Arvind Kejriwal: News
31 May 2021
COVID-19 VaccineDelhi to receive first Sputnik V consignment after June 20
Delhi is likely to receive the first consignment of Sputnik V, the Russian COVID-19 vaccine, after June 20, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday.
28 May 2021
CoronavirusDelhi to start 'unlocking' from Monday; factory, construction activities allowed
From Monday morning, Delhi will start "unlocking" from its COVID-19 lockdown, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday, adding that construction and factory-related work will resume next week.
27 May 2021
PfizerIndia should procure Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday sought procurement of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible to inoculate children.
26 May 2021
COVID-19 VaccineSputnik V manufacturers ready to supply vaccine to Delhi: Kejriwal
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that the manufacturers of Sputnik V have agreed to supply the Russian anti-COVID-19 vaccine to Delhi but its quantity is yet to be decided.
24 May 2021
PfizerPfizer, Moderna have refused to sell vaccines directly to Delhi
American pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Moderna have said they would not sell their coronavirus vaccines directly to the Delhi government, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal revealed today.
23 May 2021
CoronavirusDelhi COVID-19 lockdown extended yet again; curbs till May 31
The ongoing lockdown in Delhi has been extended again, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday.
21 May 2021
Satyendar JainDelhi hospitals have 197 black fungus cases, including non-residents
Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Friday said there were 197 cases of black fungus in hospitals across Delhi till Wednesday night, including non-residents who have come to the city for treatment.
19 May 2021
SingaporeKejriwal doesn't speak for India: Government as Singapore slams variant-remark
A tweet from Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sparked a "strong objection" from the authorities in Singapore and triggered a scathing reaction form India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
18 May 2021
COVID-19Delhi announces free education for children orphaned by COVID-19
Children who lost their parents to COVID-19 will be given Rs. 2,500 per month until they turn 25 years old and their education will be funded by the Delhi government, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today.
16 May 2021
CoronavirusDelhi's lockdown extended by one week again, announces Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced that the lockdown in the national capital will be extended by one week again.
15 May 2021
COVID-19Delhi CM Kejriwal announces oxygen concentrator banks, home delivery
Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, today said that oxygen concentrator banks have been set up in all districts in Delhi to strengthen the national capital's fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.
14 May 2021
Delhi GovernmentKejriwal promises financial help to families that lost earning members
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the Delhi government will extend financial help to families which have lost their earning members to COVID-19 and also bear the educational cost and upbringing of children orphaned by the pandemic.
13 May 2021
CoronavirusStates fighting over vaccines portrays India in bad light: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the fact that the states are left to compete and fight with one another in the international market for COVID-19 vaccines portrays a "bad" image of India.
09 May 2021
CoronavirusCoronavirus: Delhi lockdown extended till May 17, says Arvind Kejriwal
The ongoing lockdown in Delhi has been extended by one week till May 17 to stem the spread of COVID-19 in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday.
28 Apr 2021
Anil BaijalCentre notifies amended GNCT Act; L-G now 'government' in Delhi
The Centre on Tuesday notified the amended Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021, redefining "Delhi Government" as the Lieutenant-Governor.
26 Apr 2021
COVID-19Delhi CM visits COVID-19 facility at Radha Soami Satsang Beas
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited the ITBP's Radha Soami COVID-19 care facility in Delhi's Chhatarpur on Monday and thanked the Union government for providing doctors and medical staff at the center which has 500 oxygen-supported beds.
26 Apr 2021
VaccineDelhi announces free COVID-19 vaccination for those aged over 18
The Delhi government on Monday announced that it would provide free COVID-19 vaccines to everyone above the age of 18.
23 Apr 2021
Narendra ModiPM Modi rebukes Kejriwal for breaking protocol during coronavirus meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday pulled up Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for breaking the protocol during an important meeting on the raging coronavirus crisis.
23 Apr 2021
Narendra ModiWhom should I talk to about oxygen: Kejriwal asks Modi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi whom he should contact in the central government about the massive oxygen shortage that has crippled the hospitals in the National Capital.
21 Apr 2021
CoronavirusCoronavirus: Centre increases Delhi's oxygen quota, says Kejriwal
The central government has increased the oxygen quota for Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said.
