Reacting to the Delhi government’s approval of a ₹2,500 honorarium for women in the city, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and former Chief Minister Atishi criticized the move, calling it another jumla (empty promise) by the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Delhi Police on Saturday organised public grievance camps in various districts to address the problems faced by residents.
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Saturday extended greetings, highlighting the fact that only Delhi enjoys the distinction of having women as the Chief Minister and the Leader of Opposition (LoP).
The Delhi Police has arrested Rohit Gahlot, a gangster wanted in an attempted murder case, from Murthal in Haryana. Gahlot is an active member of Vikas Lagarpuria Gang, officials confirmed on Saturday.
In a landmark decision on International Women's Day, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government on Saturday fulfilled one of the BJP's key election promises by approving ₹5,100 crore for the first phase of the Mahila Samridhi Yojana in the national capital.
According to the SAFAR-India, the overall air quality in the national capital is in the 'poor' category with an AQI of 286.
Delhi's air quality continues to remain 'Poor' with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 249 on Friday morning, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)-India.
According to the pollution-control agency, the data was based on readings from 34 out of 40 air quality monitoring stations across the city.
The decision was taken by AIIMS director M Srinivas in a bid to reduce the environmental impact of disposable drinking water cups.
Upadhyay further alleged that the Chief Minister of Delhi, who was the presiding officer of today's meeting, adjourned the Council meeting and left the meeting in the middle without thinking anything.
