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To fast-track regularisation, CM accepts Centre’s terms

Last week, the AAP government had released Rs 500 crore for development works in these colonies.

23 Jul 2019 1:24 AM

The BJP leaders will also raise the issue related to non-nomination of MLAs as members of the municipal corporation by the AAP government. (Photo: PTI)

BJP's Manoj Tiwari, Vijender Gupta to meet LG Baijal over construction scam

The scam alleges construction of classrooms and dragged CM Kejriwal and Deputy CM's Sisodia's names into the matter.

22 Jul 2019 4:24 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that the decision to amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act is not a correct move as it will end the independence of Central and State Information Commissions. (Photo: File)

Decision to amend RTI Act is a bad move: Arvind Kejriwal

During the voting on the introduction of the amended Bill, 224 members voted in favour while nine in against.

22 Jul 2019 1:15 PM

Delhi CM, Arvind Kejriwal has recently announced in a speech that unauthorised colonies are to soon get ownership rights for their properties.

The imigrant that finally got a home

Recently, the Delhi CM promised the residents of illegal accomodations full ownership. Delhiites express their views on the CM’s decision.

22 Jul 2019 12:00 AM

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday condoled the demise of his predecessor Sheila Dikshit and said that though she was a political rival and their views were contrary on many issues, he found her to be a warm and affectionate person. (Photo: Twitter | @AamAadmiParty)

Never expected she will leave us so soon: Arvind Kejriwal

AAP leader Kumar Vishwas thanked Dikshit for the golden lessons of politics that she imparted to him on a Delhi-Lucknow flight.

21 Jul 2019 6:50 AM

Informing about the decision, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said: 'Delhi government has decided to declare two-day state mourning over the demise of former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.' (Photo: File)

Delhi govt declares two-day state mourning over Sheila Dikshit's demise

Her cremation will be held at Nigambodh Ghat on July 21.

20 Jul 2019 8:07 PM

Leaders across the political spectrum have paid tribute to the senior politician, who served as national capital's chief minister for three consecutive terms from 1998-2013. (Photo: File)

Sheila Dikshit passes away at 81, politicians pay tribute to senior leader

'A beloved daughter of the Congress Party, with whom I shared a close personal bond,' Rahul Gandhi Tweeted.

20 Jul 2019 7:09 PM

CM Arvind Kejriwal at a press meet on Thursday. (Photo: BUNNY SMITH)

Ownership for unauthorised colonies residents soon: Arvind Kejriwal

The CM said that the Centre’s approval on the ownership rights to the residents of the unauthorised colonies will be received ‘very soon’.

19 Jul 2019 7:06 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the Centre has agreed to regularise the unauthorised colonies, which will give ownership right to people residing in these areas. (Photo: File)

Centre agrees to regularise unauthorised colonies in Delhi: Kejriwal

Last month, Kejriwal had directed officials to complete development works in at least 781 unauthorised colonies within next five months.

18 Jul 2019 2:48 PM

To counter vector-borne diseases, such as dengue and chikungunya in the ongoing monsoon season, the Delhi government has released Rs 109 crore to all three municipal corporations in the national capital.

3 MCDs given Rs 109 crores to fight dengue, chikungunya

According to the government, the funds have been released following the direction of Arvind Kejriwal to the urban development department.

18 Jul 2019 2:05 AM

Arvind Kejriwal announces Rs 10L aid to 6-year-old rape victim

The Delhi government will provide financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh and legal help to the victim.

18 Jul 2019 1:58 AM

‘In 15 years, the Sheila Dikshit government built 70 flyovers. In the last four-and-a-half years, our (AAP) government has built 23 flyovers,’ Kejriwal said. (Photo: Twitter | @AamAadmiParty)

Delhi govt built 23 flyovers in 4.5 yrs: CM Kejriwal

He also said AAP govt not only worked on infrastructure projects but also built roads, sewage lines to reach ordinary people.

16 Jul 2019 1:57 PM

A Delhi court Tuesday granted bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a defamation case filed by the BJP. (Photo: File)

Delhi court grants bail to Arvind Kejriwal in defamation case filed by BJP

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal granted relief to Kejriwal on personal bond of Rs 10,000 as he appeared before court.

16 Jul 2019 11:58 AM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressing 'Cooperative Group Housing Society Maha Sammelan'. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi government should work in sync with Centre: Finance Minister

Sitharaman underlined that the Cente will work closely with the housing societies in Delhi to iron out the issues faced by them.

14 Jul 2019 6:32 PM

Fire tenders carry out rescue operation at the factory in Shahdara where massive fire broke out on Saturday. A fireman (right) engaged in the rescue operation. (Photo: PTI)

2 women among 3 killed in Shahdara factory fire

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced Rs 5 lakh compensation to families of each victim.

14 Jul 2019 3:58 AM

Meanwhile, the rescue operation has been concluded. The Fire Department is engaged in cooling down the building. (Photo: ANI)

Jhilmil fire: Delhi government announces Rs 5 lakh compensation to families of deceased

Fire broke out in the rubber factory, in which three people, including two women, lost their lives, while two others were injured.

13 Jul 2019 8:14 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Saturday sought the Centre's cooperation in completing the Metro Phase-IV and expressed hope that the Union government will soon approve the project's three corridors it did not do earlier. (Photo: File)

No blame game: Kejriwal on Metro Ph-IV delay, seeks Centre's cooperation

The counsel appearing for Delhi government said, however, that issues regarding sharing of land cost and taxes still remain to be addressed.

13 Jul 2019 3:44 PM

Delhi Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday approved the procurement of 1,000 CNG low floor buses by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), said Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. (Photo: File)

9,500 buses to ply on Delhi roads by May 2020: Sisodia

Tender for 1,000 electric buses has been done and will be opened on August 2.

12 Jul 2019 9:46 AM

AAP gag on construction proposals, project works

The government had told the media to only quote authorised persons or official spokespersons.

12 Jul 2019 2:27 AM

The entire school premises, baring washrooms, will be under 360-degree surveillance of the camera. As a part of the project, two cameras will be installed in each classroom.

‘Say cheese!’ in the street

Parents will be able to get live feed of the CCTV camera through the 'DGS Live' app, which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.

11 Jul 2019 12:00 AM

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