Govt to distribute electric heaters to curb pollution
In a bid to curb pollution caused by the burning of coal and wood during winter, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday announced that the Government will distribute 10,000 electric heaters to Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) and security personnel across the city. Speaking at an event at the Open Amphitheatre,...
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692 CNG buses to go off road by year end: DTC
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Renewables to play key role as winter power demand likely to hit 6,000 MW
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HC declines plea for co-accused meeting with lawyer in blast case
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MCD issues 28 challans to DMRC for dust-rule violations on MB Road
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CM lays foundation for Atal canteen
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Gurugram Police nab 289 violent criminals in major anti-crime drive
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Kapil backs Centre’s move to implement new labour codes
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Fire safety certificate denied for Lok Nayak hospital blocks
The Delhi Fire Service has refused to renew the fire safety certificate for multiple blocks of the Lok Nayak Hospital after inspections revealed serious lapses — including non-functional fire safety systems, missing fire check doors, damaged hydrants, and inadequate access for fire tenders. The fire department said its officers inspected the...
Govt, NDMA to launch school safety drive on November 25
The Delhi Government in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), will launch a citywide School Safety Campaign on November 25 to strengthen disaster preparedness across schools. The initiative aims to make schools better equipped to handle critical situations, including earthquakes, fire incidents, extreme heat and crowd-related emergencies, an...
Man killed near railway line and police link murder to revenge plot
A man who was murdered near the railway lines in west Delhi’s Kirti Nagar earlier this week, leading police to uncover a revenge-driven plot linked to the victim’s alleged harassment of a woman. Police have arrested two men in this connection. However, the main accused remains at large. “A PCR call...
LG orders study of Telangana, Himachal drone policies after blast
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has directed the Delhi Chief Secretary Rajiv Verma to examine the possibility of replicating the drone policies of Telangana and Himachal Pradesh in the national capital, days after a blast near the Red Fort claimed 15 lives. In a communication to the chief secretary on Wednesday,...
CM Rekha Gupta directs MCD to ensure resources for waste management drive
Expressing displeasure, the Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, on Friday directed the MCD to ensure the availability of all necessary machinery, manpower and other resources within the next 10–15 days, and to submit a detailed report accordingly. The Chief Minister chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the status of solid waste...
MCD steps up night cleaning, mechanised sweeping across city
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified sanitation efforts across the city with large-scale night cleaning and mechanised sweeping operations in all 12 zones, officials said on Friday. As part of the renewed efforts, night cleaning has begun at all 437 identified secondary collection points, including ‘dhalaos’ (garbage collection...
Govt cracks down on dust from construction sites this winter
The Delhi Government has stepped up action against dust pollution from road cutting and construction sites as part of its Winter Action Plan, with officials warning that non-compliance will invite strict penalties. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has increased inspections across the city, saying that dust from road work...
