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Delhi plans first-aid facilities in 1,086 government schools at Rs 48.87 crore annually

The Delhi government is proposing to set up first-aid facilities across all 1,086 government schools in the city. This initiative aims to provide immediate medical attention to students during school hours. Each school will have a trained health worker available for assistance with minor injuries and sudden illnesses. Facilities will…

The Economic Times · Oct 25

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.

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Delhi: Rooftop solar registrations cross 1 lakh mark; outskirts lead adoption

Delhi Power minister Ashish Sood said that the rising registration numbers were a milestone in clean energy. The adoption of solar energy shows distinct trends across different areas in Delhi, with city outskirts and industrial hubs like Bawana and Narela leading in registration numbers.

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Delhi peak power demand hits all-time high of 8,748 MW amid heatwave conditions

In an extraordinary turn of events, Delhi's power consumption skyrocketed to an all-time high of 8,748 MW on Monday, driven by a relentless heatwave. City officials commend the effective power infrastructure and strategic foresight that allowed for uninterrupted service. Nevertheless, this surge places immense pressure on transmission capabilities, with forecasts…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

Delhi govt weighs hiring ex-Agniveers to tackle fire service staff shortage

Delhi government is exploring the recruitment of former Agniveers to fill critical vacancies in the Delhi Fire Service. This move follows a recent fire tragedy and aims to bolster the firefighting workforce. The proposal was discussed at a Delhi Disaster Management Authority meeting. The government will now work on the…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Delhi blaze: 11 foreigners among 21 dead as questions emerge over building safety and response time

The scenes inside the Flourish Inn Stay in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar were so horrifying that they were “indescribable,” Wasim, an eyewitness, told Newslaundry as he tried to recall what unfolded at the property on Wednesday morning, when a major fire tore through the building, leaving at least 21 people dead.

Newslaundry · Jun 3

Canadian university inks three MoUs during India outreach; delegation meets Delhi education minister

Cape Breton University (CBU) has signed three MoUs with Indian academic institutions during a multi-city outreach to foster higher education partnerships. The delegation, led by CBU president David C Dingwall, visited several cities, discussing collaborations in AI, community development, and startup ecosystems.

The Economic Times · May 4

Regulatory gaps, ‘lack of audit’, pending dues: Fee control is a mirage in Delhi

What began as isolated complaints about rising tuition costs has exploded into a full-blown political confrontation between the Aam Aadmi Party and the newly-installed BJP government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

Newslaundry · Apr 13, 2025

Rekha Gupta takes oath as Delhi CM along with 6 Cabinet Ministers

Six other MLAs, including Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh, also took the oath as Ministers. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 20, 2025

Plenty of jobs but gender stereotypes and low pay can hold men back from careers in aged care

The aged care sector's low pay stops men from doing the work. But experts say without them there won't be enough staff to take care of our ageing population.

ABC News · May 29, 2022