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At malls, markets, Metro stations in Delhi, no entry without mask
Over 2,000 cases have been recorded over the last two weeks – the number of deaths with the infection and positivity rate are also on the rise.
Sun, Aug 14, 2022
Another Delhi school flags poor construction work, DoE seeks report from PWD
The DoE director visited Government Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya at Radhey Shyam Park on August 6 after which he flagged several issues with the school’s structure, functioning and so on, an official said.
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
Kejriwal hits back at PM Modi’s ‘rewri’ jibe: Those who say this should be declared traitors
Kejriwal went on to ask the Centre to provide free education, healthcare and free electricity up to 300 units to every citizen.
Tue, Aug 09, 2022
Delhi excise policy row: L-G suspends 11 officers over ‘serious lapses’
An IAS officer, Arava Gopi Krishna was Excise Commissioner when the policy was formulated and implemented last year. Anand Tiwari, a DANICS officer, was serving as the Deputy Commissioner under Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
Sun, Aug 07, 2022
Delhi govt plans to open premium liquor vends in posh areas, malls, big markets
The Delhi government scrapped its 2021-22 excise policy last week amid the ongoing standoff with the L-G — who has recommended CBI to probe allegations of corruption in the policy’s implementation — and has decided to bring back the old policy from September 1.
Sat, Aug 06, 2022
Just 342 liquor shops will operate in Delhi this month
There are 32 zones and 849 shops that were supposed to open under the new liquor policy, but around 630-650 could eventually open.
Wed, Aug 03, 2022
Delhi: AAP govt’s cabinet note sheds light on liquor policy lessons
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is also learnt to have asked the excise department to prepare a fresh excise policy based on the experiences of the new policy that was introduced in November last year, which aimed to privatise the liquor business and weed out corruption.
Tue, Aug 02, 2022
Unhappy Hours: Old liquor policy, new troubles for Delhi govt
While the government will not be extending the new policy, sources in the Lt-Governor’s office said it has sent a file to the L-G, proposing to extend existing licences for a month till August 31 for the transition to take effect.
Mon, Aug 01, 2022
Revenue target of Rs 10,000 cr, new liquor policy brought in Rs 2,000 crore in 8 months
As per data shared by a Delhi government source, the excise department collected a revenue of Rs 600.63 crore between December 2021 and March 2022, Rs 528.29 crore in April and May, Rs 442.40 crore in June and Rs 421.82 crore in July.
Sun, Jul 31, 2022
Explained: What is the controversy surrounding the Delhi government’s new liquor policy?
The Delhi government’s revised policy, which proposed changes like home delivery of liquor, the opening of shops till 3 am and allowing licensees to offer unlimited discounts, was proposed by the group of ministers in the cabinet on May 2.
Sun, Jul 31, 2022
Booze offers might end, old liquor policy could make comeback in Delhi
The government had in November last year exited the liquor business and handed things over to private vendors, with a stated aim to cut down corruption.
Sat, Jul 30, 2022
Liquor row: Delhi Police’s EOW collects recordings of meetings by Sisodia’s excise dept
This comes after the EOW received a complaint alleging illegal distribution of zonal liquor licences to manufacturing companies and blacklisted firms in violation of terms and conditions of the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22.
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
More liquor shops could shut in Delhi
Attributing the state of limbo to losses incurred by uncertainty, a vendor said, “Moreover, many retail vends couldn’t open due to non-conforming zones and still there is no clarity... Shops that are running are getting targeted and being closed by the MCD.”
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Delhi: In a first, six women appointed as sub-registrars
The move comes at a time when Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has suspended several revenue department officials, including sub-registrars, for alleged negligence and financial irregularities.
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Helpdesks, awareness campaigns to help Delhi residents continue getting power subsidy after October 1
Starting in August, residents will get an electricity bill along with a receipt of the amount they saved over the past seven years because of the subsidy provided by the government.
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
From August, power bill to come with opt-in form thanking CM, reminding consumers of subsidy
Delhi residents did not have to pay anything if they used 200 units of power per month. A subsidy of 50% was granted to those who used up to 400 units a month. A power department official said that on average, people got a benefit of around Rs 800 per month because of the scheme.
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Delhi: Country liquor supply tender cancelled for the second time
Delhi excise department cancelled the tender for supply of country liquor on July 25 after suspecting that the bidders had formed a pool, creating an ‘undesirable monopoly of interest’
Tue, Jul 26, 2022
Dry spell: 176 liquor vendors shut in Delhi in month and a half
Amid allegations of corruption and impropriety in the implementation of the new liquor policy in Delhi, which has set off a war of words between the L-G and the AAP government, the excise department has been dealing with a larger problem that could impact revenue collection.
Tue, Jul 26, 2022
150 fake cases against our leaders since AAP came to power: Atishi
According to sources, the cabinet has approved the Revised Excise Policy 2022-23 and the new proposals by the excise department and the group of ministers, but final approval for amendments and implementation on the ground has to be done by the L-G.
Sun, Jul 24, 2022
Excise policy row: Sisodia in line of fire as L-G calls for probe by CBI
AAP accused of kickbacks for Punjab spend, Kejriwal hits back: Not afraid
Sat, Jul 23, 2022
Following L-G’s Directions Delhi to get 1,000 sandalwood trees, experts apprehensive
Officials said the sandalwood trees will be planted in secured areas and parks such as Nehru Park, Lodhi Garden, Sanjay Jheel, and Talkatora Stadium, among other campuses and institutions
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Delhi to get 1,000 sandalwood trees but experts have some apprehensions
According to officials, the initiative comes after the L-G set a target to plant 10,000 such trees across the national capital.
Wed, Jul 20, 2022
Delhi government plans cultural festival from August 1 to mark 75 years of Independence
The Delhi government plans to launch an initiative called 'Har Hath Tiranga' and appeal to the public to participate in the festivals by holding the national flag.
Wed, Jul 20, 2022
Ahead of G-20 summit next year, 41 stretches in Lutyens’ Delhi to get a facelift
Issues of potholes and patches will also be resolved to provide a better connectivity and travelling experience to the delegation of members from across 19 countries who will visit New Delhi for the summit.
Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Delhi: In major bureaucratic reshuffle, 200 officials transferred
Last month, Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar had asked all the department heads to submit a list of officers and employees posted in the department for more than five years so that they could be transferred to other departments.
Fri, Jul 15, 2022