Delhi Lieutenant Governor
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Delhi LG calls for turning afforestation into people's movement as DDA plants 1 lakh trees in city
Delhi | Jul 31, 2026, 06:18 PM ISTThe Delhi Development Authority (DDA) carried out one of its largest coordinated plantation drives on Friday, planting more than 1 lakh native trees and shrubs across 77 locations. Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu led the campaign, calling for turning afforestation into a people's movement.
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Delhi LG TS Sandhu honours Greater Kailash-I Police Station with Cleanest Police Station Award
Delhi | Jul 02, 2026, 12:15 PM ISTGreater Kailash-I Police Station has been awarded the Cleanest Police Station Award by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, recognising its commitment to cleanliness, discipline, and public service.
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Delhi Police intensifies action against wrong-side driving, unauthorised parking after LG's push
Delhi | Jun 30, 2026, 05:27 PM ISTTraffic enforcement against wrong-side driving and illegal parking has seen a sharp rise this year. As of June 25, 2026, challans issued for wrong-side driving increased by 98 per cent, while prosecutions for unauthorised parking rose by 36.5 per cent.
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Delhi LG inspects Sanjay Lake revival project; Phase 1 to end by August 2026, Phase 2 by May 2027
Delhi | Jun 25, 2026, 04:52 PM ISTDelhi LG TS Sandhu reviewed the Sanjay Lake restoration project in East Delhi. The DDA has planned water revival, bio-remediation, aerators and plantation of 5,000 trees to rejuvenate the iconic urban lake and surrounding forest area.
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Delhi LG TS Sandhu visits zero-waste colony, pushes MCD to replicate model across the capital
Delhi | Jun 23, 2026, 03:51 PM ISTDelhi LG TS Sandhu praised Navjeevan Vihar's Zero Waste Colony model and directed the MCD to replicate the initiative across the city. The project has diverted over 10 lakh kg of waste from landfills through community-led waste management.
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Delhi LG orders major safety overhaul: Women cops in DTC buses, strict POCSO compliance in schools
Delhi | Jun 17, 2026, 05:03 PM ISTDelhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu reviewed measures to strengthen women's safety in DTC buses and directed the deployment of women police personnel and Home Guard marshals on vulnerable routes with high female ridership. He also reviewed the implementation status of the POCSO Act.
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Delhi govt to hire retired Agniveers in fire services, proposal discussed at DDMA meet
Delhi | Jun 08, 2026, 08:10 PM ISTDelhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has proposed hiring retired Agniveers to fill vacant posts in the Delhi Fire Service. The proposal was discussed during a key DDMA meeting focused on disaster preparedness, fire safety and emergency response.
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Rajat Sharma visits Delhi's Asita Ghat on LG's invitation, witnesses Yamuna's new look
Delhi | Feb 22, 2026, 12:47 PM ISTAt the invitation of Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, Vinay Kumar Saxena, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV Rajat Sharma visited Asita Ghat.
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Delhi LG Vinai Saxena, CM Rekha Gupta inaugurate 25 new Atal Canteens in national capital
Delhi | Feb 19, 2026, 08:14 PM ISTDelhi strengthened its affordable meal network as LG Vinai Kumar Saxena and CM Rekha Gupta launched 25 new Atal Canteens, taking the total to 71. The initiative aims to provide nutritious Rs 5 meals to workers, migrants and low-income families.
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Delhi LG declares public holiday in national capital for 'Guru Ravidas Jayanti' on February 12
Delhi | Feb 11, 2025, 06:05 AM ISTGuru Ravidas Jayanti is commemorated on Magh Purnima, the full moon day in the month of Magh month. He was a revered mystic poet-saint of the Bhakti movement, who lived between the 15th and 16th centuries CE.
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Delhi rains: 'Condition of drains is result of years of neglect', says LG VK Saxena
Delhi | Aug 16, 2024, 06:25 PM ISTDelhi rains: VK Saxena noted that the Barapulla, Kushak, and Sunehri drains alone are responsible for draining the water from 24 per cent of the entire Delhi area, but these drains are not able to work even at 10 per cent of their capacity.
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Atishi applauds Delhi teachers after reversal of transfer orders by LG, says 'conspiracy failed'
Delhi | Jul 08, 2024, 11:55 AM ISTThe Aam Aadmi Party leader said that they are happy with LG Saxena's order to stop the transfer of teachers and the party will keep fighting for the rights of teachers and the education of Delhi's children.
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Delhi LG suspends AAP minister Saurabh Bharadwaj's OSD Dr RN Das with immediate effect
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Delhi LG slams Kejriwal govt, says its scams, corruption, have started getting exposed
Delhi | Feb 29, 2024, 09:26 PM ISTOn Wednesday, in a war of words over the issue of one-time settlement of inflated water bills, Delhi LG VK Saxena in an 'open letter' addressed to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said AAP dispensation's allegations of stalling the proposed scheme were "white lies".
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Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena writes to CM Arvind Kejriwal listing key factors that caused floods
Delhi | Aug 19, 2023, 11:25 AM ISTDelhi waterlogging: The L-G, based on analysis done by experts and officers of the concerned agencies, has highlighted the lapses on the part of the government and suggested measures.
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Delhi LG extends ban on tobacco products for one more year in city, notification to be issued soon
Delhi | Aug 10, 2023, 05:03 PM ISTThe Delhi Lieutenant Governor has extended the ban on tobacco products for one more year in the national capital.
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Delhi LG calls DDMA meeting as raging Yamuna River rises to record level; CM Kejriwal to attend
Delhi | Jul 13, 2023, 09:49 AM ISTYamuna water level: According to DDMA officials, the meeting will be held at the LG Secretariat at 12 pm which will also be attended by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
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What is PASA Act? All you need to know about the Gujarat law that could be implemented in Delhi
Explainers | Jul 10, 2023, 05:24 PM ISTThe Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the proposal of implementing the Gujarat Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act (1985) in Delhi to take preventive actions against crimes in the national capital. The file has been sent for Home Ministry's approval.
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Kejriwal's residence renovation row: Vigilance Directorate submits 'factual report' to Delhi L-G
Delhi | May 26, 2023, 01:31 PM ISTArvind Kejriwal's official residence row: In its 'factual report,' the Delhi government's Vigilance Directorate said that the renovation of the Delhi CM's residence incurred a total cost of Rs 52.71 crore.
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Delhi L-G mandates 'integrity pact' in all contracts over Rs 10 cr between govt & vendors | Know why
Delhi | Apr 11, 2023, 07:12 PM ISTIn a note to the chief secretary of Delhi, the L-G outlined fresh guidelines regarding the adoption of the integrity pact.