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A Supreme Court order permitting green cracker sales in Delhi-NCR may lead to a 40% increase in families bursting firecrackers this Diwali. A study indicates 34% of surveyed families plan to burst crackers, with half potentially using regular ones alongside green options. This relaxation raises concerns about regular fireworks making a comeback despite environmental restrictions. The Supreme Court order, allowing the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR region, may increase the numb ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi AAP unit President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday slammed the Delhi government under the BJP over their claims of cleaning the Yamuna and challenged Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Parvesh Verma to "drink a litre of Yamuna water" to prove their claims. Speaking to ANI, Bharadwaj said, "The chemical which was sprayed by the previous Delhi government is being sprayed by the current government... The government is lying that the Yamuna is clean. If Rekha Gupta says that ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Delhi AAP unit President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday slammed the Delhi government under the BJP over their claims of cleaning the Yamuna and challenged Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Parvesh Verma to "drink a litre of Yamuna water" to prove their claims. Speaking to ANI, Bharadwaj said, "The chemical which was sprayed by the previous Delhi government is being sprayed by the current government... The government is lying that the Yamuna is clean ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Friday slammed the attempt by Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai regarding Delhi's pollution through a press conference, stating that it was to mislead people and that this has been their strategy for the past 10 years. Sachdeva said that "When the Aam Aadmi Party was in government, it misled the people of Delhi about pollution during Diwali and imposed a ban even on green firecrackers. Furthermore, by not presenting ac ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Japan's Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi on Sunday extended Diwali wishes for India and said that the Embassy of Japan hosted a special celebratory Diwali lunch party Ono also shared visuals of the celebration. In a post on X, Ono said, "The Embassy of Japan in India held a wonderful Diwali lunch party to celebrate the Festival of Lights. We extend warm wishes to everyone for a joyful and prosperous Diwali. May the light of Diwali bring hope, and positivity ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a bid to streamline liquor supply and ensure timely payments to wholesalers, Delhi govt has directed its corporations to accept online-generated challans as valid proof of delivery. The move is aimed at ending delays caused by the practice of requiring manually signed challans from retail vends. "This is part of the govt's broader push for ease of doing business in the excise sector," said an excise department official. The sale of liquor in the capital is currently governed by the ...Read More >
Chief minister Rekha Gupta has directed all government departments to ensure that Delhi glows with festive lights, cleanliness, and smooth traffic during Diwali. In a review meeting held ahead of the festival, Gupta instructed officials to focus on illumination, waste management, and congestion-free movement across the city. Following her directions, Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma issued detailed orders to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), the Publi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the entire city will celebrate the festival of Diwali together and hoped that this festival would bring a smile to the faces of the people of Delhi. Speaking to reporters during the celebrations of Deepotsav at Kartavya Path, the Delhi CM said, "Diwali is not just a festival but a symbol of devotion for us. Lord Ram returning to his home and the triumph of good over evil continues to inspire us. The enti ...Read More >
New Delhi: Preparations are in full swing for global rap sensation Travis Scott's much-awaited debut concert in Delhi this weekend. Notably, on Friday, BookMyShow signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi Tourism. Supported by the Government of Delhi, this partnership will facilitate world-class concerts and live experiences, leveraging the city's robust infrastructure, cultural vibrancy and readiness to host large-scale events, read a press note. The MoU will enable the entry of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Saturday announced revised train timings for Diwali, with early morning services on the eve of the festival and curtailed operations on the night of Diwali. As per the announcement, on the eve of Diwali, Sunday (October 19), metro services on the Pink, Magenta, and Grey lines will commence at 6 am instead of the usual 7 am, which is the standard start time for Sundays. The change has been implemented to accommodate ...Read More >
New Delhi: A massive fire broke out this afternoon at the Brahmaputra Apartments on Delhi's high-profile Dr. Vishambar Das Marg. These apartments house the residences of most Rajya Sabha MPs. This incident, just 200 meters from Parliament House, has caused significant concern among local residents and security officials. It is reported that fire brigade vehicles did not arrive until 30 minutes after the fire broke out. Six fire engines have been deployed to control the blaze. However, no casual ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a bid to make Diwali more prosperous for the business community, the Delhi government has fast-tracked the release of GST refunds and announced major public relief measures. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that traders across the capital are being paid their GST refunds promptly, with ₹738 crore already disbursed so far. The process, she added, is ongoing and being streamlined through advanced technology to ensure quick settlements. Gupta stated that the government's efforts are a ...Read More >
Delhi is set to become the nation's "creative capital" with over 30 major cultural events planned in the next eighty days. The government is enhancing venues and streamlining permissions to boost the live entertainment industry, attracting renowned artists and potentially Lionel Messi. Delhi is set to become India's "creative capital," with over 30 major Indian and international cultural events lined up in the next 80 days, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Thursday. Speaking at a press ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (PTI) In a move aimed at positioning the national capital as a global hub for live entertainment, the Delhi government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BookMyShow Live. The agreement, signed under the aegis of the Delhi government's Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, seeks to strengthen the city's concert and event ecosystem through collaboration with industry partners, a statement read. The announcement was made at a joint press conference held, ...Read More >
