Ashish Srivastava

UPSC nod to principals for 334 government schools in Delhi, many vacancies unfilled

According to officials, the vacancy of principals over the years rose up to 424 while the sanctioned strength is 475. 

24 Mar 2023

Delhi budget: Growth formula for five key priority sectors

The Delhi budget focuses on health, education, infrastructure/transport, power, environment as its priority sectors.

23 Mar 2023

Apathy of govt agencies too much to handle, says RWA in Delhi

The walking track, incidentally, was built with special funds allocated by BJP MP and former Union Health Minister Dr Harshvardhan in August, 2021. 

23 Mar 2023

Plan to increase vending zones at Kartavya Path

Authorities estimate that around 75,000 people visit Kartavya Path on working days while during weekends; the number swells up to 1.5 lahks.

21 Mar 2023

AIIMS forms panel to expedite rollout of 5-G network in campus by June

The panel has been directed to float Expression of Interest with all 5-G service providers and carry out a survey to find gap analysis and solution.

20 Mar 2023

Rabies from stray dogs killed 37 in five years in Delhi

Dog bite cases are rising, with the MCD having failed to conduct a dog census for 11 years

18 Mar 2023

Russian group hacked website of health ministry, says report

The report stated the motive behind the attack was to avenge ‘the sanctions imposed against the Russian Federation where Indian authorities decided not to violate the sanctions.'

17 Mar 2023

MCD has no idea of the number of stray dogs

Civic body has failed to conduct a dog census since 2012, defeating efforts to execute effective sterilisation drives

17 Mar 2023

MCD survey to identify causes of pollution

The official added that the agency selected for the survey will be tasked with feeding the information on the 311 apps with photographs and geo-tagging of locations.

16 Mar 2023

Delhi Mayor cracks the whip on stray dog menace after two minor siblings 'hauled to death'

Two brothers were recently mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs over a span of three days in southwest Delhi

15 Mar 2023

New Delhi Municipal Council to start local cultivation of tulips for spring festival

Officials said that the flower will be grown locally. Wilted tulip bulbs will be collected and fresh ones will be created out of them as an experiment, they added.

15 Mar 2023

Book Sisodia for sedition under UAPA, says Cong

In a joint letter, they said that while sanction has been given to investigate Sisodia under the Prevention of Corruption Act, he should also be booked under the UAPA.

14 Mar 2023

MCD chief in dock over stray dogs killing minor boys

The child rights body has instructed the civic body’s chief to physically appear before it with an action taken report on the matter.

14 Mar 2023

Influenza Outbreak: Delhi hospitals see upto 50% rise in turnout for flu shots

However, doctors said the vaccine will not give immunity to people against the virus immediately after inoculation.

13 Mar 2023

AIIMS set to acquire 4 Delhi hospitals

If all goes well and AIIMS get permission to manage additional healthcare facilities, then it will be able to expand its bed strength up to 3,000.

08 Mar 2023