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Union Minister hails launch of Ayushman Vay Vandana Card in Delhi, elderly thank govt

New Delhi, April 28: The Delhi government on Monday rolled out its ambitious health insurance scheme and distributed Ayushman health cards to senior citizens aged 70 and above, making them eligible for free medical treatment worth up to Rs 10 lakh.

CAIT proposes Delhi Economic Development Council to boost economic growth

New Delhi, April 28: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Monday urged Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to establish a 'Delhi Economic Development Council' to enhance economic and industrial activities in the national Capital.

Delhi CM chairs review meeting with Dept of Women and Child Development , instructs officials to conduct regular visits to Anganwadi Centres

New Delhi, April 26: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a review meeting with the Department of Women and Child Development at the Delhi Secretariat on Saturday.

Minister Ashish Sood outlines plan to make Delhi a 'credible medical destination'

New Delhi, April 26: Delhi Minister for Home and Urban Development Ashish Sood on Saturday outlined plans to develop the national capital as a "credible medical destination".

Pahalgam tribute: Delhi CM orders project launches without formal inauguration by her

New Delhi, April 26: Amid toned-down government engagements in the aftermath of the Pahalgam tragedy, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday directed officials to launch development projects without waiting for her to inaugurate them.

Foundation days of all states to be celebrated in Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, April 25: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday that her government will celebrate the foundation day of every state in Delhi to honour the diverse cultures and foster a sense of pride among its residents.

Delhi govt plans CCTV cameras, libraries in SC, OBC settlements

New Delhi, April 22: Installation of CCTV cameras for security, street lighting, and construction of community centres and libraries are part of plans chalked out by the Delhi government on Tuesday for improvements in SC/ST/OBC settlements, an official said.

Spare 5 minutes for Mother Earth: Minister Ashish Sood urges people of Delhi to save power on Earth Day

New Delhi, April 22: On the occasion of World Earth Day, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday urged the residents of the national capital to switch off all electrical appliances for five minutes from 8:00 pm to 8:05 pm, as a symbolic gesture to promote environmental awareness.

Delhi govt to unveil Pollution Action Plan 2025-26 next week: Minister Sirsa

New Delhi, April 21: On the eve of World Earth Day, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Monday that the government is preparing to unveil its Pollution Action Plan 2025-26 next week.

Delhi Minister Manjinder Sirsa visits Rajouri Garden; orders shutting of illegal meat shops

New Delhi, April 18: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday visited the Rajouri Garden and ordered the closure of illegal meat shops operating in the area.

Prime Minister runs government by taking oath of protecting Constitution: Delhi Minister Ashish Sood

New Delhi, April 13: Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Sunday stated that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi ran the government by taking the oath of protecting the constitution by considering the life of Bhimrao Ambedkar as an ideal and imbibing his beliefs.

'Revolutionary step related to Delhi's health sector': PM Modi on Ayushman Bharat scheme

New Delhi, April 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) a 'revolutionary step' related to Delhi's health sector.

36 lakh people in Delhi to benefit from Ayushman Bharat scheme: JP Nadda

New Delhi, April 10: With the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) in Delhi, 36 lakh people in the national capital will benefit from free healthcare, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said on Thursday.

Work of cleaning Yamuna is underway: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, April 10: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday asserted that the work of cleaning the Yamuna is underway, and the government is doing it in a time-bound manner.

Delhi govt is committed to working for people, says CM Rekha Gupta after inspecting supplementary drains

New Delhi, April 10: After inspecting the supplementary drains in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and said that the BJP government, unlike the previous one, is committed to working for the people.

Delhi CM, along with LG Saxena, Minister Parvesh Verma inspects Barapullah, Wazirabad drain

New Delhi, April 10: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected the supplementary drain at Wazirabad in the national capital on Thursday.

CAG report flags serious irregularities in AAP govt, biggest scam in liquor policy: PAC chief

New Delhi, April 9: The Comptroller and Auditor (CAG) report, tabled in the Delhi Assembly recently, flags serious irregularities in the functioning of Arvind Kejriwal government at first glance and points to corruption at various levels in several departments including the Excise policy, said the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) president Ajay Mahawar.

Delhi IT Minister emphasizes for regular update of various Delhi Government websites

New Delhi, April 7: Delhi IT Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh during a review meeting of the IT department on Monday called for the Delhi Government web portal to provide seamless access to public services.

Weekly 'Jansamvad Camps' to be held in every district for prompt redressal: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, April 7: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta convened a high-level review meeting on Monday with the District Magistrates of all 11 revenue districts of the city. The primary focus of the meeting was to assess the administrative and developmental progress in revenue districts, resolve local issues, and strengthen coordination among various departments.