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inspected the Yamuna River at Kalindi Kunj, assuring that water quality has improved with no froth formation expected during Chhath. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inspected the preparations underway in Southeast Delhi's Kalindi Kunj (Madanpur Khadar) area for cleaning the Yamuna River and controlling froth formation. Further, Gupta reviewed a report from the on-site laboratory testing the river's water and expressed satisfaction with the quality of the Yamun ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) The Kartavya Path here would be lit with two lakh earthen lamps on October 18 and 19 as the BJP government in Delhi is all set to celebrate Diwali with fanfare, complete with a Ramayana-themed laser and drone show. According to officials, the celebrations will be in line with the festivities at Ayodhya. Over the past eight years, Deepotsav in Ayodhya has evolved into a globally recognised spectacle, setting world records for lighting lakhs of diyas along the banks of th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) The Delhi government and police will strictly enforce sale of NEERI and PESO certified green firecrackers, with licensees allowed to stock only 600 kg of crackers per shop, officials said on Thursday. Temporary licences will be issued by the deputy commissioners of police (DCPs) in each district, among around 140 Petroleum and Explosives Safety (PESO) certified firecracker retailers for sale on three days (October 18-19). Patrol teams will be formed to enforce the Suprem ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said women in the city will celebrate Chhath this year by offering prayers to the sun god in a Yamuna free of filth and froth. Inspecting preparations for the festival at the Kalindi Kunj Ghat riverfront ahead of the festival from October 25-28, she said there was dense froth on Yamuna under the previous AAP regime and devotees had to stand in polluted waters. "Now, you can see the clean water under the BJP government's prepa ...Read More >
New Delhi: Govt will organise cultural performances at over 200 locations across the city to celebrate Chhath Puja, with special arrangements at all ghats to highlight the folk traditions of Poorvanchal, minister Kapil Mishra said on Tuesday.CM Rekha Gupta, accompanied by BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, visited New Delhi railway station to assess the arrangements made for people heading to their hometowns in Bihar during the festival. She inspected safety arrangements and other facilities at all platforms, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday said the city was ready to carry out cloud seeding. A four-day flight trial has been completed by two pilots who will execute the operation in northwest Delhi and they are awaiting IMD's green signal to induce artificial rain, he added."Our special aircraft is stationed at Meerut. The pilots completed four successful trial flights over the target area. We are simply waiting for the right cloud conditions and India Meteorological ...Read More >
Earlier in July 2023, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (LG) V K Saxena had approved the setting up of three special courts to deal with such cases against sitting MPs and MLAs. This ambit has now been expanded to deal with cases against former MPs and MLAs as well. Three special courts in Delhi's Rouse Avenue District Court Complex have been designated to deal with cases lodged under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences ...Read More >
The following 12 colleges have been granted the funds includes, Acharya Narendra Dev College, Aditi Mahavidyalaya, Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, Bhagini Nivedita College, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education, Keshav Mahavidyalaya, Maharaja Agrasen College, Maharshi Valmiki College of Education, Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences, and Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies. The Education Minister furthe ...Read More >
Delhi Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Saxena has approved a proposal to expand the jurisdiction of three Special Courts handling cases under the CPCR Act and POCSO Act. These Special Courts will now also try cases related to former MPs and MLAs, the L-G office announced in a press release on Wednesday. The Delhi government submitted the proposal to the L-G. In July 2023, Mr. Saxena approved the creation of three designated Special Courts at Rouse Avenue Courts to handle cases under the Commissions fo ...Read More >
India's top court on Wednesday permitted the use of some firecrackers in New Delhi during the Diwali festival, easing a blanket ban even as the capital battles unhealthy winter air pollution. The Supreme Court said the controlled use of the less-polluting "green firecrackers" -- developed by federal research institutes to reduce particulate and gas emission -- would be allowed for limited periods between Saturday and Tuesday. During Diwali, a major Hindu festival of lights, widespread bursting ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday launched searches at seven locations in Chennai in connection with the Coldrif cough syrup case, which led to the deaths of several children. The raids are being conducted under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and are linked to Sreesan Pharma, the manufacturer of the syrup that is now banned across several states in the country. Premises being searched by the central probe agency reportedly include residences of top offi ...Read More >
At the FICCI Frames Silver Jubilee Edition, Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra announced plans to make Delhi a hub for films, tourism, and live entertainment. The government will revive film and events policies, launch the Delhi International Film Festival. Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra attended the FICCI Frames Silver Jubilee Edition, which focused on turning the spotlight on the national capital. He highlighted making Delhi a hub of events and boosting the tourism industry. The roundtable, titled 'Mad ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8 (ANI): Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra attended the FICCI Frames Silver Jubilee Edition on Wednesday, where he interacted with several well-known film personalities, including Anil Kapoor, Divya Dutta, Pratik Gandhi, and Rajat Kapoor. Mishra took to his X account to share moments from the event along with a couple of pictures. One of the pictures showed him posing with actor Anil Kapoor. Along with the photos, he wrote, Today at #FICCIFrames2025, I had a pos ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8 (ANI): Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra attended the FICCI Frames Silver Jubilee Edition on Wednesday, where he interacted with several well-known film personalities, including Anil Kapoor, Divya Dutta, Pratik Gandhi, and Rajat Kapoor. Mishra took to his X account to share moments from the event along with a couple of pictures. One of the pictures showed him posing with actor Anil Kapoor. Also Read | Paris Fashion Week 2025: Janhvi Kapoor Pays Homage to Britn ...Read More >
New Delhi: After the Centre allotted Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal a Type-VII bungalow in the capital, the party confirmed that the former Delhi chief minister will stay at the 95, Lodhi Estate accommodation, which was allocated to him after the Delhi High Court rapped the Centre on the issue. Kejriwal has been allotted an official bungalow by the Centre after it was scolded by the Delhi High Court. He was entitled to a bungalow since he is the convener of a national party, ...Read More >
Valmiki Jayanti School Holiday 2025: A public holiday on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti Valmiki Jayanti Holiday 2025: Schools in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh will remain closed tomorrow, October 7, 2025, on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti. The day is celebrated to honour the teachings of Maharishi Valmiki on his birth anniversary. He is regarded as the Adikavi (first poet) of Sanskrit literature and the author of the Ramayana. In Jammu division, all government and private schools will st ...Read More >
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