Delhi Government: News
12 Nov 2020
Delhi High Court1 in 4 exposed to COVID-19 in Delhi: Sero-prevalence survey
A new sero-prevalence survey conducted in the national capital showed that around one in four of the people tested were exposed to COVID-19, the Delhi government informed the Delhi High Court on Wednesday.
14 Oct 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi HC seeks Centre's response on same-sex marriages
In what qualifies as a progressive statement, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday, while hearing petitions of two same-sex couples regarding the legal recognition of their marriages, said laws are gender-neutral.
26 Jun 2020
IndiaDeepika Singh thanks Delhi government after mother recovers from COVID-19
Earlier this month, television actor Deepika Singh had appealed to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his government to get her mother admitted to a hospital there, after she was diagnosed with the coronavirus.
24 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)#NamasteTrump: Manish Sisodia reacts to being snubbed from Delhi event
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday reacted to being disinvited from an event at a Delhi government school to be attended by United States First Lady Melania Trump.
16 Dec 2019
Google MapsNow, Google Maps will show auto rickshaw stands in Delhi
Google has been introducing a number of capabilities to make Maps better for daily commuters, especially pedestrians.
17 Oct 2019
Hindustan TimesDelhi government's plan: Rs. 1,000 parking fee for 10 hours
A committee of Delhi government and civic officials has formulated a new plan, under which parking a private car in popular areas of the capital such as Connaught Place (CP) could cost you Rs. 1,000 for a 10-hour workday.
27 Aug 2019
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)No late-payment charges on water bill for Delhiites: CM Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced today that the Aam Aadmi Party government has decided to waive off water arrears for citizens with functional water meters at their homes.
21 Jul 2019
Narendra Modi#RIPSheilaDikshit: Three-time Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit cremated with state honors
The last rites of the three-time Delhi Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader, Sheila Dikshit, have been performed at Nigam Bodh Ghat, the oldest cremation ground in Delhi.
25 Apr 2019
Manish SisodiaDelhi government stops funding for 28 Delhi University colleges, again
The Delhi Government has once again stopped the funding of 28 colleges of the Delhi University, fully or partially funded by it.
25 Mar 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaAAP moves SC seeking larger bench over Delhi's full-statehood issue
The AAP government moved the Supreme Court today seeking constitution of a larger bench to expeditiously decide the issue of who controls the services in Delhi.
22 Feb 2019
Tamil NaduDelhi government discusses possibilities of 'robots' cleaning sewers
In a bid to completely end the practice of manual scavenging in the nation's capital, the Delhi government is thinking of using robots to clean septic tanks and sewers.
21 Feb 2019
PulwamaCBSE relaxes norms for children of martyred Pulwama jawans
Children of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans, who were martyred during the deadly terrorist attack in Pulwama, have been given certain relaxations for their 10th and 12th board exams by the Central Bureau of Secondary Education (CBSE).
24 Jan 2019
Delhi PoliceDelhi law department examining JNU sedition case: CM Arvind Kejriwal
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said the Delhi government's law department was examining granting sanction for prosecution of former JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar in a sedition case.
19 Jan 2019
Delhi PoliceJNU sedition-row: Court refuses chargesheet, says Delhi govt's permission needed
Five days after the Delhi Police filed a 1,200-page chargesheet against former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid, and others, the Patiala House Court has refused to accept the filing.
27 Dec 2018
Delhi High CourtDelhi Health Bill to face the AAP cabinet in January
Health Minister Satyendra Jain has given nod to his department to finalize the Delhi Health Bill and it is likely to be presented in the AAP cabinet by next month, a senior official said today.
20 Dec 2018
Manish SisodiaDelhi Assembly panel to explore possibility of fellowship, internship programs
With an aim to keep MLAs well-informed on legislative affairs, a Delhi Assembly panel will explore the possibility of introducing fellowship and internship programs.
12 Dec 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi: AAP-govt might soon limit number of guests at weddings
On Tuesday, the Delhi government told the Supreme Court that it was looking to implement a policy to "limit" the number of guests at "extravagant" weddings, in a bid to reduce food wastage.
03 Dec 2018
Supreme Court Of India#DelhiAirPollution: Delhi government fined Rs. 25cr for not curbing pollution
At a time when the national capital is choking on "very poor" air, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a Rs. 25 crore fine on the Delhi Government for failing to curb pollution.
10 Nov 2018
DelhiEnsure staff, equipment in wildlife dept: Court to Delhi Government
A Delhi court has ordered the release of three snakes, rescued from two men, into their natural habitat and also directed the Delhi government to ensure proper staff and equipment at the 'understaffed' wildlife department.
04 Nov 2018
Anil BaijalDelhi-government to allow shops in subways to prevent 'anti-social activities'
The AAP-led government in Delhi has chalked out a plan to provide space for the opening of shops in the subways in the city following a number of complaints of "anti-social activities" being carried out after evening hours.
