Tag: Arvind Kejriwal
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AAP BJP engage in war of words over Chhath Puja in Delhi
AAP BJP engage in war: BJP accused AAP govt of discriminating against Purvanchalis after ban on Chhath celebration in Delhi The AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) government’s decision to ban Chhath puja celebrations in public places in Delhi has spurred a war of words between leaders from the ruling party and Bharatiya Janata Party. On Tuesday, ... -
Delhi: Center and State Gov plan new measures to tackle surge in covid cases
New measures to tackle surge in Decovid cases: Delhi is fighting both toxic air and a record spike in the covid cases. Each year as winter approaches smog fills the Delhi sky. India has recorded more than 8.7 million the coronavirus cases, second in number to the United States. While new cases have fallen sharply ... -
Six states ban firecrackers during Diwali to battle the double whammy of pollution and covid-19
On Thursday, because of the rising Covid cases and air contamination, the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal ordered a total ban on the buying, selling, and bursting of firecrackers, including the green crackers during this Diwali. The restriction will be in place from 7 to 30 November, ANI reported. Kejriwal requested residents of Delhi to celebrate Diwali by ... -
Delhi: Covid-19 cases expected to surge due to pollution and festivities
The Covid case count is surging in Delhi consistently for the last few days. On Tuesday, Delhi saw the highest single-day spike to date, with 4853 new cases and 44 deaths. On Friday, Delhi recorded more than 5,000 new Covid-19 cases with a high of 5,891 in 24-hour, taking the national capital to a 3.81 ... -
Stubble burning and pollution could worsen the Covid situation in Delhi-NCR
According to health experts, a huge scale of stubble burning could compound the Covid-19 crisis in northern states; particularly the Delhi-NCR area as it’s facing a smoky and hazy atmosphere every year winter. The Central Pollution Control Board is preparing to check on environmental pollution violators. Along with its new Micro Level Action Plan, the ... -
Delhi CM’s plasma therapy initiative is proving beneficial for critical covid-19 patients
In Delhi, more than 700 Covid-19 patients have been successfully administered convalescent plasma therapy. This was possible because of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s initiative for setting up India’s first plasma bank in the capital. In a press conference, Delhi CM stated that due to plasma therapy the recovery of critically ill patients has increased. In ... -
Delhi puts in request for easy Assessment Methodology instead of formal College University Exams
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee came to the rescue of the students when Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has put in formal request with PM Narendra Modi to cancel the terminal exams for colleges and universities. At the state level, according to formal communication given by Manish Sisodia, deputy chief minister. Delhi government has already ... -
Delhi runs in confusion as beds continue to allude COVID-19 patients
Delhi’s fate hangs between the deep sea and the dungeon as private hospitals continue to refuse admissions to asymptomatic and symptomatic cases of Covid-19. Many people are complaining of lack of testing equipment is large hospitals and hours of waiting to admit their ailing family members. Further, the Delhi app which is supposed to help ... -
Delhi Government restricts hospital beds to Delhi residents only
In the interest of helping city dwellers manage the corona virus pandemic, the Delhi government has now decided to close admission to private and public hospitals within city bounds to its residents only. While specialty hospitals can be used by everyone, beds with the Delhi government will be reserved temporarily for local residents only. Speaking ... -
Delhi Government’s fight against Covid-19 continues from SHIELD to 5T plan and increasing tests
On 1 May, The number of coronavirus patients in the national capital taking the total number to 35,043 cases and the death toll to 1,147. Delhi’s fight against Covid-19 has seen many highs and lows. Recently Delhi has upped its surveillance measures in containment zones, and screening of all people in these areas will be ...