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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

‘Odd-even’ back in Delhi from November 4

During the 12-day scheme, vehicles will ply alternately on odd and even dates as per their registration numbers.

14 Sep 2019 12:41 AM

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that the Odd-Even vehicle rationing scheme announced by Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government is not needed as a road built by the central government in the national capital has significantly reduced the pollution. (Photo: File)

'Not needed,' says Nitin Gadkari on odd-even in Delhi

A flagship scheme of the AAP government is aimed at combatting pollution and was first implemented in 2015.

13 Sep 2019 3:21 PM

This is also not the first time when Delhi Chief Minister has praised the Centre. Earlier, he had praised the Centre for its role in combating pollution in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal praises Modi govt's Motor Vehicles Act

His statement comes at a time when several states have publicly stated that they plan to reduce the fines.

13 Sep 2019 2:43 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced the reimplementation of the odd-even vehicle scheme in the state from November 4 to 15, 2019 in order to tackle pollution. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Diwali pollution ahead, odd-even back in Delhi between Nov 4-15

The chief minister announced his seven-point action plan to tackle pollution due to crop burning.

13 Sep 2019 12:28 PM

Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan (Photo: PTI)

Arvind Kejriwal betrayed residents of illegal colonies: Harsh Vardhan

Delhi government did not finalise the boundaries of the unauthorised colonies and kept on seeking extension after extension.

13 Sep 2019 2:15 AM

Cooperation from the citizens along with the efforts by the Arvind Kejriwal government have helped curb a majority of mosquito-borne diseases in Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Arvind Kejriwal's '10 hafte, 10 baje, 10 minute' leads the way in fight against dengue

New Delhi used to witness no less than 20,000 dengue cases on average each year, has seen AAP launch two-front attack against dengue.

10 Sep 2019 2:56 PM

BJP Lok Sabha member from New Delhi Meenakshi Lekhi

AAP govt favours those who want to break India: Meenakshi Lekhi

Meenakshi Lekhi also wondered if the AAP was considering fielding these people in the upcoming Assembly elections.

10 Sep 2019 2:30 AM

CM Arvind Kejriwal with Vijay Kumar who cracked the IIT entrance examination at a press conference in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi family to sponsor student who cleared IIT

Gandhi, accompanied by his mother during the conference, said that his family has always valued education and celebrated excellence.

09 Sep 2019 1:31 AM

BJP Yuva Morcha activists hold a demonstration against AAP government near chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

JNU sedition case: BJYM protests near CM Kejriwal’s residence

The BJYM activists tried to move past a barricade near Mr Kejriwal’s Flagstaff Road residence, but were stopped by the police.

08 Sep 2019 3:04 AM

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s disgruntled MLA Alka Lamba announces her exit from party on Friday with a tweet saying it was "time to say good bye". (Photo: File)

AAP MLA Alka Lamba quits party, says 'time to say good bye'

The AAP said that it is ready to accept her resignation even on Twitter.

06 Sep 2019 10:38 AM

CM Arvind Kejriwal at a press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: BUNNY SMITH)

OBC, general category students in ‘Jai Bhim Yojana’

The decision comes ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, which are scheduled to be held early, next year.

04 Sep 2019 3:03 AM

Kejriwal appealed to all ministers, MLAs and the public to begin the mega-campaign from their own homes and spend 10 minutes every Sunday to make sure there is no stagnant water in their homes and surroundings. (Photo: ANI)

'10 hafte, 10 baje, 10 minute': Delhi CM launches dengue, chikungunya prevention campaign

The campaign will continue every Sunday till November 15.

01 Sep 2019 6:46 PM

Pollution combating measures already on: Arvind Kejriwal

Pollution level in Delhi has been coming down since 2015, efforts and cooperation of all have borne fruits, congratulations to all.

01 Sep 2019 3:35 AM

During the cabinet meeting held in New Delhi on Thursday, transport minister Kailash Gahlot announced that women can avail the free bus ride facility from October 29 onwards, which is also Bhai Dooj. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi government announces free rides for women on DTC, cluster buses from Oct 29

Out of the total estimated budget, Rs 140 crore has been earmarked for DTC buses while Rs 150 crore has been set aside for Delhi Metro.

29 Aug 2019 6:34 PM

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: PTI)

A fresh start

However, this is one of the several moves that the CM has taken in the lead-up to the elections, to be held in February next year.

29 Aug 2019 6:27 AM

Kejriwal also proudly announced that his son had got into IIT too and would study with this boy at the same time. (Photo: Twitter | Facebook)

Happy to see my son and a tailor's son in IIT together: Arvind Kejriwal

16-year-old Kumar was among the 4,953 students who enrolled for the first batch of the Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana.

28 Aug 2019 1:42 PM

AAP government waives off water dues, over 22.6 lakh to benefit

Delhi’s colonies are categorised from A-H. Officials said A-D category colonies are considered as middle and upper middle residential areas.

28 Aug 2019 3:16 AM

Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘master stroke’ leaves city BJP divided

Mr Prakash is said to be a confidant of Vijay Goel, who has been at loggerheads over a host of issues with Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari.

28 Aug 2019 3:14 AM

Recently, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that rides on DTC buses and cluster buses will be free of cost for women, keeping in mind their safety and ease of travel. The idea behind this move is to enable more women to use public transport without being worried about the high fares.

Next stop: Equality

The government has also set aside Rs 140 crore for free travel for women in DTC and cluster buses and 150 crores in metro.

28 Aug 2019 12:08 AM

The announcement of Delhi government comes months ahead of the assembly elections in Delhi. (Photo: Bunny Smith)

Ahead of elections, Kejriwal serves discounted water to Delhi

The waiver follows the announcement of state government bringing down electricity bills.

27 Aug 2019 1:38 PM

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