April 02, 2025 3:28 am
The centre has been in the pipeline for years despite the city being located in Zone IV of the seismic map
October 05, 2022 1:57 pm
The compulsory fine of Rs 500 for not wearing masks in public places was last removed in March but within a few weeks the rule was re-imposed following an uptick in the number of Covid cases in April.
September 24, 2022 8:14 am
At the DDMA’s 37th Covid review meeting Thursday, it deliberated lifting Rs 500 fine for not wearing masks in public places from October 1 as the capital has been seeing a steady dip in cases.
September 23, 2022 3:26 pm
An official said a government order was awaited and that people should still continue to wear masks and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour.
April 21, 2022 1:54 am
All schools, colleges and other educational institutions would remain open with strict Covid protocols in place, and a separate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be prepared for schools in consultation with experts, said officials present in the meeting.
April 20, 2022 7:55 am
According to officials, fines for not wearing masks in public places, and guidelines on enforcement, random testing and other measures to curb Covid spread are expected to be discussed.
April 19, 2022 12:39 pm
Covid-19 Delhi update today: In UP, masks have been made mandatory in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Meerut, Bulandshahr and Baghpat. Most of the new cases reported in the state on Sunday were from two of these districts.
April 16, 2022 8:29 am
According to senior officials, random Covid testing will restart at Metro stations and places that see high footfall like markets, bus stops and railways stations after the DDMA meeting on April 20.
April 01, 2022 10:30 am
Delhi new Covid guidelines: “Many were of the opinion that wearing masks should remain mandatory. However, it was finally decided that no fines would be issued. This means that the order will contain an advisory, which asks people to remain masked in public,” a source said.
March 31, 2022 9:56 am
Along with their representation, the parents have sent an online petition on the subject, which has received more than 2,500 signatories.
November 01, 2021 8:54 pm
While most private schools are waiting till after Diwali to resume physical classes for the younger children, government schools opened for them on Monday to moderate turnout.


