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New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Amid growing complaints over electricity connections, DERC has stated that no upfront payments or prior site visit by discom officials is required when applying for new connections. The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) is mandated to regulate and supervise the electricity utilities of Delhi and their operations, including the supply of electricity by power distribution companies (discoms) of Delhi, namely TPDDL, BRPL, BYPL and NDMC. In a public notice issue ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday participated here in the first self-enumeration exercise in India's census history, giving an option to citizens to submit their own information through a special web portal, officials said. In a message posted on X, Shah urged people to fully cooperate in this national duty by providing the requested essential information to the Census team when it visits their homes. "As part of the first phase of the Census, the 'House Listin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) About 55,000 households from eight states and Union territories, including some areas of the national capital Delhi, availed the self-enumeration facility on the first day of Census 2027, officials said on Wednesday. The Houselisting and Housing Census in these states and UTs will begin on April 16 and end on May 15. A specially developed portal for self-enumeration has been opened for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa, Karnataka, Sikkim, Odisha, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday participated in the self-enumeration initiative for the Census 2027 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, according to the President's Office.Murmu entered her household details on the official portal in the presence of home secretary Govind Mohan, registrar general and census commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan and other senior officials, the office said in a post on X.Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Wednesday also completed the self-enumeration f ...Read More >
In a communication addressed to the Additional Director General, Public Information Bureau, Director of Census Operations and Chief Principal Census Officer Ramachandran R requested him to create awareness among the general public through media. He appealed to the officials to encourage active participation of the general public in the Census of India 2027 and the Self-Enumeration process. He emphasised on the importance of providing correct and complete information to the enumerators during t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday participated in the self-enumeration initiative for Census 2027 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, her office said. The census is being conducted in digital mode for the first time in the country. Murmu self-enumerated her household details in the portal (se.census.gov.in) in the presence of Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan and other senior officials, the President's offi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took part in the first self-enumeration exercise in India's census history, which began in the national capital and seven other states and UTs giving an option to citizens to submit their information through a special web portal. The first citizen of the country self-enumerated on the SE portal(se.census.gov.in) where she filled all her details in Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Home Secretary Go ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday completed his self-enumeration for the first phase of Census 2027 and appealed to people of the country to self-enumerate their household details themselves and participate in the Census process. The first phase of the country's 16th Census began on April 1 in some states besides Delhi. "Completed my self enumeration. Today marks the beginning of the first phase of Census 2027, relating to house listing and housing operations," P ...Read More >
Census 2027: India has started Census or headcount of the country's over a billion population from today i.e. April 01, 2026. The exercise will be done in two phases with the first phase beginning from 1st April 2026, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan said whille addressing a press conference. Census of India is conducted under provisions of Census Act, 1948, Census Rules, 1990 as amended from time to time. The last Census of India was conducted in 201 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday participated in the self-enumeration initiative for Census 2027 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, her office said. Murmu self-enumerated her household details in the portal (se.census.gov.in) in the presence of Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan and other senior officials, it said in a post on X. The Census kick-started on Wednesday in eight states and Union Territories in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The first phase of Census 2027 will begin today in what will be the largest such exercise in the world and it will be conducted digitally for the first time. It is India's 16th Census and eighth after Independence. For the first time, the option of self-enumeration will also be available. Also Read | Jammu and Kashmir: Gunfight Starts in Ganderbal, 2 Terrorists Likely To Be Trapped. The reference date of Census 2027 is 00:00 hours of March 1, 2027, (for UT of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The first phase of Census 2027 will begin today in what will be the largest such exercise in the world and it will be conducted digitally for the first time. It is India's 16th Census and eighth after Independence. For the first time, the option of self-enumeration will also be available. The reference date of Census 2027 is 00:00 hours of March 1, 2027, (for UT of Ladakh and snow-bound non-synchronous areas of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and States of Uttarakhand ...Read More >
New Delhi (PTI): The national capital will kick-start the self-enumeration exercise under Census 2027 by undertaking the process in the New Delhi Municipal Council and Delhi Cantonment Board areas from Wednesday. According to officials, the process will begin with the President of India and the Prime Minister, and then other constitutional authorities and ministers. Self-enumeration in these two areas can be conducted within a 15-day window from April 1 to 15, preceding the first phase of the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chanakyapuri, Kashmere Gate and Paharganj are among the several locations in the North and Central Delhi which will receive reduced water supply due to problems at Chandrawal WTP, a Delhi Jal Board (DJB) order said on Friday. 'Though the DJB order didn't specify the number of days the supply will remain affected, a senior official of the board said, "the supply time has been reduced for the next couple of days." The supply, which was twice a day, will now either be in the morning or ...Read More >
