Atishi Approves Energy Efficient Appliances Including 5-Star ACs For Delhi Govt Buildings

17 Dec 2024

Use of energy-efficiency appliances is Delhi government's priority, said Delhi chief minister Atishi Marlena on Tuesday. The Delhi government mandated the use of BLDC fans, 5-star rated air conditioners, and other high-efficiency devices, across all its buildings to conserve electricity in the national capital. Delhi CM further emphasized, "Our goal...

Delhi’s Air Quality Improves Slightly, But Pollution Remains High

25 Nov 2024

Delhi's air quality has shown some improvement since Sunday. On Monday morning, the pollution level dropped below the 300-mark, placing the city in the "poor" category. No Severe Pollution Recorded By 7:30 am on Monday, none of the 38 monitoring stations in Delhi reported an AQI in the "severe" category....

Supreme Court Orders Delhi to Establish Checkpoints at All 113 Entry Points

22 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government and police to establish checkpoints at all 113 entry points to the capital to monitor truck entries, aiming to enforce the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage IV measures against air pollution. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George...

24×7 Dining in Aerocity: Delhi’s New Initiative to Boost Revenue

31 Oct 2024

To promote tourism and boost economic growth, the Delhi government has approved 24x7 operations for restaurants in Aerocity. This key hospitality area is located near Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. It houses several four-star and higher-rated hotels that operate around the clock. Now, Aerocity restaurants can also extend their hours....

Delhi Judge Fired After Viral Chair-Outburst Video

14 Oct 2024

In a dramatic turn of events, Dwarka district judge Aman Pratap Singh was terminated from his position by the Delhi government on October 10, following a recommendation from the Delhi High Court. The decision came after a video surfaced on social media, showing Singh standing on his chair and yelling...

Third tranche of Rs 100 Crore Injected into DU Colleges

13 Oct 2024

The Delhi government has released an additional Rs 100 crore for 12 colleges fully funded by it under Delhi University (DU). This release, approved by Chief Minister Atishi, aims to address ongoing financial difficulties that have disrupted operations and affected faculty and staff benefits, officials said. In April last year,...

Delhi Government Imposes Total Ban on Firecrackers Ahead of Upcoming Festival Season to Curb Pollution

09 Sep 2024

As the festival season approaches, the Delhi government has announced a complete ban on the manufacturing, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers to combat rising pollution levels during the winter months. This ban, which also extends to online sales and deliveries, will be enforced until January 1, 2025. The decision,...

Delhi: President Empowers LG to Form Authorities, Appoint Board Members

04 Sep 2024

President Droupadi Murmu has empowered Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena to establish and appoint members to any authority, board, commission, or statutory body under parliamentary laws applicable to the national capital, as per a statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). A gazette notification issued by the MHA...

Delhi Govt. Offers 20% Registration Tax Discount For Vehicle Scrapping: Full Details Inside!

29 Jul 2024

The Delhi government has introduced a new initiative aimed at promoting the scrapping of old vehicles by offering substantial tax discounts. This proposal, which is currently awaiting approval from Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, is designed to encourage vehicle owners to switch to newer, more environmentally friendly vehicles. Key Details of...

Kejriwal Govt Offers Tax Breaks For Scrapping Old Vehicles

26 Jul 2024

(AAP)-led Delhi government is considering offering a concession in the Motor Vehicles Tax for the registration of new transport and non-transport vehicles. This concession would be available upon submission of a certificate of deposit for an old vehicle handed over for scrapping at a Registered Vehicles Scrapping Facility (RVSF). A...