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  Delhi LG rejects Kejriwal's request on Atishi, nominates Kailash Gahlot to hoist tricolour on Aug 15

  Delhi | August 13, 2024 18:05 IST

  In a letter to Lieutenant Governor (LG) V K Saxena last week, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal requested that Cabinet Minister Atishi hoist the national flag during the Delhi government's Independence Day program on his behalf.

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  Tihar jail authorities slam Arvind Kejriwal for writing letter to Delhi LG: 'Abuse of privileges'

  Delhi | August 12, 2024 15:03 IST

  According to the letter written to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal by Tihar jail authorities, undertrials are governed by legal provisions of the Delhi Prison Rules, which circumscribe their rights and privileges.

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  Supreme Court upholds Delhi Lieutenant Governor's decision to nominate 10 'aldermen' to MCD

  Delhi | August 05, 2024 11:10 IST

  The Supreme Court on Monday said that LG’s decision to nominate 10 ‘aldermen’ in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi does not need aid and advice of the council of ministers.

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  Delhi LG VK Saxena forms committee to address issues related to regulation of coaching centres

  Delhi | July 31, 2024 20:24 IST

  According to the officials, the LG also issued orders to create a portal with Aadhaar-based log-in credentials for all coaching institutes and students enrolled there.

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  Delhi gets 320 electric buses, becomes India's first city to have highest number of EVs

  Delhi | July 30, 2024 15:43 IST

  Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said the new electric buses will be stationed at three bus depots -- Sukhdev Vihar, Kalkaji and Naraina.

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  Delhi coaching centre deaths: LG announces Rs 10 lakh compensation to victim's kin, assures action

  Delhi | July 30, 2024 10:02 IST

  Coaching centre deaths: Three civil services aspirants died Saturday evening after water from a flooded drain gushed into the basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle where a library was set up.

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  UPSC aspirants' death: Delhi LG seeks detailed report by Tuesday, terms incident 'criminal neglect'

  Delhi | July 28, 2024 14:49 IST

  The Delhi Police on Sunday detained the owner and coordinator of the coaching centre where three students died due to flooding following heavy rains, officials said. Police have booked them under charges of culpable homicide among others, they said.

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  Delhi LG, Atishi hold key meeting over monsoon preparedness, direct officials intensify efforts

  Delhi | July 11, 2024 21:25 IST

  Delhi LG VK Saxena directed that permanent and temporary pumps should be installed at the vulnerable spots and monitored round the clock from the control room.

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  Greater Kailash police station wins cleanliness award at Delhi Police Commissionerate Day Parade

  Delhi | July 01, 2024 20:27 IST

  Several awards were given to honour the police personnel at the Delhi Police Commissionerate Day Parade on Monday. Delhi's Greater Kailash Police Station secured first place in the Best Police Station in Cleanliness category.

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  Amid waterlogging crisis in national capital after rains, Delhi LG holds emergency meet | DETAILS

  Delhi | June 28, 2024 16:21 IST

  In response to severe waterlogging due to incessant rainfall, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena directs officials to establish an emergency control room and activate the disaster response cell.

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  Delhi Lt Governor Saxena grants prosecution of author Arundhati Roy under UAPA

  Delhi | June 14, 2024 19:51 IST

  Arundhati Roy had allegedly made provocative speeches at a conference organised under the banner of 'Azadi - The Only Way' on October 21, 2010, at LTG Auditorium, Copernicus Marg.

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  Delhi Water Crisis: LG slams Atishi for 'creating excuse for criminal failure of the Kejriwal govt'

  Delhi | June 11, 2024 21:44 IST

  Earlier in the day Atishi Marlena held a press conference and said that the water at the entry point is coming less and if there is any water theft, it is from the Haryana side. She had also said that the Munak canal repairing is the responsibility of Haryana government.

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  Water crisis: Delhi LG VK Saxena to meet minister Atishi tomorrow

  Delhi | June 09, 2024 17:58 IST

  Delhi water crisis: Atishi said that Delhi is supposed to receive 1050 cusecs of water from the Munak Canal via the CLC (carrier-lined channel) and DSB (Delhi sub-branch) sub-canals. However, this has reduced to 840 cusecs.

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  AAP Minister Atishi seeks Delhi LG's intervention over inadequate water supply from Haryana

  Delhi | June 09, 2024 13:28 IST

  Amidst a worsening water crisis in Delhi, Water Minister Atishi requests urgent meeting with Lt. Governor V K Saxena to apprise him of the inadequate water being released by Haryana from the Munak Canal.

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  LG VK Saxena orders ACB probe into nursing homes' registration after East Delhi hospital fire

  Delhi | May 28, 2024 23:48 IST

  Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has initiated a comprehensive probe by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) into the registration and oversight of private nursing homes in the capital. This move follows a tragic fire at a neonatal hospital in east Delhi, claiming the lives of six newborns.

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  Delhi court convicts Medha Patkar in 23-year-old defamation case filed by LG VK Saxena

  India | May 24, 2024 23:31 IST

  Delhi LG VK Saxena had filed the case against Medha Patkar in November 2000 when he was the president of the National Council of Civil Liberties over a "defamatory" press release issued against him by the activist.

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  Delhi LG recommends NIA probe against CM Kejriwal over 'political funding' from banned outfit

  Delhi | May 06, 2024 19:13 IST

  The complaint raises serious concerns about the alleged nexus between political entities and extremist groups, particularly in the context of national security and anti-terrorism efforts.

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  Delhi schools bomb threat: LG seeks detailed report from police, says miscreants will not be spared

  Delhi | May 01, 2024 12:59 IST

  Delhi schools bomb threat: Several schools in Delhi-NCR have reported receiving bomb threats via email on Wednesday morning. In response, the Delhi Police have initiated comprehensive searches, and as a precautionary measure, some schools have decided to close temporarily.

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  Delhi: MCD mayoral polls postponed due to non-appointment of presiding officer

  Delhi | April 25, 2024 21:24 IST

  Earlier, the Election Commission had said it has no objection to the MCD mayoral polls scheduled for April 26, even as the office of Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena is yet to appoint a presiding officer for the election.

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  Delhi LG writes open letter to Kejriwal over Atishi’s claim on ‘death due to water supply shortage’

  Delhi | April 16, 2024 20:03 IST

  Atishi had written to Delhi LG claiming that the death that took place in Farsh Bazar area over using common water tap was due to the shortage of water supply. The Delhi LG has hit back at the Delhi government and accused Atishi of "drawing conclusions" when the investigation is underway.