NDMC Budget to lay emphasis on self reliance
The North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) Budget estimates for 2017-18 focuses on strengthening sanitation infrastructure and simplification of services through e-governance methods.The Budget proposals laid emphasis on revenue generation and self reliance. The 2017-18 estimates pegged income and expenditure at Rs7,199.81 crore and Rs7,199.60 crore, respectively. The civic body is spending Rs27 crore on buying vehicles and equipment to strengthen sanitation infrastructure. Bio methanation plants are also proposed at Bhalaswa and Jharoda Dairy colonies are proposed for checking inflow of dung into drains.
Concession to entrepreneurs
The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has stated that there will be no binding on the industrialists to obtain factory licence from the SDMC in Delhi State Industrial Development Corporation (DSIDC) localities. Mayour Shyam Sharma on Monday has given its approval to this effect. He said the SDMC has taken a decision in this regard as it is committed to provide concession to the entrepreneurs and make their path hassle free.
DCW issues notice to Joint Commissioner
The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued a notice to the Joint Commissioner seeking details of cases in which the Delhi Police has initiated disciplinary action against erring police officers in accordance with the Supreme Court's directions. The body has also sought information on action taken in 88 cases recommended for departmental action by the previous Standing Committee from August 8, 2014 to September 28, 2015.
Drive against open drinking intensified
Intensifying its drive against open drinking, the Delhi Government on Monday decided to rope in sub-divisional magistrates, tehsildars to take action against violators, besides forming ten additional teams for the same. As per the plan, the Government will also provide home guards and civil Defence volunteers to assist a total of 20 teams to catch those consuming alcohol in public places. The Excise Department has so far arrested 548.
AAP raises issue of full Statehood
Raising the issue of full Statehood of Delhi again, the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday demanded the BJP to come clean on the matter. Referring to a purported statement by Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari on the issue, which he has already denied, AAP's Delhi unit convener Dilip Pandey said "refusing Statehood" will be the "biggest" political U-turn of the party. Arvind Kejriwal too had attacked Tiwari over his purported statement on Sunday. In response, the Delhi BJP chief said the Chief Minister is in a "hurry" to lodge opposition and was latching on to a "false report". Pandey said full Statehood for Delhi is necessary because of the "complicated administrative structure" of the national Capital.
MP gives video presentation on cashless economy
In a programme organised at Green Park, MP Meenakshi lekhi gave a video presentation on cashless economy before the senior citizens and also discussed with them about it. She said our senior citizens have sacrificed for the economic development of their family and today the need of the hour is that they should encourage family members to work through Mobile Banking Apps for creating a healthy economic system. Chairman of the SDMC Standing Committee Shailender Singh Monty was also present in the programme.
Minimum temperature settles at 8.8 degrees Celsius
Delhiites woke up to a cold morning on Monday with the minimum temperature settling at 8.8 degrees Celsius, even as poor visibility conditions hit rail traffic leading to cancellation of three trains. "There was mist in the morning that hit visibility. Shallow fog and mist is forecast for tomorrow morning as well," a MeT Department official said. "74 Delhi-bound trains were delayed and three trains, including licchavi Express were cancelled," said a railway official. However, flight operations at Delhi airport were normal and as per schedule, according to Delhi Airport website. The maximum and minimum temperature for Tuesday is expected to settle at 26 and 10 degrees Celsius respectively.
700 jhuggis gutted in a fire
Almost 700 jhuggis were gutted in a fire that broke out in outer Delhi's Rithala area. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia visited the area and met the victims. "The Deputy Chief Minister has directed Revenue Department to give compensation which will soon be ascertained," said a senior Delhi Government official. The official said the Department will propose the amount of compensation that will be cleared by officials.