh's plea

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the central government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh's plea against his arrest.

20 Nov 2023

Delhi

Schools, colleges reopen as Delhi air quality remains 'very poor'

All schools and colleges in Delhi resumed physical or offline classes on Monday as the air quality index (AQI) improved slightly to remain in the "very poor" category.

18 Nov 2023

Delhi

Air pollution: Delhi revokes GRAP 4 restrictions, allows diesel trucks

The Delhi government on Saturday lifted Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage IV restrictions as air pollution reportedly witnessed a decline.

18 Nov 2023

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal demands Delhi chief secretary's suspension over alleged 'hospital scam'

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has reportedly forwarded a report to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Vinai Kumar Saxena concerning an alleged hospital tender scam linked to the city's Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.

17 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhi liquor shops to remain closed on Chhath Puja

The Delhi government on Friday announced that a "dry day" will be observed in the national capital on November 19 on the occasion of Chhath Puja.

16 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhi government sets up 6-member STF to implement GRAP

The Delhi government formed a six-member special task force on Thursday to oversee strict implementation of the measures listed in the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.

15 Nov 2023

Delhi

Smog engulfs Delhi, air quality remains 'severe' days after Diwali

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) remained in the "severe" category on Wednesday for the second consecutive day.

14 Nov 2023

Gopal Rai

Delhi pollution: AAP blames 'patakas, parali' for deterioration, BJP reacts 

As Delhi's air quality turned "severe" on Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) engaged in a blame game with Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government over the worsening air pollution levels.

12 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhi: Amid 'poor' air quality, government issues 2nd pre-Diwali advisory

The Delhi government released a pre-Diwali advisory on Sunday, providing general guidelines, including "dos and don'ts," for people to follow during the festivities.

12 Nov 2023

Delhi

Diwali: Delhi's air quality remains 'poor,' Ayodhya lights 22L diyas

Amid Diwali celebrations, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) cautioned that Delhi's air quality may worsen during and after the festivities.

11 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhi's air quality 'poor' despite rain, DU advances winter break

Delhi's air quality remained in the "poor" range despite some relief from rain on Friday, per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

10 Nov 2023

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Jailed AAP leader Sanjay Singh warns of conspiracy against Kejriwal

Imprisoned Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh claimed on Friday that a "big conspiracy to trap" Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was being concocted by the ruling government.

10 Nov 2023

Delhi

Odd-even reduced fuel consumption, road congestion: Delhi government tells SC

The Delhi government has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court defending the odd-even scheme, in which it cited independent studies indicating that the policy serves as an effective emergency measure against air pollution.

08 Nov 2023

Gopal Rai

Delhi AQI in 'severe' category again, government calls emergency meeting

Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Wednesday again, as the overall air quality index (AQI) reached 421 at 7:00am, marking a return to the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

07 Nov 2023

Arvind Kejriwal

'Kejriwal's plot against Sanatana Dharma': BJP MP on odd-even rule

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has come under fire from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramesh Bidhuri for implementing the odd-even rule in the city.

'Schemes like odd-even mere optics': SC on Delhi's air pollution

The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Delhi government over the deteriorating air pollution, saying the national capital cannot go through such grievous issues every year.

06 Nov 2023

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi: Kejriwal calls meeting with AAP MLAs after ED summons

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday convened a meeting with his party MLAs.

06 Nov 2023

Air Pollution

Gurugram air pollution: Primary schools to remain shut from tomorrow

In view of the rising air pollution levels, authorities in Gurugram, Haryana, have ordered the closure of primary schools in the city from Tuesday.

06 Nov 2023

Delhi

Odd-even rule in Delhi from November 13-20 amid pollution crisis

Amid the deteriorating air pollution levels, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the odd-even vehicle rationing rule will be implemented in the national capital from November 13 to 20.

06 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhi pollution: High-level meeting today as AQI turns 'severe plus'

A thick layer of smog continued to engulf Delhi as the air quality in the national capital remained in the "severe plus" category on Monday for the second day.

04 Nov 2023

Air Quality Index

Delhi's air turns toxic, environment minister blames UP vehicles

Delhi's air quality turned hazardous on Saturday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 457 recorded at 10:00am, per Swiss-based IQAir.

30 Oct 2023

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi liquor policy scam: Kejriwal's arrest imminent, says BJP 

Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Monday said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in the alleged liquor policy scam was imminent.

30 Oct 2023

Manish Sisodia

AAP to file review petition against SC rejecting Sisodia's bail

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is reportedly considering filing a review petition against the Supreme Court's verdict denying bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection to the alleged Delhi liquor scam.

30 Oct 2023

Gopal Rai

Delhi bans entry of diesel buses from other states

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said that diesel buses from other states would be barred from entering the national capital starting Wednesday (November 1).

30 Oct 2023

Manish Sisodia

Delhi liquor scam: Supreme Court denies bail to Manish Sisodia

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in cases linked to the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam.

28 Oct 2023

Delhi

Delhi-NCR's air quality might worsen as stubble burning begins

Delhi saw a decline in air quality on Saturday, with the average air quality index (AQI) reaching 303, placing it in the "very poor" category.

25 Oct 2023

Delhi

Delhi: Government hospital security guards stage protest over delayed salaries

Security guards at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital in Delhi staged a strike on Wednesday, citing held-up wages and potential fraud by their employer.

25 Oct 2023

Delhi

Delhi, Mumbai face worst pollution in years for October: Reports

India's two major metro cities, Delhi and Mumbai, reportedly witnessed the "worst levels" of air pollution in years in the month of October.

24 Oct 2023

Delhi

Delhi's AQI improves but might backslide amid festival, harvest

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has reportedly improved to the "poor" category after two consecutive days of hovering in the "very poor" bracket.

23 Oct 2023

Gopal Rai

Delhi: 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' replaces odd-even anti-pollution rule 

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the "Red Light On, Gaadi Off" initiative would be relaunched on Thursday, as the national capital's air quality index (AQI) has dropped to "very poor."

21 Oct 2023

Bhupender Yadav

Delhi government seeks blanket ban on firecrackers across NCR

The Delhi government has sought a total ban on the burning of firecrackers and the movement of diesel buses throughout the National Capital Region (NCR).

18 Oct 2023

Delhi

Delhi government's month-long anti-industrial pollution drive from Friday

The Delhi government will launch a month-long drive to check industrial pollution in the national capital starting Friday, Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.

Delhi liquor scam: ED considers naming AAP as accused

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is considering naming the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as an accused in the Delhi liquor policy scam case, Live Law reported.