DELHI GOVERNANCE ISSUES

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena praised Chief Minister Atishi, calling her "a thousand times better" than her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal. Saxena's comment, made at an event, highlights the ongoing political tensions between the AAP and BJP. ...

The DPIIT finalised model city logistics plans for Delhi and Bengaluru. The plans aim to improve urban freight efficiency and reduce logistics costs. The plans were developed with support from the Delhi and Karnataka governments. They are based on i...

Delhi Lieutenant Governor approved promotions for 295 Chief Medical Officers. The promotions were long pending. The promotions are part of an effort to improve working conditions in Delhi government hospitals. One promotion was withheld due to a sex...

Due to severe air pollution in Delhi, the government has implemented a 50% work-from-home policy for its employees and encouraged private organizations to follow suit. The city is also under Stage IV restrictions of the Graded Response Action Plan (...

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe plus' category, prompting Environment Minister Gopal Rai to announce that 50% of government office staff will work from home. Dense fog and pollution from farm fires have contributed to the hazardous air, ...

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered the attachment of Himachal Bhawan in Delhi due to the state government's failure to pay ?150 crore in dues to Seli Hydro Company. The court also initiated an inquiry to hold responsible officials accountable f...

Severe smog in north India is disrupting factory production, causing supply chain delays and reducing worker efficiency. The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimates that over 3.4 million businesses are affected, prompting companies to impleme...

The Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers' association has urged the government to implement work-from-home arrangements, staggered working hours, and provide air purifiers in all office buildings due to Delhi's hazardous air quality. They high...

India's public procurement portal, GeM, is currently holding a registration drive at the India International Trade Fair to onboard more Indian sellers and service providers. The platform has facilitated over Rs. 3 lakh crore in government procuremen...

Dense fog in Delhi is causing significant disruptions at Indira Gandhi International Airport, leading to flight delays and diversions. Nine flights were diverted on Monday, and over 160 experienced delays due to poor visibility. Airlines are advisin...

Delhi Traffic Police issued approximately 550 challans, totaling over Rs one crore in fines, to owners of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles on the first day of their ban under GRAP III. An additional 4,855 vehicles were fined for lacking valid...

The Supreme Court reprimanded the Goa Chief Secretary for upholding the state government's decision to modify Bombay High Court rules concerning court employee recruitment. The court deemed the alteration of rules, published under the Chief Justice'...

Delhi experienced its first dense fog of the season. The BJP urged the Delhi government to close schools up to Class five due to hazardous air quality. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva stated the city had become a gas chamber. He said PM 2.5 le...

Delhi airport faced flight disruptions Wednesday morning. Dense fog reduced visibility, leading to diversions. The city's air quality worsened, impacting operations. Pollution levels reached 'very poor' and 'severe' categories in several areas. The ...

Manoj Singh, an IAS officer nearing retirement, was removed from his position as head of Uttar Pradesh's forest, environment, and climate change department. The move comes amid concerns over the department's performance, particularly regarding Ganga...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the G20 Summit 2024 in Brazil, where he will emphasize India's stance on critical global issues. Building upon the New Delhi Declaration, India aims to foster consensus on tackling challenges like global...

A service road on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway is flooded. Untreated sewage from Narsinghpur village is flowing onto the road. The drain is blocked. NHAI, MCG, and GMDA are blaming each other for the lack of action. Commuters are facing difficulties...

The stalled Kerala government’s K-Rail project may proceed if technical and environmental issues are resolved, as stated by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav. The government’s semi-high-speed rail project faces opposition protests and awaits centre ...

Delhi was covered in smog on Friday morning. Air quality recorded at various locations showed poor levels. Residents reported health issues and called for government action. Toxic foam was seen in the Yamuna River. The Public Work Department started...