Delhi Government: News
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor;' AQI surpasses 320
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has rated Delhi's air quality "very poor" on Saturday morning.
Delhi relaxes job rules for 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims' families
The Delhi government has announced relaxations in age and education criteria for family members of the 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims applying for non-gazetted state government jobs.
Delhi's air quality worsens as residents defy firecracker ban
The air quality in Delhi worsened considerably after Diwali celebrations, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) plummeting to a "very poor" level of 359 on Friday morning.
Smog engulfs Delhi, air quality in 'severe' category on Diwali
Delhi and its neighboring areas woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Diwali morning.
Delhi's AQI 'very poor', GRAP stage II measures implemented
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has plunged to the "very poor" category with an average AQI of 310.
Which northern states have banned crackers ahead of Diwali
In a bid to tackle rising pollution levels and worsening air quality index (AQI), Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab have banned or restricted the use of firecrackers on Diwali.
Delhi's air quality worsening because of UP buses, says AAP
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government has claimed that buses coming from Uttar Pradesh are a major contributor to Delhi's deteriorating air quality.
Delhi wakes up to blanket of smog; AQI 'very poor'
Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) plummeting to "very poor" levels.
Delhi government plans to introduce digital driving licenses, vehicle RCs
The Delhi government is mulling a transition from physical to digital formats for driving licenses (DLs) and vehicle registration certificates (RCs).
Delhi government imposes complete ban on firecrackers
The Delhi government has imposed a blanket ban on the manufacturing, storage, selling (including online sales), and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers till January 1, 2025.
Delhi Government mulls congestion tax to tackle peak-hour traffic
The Delhi Government is mulling a congestion tax to ease traffic during peak hours.
Delhi government hikes minimum wages for workers
The Delhi government has announced an increase in the minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers.
Delhi prepares for artificial rain to combat peak pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has announced plans for artificial rain in the capital between November 1 and 15, a period when pollution levels are expected to peak.
Atishi takes charge as Delhi CM, keeps Kejriwal's chair unoccupied
Atishi, who was sworn in as the chief minister of Delhi on September 21, officially assumed her duties on Monday.
Delhi may reintroduce odd-even vehicle rule to combat air pollution
The Delhi government is considering the reimplementation of the odd-even vehicle rationing scheme, as part of its 'Winter Action Plan' to combat air pollution.
Second Mpox case detected; patient recently returned from Dubai
A 38-year-old man from Kerala's Malappuram district has been diagnosed with monkeypox (Mpox), marking the second confirmed case of the disease in India.
Sisodia says he'll return as Delhi deputy CM only if...
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has stated that he will not return to his position as Delhi deputy chief minister and education minister until the public approves of his honesty.
Drunk officer rams SUV into bike, vehicles burst into flames
A Delhi government officer, RC Meena, was arrested following a fiery collision with a motorbike on Rani Jhansi Road in the Jhandewalan area.
Coachings have become death chambers: SC notice to Delhi, Centre
The Supreme Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the deaths of three civil service aspirants at Rau's IAS coaching center in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar.
L-G can directly appoint alderman in MCD, says SC
The Supreme Court on Monday, upheld the power of the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) to independently appoint 10 aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
13 children 'mysteriously' die at Delhi shelter home: Report
Thirteen children have died under mysterious circumstances within a span of 20 days at Asha Kiran, a shelter home for the mentally challenged run by the Delhi government.
Delhi government to introduce new law to regulate coaching centers
In response to the deaths of three Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants due to flooding at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government has announced plans for a new law.
How Rau's IAS coaching center in Delhi flouted safety norms
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Durgesh Pathak has accused Rau's IAS Study Circle, a coaching center in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar, of operating without necessary permissions following the death of three students there.
Kejriwal resorting to 'willful low calorie intake' in jail: LG
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of intentionally avoiding his prescribed medical diet and medication in Tihar jail.
Why Delhi's PUC centres will likely be shut from today
Petrol pump owners in Delhi—under the Delhi Petrol Dealers' Association (DPDA)—have announced the closure of Pollution Under Control (PUC) centers starting Monday.
Delhi government sets up 24/7 flood control room for monsoon
The Delhi government has set up a 24/7 flood control room to monitor the water levels of the Yamuna river during the monsoon season.
'Why no action against tanker mafia?...': SC raps Delhi government
The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Delhi government over its handling of the city's water crisis and "tanker mafia."
Supreme Court's warning to Delhi government over water scarcity plea
The Supreme Court has issued a stern warning to the Delhi government for not rectifying defects in a plea seeking Haryana's assistance to alleviate Delhi's water scarcity.
Supreme Court extends deadline for AAP to vacate Delhi office
The Supreme Court has granted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) a final extension until August 10, 2024, to vacate its national head office located at Rouse Avenue in New Delhi.
SC asks Centre to address Delhi water crisis
In response to a plea from the Delhi government, the Supreme Court on Monday called for an urgent meeting of the Upper Yamuna River Board on June 5.
Delhi government seeks Supreme Court intervention amid water crisis
The Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court, seeking additional water supply from neighboring states, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh.
Delhi weather claims 1st life: Bihar man dies of heatstroke
A 40-year-old man from Darbhanga, Bihar died of heatstroke at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia hospital on Wednesday—the first heatstroke related death in the national capital this summer.
Home Ministry office in North Block gets bomb threat mail
The Delhi Police said that the Ministry of Home Affairs office in Delhi's North Block received an email bomb threat at 3:30pm on Wednesday.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.