Delhi govt to act against officials over Satya Niketan building collapse: CM

September 7, 2026 11:59 AM

Delhi govt to act against officials over Satya Niketan building collapse: CM

The Delhi government, in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), is formulating a policy to make periodic structural audits and safety certifications mandatory for buildings used for public activities, including paying guest accommodations, nursing homes and schools, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday. Gupta made the remarks after visiting the site of the Satya Niketan building collapse, which has claimed six lives. "The government, in collaboration with the Municip...

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta tables Rs 1.03 lakh crore Budget with focus on roads, environment

March 24, 2026 2:35 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta tables Rs 1.03 lakh crore Budget with focus on roads, environment

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the annual Budget for the 2026-27 financial year in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday, proposing a total outlay of Rs 1,03,700 crore. This marks her second Budget for the national capital. Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta congratulated her, saying, “The CM, Rekha Gupta, is presenting the Budget for 2026-27. Congratulations to her on presenting her second Delhi Budget.” Addressing the Assembly, CM Gupta highlighted Delhi’s resilience and economic stre...

Delhi govt declares 41 sq km of Southern Ridge as reserved forest

October 14, 2025 2:03 PM

Delhi govt declares 41 sq km of Southern Ridge as reserved forest

The Delhi government on Tuesday announced that 41 square km of the Southern Ridge area will be declared a reserved forest, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said. The decision, made under the provisions of the Indian Forest Act, 1927, is aimed at protecting the national capital from pollution and promoting sustainable environmental practices, she added. “Our priority is to make Delhi a modern capital with a pollution-free, green, and balanced environment. This step will not only preserve Delhi’s ...

Delhi govt imposes permanent ban on crackers, Supreme Court informed

December 20, 2024 8:58 AM

Delhi govt imposes permanent ban on crackers, Supreme Court informed

The Delhi government, on Thursday, announced a complete ban on all types of firecrackers in the national capital with immediate effect throughout the year, starting from January 1, 2025. According to a government order issued in this regard, the sale, storage, and use of firecrackers will be completely banned. During the hearing on Thursday, the Delhi government informed the apex court about the complete ban on firecrackers amid the increasing air pollution in the city. The Delhi government's ...

President delegates authority to LG for constituting and appointing members to boards in Delhi

September 16, 2024 3:30 PM

President delegates authority to LG for constituting and appointing members to boards in Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu has delegated powers to Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, allowing him to constitute and appoint members to any authority, board, commission or statutory body under laws enacted by Parliament that apply to the national capital, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Tuesday. Earlier, the President approved the constitution of the 23rd Law Commission of India, which will serve from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027. The commission will include a full-time Chai...