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February 10, 2026 9:32 PM

CM Rekha Gupta launches ‘Delhi LakhpatiBitiya Yojana’ to support girls’ education

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced the launch of the ‘Delhi LakhpatiBitiya Yojana’, an upgraded and restructured version of the Ladli Scheme of 2008, aimed at ensuring financial security and uninterrupted education for girls from economically weaker families. The Chief Minister said the initiative seeks to ensure that no girl child in Delhi is forced to discontinue her education due to financial constraints, while also creating a long-term savings corpus that matures as s...

January 2, 2026 9:31 AM

‘Delhi Shabdotsav 2026’ to be inaugurated today

The inaugural function of “Delhi Shabdotsav 2026”, a three-day Indian literary and cultural festival, will be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Friday in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, an official said. The event will feature over 100 prominent speakers, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Sunil Ambekar, Manmohan Vaidya and Sachchidanand Joshi, along with more than 40 book releases, six cultural performances and two poets’ meets. Earlier, fo...

November 24, 2025 9:16 AM

Delhi’s good fortune to host Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Day: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said it was the capital's "good fortune" to host the 350th martyrdom day commemorations of Guru Tegh Bahadur at the Red Fort, urging families to participate in the three-day congregation. The Delhi government has declared November 25 a public holiday to enable citizens to take part in the celebrations. Addressing reporters, the Chief Minister said, "It is Delhi's good fortune that we are able to celebrate the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahad...

September 15, 2025 8:59 PM

Flooding under control, Delhi ready for winter pollution fight: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said her government has taken concrete measures to address waterlogging and pollution in the national capital, assuring that the city is better prepared for both flooding during rains and air quality challenges in winter. Speaking at the Aadhar Infra Confluence 2025, Gupta said drainage systems across Delhi have been cleaned, which has helped reduce waterlogging. She noted that flooding this monsoon has been limited to the Yamuna floodplain due to time...

May 26, 2025 2:16 PM

Guidelines issued to hospitals as Delhi govt closely monitors Covid cases: CM Rekha Gupta

With Delhi crossing the 100-mark in daily Covid-19 infections, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday assured the public that the government is closely monitoring the situation and has issued guidelines to all hospitals. Urging people not to panic, CM Gupta said, "Guidelines have been issued to all hospitals, and the government is closely monitoring the situation." She further added that all state-run hospitals are equipped with the necessary facilities to manage the rise in cases. ...

May 2, 2025 11:15 AM

CM Rekha Gupta launches 20-day cleanliness drive to transform Delhi

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched a 20-day city-wide cleanliness campaign, promising a “visible transformation” across Delhi starting Friday. Under the campaign, titled Badal Rahi Hai Dilli (Delhi is Changing), officials will be held personally accountable for the upkeep of streets, parks, footpaths, and public spaces. Speaking at the launch, CM Gupta said the initiative will mark a first for the city, with cleaning operations scheduled to take place twice a day—once at 8 a....

April 28, 2025 2:30 PM

PM Modi’s guarantee being fulfilled, say BJP leaders as CM Gupta launches Ayushman Vay Vandana card in Delhi

The Delhi government on Monday launched its ambitious health insurance scheme by distributing Ayushman health cards to elderly citizens aged 70 years and above, making them eligible for free medical treatment worth up to Rs 10 lakh annually. The ‘Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme’, aimed at covering six lakh beneficiaries in phases, is part of a promise made by the BJP ahead of the Assembly elections, which ended the party’s 27-year absence from power in Delhi. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launc...

March 25, 2025 12:40 PM

CM Rekha Gupta presents Delhi’s largest-ever budget of Rs 1 lakh crore

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented the first budget of the newly elected BJP government, terming it a historic milestone. Unveiling the Rs 1 lakh crore Budget for 2025-26, CM Gupta said it was the largest budget in the capital’s history. “This is a historic day, as this is not just any budget. The people of Delhi and the country are keenly watching how the government, elected with a record mandate, will present its first Budget,” she said while addressing the Assembly....

March 25, 2025 9:26 AM

CM Rekha Gupta to present Budget in Delhi Assembly today

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is set to present the first-ever budget of the BJP-led government in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday. The much-anticipated budget for the financial year 2025-26 is expected to align with the BJP’s election manifesto and the promises made to the people of Delhi during the recent elections. The five-day budget session, which began on March 24, was inaugurated with a traditional kheer ceremony at 11 a.m. on Monday. Addressing the occasion, Chief Minister Gupta sa...

February 22, 2025 3:23 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets PM Modi; Ministers inspect road repairs and infrastructure projects

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Saturday, while her Cabinet ministers conducted field inspections to assess the condition of city roads and review pending infrastructure projects. Earlier in the day, Gupta addressed well-wishers from the balcony of her Shalimar Bagh residence. Using a public address system, she shared her plans for the meeting with PM Modi, stating that she would convey the gratitude of women and daughters of Delhi for the o...