31 Oct 2018
Delhi High CourtMinor footballer drowns in Australia; family seeks Rs. 35cr compensation
Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Center, School Games Federation of India, and Delhi Government on a petition seeking inquiry into the death of 15-year-old Indian football-player, Nitisha Negi, who drowned in Australia, while being on a professional tour last year.
26 Oct 2018
Delhi High CourtPIL on Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute for denying free treatment
The Delhi HC today sought responses of the AAP government and the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute on a PIL alleging that the hospital hasn't provided free treatment to poor patients in last two decades.
25 Oct 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Office-of-profit case: President dismisses plea to disqualify 27 AAP MLAs
President Ram Nath Kovind is learned to have dismissed a plea to disqualify 27 Aam Aadmi Party MLAs of Delhi for allegedly holding office of profit by being appointed as chairpersons of Rogi Kalyan Samitis attached to various city hospitals.
20 Oct 2018
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation#DelhiMetro: Phase IV construction to cost Delhi-govt Rs. 1,200cr extra
The Delhi finance department's fears about the proposed Delhi Metro Phase IV project bleeding the state exchequer have come true.
18 Oct 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Take my money, clear Delhi-Metro Phase-IV: Manoj Tiwari to Kejriwal
Delhi BJP President Manoj Tiwari offered to donate Rs. 1,11,100 to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday, but on one condition: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal clears the passage of Delhi Metro Phase IV project caught up on the funds issue.
17 Oct 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi-govt fined Rs. 50cr for inaction against steel pickling units
The National Green Tribunal yesterday fined Delhi government Rs. 50cr for not taking action against steel pickling units in residential areas as they fall under the prohibited list of industrial activity.
15 Oct 2018
IndiaDelhi Government launches fellowship programme to seek young leaders
The Kejriwal-led Delhi Government has recently announced a fellowship programme to seek young leaders across India for addressing some of the most pressing urban issues.
12 Oct 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)NGT summons Delhi-govt official to explain action-plan on climate change
The National Green Tribunal has summoned an official of the Environment Department in Delhi to explain the proposed amendments made by AAP government in the State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC).
10 Oct 2018
Gurugram95 swine flu cases reported in Delhi till September 30
A report by the Health Ministry, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), revealed that 95 swine flu cases have been reported in Delhi till September 30.
10 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiKejriwal asks PM to apologize after I-T raids Gahlot's premises
Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologize to people for "constantly troubling" the Delhi Government, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today following the Income Tax Department raids on premises linked to his Minister Kailash Gahlot.
30 Sep 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi government warns officials against uploading Aadhaar, mobile numbers online
The Delhi government has asked all Heads of Departments not to upload documents containing "sensitive" personal information like Aadhaar and mobile numbers on the websites of their respective departments.
23 Sep 2018
Delhi High CourtWhen will Delhi-govt shift students from 99-year-old school-building, asks HC
The Delhi HC has asked the AAP government by when it can shift students from one of its schools, the 99-year-old building of which is dilapidated.
21 Sep 2018
Delhi High CourtFill up vacancies in school for visually impaired: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court has directed the AAP government to "forthwith" appoint 10 contract teachers to vacant posts in a school in Delhi for visually impaired boys and provide the students with "assistive devices" like audio recorders to help them study.
20 Sep 2018
Manish SisodiaDelhi government's expert committees to select, groom sports talent
Delhi government has formed two special committees of experts including sportspersons like Olympic medalist Karnam Malleshwari and shooter Gagan Narang that will be responsible for selecting and grooming sports talent in Delhi.
18 Sep 2018
Delhi PoliceCS assault case: Court summons Kejriwal, Sisodia, 11 AAP MLAs
A Delhi court today summoned as accused Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia, and 11 AAP MLAs in Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash assault case.
12 Sep 2018
Arvind KejriwalDelhi Doorstep Delivery Services Day 2: Service improves marginally
After a slow start to its ambitious doorstep delivery of services scheme, the Delhi government saw a marginal improvement in the quality of the facility on day two of the scheme.
11 Sep 2018
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: Over 20K call for doorstep-services, documents of 7 collected
On the first day of Delhi government's ambitious doorstep delivery of services project, operators received more than 20K calls, owing to which Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has ordered operators will be doubled on the second day, Tuesday.
09 Sep 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhiites will now get doorstep delivery of 40 govt services
People in Delhi will get doorstep delivery of 40 government services, including obtaining a marriage certificate, driving license, and new water connection, from Monday.
09 Sep 2018
Manish SisodiaDeploy guards, install CCTV to curb open drinking: Delhi govt
The Delhi government has directed liquor vends to deploy an adequate number of guards to curb open drinking near the outlets.
07 Sep 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Ban Ki-moon highly impressed by Delhi's Mohalla Clinics project
The Mohalla Clinics project of the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi drew huge praise today from former United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, and former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland after they visited a health facility built under the initiative.
