Arvinder Singh Lovely

Delhi govt to set up more night shelters for homeless

After CNN-IBN relentlessly showed the plight of the homeless on Delhi streets, the government has finally taken notice. Delhi Urban Development Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely has formed eight teams of experts to inspect the functioning of night shelters in the national capital. ...  

Delhi government to set up 94 schools

New Delhi: Delhi Government will set up 94 new schools across the city in the current academic session, Delhi Education minister Arvinder Singh Lovely said on Friday. He said the schools are being set up to meet rising demand for admissions in government-run schools. The government currently runs around 800 schools in the city. Lovely was speaking after inaugurating a newly constructed school building of Rajkiya Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya in...  

Auto, taxi fares likely to increase in Delhi

New Delhi: People may have to shell out more to travel by autos and taxis as the government may allow increase in the fares in the wake of rise in price of CNG, auto union leaders said on Wednesday after a meeting with the transport minister. "The government is all set to accept the proposal for a fare hike as they have informed that the compressed natural gas (CNG) prices...  

Delhi auto unions warned against going on strike

New Delhi: The Delhi government on Wednesday warned various auto-rickshaw unions not to go ahead with their proposed strike on Thursday demanding hike in fares, saying it punitive action may be taken against those who participate in the protest. Transport Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely said a majority of auto-rickshaw unions have conveyed to the government their decision not to participate in the strike. Lovely said the unions which have given...  

Blueline buses off roads from February 1

New Delhi: With the final deadline to completely phase out Bluelines expiring on January 31, the 'killer' fleet, which had gained notoriety for involvement in frequent mishaps, will be off the roads from February 1. As part of efforts to streamline the public transport system in the city, the Delhi government had shunted out 823 Blueline buses on December 14 and removed 389 more on December 31 out of a...