Striving to develop modern, inclusive, and compassionate capital: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, April 6: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday attended the Mahavir Jayanti celebrations and extended her heartfelt greetings to the Jain community. During the event, she emphasized the importance of Lord Mahavir Swami Ji's teachings and said the BJP government is striving to develop Delhi as a "modern, inclusive, and compassionate capital."

Ayushman Bharat scheme to be launched in Delhi today

New Delhi, April 5: The much-anticipated Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is set to be officially launched in Delhi on Saturday, marking a significant step towards expanding healthcare access for the city's most vulnerable populations.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces state celebration of Odisha Parv to honor Odia community

New Delhi, April 2: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday, announced that the Delhi government will celebrate Odisha Parv in the state to honor the Odia community residing in the city. The announcement was made during an event marking Odisha Diwas, where she emphasized 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat' in line with PM Modi's principle.

Delhi Minister: Will punish officials behind AAP govt's failed Rs 2,100 scheme for women

New Delhi, March 28: The Delhi government on Friday vowed to punish even government functionaries if they are found guilty in an ongoing enquiry into the previous AAP government’s illegal registration of women beneficiaries for a monthly honorarium of Rs 2,100.

Our govt works for results, not for recognition: Delhi Minister Ashish Sood takes dig at AAP

New Delhi, March 27: Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday emphasised that the budget presented by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is for the development of every section of the society, and their government works for results, not for recognition.

Delhi Government mandates purchase of medicines from PM Jan Aushadhi Kendra, restricts local procurement

New Delhi, March 26: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Wednesday announced the approval of the national capital's government's decision to mandate procurement of medicines from Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) instead of relying on local purchases, unless necessary.

Delhi govt admitted that they have not done analysis to make Budget: LoP Atishi

New Delhi, March 25: Attacking the Delhi government for making a Budget without an economic survey, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital, Atishi, on Tuesday said that the government has admitted that they have not done any analysis to make the Budget.

Ram Rajya will be established: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta at Hanuman Temple ahead of Budget presentation

New Delhi, March 25: Ahead of the presentation of the BJP government's first Budget in Delhi Assembly over 26 years, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place to offer prayers.

Green hope for Bhalswa: Bamboo plantation drive by Delhi Govt, Centre aims to revive landfill site

By Anamika Tiwari, New Delhi, March 23: New Delhi's towering Bhalswa landfill, standing over 62 meters tall, has long been a symbol of the city's waste management struggles.

Delhi becomes 28th state to join the national e-Vidhan application platform

New Delhi, March 22: The Delhi Legislative Assembly has taken a significant step towards digital governance by signing a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), Government of India and Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) for the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).

Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma announces helpline 1908 for PWD complaints

New Delhi, March 22: A day after ordering the suspension of a lax engineer, Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday recommended the transfer of a Delhi Jal Board engineer on Saturday and announced a four-digit helpline -- 1908 -- for receiving public complaints related to PWD roads.

Officials became thick-skinned in past 10 years: Delhi minister Parvesh Verma

New Delhi, March 21: Delhi government officials have become "thick-skinned" in the past 10 years, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma said on Friday.

Delhi govt to sign AB-PMJAY MoU with Centre on April 10; Mohalla buses to hit roads from April 1

New Delhi, March 18: Aiming to deliver its promise to provide free health insurance, the Delhi government will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Central government on April 10 to extend benefits of AB-PMJAY to city residents, said Minister Pankaj Singh on Tuesday.

Our priority is development, says Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma

New Delhi, March 17: To resolve long-pending issues in Delhi, Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma has taken a major step to accelerate development work. Now, every MLA is directly presenting the problems of their constituencies to officials, and concerned departments are being given immediate instructions for resolution, his office said in an official statement.

Double-engine govt will solve every problem of farmers, assures Delhi CM

New Delhi, March 15: Farmers have high hopes from the new Delhi government, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday, assuring that all concerns their would be addressed. She emphasised that the Central and the Delhi governments, as a "double-engine government," would work together to resolve farmers' issues. Her remarks followed a budget consultation with farmers from across the capital.

Inland Waterways Authority of India and Delhi govt ink pact to boost cruise tourism on Yamuna River

New Delhi, March 11: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the nodal agency of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) for National Waterways, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with multiple Delhi government agencies, including the Irrigation and Flood Control department, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), and the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), on Tuesday.

Holi connects hearts, spreads colours of love, harmony: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta at Spring Festival in Lodhi Garden

New Delhi, March 9: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasised that Holi is not just a festival of colors but a celebration of love and harmony after participating in the Holi Mangal Milan event at Lodhi Garden, organised by the Dharmik Ramlila Committee on Sunday.

Delhi organises Pink Cyclothon dedicated to International Women's Day

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