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November 5, 2026 5:36 PM

Delhi CM orders suspension of officials, FIR against contractor after Chawri Bazar building collapse kills two

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday ordered the immediate suspension of the area’s Assistant Engineer (AE) and Junior Engineer (JE) and directed the registration of an FIR against the contractor after a three-storey building under construction collapsed near Chawri Bazar Metro Station in Old Delhi, killing two people. The collapse occurred in Gali Sitara, Sheesh Mahal, in the Chandni Chowk area. According to a release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Gupta visited the site ...

October 22, 2026 2:31 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta directs night-time cleaning in colonies, markets ahead of Diwali

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed officials to intensify cleanliness drives across the national capital ahead of Diwali and other festivals, ordering night-time cleaning in residential colonies and major markets and warning that negligence in maintaining cleanliness will not be tolerated. According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), chairing a high-level meeting at the Delhi Secretariat on Wednesday, Gupta instructed the concerned departments and agencies to immediately address...

October 14, 2026 1:26 PM

Delhi Cabinet expresses gratitude for PM Modi’s 25 years of public service, Central support

The Delhi Cabinet has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 25 years in public service and the Centre's support for developmental works in the national capital, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday. Listing out several key initiatives taken up in infrastructure and policy issues in the last year, CM Gupta said the Centre has helped the national capital in its 'Viksit Delhi' mission. "In the previous government, the works were stuck. But all the Central policies we...

October 1, 2026 4:56 PM

Mega cleanliness drive held across Delhi, CM Rekha Gupta joins drive at Kamla Nehru Ridge

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday took part in the 'Swachhta Hi Seva: Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' campaign at Kamla Nehru Ridge. The initiative under the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in public service was also joined by large number of students, people and sanitation workers across the city. In response to the call of PM Modi, people across the country have taken up one or another task of service in their hands and are engaged in it. Thousa...

September 28, 2026 3:16 PM

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reviews Delhi’s air pollution mitigation plan with CM Rekha Gupta

Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday chaired a high-level meeting with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to review the national capital's air pollution mitigation plan and finalise additional measures ahead of the winter season. The meeting focused on progress of measures already undertaken, hotspot-specific interventions, enforcement, vehicular emissions, dust and waste management, industrial pollution, public transport and greater citizen participatio...

September 6, 2026 7:03 PM

Satya Niketan building collapse: Amit Shah speaks to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, top officials

Two persons were killed and several others were feared trapped after a five-storey building housing a boys' hostel collapsed in a congested lane at Satya Niketan near Delhi University's South Campus on Sunday afternoon, prompting a massive rescue operation involving multiple agencies. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other officials. In a post on X, he said, "Deeply distressed by the collapse of a building at Satya Niketan in Delhi. Spoke with the Chie...

September 3, 2026 2:47 PM

Delhi CM launches automated vehicle testing station, flags off 50 e-buses

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched the capital's second automated vehicle testing station at Tehkhand Depot in South Delhi. Gupta also launched 50 new electric buses, bringing the total number of buses to 6,850, of which 5,088 are electric vehicles. "Our government is continuously working towards clean mobility, our government is working on solutions for pollution. All these steps are to make Delhi pollution-free," the chief minister said addressing a crowd. Gupta said Delh...

August 16, 2026 3:46 PM

CM Rekha Gupta launches 25 Atal canteens; Delhi now has 100 outlets

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday launched 25 new Atal Canteens in the national capital on the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, taking the total number of canteens under the scheme to 100. The ceremony was also attended by former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, BJP’s Manoj Tiwari and Minister Ashish Sood among others. “On the birth anniversary of the revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, the resolve taken on 25 December 2025 to launch 100 Atal Canteens...

August 15, 2026 5:45 PM

Delhi will play greater role in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said the national capital would play a greater role in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation, asserting that the city’s progress was closely linked to the country’s pride and prestige. CM Gupta hoisted the Tricolour at the state-level Independence Day celebrations at Chhatrasal Stadium and paid tribute to the freedom fighters whose sacrifices laid the foundation of an independent India. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Ministe...

July 19, 2026 10:53 AM

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, praises her efforts to transform national capital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended birthday greetings to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, praising her efforts to accelerate the national capital's development and improve the quality of life for its residents. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Birthday wishes to Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta Ji. Her efforts to boost Delhi’s progress and further ‘Ease of Living’ for the people are commendable. Praying for her long life and good health.” The Prime Ministe...