Delhi Morning Brief: CM Rekha Gupta launches Dust Portal 2.0, electricity bill will become expensive again in Delhi

Morning News Brief (Delhi Morning News Brief): In yesterday’s (14 July 2026) news, CM Rekha Gupta launched Dust Portal 2.0, electricity bill will again become expensive in Delhi, old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR will be electric, Arvind Kejriwal started ‘Stop E20 Petrol’ online signature campaign was prominent.

CM Rekha Gupta launches Dust Portal 2.0

The government has taken the help of technology to control dust pollution in Delhi. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the AI-powered Dust Portal 2.0 (Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment Web Portal and Mobile Application). This digital platform developed by Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) will provide real-time monitoring of dust control measures at construction and demolition sites. The Chief Minister said that this portal is equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) based technology, through which the compliance of dust control rules at construction sites can be monitored in a more effective and transparent manner. Through this, project operators will also get the facility to self-assess their construction sites.

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70 lakh tree plantation campaign gains momentum

Under the 70 lakh plantation drive being run with the aim of making Delhi clean, green and developed, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in the plantation drive organized in Model Town assembly constituency and planted saplings. Around 1,100 saplings were planted in the Model Town area in this program organized under the ‘Green Delhi Sankalp’ and ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. On this occasion, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that each plant is not just a tree, but a symbol of the resolve to provide clean air, greenery and healthy life to the coming generations. He said that environmental protection is not only the responsibility of the government, but only with the joint participation of every citizen, Delhi can be made clean and pollution-free.

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Electricity bill will be expensive again in Delhi

Electricity consumers of Delhi may have to face expensive electricity bills for the second consecutive month. Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has given permission to the capital’s electricity distribution companies (discoms) to charge additional Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) of up to 8 percent from customers. Officials said that after this decision of DERC, power distribution companies will be able to add FPPAS to the electricity bills of their consumers for the second consecutive month. This is likely to increase the monthly electricity bills of consumers.

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Old trucks and buses will be electric in Delhi-NCR

Taking a big step towards reducing pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Delhi government has approved the plan to convert old trucks and buses into electric vehicles in a phased manner. The ‘Naya Safar’ scheme of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of the Central Government has been approved through the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB). Giving information in this regard, Delhi Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh told in the Secretariat that the objective of this initiative is to phase out the old commercial vehicles which cause more pollution in Delhi-NCR and in their place promote clean fuel based BS-VI standard or electric vehicles.

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Some important news of yesterday:-

Arvind Kejriwal started ‘Stop E20 Petrol’ online signature campaign,: Amid the ongoing debate over E20 petrol, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal launched the “Stop E20 Petrol” online signature campaign. Kejriwal had recently announced the launch of this campaign. Arvind Kejriwal said that through StopE20petrol.com, people can register their voice on this issue by signing the petition issued in the name of the Prime Minister. He appealed to the people to join this campaign. Expressing concern about E20 Petrol, Kejriwal said that the opinion of common people should come forward on this subject. He said that through online signature campaign, citizens will be able to convey their objections and suggestions to the government. (Read full news)

Delhi Police SI Manish Bhati commits suicide after killing his wife: Delhi Police sub-inspector (SI) Manish Bhati allegedly committed suicide with his service pistol, hours after his wife was shot dead. This sensational incident came to light at two different places from Monday night to Tuesday, causing panic among the police department and local people. (Read full news)

Tahir Hussain cried bitterly as soon as he was found guilty: Karkardooma Court of Delhi has given a major verdict in the much talked about case of murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the North-East Delhi riots of 2020. The court has convicted 5 accused including former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Tahir Hussain. On Monday, Additional Sessions Judge Parveen Singh, while giving his verdict in the case, convicted five accused including Tahir Hussain. At the same time, due to lack of evidence, the court acquitted six other accused. (Read full news)

Bulldozer action continues in Delhi; Action against illegal encroachment continues in the national capital Delhi. On Tuesday, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) team reached Pitampura with a bulldozer, where a campaign was launched to remove illegal constructions done on the main road. The MCD team reached the spot in the presence of heavy police force and administrative officials. During the action, illegal structures built on the road were removed. Under this campaign, a tomb built on the main road was also removed, which the administration considered to be in the category of encroachment. (Read full news)

Delhi Metro will start 12th online customer satisfaction survey: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is once again going to communicate directly with the public to make the journey of its passengers more accessible, safe and comfortable. In this series, DMRC will start its 12th online customer satisfaction survey (Customer Satisfaction Survey-2026) from July 15. This special survey will run from 15th July to 14th August 2026 i.e. for one month. During this time, metro passengers will be able to share their opinions, suggestions and experiences through online medium. (Read full news)

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