20 Apr 2021
CoronavirusDelhi CM Arvind Kejriwal isolates after wife tests COVID-positive
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal isolated himself after his wife, Sunita, tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.
20 Apr 2021
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Delhi government failed to shield people from COVID-19 spurt: BJP
The BJP's Delhi unit on Monday accused the Arvind Kejriwal government of failing to protect the people from surging COVID-19 cases in the city and demanded it to come out with a white paper on preparations made to tackle the deadly virus.
20 Apr 2021
CoronavirusAs Delhi's lockdown begins, thousands of migrant workers head home
In what reminds of the grim scenes from 2020, thousands of migrant workers rushed to bus terminals and railway stations of Delhi to undertake journeys toward their homes, merely hours after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a week-long lockdown.
19 Apr 2021
CurfewWeek-long lockdown in Delhi; 'health system could collapse,' says Kejriwal
The Delhi government on Monday announced a week-long lockdown in light of the worsening COVID-19 situation in the national capital. The lockdown will come into effect from 10 pm on Monday.
18 Apr 2021
CoronavirusAs COVID-19 cases rise, Delhi likely to extend weekend curfew
The Delhi government is reportedly considering an extension of the weekend curfew in the national capital.
18 Apr 2021
Narendra ModiKejriwal seeks Modi's help for hospital beds, oxygen in Delhi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking help with the enhanced supply of oxygen and beds for COVID-19 patients in the national capital.
17 Apr 2021
COVID-1924,000 COVID-19 cases in Delhi, short on oxygen, beds: Kejriwal
Delhi recorded as many as 24,000 fresh coronavirus cases in the past 24-hour period, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today.
15 Apr 2021
CoronavirusWeekend curfew in Delhi; malls, restaurants shut, says Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced a weekend curfew in the national capital.
13 Apr 2021
CoronavirusActively donate plasma, Kejriwal appeals to those cured of COVID-19
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that very little plasma is available in stock for treating COVID-19 patients, and appealed to those who have recovered from the virus to actively donate it.
13 Apr 2021
CoronavirusDelhi records 13,500 coronavirus cases, Kejriwal wants board exams canceled
Delhi recorded 13,500 fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, the biggest single-day spike since the beginning of the pandemic, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday.
11 Apr 2021
CoronavirusDelhi's fourth COVID-19 wave 'more dangerous', says Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that the current and fourth wave of COVID-19 in the national capital is more dangerous than before.
09 Apr 2021
CoronavirusAmid COVID-19 spike, Delhi schools, colleges shut until further notice
Schools in Delhi will remain shut until further notice, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday.
05 Apr 2021
CoronavirusDelhi COVID-19 vaccination centers to function 24 hours from tomorrow
As Delhi is witnessing a massive surge in COVID-19 cases, the Health Ministry on Monday said that the vaccination centers in the national capital will be operational throughout the day starting Tuesday.
05 Apr 2021
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi government built no new hospitals/flyovers during 2015-2019: RTI
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi neither commissioned any new hospital nor did it build any new flyover between 2015 and 2019, RTI (Right To Information) queries filed by a resident of the city revealed.
02 Apr 2021
CoronavirusNo need for second lockdown in Delhi, says Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the COVID-19 situation in the national capital is not as serious and does not warrant a lockdown.
31 Mar 2021
Anil BaijalDelhi policy decisions may face delays: Here's why
The amended Government of National Capital Territory (GNCT) of Delhi Act may cause delays in policy decisions as the new law mandates the approval of the Lieutenant Governor (L-G).
29 Mar 2021
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)President clears controversial Delhi Bill redefining 'government' as L-G
President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday passed a controversial law giving more powers to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, a representative of the Centre, over the city's elected government.
24 Mar 2021
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Rajya Sabha clears Delhi Bill amid uproar; Opposition stages walkout
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday cleared a controversial proposed law to give more powers to Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (L-G), a representative of the Centre.
22 Mar 2021
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Lok Sabha approves Bill giving Centre more power over Delhi
In a blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi, the Lok Sabha on Monday approved a proposed law to give the central government more power over the national capital.
20 Mar 2021
Delhi SchoolsDelhi: Protesting parents demand schools be reopened for primary classes
A group of parents protested near Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Saturday, demanding that students of classes 1 to 8 be allowed back into schools.
