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Over half of Delhi citizens want weekend curfew to continue: Survey

Delhi had seen an uptick in Covid infections, mainly triggered by the Omicron variant

Delhi records 7,498 new Covid-19 cases, positivity rate at 10.59%

Delhi reported 7,498 fresh COVID-19 cases and 29 deaths, with the positivity rate witnessing a marginal increase to 10.59 per cent, according to data

Children will be left behind if we do not reopen schools now: Sisodia

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday advocated reopening of schools saying a generation of children will be left behind if do not open schools now.

Delhi traders' bodies ask L-G to lift weekend curfew during DDMA meet

Continuing its demand to lift the weekend curfew and odd-even rule for opening shops, the traders' fraternity here on Wednesday shot a letter to the lieutenant governor, ahead of the DDMA meeting.

Covid curbs to be eased as soon as possible: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal said there is resentment among some people against Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal for turning down Delhi government's proposal to lift weekend curfew

AAP in Delhi failed to improve condition of schools, dispensaries: BJP MP

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari slammed Arvind Kejriwal, alleging that the AAP-led government in the national capital miserably failed in improving the condition of schools and dispensaries

Delhi govt offices to have photos of only Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh: Kejriwal

All Delhi government offices will carry photos of Babasaheb Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh, and no pictures of any political leader, Arvind Kejriwal said

Delhi logs 5,760 Covid-19 cases; positivity rate declines to 11.79%

Delhi on Monday reported 5,760 new Covid cases and 30 deaths, while the positivity rate dropped to 11.79 per cent, according to data shared by the health department.

Delhi government to conduct survey on Covid-19's impact on children

To understand the impact of Covid-19 on the children, the Delhi government has decided to conduct a survey on the basis of which the Happiness Curriculum will be updated.

Delhi to conduct survey to understand pandemic impact on school children

The Delhi government has decided to conduct a large-scale survey, said Delhi Deputy CM and Education Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday

Govt mulling over ways to boost Delhi's derailed economy: Sisodia

Sisodia, who is also the minister of the finance department, reviewed the preparation of the Delhi Budget 2022-23 during a meeting

Delhi transport dept extends driving, learner's licence validity by 2 mths

Currently, an applicant can obtain a learner's licence after passing an online driving test

DDMA allows private offices to open with 50% staff as Covid cases reduce

DDMA allowed private offices to function with 50 per cent staff but maintained that weekend curfew and other restrictions, including odd-even rule for opening shops in city markets will continue

Need to watch trend to tell if Covid death peak has hit in Delhi: Experts

The number of Covid cases in Delhi has come down after registering a record surge a week ago, but the daily fatalities trend needs to be watched for the next few days

Danger of Covid-19 has subsided in Delhi, situation under control: Jain

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Friday asserted that the danger of COVID-19 has subsided in the national capital and the situation is "quite under control".

Delhi to become first state to have 1,500 electric buses: Gahlot

Delhi Transport Minister Gahlot has said that the Delhi Transport Corporation will soon deploy 1,500 electric buses, making the national capital the first state to adopt e-buses on such a huge scale.

Delhi expected to record 10,500 Covid-19 cases: Health Minister

Delhi is expected to record 10,500 Covid-19 cases with a positivity rate between 17 and 18 per cent on Friday, state Health Minister Satyendar Jain said.

Covid-19: Delhi govt plans to lift weekend curfew, LG's nod sought

The Delhi government has proposed lifting weekend curfew, end odd even system for opening of shops and allow private offices to run with 50 per cent staff in the city, official sources said on Friday. The proposal has been sent to Lt Governor Anil Baijal for his consent, they said. The decision to ease the restrictions was taken in view of declining number of Covid cases in the city, they said. The weekend curfew imposed in view of rise in Covid cases will be in place from 10 PM Friday and continue till Monday 5 AM. It will be done away with if the LG grants permission to the Delhi government's proposal. Delhi on Thursday reported 12,306 fresh COVID-19 cases and 43 more fatalities due to the viral disease, while the positivity rate dipped to 21.48 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department.

2020 Delhi riots: Man gets 5 years in jail for putting house on fire

A Delhi court on Thursday sentenced Dinesh Yadav, the first person convicted in connection with February 2020 riots, to five years in jail.

Covid positivity rate not low enough to lift restrictions: Delhi min

Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Wednesday said COVID-19 positivity rate in the city is not low enough to lift the restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the infection