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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.

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  Eid 2024: 'Namaz offered inside mosques, not on roads for first time in Delhi's history', says LG

  Delhi | April 11, 2024 19:01 IST

  Eid 2024: Ending the holy month of Ramazan and starting a new spiritual journey also marks the beginning of a new Islamic year. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the month-long Ramazan fasting and the beginning of Shawwal, which is the tenth month per the Islamic calendar.

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  LG Saxena approves suspension of assistant professor of Delhi govt-run medical college

  Delhi | April 06, 2024 22:56 IST

  The NCCSA is the body that deals with transfers and postings of officers. It is headed by the chief minister and comprises the chief secretary and a member secretary.

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  LG Saxena says ‘Delhi health system on ventilators’, Kejriwal govt alleges ‘conspiracy’ | DETAILS

  Delhi | April 05, 2024 17:49 IST

  Saurabh Bharadwaj had written to Delhi LG regarding the condition of health services in the national capital. LG Saxena replied to the minister and said that the Delhi health system is "on ventilators". The Delhi government has hit back at the LG.

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  Delhi LG gives nod for CBI probe against AAP leader Satyendar Jain in extortion complaint

  Delhi | March 02, 2024 15:54 IST

  Delhi news: Satyendar Jain, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, was also lodged in Tihar Jail where he had also influenced the jail officials into providing him with body massage and other VIP treatment.

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  Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal, LG Vinai Kumar Saxena flag off 350 e-buses

  Delhi | February 14, 2024 12:06 IST

  350 electric buses were added to the Delhi government's electric bus fleet after which the total number of electric buses rose to 1,650 in the national capital.

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  Arvind Kejriwal writes to Delhi LG for removal of Health, Finance secretaries | Know why

  Delhi | February 04, 2024 23:46 IST

  Kejriwal wrote to Delhi LG VK Saxena seeking the removal of Health and Finance secretaries. He alleged that both bureaucrats have defied the orders of their ministers and attempted to "paralyse Delhi's health system".

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  Delhi LG grants permission for CBI probe in alleged Rs 223 crore corruption in AAP govt

  Delhi | January 03, 2024 17:31 IST

  Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged that the repeated notices by the probe agencies were part of a conspiracy to arrest Kejriwal and stop him from campaigning in the Lok Sabha polls.

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  Ram temple consecration event: VHP writes to Delhi LG, CM Kejriwal demanding declaration of holiday

  Delhi | December 25, 2023 9:07 IST

  The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and Uttar Pradesh government poured in all their efforts to make Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha (Consecration) scheduled to be held on January 22, 2024, a larger-than-life event.

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  Delhi LG VK Saxena, CM Kejriwal flag off 500 electric buses

  Delhi | December 14, 2023 12:13 IST

  The new buses are disabled-friendly, air-conditioned, emit zero smoke and noise, and are equipped with GPS, CCTVs and panic buttons.

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  Delhi LG refuses to consider govt’s report on Bamnoli land acquisition matter, calls it ‘half-baked’

  Delhi | November 20, 2023 7:01 IST

  The report has demanded Kumar's suspension claiming that the scale of "undue benefits" in the matter is over Rs 897 crore. The 19-acre land in question was acquired by the National Highways Authority of India in 2018 for the construction of the Dwarka Expressway.

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  Kejriwal sends report to Delhi LG demanding sacking of chief secretary Naresh Kumar

  Delhi | November 18, 2023 12:29 IST

  The Vigilance Minister recommended the termination of the MoU and the sacking of chief secretary Naresh Kumar. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sent the report to Delhi LG VK Saxena.

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  Delhi Development Authority to offer over 32,000 flats under new housing scheme 2023

  Delhi | November 16, 2023 11:10 IST

  DDA flats: People can buy DDA houses even if they already own a flat or plot in Delhi. Flats will be offered through e-auction and on a first come, first served basis, officials said. All flats that will be put up for sale under the scheme are newly constructed, the DDA said.

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  Kejriwal recommends immediate suspension of Delhi Pollution Control Committee chairman to LG

  Delhi | November 07, 2023 18:46 IST

  DPCC chairman Ashwani Kumar came under attack after the smog tower installed at Connaught Place was found non-functional. Kejriwal recommended the suspension after Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai wrote to the CM to take action against Kumar.

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  Bike taxi drivers write to Delhi LG against Kejriwal's scheme for transition to EVs

  Delhi | October 19, 2023 9:18 IST

  The bike taxi drivers, in the letter written to Delhi LG VK Saxena, cited the high cost of EVs than that of a normal bike. The letter also stressed that bike taxi drivers solve a very crucial problem of last-mile connectivity to major transport hubs.

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  Air pollution menace looms large, Delhi L-G writes to Punjab and Haryana CMs on stubble burning

  Delhi | October 14, 2023 15:50 IST

  Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, P K Mishra also chaired a high-level task force meeting on air pollution in Delhi-NCR and reviewed the preparedness to deal with the issue of adverse air quality in the region as the winter season approaches.

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  Delhi LG sanctions prosecution of Arundhati Roy for propagating 'separation of Kashmir from India'

  Delhi | October 10, 2023 17:55 IST

  Kashmiri social activist Sushil Pandit had filed a complaint in 2010 alleging that various speakers delivered "provocative speeches" in public in a conference in which the "separation of Kashmir from India" was discussed and propagated.

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  Delhi: Man with his associate arrested for impersonating IAS official to meet LG

  Delhi | September 03, 2023 23:57 IST

  According to the police, the duo wanted to get clicked pictures with the LG VK Saxena and misuse them to earn easy money.

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  G20 Summit: Delhi authorities face waterlogging challenge ahead of event, prepare contingency plan

  Delhi | August 24, 2023 15:46 IST

  Ahead of the G20 Summit next month, Delhi authorities brace for the challenge put up by sporadic rain in the national capital, causing waterlogging in parts of the city. The officials have prepared a contingency plan to deal with the situation.

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  Bribe case: LG refers matter to Delhi Speaker for prosecution sanction against MLA Akhilesh Tripathi

  Delhi | August 22, 2023 16:38 IST

  Model Town MLA Akhilesh Pati Tripathi is accused of demanding Rs 90 lakh bribe in lieu of providng an Aam Aadmi Party ticket to a woman aspirant in the 2022 MCD elections.