Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Education and health get big boost in Rs 17,266-crore MCD budget

14 Feb 2025

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner Ashwini Kumar on Thursday presented an estimated budget of Rs 17,266 crore for the financial year 2025-26 during a special budget meeting, as per a press release. The revised budget estimate for 2024-25 was also tabled for discussion before final approval today. During...

Mayor Conducts Late Night Inspection To Review Cleanliness Measures

02 Oct 2024

Delhi Mayor Dr. Shelly Oberoi conducted a late-night inspection of Ward 74, Chandni Chowk, to review the cleanliness and sanitation measures carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Accompanied by senior MCD officials, she assessed the area's hygiene and engaged with local shopkeepers and residents to gather their...

BJP Wins Polls Held For Lone Vacant Slot In MCD Panel

28 Sep 2024

The BJP won the last vacant seat of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s 18-member Standing Committee unopposed on Friday as the councillors of the ruling AAP and Congress boycotted the election. The election for the 18-member Standing Committee took place in the absence of Delhi Mayor Dr. Shelly Oberoi, following...

Mayor postpones Standing Committee Election Till Oct 5

27 Sep 2024

Delhi Mayor Dr. Shelly Oberoi has postponed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House meeting to October 5, following chaos over the decision to ban mobile phones in the House ahead of the election process. This decision also led to the postponement of the election for the 18th member of...

MCD Launches Special Drive To Control Mosquito Breeding

04 Sep 2024

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated a special drive aimed at preventing mosquito breeding in hospitals and health centres to combat vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. This effort involves inspecting both MCD and Delhi Government hospitals and health centres to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding...

SC Rules in Favor of Delhi LG’s Authority to Appoint Aldermen, Rejects AAP Plea

05 Aug 2024

On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi has the authority to appoint ten aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) without needing the state cabinet’s approval. This decision is a setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government. The ruling was delivered...

Drishti IAS Founder Vikas Divyakirti Claims He’s Being Used As A Scapegoat After Coaching Center Tragedy

30 Jul 2024

New Delhi, July 30, 2024: Vikas Divyakirti, founder of Drishti IAS, has spoken out following the sealing of his institute by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) in the wake of the tragic drowning deaths of three students at Rau’s IAS Study Circle. He claims that he is being unfairly...

MCD Crackdown: 13 Basements Sealed In Delhi | Top Updates

29 Jul 2024

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) sealed the basements of 13 civil services institutes in the Old Rajinder Nagar area on Sunday, following the deaths of three civil services aspirants. These aspirants died after a library in the basement of Rau's IAS centre was inundated during heavy rainfall. A civic...

MCD Boosts Voter Turnout with Discounts at Eateries, Shops

23 Apr 2024

To boost voter turnout in the Lok Sabha elections, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has implemented several initiatives, such as providing enticing discounts at various restaurants and markets. The Chandni Chowk Sarv Vyapar Mandal, for instance, is offering a 10% discount to shoppers who show proof of voting on...

SC notice to L-G on Delhi govt’s plea against appointment of aldermen in MCD

29 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court issued a notice to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Wednesday in response to the Delhi government's petition challenging the L-appointment G's of 'aldermen' in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) house. The matter was scheduled for hearing on April 10 by a bench consisting of Chief Justice...

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