Anil Baijal

Delhi Mundka fire: Anil Baijal approves magisterial probe, orders inquiry to submit report in six weeks

The probe will ascertain lapses on the part of departments, agencies, and officers concerned and also suggest remedial measures to prevent such tragedies

'Delhi govt is under ration mafia', claims Ravi Shankar Prasad; tussle over doorstep delivery scheme continues

The AAP and BJP have traded accusations about the initiative since 6 June, when CM Arvind Kejriwal wrote to Narendra Modi asking why the doorstep delivery scheme had been stalled by the Centre

AAP versus L-G: Duality in governor’s role a constitutional design flaw that demands scrutiny

The Centre's amendments are likely to heighten tensions between two systems that need to work closely with a sense of friendship and practicality

AAP Dharna Updates: Manish Sisodia calls for meeting between govt and IAS officers to end stalemate

Manish Sisodia called for a meeting between government and IAS officers to end the stalemate.

Anil Baijal overrules Delhi govt's decision to reopen hotels, weekly bazaars; AAP decries move

AAP spokesperson Raghav Chadha, in a presser, said that the central govt derives sadistic pleasure by inflicting pain and misery on the people of Delhi and the elected govt of Delhi

Delhi L-G okays proposal to cut presence of non-essential services staff in govt offices by 50% as COVID-19 cases rise

The proposal does not cover departments concerned with essential services, including health, police, home guards and civil defence, district administrations, fire, electricity and water, municipal services among others

Amit Shah to review Delhi's COVID-19 situation in meeting with Arvind Kejriwal, Anil Baijal

The sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in Delhi comes amid the festive season and rising pollution levels. On Wednesday last week, Delhi recorded its highest single-day spike of 8,593 cases

Centre tells states to form committees for vaccine distribution; COVID-19 active cases under 6 lakh after 85 days

The Centre also advised state governments to ensure early tracking of social media and other platforms for possible misinformation and rumours that could impact the acceptance for the vaccine

Delhi LG tells DDMA officials to begin testing on demand to curb COVID-19 spread

Anil Baijal also recommended testing at the points of entry into the National Capital, and at major construction sites

DDMA approves reopening of hotels, weekly markets in Delhi on trial basis; gyms to remain shut

The decision is expected to help revive the National Capital's economy which was hit by the coronavirus pandemic and months of lockdown