As COVID-19 cases surge, Jain asks people to be cautious, shake off complacency

Amid a surge in daily COVID-19 cases in the national capital, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday asked people to be cautious and observe all safety norms, and not get complacent about the pandemic situation in the city. Interacting with reporters, he also said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has convened a meeting with him […]

Kejriwal appeals to Centre to take back bill on LG powers

AAP stages sit-in at Jantar Mantar against bill to grant LG more power Hundreds showed up at Jantar Mantar on March 17, to protest against the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Calling it unconstitutional, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) which is in power in Delhi, urged the centre to take […]

“Delhi residents visiting Kumbh Mela to undergo COVID-19 test on return:” DDMA

Delhi residents visiting the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar have been advised to undergo RT-PCR test for COVID-19 on their return and self-monitor their health. In an advisory, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has asked people attending the congregation to take extra precautions and follow COVID-19-related instructions issued by authorities. A sizeable number of pilgrims […]

Battle for supremacy: AAP ministers, MPs, MLAs to protest at Jantar Mantar against bill on LG powers

Delhi ministers and AAP MPs, MLAs and councillors are set to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday against the Centre’s bill that gives overarching power to the Lieutenant Governor Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to lead the protest as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) plans to mount a strong opposition to the […]

Delhi records 431 fresh COVID-19 cases, highest in 2 months

Delhi on Friday recorded 431 new COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day rise in nearly two months, while the positivity rate increased to 0.60 per cent, according to data shared by the health department. The death toll climbed to 10,936 with two more fatalities, as per the latest bulletin issued by the Delhi Health Department. The […]

Ambitious but attainable: Capital plans to bid to host the Olympics

The AAP government has pledged to do all that is necessary to host the Olympics in 2048. It will be a befitting way to celebrate 100 years of India’s independence Who would oppose Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia pledged to launch a bid for the 2048 Games to mark 100 years of India’s independence? […]

“Max temp likely to be 34 deg C in Delhi today”: MeT

The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 17.2 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning, three notches above the season’s average, officials said. The relative humidity at 8.30 am was 87 per cent, they said. According to the meteorological department officials, the maximum temperature is likely settle around 34 degrees Celsius. The department has forecast generally […]

High on promises low on planning: budget lacks concrete steps to combat pollution

While acknowledging environmental pollution as a dangerous health risk, the 2021-22 the budget failed when it comes to providing concrete plans for cleaning the Yamuna and the city’s air  In his budget speech Delhi’s Finance minister, Manish Sisodia raised the issue of the rising levels of pollution since independence and said the budget shows his […]