Delhi Government: News
11 Dec 2023
DelhiYou can soon buy bus ticket in Delhi on WhatsApp
The Delhi government is planning to introduce a WhatsApp-based ticketing system for buses in the city, following the successful implementation of a similar system for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
08 Dec 2023
Delhi Liquor PolicySC grants liquor scam accused bail, cites contradictions in allegations
The Supreme Court, on Friday, granted bail to Regional General Manager of Pernod Ricard India Benoy Babu, who was arrested in a corruption case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi liquor policy case.
29 Nov 2023
DelhiSupreme Court clears extension of Delhi chief secretary's tenure
The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, approved a six-month extension for Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.
28 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi-Meerut RRTS: Supreme Court raps Delhi government over funds delay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped the Delhi government once again for delaying the transfer of its share of Rs. 415 crore to the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.
21 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi-Meerut RRTS: SC gives Delhi 1 week to clear dues
In a strong-worded order, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Delhi government to allocate its Rs. 415 crore share for the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) by November 28.
21 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of India'Farmers portrayed as villains': SC questions Punjab's stubble burning approach
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped the Punjab, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh governments for failing to curb stubble burning.
20 Nov 2023
Sanjay SinghSC seeks Centre, ED's responses on Sanjay Singh's plea
The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the central government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh's plea against his arrest.
20 Nov 2023
DelhiSchools, colleges reopen as Delhi air quality remains 'very poor'
All schools and colleges in Delhi resumed physical or offline classes on Monday as the air quality index (AQI) improved slightly to remain in the "very poor" category.
18 Nov 2023
DelhiAir pollution: Delhi revokes GRAP 4 restrictions, allows diesel trucks
The Delhi government on Saturday lifted Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage IV restrictions as air pollution reportedly witnessed a decline.
18 Nov 2023
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal demands Delhi chief secretary's suspension over alleged 'hospital scam'
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has reportedly forwarded a report to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Vinai Kumar Saxena concerning an alleged hospital tender scam linked to the city's Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.
17 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi liquor shops to remain closed on Chhath Puja
The Delhi government on Friday announced that a "dry day" will be observed in the national capital on November 19 on the occasion of Chhath Puja.
16 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi government sets up 6-member STF to implement GRAP
The Delhi government formed a six-member special task force on Thursday to oversee strict implementation of the measures listed in the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.
15 Nov 2023
DelhiSmog engulfs Delhi, air quality remains 'severe' days after Diwali
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) remained in the "severe" category on Wednesday for the second consecutive day.
14 Nov 2023
Gopal RaiDelhi pollution: AAP blames 'patakas, parali' for deterioration, BJP reacts
As Delhi's air quality turned "severe" on Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) engaged in a blame game with Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government over the worsening air pollution levels.
12 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi: Amid 'poor' air quality, government issues 2nd pre-Diwali advisory
The Delhi government released a pre-Diwali advisory on Sunday, providing general guidelines, including "dos and don'ts," for people to follow during the festivities.
12 Nov 2023
DelhiDiwali: Delhi's air quality remains 'poor,' Ayodhya lights 22L diyas
Amid Diwali celebrations, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) cautioned that Delhi's air quality may worsen during and after the festivities.
11 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's air quality 'poor' despite rain, DU advances winter break
Delhi's air quality remained in the "poor" range despite some relief from rain on Friday, per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
10 Nov 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Jailed AAP leader Sanjay Singh warns of conspiracy against Kejriwal
Imprisoned Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh claimed on Friday that a "big conspiracy to trap" Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was being concocted by the ruling government.
10 Nov 2023
DelhiOdd-even reduced fuel consumption, road congestion: Delhi government tells SC
The Delhi government has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court defending the odd-even scheme, in which it cited independent studies indicating that the policy serves as an effective emergency measure against air pollution.
