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Delhi CM, L-G urge people to celebrate Holi indoors
UPDATED ON MAR 29, 2021 03:12 AM IST
“Cases of coronavirus have increased in the last few days. In view of this, I am not attending Holi programmes being organised in public this time," CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi.
‘If govt means L-G, why hold elections?’: Arvind Kejriwal
UPDATED ON MAR 18, 2021 05:51 AM IST
- Kejriwal said the Union government, by moving this bill, was not just bypassing a Supreme Court verdict of July 2018, but also negating the Constitution and democracy.
Was showdown over assembly panels a precursor to standoff?
PUBLISHED ON MAR 17, 2021 08:49 AM IST
- The Union home ministry on Monday introduced a bill in Lok Sabha to amend the government of National Capital Territory act (GNCTD Act).
AAP heads to Jantar Mantar against Centre’s move to define L-G’s powers
By Abhishek Dey
UPDATED ON MAR 17, 2021 05:33 AM IST
- AAP said in a press statement that Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will be attending Wednesday’s protest at Jantar Mantar.
BJP backs move; a ‘black day’ for Delhi, says Cong
PUBLISHED ON MAR 16, 2021 08:10 AM IST
- The bill introduced in Parliament on Monday, said “government” in Delhi will mean the L-G in context of all legislation passed by the city-state’s assembly and made it mandatory for the city government to seek the L-G’s opinion before any executive action.
Centre moves to cut powers of Delhi govt
By Neeraj Chauhan, Sweta Goswami
PUBLISHED ON MAR 16, 2021 06:02 AM IST
- The amendment introduced on Monday decisively tilts the balance of power in favour of the L-G. It bars the Delhi govt from making any rule to enable itself or its committees to consider the matters of day-to-day administration of the Capital.
Bill cites SC verdicts, but may upset power balance
PUBLISHED ON MAR 16, 2021 12:32 AM IST
- The bill and its wording have sparked anger from Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which said the proposed law violates the rulings.
NCT Bill to have ‘dangerous’ consequences on India’s federal structure: Sisodia
UPDATED ON MAR 16, 2021 08:03 AM IST
The deputy CM said that the two proposed amendments to the GNCTD Act include changing the definition of “government” to imply the L-G instead of the elected government
L-G outlines govt plans, opens Budget session
PUBLISHED ON MAR 09, 2021 04:07 AM IST
- The L-G also noted that the economy of the Capital shrunk by 5.6% due to the pandemic.
Don't lower guard against Covid, speed up vaccination drive: Delhi L-G Baijal
PTI |
PUBLISHED ON FEB 22, 2021 04:52 PM IST
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal chaired a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority(DDMA) during the day. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and other ministers of the Delhi government were in attendance.
Delhi Lieutenant-Governor chairs meet to oversee NDLS redevelopment
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 04:27 AM IST
“The L-G also emphasised on considering the interconnectivity of the station with surrounding areas or influence area, apart from creating adequate parking for public and private transport.” a government official said.
Staff of 3 MCDs go on strike, demand salaries, pensions
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON JAN 08, 2021 01:47 AM IST
The employees also staged a protest at the Civil Lines zonal office of the North Delhi Municipal Corporation, demanding the release of their pending salaries.
DDA drafts norms for planned development in unauthorised colonies
HIndustan Times, New Delhi | By Risha Chitlangia
UPDATED ON JAN 05, 2021 03:03 AM IST
The DDA has proposed two approaches for planned development: a regeneration scheme and regularisation of existing areas.
DDA’s new housing scheme launched; 1,354 flats, costliest worth Rs 2.14 crore
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar
PUBLISHED ON JAN 02, 2021 08:14 PM IST
The scheme is completely online, done through the newly developed AWAAS software of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) from processing of application to possession of flats, a senior official said.
Delhi govt’s rejection of compensation claims by city cops: State BJP writes to L-G Baijal
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 28, 2020 01:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times had on Saturday reported that the Delhi government had rejected 12 of the 15 compensation claims it had received from families of police personnel who were verified, by the law enforcement agency, to have died of Covid-19 in the national capital.
Two flyovers proposed to decongest Ring Road stretch gets UTTIPEC nod
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 25, 2020 02:50 AM IST
The Public Works Department (PWD) proposes to construct two flyovers parallel to the existing single flyovers at Club Road crossing and at Moti Nagar crossing for smoother flow of vehicles.
