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DDA holds investors meet to advance in-situ rehabilitation of 17 lakh JJ cluster dwellers

New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has initiated consultations with private developers to advance its in-situ slum rehabilitation programme, which envisages rehabilitating approximately 17 lakh residents of Jhuggi-Jhopri (JJ) clusters under the Master Plan for Delhi-2047.
The investors’ meet, held following the directions of Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, brought together developers and other stakeholders to discuss a framework for implementing rehabilitation projects across the national capital.
The initiative aims to facilitate private-sector participation in redevelopment projects while ensuring safe, affordable and dignified housing for eligible residents at their existing locations.
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NDMC Suvidha Camp receives 91 grievances, over 100 officials join citizen interface

03 Oct 2026 | 9:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Saturday organised its monthly Suvidha Camp at the NDCC Convention Centre on Jai Singh Road, with more than 100 officers and staff from 30 departments participating in the exercise aimed at ensuring prompt and time-bound redressal of public grievances.

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PM Modi hails Indian Hockey’s Asian Games double gold, calls 2026 campaign ‘Truly Special’

03 Oct 2026 | 9:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated India’s men’s hockey team for retaining the Asian Games gold medal, describing the 2026 campaign as a “truly special” chapter for Indian hockey after both the men’s and women’s teams emerged champions at the same Games.

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BJP questions Kejriwal over exit of women leaders, raises Santosh Koli, Soni Mishra cases

03 Oct 2026 | 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) The Delhi BJP on Saturday questioned Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal over the departure of several prominent women associated with the party and the India Against Corruption movement, following AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar's decision to join the Congress.

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Education Ministry approves five Centres of Excellence for Classical Languages

03 Oct 2026 | 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) The union Education Ministry has approved the establishment of five Centres of Excellence (CoEs) dedicated to the study of Classical languages - Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali and Prakrit - aimed at strengthening research, preservation and wider dissemination of India’s linguistic and literary heritage.

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Harsh Malhotra pays tribute to Kedar Nath Sahni on death anniversary

03 Oct 2026 | 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Saturday paid floral tribute to former Delhi BJP president and former Chief Executive Councillor of Delhi, Kedar Nath Sahni, on his death anniversary, recalling his long organisational and public service.

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