08 Nov 2023
Gopal RaiDelhi AQI in 'severe' category again, government calls emergency meeting
Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Wednesday again, as the overall air quality index (AQI) reached 421 at 7:00am, marking a return to the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
07 Nov 2023
Arvind Kejriwal'Kejriwal's plot against Sanatana Dharma': BJP MP on odd-even rule
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has come under fire from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramesh Bidhuri for implementing the odd-even rule in the city.
07 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of India'Schemes like odd-even mere optics': SC on Delhi's air pollution
The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Delhi government over the deteriorating air pollution, saying the national capital cannot go through such grievous issues every year.
06 Nov 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi: Kejriwal calls meeting with AAP MLAs after ED summons
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday convened a meeting with his party MLAs.
06 Nov 2023
Air PollutionGurugram air pollution: Primary schools to remain shut from tomorrow
In view of the rising air pollution levels, authorities in Gurugram, Haryana, have ordered the closure of primary schools in the city from Tuesday.
06 Nov 2023
DelhiOdd-even rule in Delhi from November 13-20 amid pollution crisis
Amid the deteriorating air pollution levels, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the odd-even vehicle rationing rule will be implemented in the national capital from November 13 to 20.
06 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi pollution: High-level meeting today as AQI turns 'severe plus'
A thick layer of smog continued to engulf Delhi as the air quality in the national capital remained in the "severe plus" category on Monday for the second day.
04 Nov 2023
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air turns toxic, environment minister blames UP vehicles
Delhi's air quality turned hazardous on Saturday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 457 recorded at 10:00am, per Swiss-based IQAir.
30 Oct 2023
Arvind KejriwalDelhi liquor policy scam: Kejriwal's arrest imminent, says BJP
Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Monday said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in the alleged liquor policy scam was imminent.
30 Oct 2023
Manish SisodiaAAP to file review petition against SC rejecting Sisodia's bail
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is reportedly considering filing a review petition against the Supreme Court's verdict denying bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection to the alleged Delhi liquor scam.
30 Oct 2023
Gopal RaiDelhi bans entry of diesel buses from other states
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said that diesel buses from other states would be barred from entering the national capital starting Wednesday (November 1).
30 Oct 2023
Manish SisodiaDelhi liquor scam: Supreme Court denies bail to Manish Sisodia
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in cases linked to the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam.
28 Oct 2023
DelhiDelhi-NCR's air quality might worsen as stubble burning begins
Delhi saw a decline in air quality on Saturday, with the average air quality index (AQI) reaching 303, placing it in the "very poor" category.
25 Oct 2023
DelhiDelhi: Government hospital security guards stage protest over delayed salaries
Security guards at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital in Delhi staged a strike on Wednesday, citing held-up wages and potential fraud by their employer.
25 Oct 2023
DelhiDelhi, Mumbai face worst pollution in years for October: Reports
India's two major metro cities, Delhi and Mumbai, reportedly witnessed the "worst levels" of air pollution in years in the month of October.
24 Oct 2023
DelhiDelhi's AQI improves but might backslide amid festival, harvest
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has reportedly improved to the "poor" category after two consecutive days of hovering in the "very poor" bracket.
23 Oct 2023
Gopal RaiDelhi: 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' replaces odd-even anti-pollution rule
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the "Red Light On, Gaadi Off" initiative would be relaunched on Thursday, as the national capital's air quality index (AQI) has dropped to "very poor."
21 Oct 2023
Bhupender YadavDelhi government seeks blanket ban on firecrackers across NCR
The Delhi government has sought a total ban on the burning of firecrackers and the movement of diesel buses throughout the National Capital Region (NCR).
18 Oct 2023
DelhiDelhi government's month-long anti-industrial pollution drive from Friday
The Delhi government will launch a month-long drive to check industrial pollution in the national capital starting Friday, Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.
16 Oct 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Delhi liquor scam: ED considers naming AAP as accused
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is considering naming the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as an accused in the Delhi liquor policy scam case, Live Law reported.