Active Covid-19 cases decline across Delhi districts
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Abhishek Dey
UPDATED ON DEC 25, 2020 03:43 AM IST
Northeast Delhi has 158 active cases -- the lowest among all districts. At 2,616, northwest Delhi district has the highest share of total active cases (12,189) as of December 22, showed the weekly report which is submitted to offices of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and lieutenant governor Anil Baijal.
DDA to offer 1,210 flats in its new housing scheme in January
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2020 03:06 AM IST
The proposals were approved in a meeting, chaired by Delhi’s lieutenant governor Anil Baijal, on Wednesday.
Covid-19: Delhi L-G Anil Baijal calls for continued testing even as daily cases dip below 1,000
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 22, 2020 03:16 AM IST
The L-G was also informed that district officials in Delhi have surveyed over 17.2 million residents so far for Covid-19 symptoms to assess the spread of the infection.
Govt not giving dues to create anarchy: BJP
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 05:58 AM IST
The AAP, however, said the protest is only an excuse by the BJP to harass chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and distract attention from the nationwide farmers protests.
Govt lowers cap, RT-PCR tests for Rs 800 at private labs
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON DEC 01, 2020 02:56 AM IST
Until Sunday, the cost of an RT-PCR test was capped at Rs 2,400 irrespective of whether a person visited a laboratory or opted for home collection.
Work from home for 50% staff of Delhi government
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Abhishek Dey
UPDATED ON NOV 29, 2020 01:58 AM IST
Delhi on Saturday reported 4,998 cases and 89 fatalities, taking the total number of cases and deaths so far to 561,742 and 8998 respectively.
Delhi govt knew of Nov surge in Covid cases, did nothing: Centre to SC
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondents
UPDATED ON NOV 28, 2020 12:23 AM IST
On November 15, Shah conducted a joint meeting of officials in the Capital and spruced up efforts to increase medical infrastructure by way of additional ICU beds, ramping up testing facilities, contact tracing, surveillance, and availability of medical workers.
DDA notifies change in land use of plot in city forest for Ravidas temple construction
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 28, 2020 12:54 AM IST
The change is land use was approved by the DDA in September in a meeting chaired by Delhi’s lieutenant-governor Anil Baijal, who is also chairman of DDA.
Ensure timely hospitalisation of Covid-19 patients in home isolation: L-G
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 26, 2020 01:52 AM IST
Delhi, on Wednesday, recorded 5,246 new Covid-19 cases and 99 more deaths, taking the death toll to 8,720. The positivity rate was recorded at 8.49%, the government’s health bulletin said.
3,813 challans issued in Delhi for not wearing facemask, violating social distancing in two days
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai
UPDATED ON NOV 21, 2020 10:02 PM IST
The officials added that people’s behaviour towards the coronavirus disease outbreak remains casual.
Delhi raises fine for spitting, violating social distancing norms to Rs 2,000
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai
UPDATED ON NOV 20, 2020 08:27 PM IST
The amendment empowers ‘authorised persons’ to impose Rs 2000 fine for violation of quarantine rules, social distancing norms, not wearing face masks and consumption of pan, gutka etc in public places.
Amid spike in Covid-19 cases, Delhi starts door-to-door survey from today
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent | Edited by Zara Khan
UPDATED ON NOV 20, 2020 11:43 AM IST
The objective of the survey is to screen people, encourage more tests and keep record of high-risk individuals which include elderly people, pregnant women and people with co-morbidities, senior government officials said.
Penalty for not wearing mask to be hiked from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000: Kejriwal
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Abhishek Dey
UPDATED ON NOV 20, 2020 01:30 AM IST
Delhi, on Thursday, recorded 7,546 new Covid-19 cases and 98 more deaths, taking the toll to 8,041. With 62,437 tests conducted on Thursday, the positivity rate was recorded at 12.09%%, according to the government’s daily health bulletin.
Delhi LG Baijal, CM Kejriwal deem increased fine necessary to create effective Covid-19 deterrence
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com
UPDATED ON NOV 19, 2020 07:47 PM IST
The decision was taken as an extraordinary measure in the face of a sudden surge in the coronavirus cases in Delhi during the last fortnight.