Arvind Kejriwal

AAP sweeps Chandigarh MC elections 2021; will winning spree continue in Punjab Assembly polls [details]

While AAP is upbeat after its performance and says the election results are a projection of the trend in upcoming polls, BJP claims their voter base will never shift base.

Dec 27, 2021

Arvind Kejriwal unanimously re-elected AAP's national convener for third term [details]

AAP leader Pankaj Gupta has been elected as party's secretary while party's Rajya Sabha member from Delhi, Narain Dass Gupta, has been elected as Treasurer, party sources informed.

Sep 12, 2021

Third wave of Covid will reach India from this country, warns Arvind Kejriwal [details]

The Singapore government has conveyed its strong objection to the Indian High Commissioner on Kejriwal's comment about the Singapore variant

May 19, 2021

Oxygen supply increased, hospitals to have more Covid beds: Kejriwal

The Chief Minister's direction came after reviewing Covid management in the national capital on Friday.

May 8, 2021

Travelling to Delhi from these 5 states; Covid negative report is must

It is pertinent to note that, people traveling from these states on flights, trains, and buses would need to produce a negative test report before entering the national capital.

Feb 25, 2021

Sharman Joshi's father and Gujarati theatre personality Arvind Joshi passes away, Paresh Rawal, Anil Sharma pay tribute

Arvind Joshi, the father of actor Sharma Joshi, died, aged 84, due to age-related health issues In Mumbai. Paresh Rawal called it 'Irreparable loss to Indian theatre," while other celebs paid their last respects to Sharma, who remained for long the face of Gujarati theatre

Jan 29, 2021

No mask, pay Rs 2000 fine in Delhi: Will Arvind Kejriwal practice what he preaches [proof he doesn't]

In Delhi, a large number of people are wearing masks but still some are not wearing them. A fine of Rs 2,000 will be imposed on anyone who is found not wearing a mask at a public place.

Nov 19, 2020

Fact-check: No, Kejriwal has not alleged BJP-AIMIM secret deal in Bihar

A 2016 video of Arvind Kejriwal alleging a secret deal between BJP's Amit Shah and AIMIM's Akbaruddin Owaisi is being falsely linked to the recently concluded Assembly Election in Bihar.

Nov 17, 2020

Markets may shut, only 50 people in weddings; here's how Delhi is fighting rising COVID cases

In the backdrop of the third wave of Covid-19 in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that markets may be shut as a precautionary measure and only 50 people will be allowed in weddings, not 200, as per strict norms to curb further spread of the Coronavirus.

Nov 17, 2020

Delhi CM Kejriwal calls emergency meet as COVID cases surge

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called an emergency meet at 11 am, August 26. The meeting will focus on the increasing coronavirus cases in the national capital.

Aug 26, 2020

34-year-old coronavirus patient jumps from 4th floor of Delhi hospital, condition critical

The patient was undergoing treatment at Delhi's AIIMS after he developed symptoms of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 6, 2020

Kejriwal announces India's first plasma bank in Delhi, urges people to donate

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced the first plasma bank in the country for the novel coronavirus patients in the city and urged the Covid-19 survivors to come forward and donate plasma to save lives.

Jul 2, 2020

Amit Shah reviews Delhi Covid situation with Kejriwal

Delhi has a total number of 59,746 coronavirus cases out of which 33,013 have been cured but 24,558 are still active, while 2,175 people have died due to the pandemic so far.

Jun 21, 2020

Coronavirus tests price in Delhi capped at Rs 2,400; other measures explained

Following Union home minister Amit Shah's meeting with Union health minister Harsh Vardhan, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal, it has bee decided that COVID-19 testing should not exceed Rs 2,400. The centre has also made other changes to effectively contain the spread of coronavirus.

Jun 17, 2020

Satyendar Jain hospitalised: Delhi Health Minister admitted, undergoes Covid-19 test

Satyendar Jain has already been tested for the Covid-19 pandemic after he was admitted to the hospital. His test results are expected by today evening.

Jun 16, 2020

Amit Shah-Kejriwal meet: Covid-19 testing in Delhi to be doubled, 500 train coaches for patients, other key decisions

It was among major decisions taken in a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his North Block office, in which Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal and CM Arvind Kejriwal were present along with members of the SDMA.

Jun 14, 2020

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal unwell, to undergo coronavirus test tomorrow

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is unwell and has been experiencing fever and cough since Sunday (June 7) along with a sore throat.

Jun 8, 2020

Delhi CM Kejriwal alleges 'black marketing' of beds, gives stern warning to private hospitals

Delhi Chief Minister warned private hospitals and said those indulged in black marketing of Covid-19 will not be spared. The state government has also decided to deploy health department officials in private hospitals to ensure beds to each and every COVID-19 patient.

Jun 6, 2020

Delhi govt's ad shows Sikkim as separate country; senior officer suspended

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang took strong exceptions of the advertisement, saying that it was objectionable for the proud Indian citizens of Sikkim and made them feel left out. He asked the Delhi chief minister to remove the advertisement and rectify the error.

May 23, 2020

Delhi CM Kejriwal seeks suggestions for lockdown 4.0 relaxations

Kejriwal said though the lockdown, the third phase of which ends on May 17, cannot be lifted totally, there could be relaxations.

May 12, 2020