Delhi government notifies 511 new auto stands
India | Jul 12, 2019, 08:22 PM ISTTransport department of the Delhi government has notified 511 new auto stands across the city to facilitate commuters and address the problem of congestion.
Transport department of the Delhi government has notified 511 new auto stands across the city to facilitate commuters and address the problem of congestion.
The tender for 1,000 electric buses will open in August and they will start arriving from January, he said adding the entire batch will be on the city roads by April next year.
Delhi government is now planning to rope in robots to clean sewers in the national capital, especially those in narrow lanes. Social Justice Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam will travel to Kerala in July end to talk to a group of engineers in this regard.
The Delhi High Court on Monday sought response from Delhi government and city police over a plea seeking enforcement of certain provisions of Mental Healthcare Act.
Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia said that while schools will reopen on July 8 for these students, classes will start for senior classes as per earlier schedule.
In a letter to the chief secretary, Mishra said provision of a good feeder service towards last-mile connectivity improves model shift from private transport to mass transit systems like the metro rail.
"Manish Sisodia I came from the same background as you. We are not politicians. It is our dream that every child born in this country must get high-quality education, regardless of their financial background," Kejriwal said.
Kejriwal, who had skipped the all-party meeting called by the Prime Minister two days back, also assured full cooperation of his government to the Centre.
The development comes a week after the Delhi government notified revised auto-rickshaw fares with an 18.75 per cent hike on existing rates in the city.
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had written a letter on April 16 to the Secretary, Higher Education, stating that no funds should be given to 28 colleges (fully or partially-funded by them) till they form their governing bodies.
For 2019-20, the government has set a target of installing CCTV cameras in 350 schools. The government installed 520 cameras in 130 schools in the last financial year, even though it had set a target of installing CCTV cameras in 100 schools.
The Delhi government on Monday said the city will get about 3,000 buses within next one year, with about 30 buses rolling out by June-end.
The Delhi government has suspended the excise licence of a night club situated inside the complex of hotel Shangri- La's - Eros for various violations, including serving liquor to underage customers, a senior official said Monday.
Over 2,700 teaching and non-teaching staff of 12 Delhi University colleges may not get salaries from this month if the AAP government continues to withhold release of funds over non-formation of governing bodies.
In the wake of the Surat fire tragedy, the Delhi government has directed the city's fire department to take immediate action for "closing down" coaching institutes operating above the fourth floor in buildings in violation of fire safety norms.
The Delhi government on Monday issued a notification with 10 amendments to the Delhi building bylaws, 2016, to enhance fire safety in hotels in the city.
The doctors of Hindu Rao hospital went on strike on Monday, demanding payment of their salaries due for three months.
Around 15 officials sustained injuries in the incident and had to be taken to a hospital, police said.
The government also said that in Class 8, the pass percentage improved by about five percentage points this year.
The petitioners, including the Delhi government, had also challenged a number of circulars issued by the Central government.
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