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First car-free day observed in Delhi

October 22, 2015

First Car-Free Day was observed in Delhi on 22 October 2015 to encourage the people to use public transport instead of using their cars. It was observed from 7 AM till 12 noon on the stretch connecting Red Fort to ..

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Reva Khetrapal selected as Lokayukta of Delhi

October 21, 2015

Former Delhi High Court judge Reva Khetrapal has been selected as Delhi’s new Lokayukta. The post was lying vacant since 2013 after retired Justice Manmohan Sarin had relinquished office after completing five-year term. With this, she will become the fourth ..

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NGT orders to levy environmental tax on trucks entering Delhi

October 7, 2015

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed all commercial vehicles entering Delhi to pay environmental compensation charge in addition to the toll tax. This decision to levy environmental compensation charges dubbed as environmental tax was taken by NGT as a tough ..

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Badarpur-Faridabad Metro

September 7, 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Badarpur-Faridabad Metro in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR). The metro corridor will connect the national capital with the satellite town and give impetus to economic growth in the region by fast transportation of people. It ..

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21st edition of Delhi Book Fair begins

August 29, 2015

The 21st edition of the Delhi Book Fair has been launched at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The book fair has been organised by the Federation of Indian Publishers in association with India Trade Promotion Organisation.  It will be held ..

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Government gives nod to rename Delhi’s Aurangzeb Road as Abdul Kalam Road

August 28, 2015

Union Government has given its nod to rename Delhi’s famous Aurangzeb Road has been renamed after former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam. It was decided by New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) to rename road as APJ Abdul Kalam Road, ..

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Delhi government notifies Witness Protection Scheme 2015

July 31, 2015

Delhi Government has notified Witness Protection Scheme 2015, a policy regarding protection of witnesses with provisions for a protection fund. With this, Delhi becomes the first state/union territory in India to notify such policy to ensure protection of witnesses in ..

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Delhi Lt Governor approves appointment of Swati Maliwal as Chairperson of DCW

July 27, 2015

Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung approved appointment of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Swati Maliwal as Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW). It was approved after he had rejected appointment of Maliwal earlier over the issue of proper clearance ..

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Union Government approves Transit Oriented Development policy for Delhi

July 16, 2015

Union Government has approved the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Policy for Delhi. TOD aims to address issues of pollution, congestion and shortage of housing for the poor and middle class. Thus it is a key policy initiative for low-carbon, high-density ..

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Jind, Karnal and Muzaffarnagar districts added in National Capital Region

June 10, 2015

Haryana’s Jind, Karnal districts and Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district have been added into the conurbation National Capital Region (NCR). Decision in this regard was taken at 35th meeting of National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) held New Delhi. The meeting ..

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