If a couple considers their relationship as a stable union, they should be recorded as a married couple, whether during self-enumeration or when an enumerator visits the household. For Census 2027, couples in live-in relationships who see themselves as being in a "stable union" will be treated as married during the counting process. The clarification has been shared in the FAQs on the self-enumeration portal. What the rules say? According to the official response, if a couple considers their ...Read More >
New Delhi: Census 2027 will roll out in 11 states from April 1. Caste census will be recorded in the second phase, registrar general and census commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan said on Monday while insisting on self-enumeration by the respondents. A total of 34 questions has been compiled for respondents. "For the first time, the census will be conducted digitally," he said during a press meet. "The reference date of Census 2027 is 00:00 hours of March 1, 2027 (for UT of Ladakh and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) The New Delhi Municipal Council on Monday said that implementing the Unit Area Method (UAM) could reduce property tax by 30 to 50 per cent, particularly benefiting old and self-occupied properties. The move is part of key amendments under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, which was introduced by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The bill proposed multiple changes to the Delhi Municipal Corporation Ac ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) The government has notified a set of 33 questions to be asked during the first phase of Census 2027 -- Housing Listing and Housing Operations (HLO) -- a month-long exercise to be conducted between April 1 and September 30 as per schedules finalised by states and Union Territories, a top official said on Monday. The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan, said, according to a January 22 notification, enumerators will collect details s ...Read More >
New Delhi: The census, delayed by almost five years mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to finally kick off in two days' time. Phase 1 of Census 2027, to be held from April to September 2026, will comprise houselisting. Then comes population enumeration in Phase 2, in February 2027, with the reference date being March 1, 2027 (00:00 hours). A significant clause in the upcoming census is about live-in couples. Those living together will be counted as a married couple if they consider t ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (PTI) West Bengal has not yet issued the notification for conducting the Census, and the issue has been raised with the state, Registrar General of India and Census Commissioner, Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan said on Monday. Asked about West Bengal, he said we have until September 30 to complete the first-phase process. "West Bengal has not issued the notification for conducting the Census. We have raised this issue with them. It is expected that they will issue the notification ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (PTI) The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, on Monday asked people to provide accurate information to census enumerators, asserting that individual data will remain confidential and cannot be used as evidence or to obtain any benefit under any scheme. Addressing a press conference, as the first phase of the country's 16th Census is all set to begin in April in some states, including Delhi, the commissioner said that under Section 15 ...Read More >
A display of over 50,000 tulips in full bloom took centre stage at the residence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Marisa Gerards, on APJ Abdul Kalam Road on Sunday, as Gerards and her husband, Peter Knoope, discussed the connection between tulips and India. Varieties of tulip form a central part of the charm of the Keukenhof botanical garden in the Netherlands, and these have now been put on display in the Capital. "This festival is a celebration of the vibrant partnership ...Read More >
Delhi schools are shifting to fully online classes for students up to Class V due to severe air pollution. This directive follows the invocation of Stage-IV of GRAP, with AQI levels reaching 'Severe+' in the capital. Neighbouring Noida and Ghaziabad have implemented similar measures for younger students. The Delhi government on Monday directed all schools in the capital to shift from hybrid learning to fully online classes for students up to Class V, citing a sharp deterioration in air quality ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so lon ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): Under the firm leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government has intensified its air pollution control strategy through year-round, science-driven enforcement. According to an official release, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) is now conducting one of the largest anti-dust compliance drives ever undertaken in the National Capital, ensuring that construction, industry, and vehicular contributors are monitored continuously on the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday extended her greetings to people for Chhath Puja, calling it a festival that spreads the message of unity, purity, and devotion. She also joined devotees during the Kharna Puja. "Chhath is not merely a religious ritual but a radiant symbol of Indian culture that conveys a message of harmony, cleanliness and faith. It reflects discipline, sincerity, and collective goodwill," Gupta said.Water minister Parvesh Verma inspected Chhath ghats across Delhi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As Delhi continues to battle poor air quality, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has launched the second phase of its mist sprayer project along Shanti Path and Africa Avenue to combat dust and pollution. The system aims to reduce smog and settle suspended particles through a network of automated misting units. According to NDMC Vice-Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal, the initiative builds on the success of the first phase implemented at Lodhi Road earlier this year. "With pollut ...Read More >
Thick smog engulfs the area near the India Gate as air quality worsens in New Delhi The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) launched the second phase of its "mist sprayer project" on Sunday along Shanti Path and Africa Avenue roads to help curb rising air pollution. The civic body, in a statement, said that the continuation follows the successful first phase at Lodhi Road. Delhi's air quality continues to remain in the "very poor" category, prompting NDMC to intensify efforts for dust suppress ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday joined efforts for cleaning and opening a Chhath Puja Ghat located under the pontoon bridge near Yamuna Bank Metro Station, fulfilling a long-pending demand of the Purvanchal community. Sachdeva personally visited the under-construction Chhath Ghat beneath the Metro Station, participated in the cleanliness drive, and said that by building this ghat, which was forced closed by the previous Arvind Kejriwal govern ...Read More >
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