Parliament

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Rajya Sabha Passes Away Delhi Services Bill 2023, Setback For AAP Government

The Rajya Sabha passed the controversial 'Delhi Services Bill', named Government of National Capital Territory Amendment Bill 2023. This new bill replaces the contentious Delhi Ordinance on the control of services in Delhi. While the new Bill removes the contentious Section 3A of the ordinance that held that the Delhi legislative assembly will not have control over services under Entry 41 of List-II of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution… read-more

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 11:47 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Delhi Government, BJP, rajya sabha, Delhi Service Bill, parliament

Courtesy: The Wire

Dengue

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Delhi Govt Calls For Action Amid Alarming Surge In Dengue

An alarming surge in dengue cases reported in the aftermath of recent floods. The Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on July 28, said that genome sequencing of 20 dengue samples was done out of which 19 samples had severe strain Type-2. Bhardwaj further informed that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has directed the Health Department to reserve beds for dengue patients and ensure adequate medicines at hospitals and ‘mohalla’ clinics… read-more

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 - 05:01 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: national capital, Delhi Government, Dengue, Health Ministry

Courtesy: Zee News India

Yamuna River

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Delhi Floods: Yamuna River Water Level Decreases With 207 Mark

The flood-like situation in Delhi is under control as the Yamuna River water level is below 208, watermark. On July 15, the Delhi Government said, the situation is better in the low-lying region and restoration work to tackle the damage done by heavy to very heavy rainfall in the past few days. Delhi Public Work Minister Atishi said a day's time would be needed to return to normal.

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 - 09:28 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Yamuna River, water level, Delhi Government, Floods, Disaster Management

Courtesy: ANI News

Arvind Kejriwal

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"Hope Congress Will Clear Stand On Ordinance" Says Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Arvind Kejriwal has threatened to walk out of the united opposition if the Indian National Congress doesn't support the AAP Ordinance. On June 22, during the Patna meeting of opposition parties, Kejriwal said, "I hope that the Congress will clearly state its position, as the other political parties present in the meeting will inquire about it." Notably, Delhi Ordinance will be the first topic discussed.

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 - 04:20 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Indian Politics, Delhi Government, ordinance, Arvind Kejriwal, Congress

Delhi's worsening air quality.

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Deployed 17 Flying Squads To Monitor AQI Norms In Delhi: Centre To SC

The Centre on December 2 constituted 17 flying squads to ensure air pollution norms are followed strictly in Delhi. They also said to deploy 23 more flying squads in 24 next hours, allowing them to take preventive action against violators. The updates were given as a response to the Supreme Court's 24 hours deadline given to submit a report on Delhi's worsening air pollution situation. 

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 - 10:48 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: national capital, Delhi AQI, Supreme Court, Delhi Government, Flying Squad

Courtesy: NDTV

CM Arvind Kejriwal

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Cloud-Based Health Management System By Next Year: Delhi Govt

The Delhi government on August 12 said that it is planning to launch a world-class 'cloud-based Health Information Management System (HIMS)' by next year. People could access eHealth Cards and will have an online appointment booking system at government hospitals. "The Health Information Management System will be a monumental step towards getting the people of Delhi freedom from their problems," Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said in… read-more

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 - 03:04 PM / by Prateek Chakradhar

Tags: Healthcare, government hospital, Delhi Government, CM Arvind Kejriwal

Courtesy: India TV