Delhi

The Delhi government on May 14 announced free education for children who lost their parents to the deadly coronavirus. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said that the government will cover their education expenses and living as well. The government will provide financial assistance for the families who lost the only earning member to COVID-19, he added. Moreover, CM Kejriwal also highlighted the need to extend lockdown by another week.

Netizens were left perplexed after a picture of boxes containing cow urine, available in different flavors, started making rounds on Twitter. Named 'Gauamrut', the two 250-ml boxes featured flavors of orange and pineapple while one was described as 'pure'. However, details of the origin and existence of these products remains unverified. In 2018, tulsi and elaichi flavored cow urine had hit the Delhi markets.

The Central Vista project near the India gate has now been declared a "no photography" and "no video recording" zone. The step has been taken amid the Centre facing extreme criticism for executing the redevelopment project, which includes a new Parliament building and a residence for the Indian PM among others, during the COVID-19 outbreak. Meanwhile, various social groups have also appealed the Supreme Court to halt the construction process… read-more

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra on May 10 attacked Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for spending Rs 804.93 crores on advertisements but not opening even "a single hospital". Responding to Kejriwal's remarks on the Centre's COVID-19 management, Patra also said, "Before forming his government, Kejriwal had promised to add 30,000 new hospital beds." Patra also questioned CM Kejriwal that why he thinks that the Centre is partial against the Delhi… read-more

The Haryana government has claimed that Delhi is receiving more water than it is entitled to. The statement came after Delhi Jal Board alleged Haryana for shortfall in supplies from the neighboring state. Haryana said that Delhi is covering its inefficiency in water management. Reportedly, earlier Delhi officials blamed Haryana for failing to release water into the canal, resulting in a drop in the pond level at Wazirabad treatment site.