Delhi Lieutenant Governor

Delhi LG declares public holiday in national capital for 'Guru Ravidas Jayanti' on February 12

Guru 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.

Delhi rains: 'Condition of drains is result of years of neglect', says LG VK Saxena

Delhi 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.

Atishi applauds Delhi teachers after reversal of transfer orders by LG, says 'conspiracy failed'

The 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.

Delhi LG suspends AAP minister Saurabh Bharadwaj's OSD Dr RN Das with immediate effect

Delhi LG slams Kejriwal govt, says its scams, corruption, have started getting exposed

On 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".

Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena writes to CM Arvind Kejriwal listing key factors that caused floods

Delhi 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.

Delhi LG extends ban on tobacco products for one more year in city, notification to be issued soon

The Delhi Lieutenant Governor has extended the ban on tobacco products for one more year in the national capital.

Delhi LG calls DDMA meeting as raging Yamuna River rises to record level; CM Kejriwal to attend

Yamuna 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.

What is PASA Act? All you need to know about the Gujarat law that could be implemented in Delhi

The 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.

Kejriwal's residence renovation row: Vigilance Directorate submits 'factual report' to Delhi L-G

Arvind 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.

Delhi L-G mandates 'integrity pact' in all contracts over Rs 10 cr between govt & vendors | Know why

In a note to the chief secretary of Delhi, the L-G outlined fresh guidelines regarding the adoption of the integrity pact.

Arvind Kejriwal led-AAP govt, Centre trade charges as presentation of Delhi budget put on hold today

Delhi Budget 2023-24: The Union Home Ministry sources dismissed AAP's allegations, adding that the MHA has instead sought clarification from the Delhi government as its budget allocation was focussed on advertisement rather than the infrastructure sector.

Delhi L-G writes to CM Kejriwal, flags miserable conditions at Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant

Delhi L-G vs AAP: In his letter, L-G Saxena also flagged gross inaction on part of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) in cleaning/desilting the pond reservoir behind the Wazirabad barrage, which supplies water to Wazirabad and Chandrawal Water Treatment Plants.

Delhi LG directs DDA to immediately stop Mehrauli demolition drive till further notice

This came hours after a delegation of BJP leaders met Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena on Tuesday over the Mehrauli anti-encroachment drive.

Delhi L-G VK Saxena speaks to Haryana CM Khattar on ways to tackle Yamuna pollution

Yamuna pollution news: In his letter, the L-G referred to his earlier discussions over the phone with the Haryana CM over the issue of treatment of Palam Vihar Drain (L1), Dharampur Drain (L2) and Badshahpur Drain (L3) that carry silt, untreated sewage and industrial waste into the Najafgarh Drain.

'Low level of discourse...' | Delhi L-G hits back over CM Kejriwal's derogatory remarks in assembly

Arvind Kejriwal vs Delhi L-G: Liutenant-Governor (L-G) VK Saxena also accused Kejriwal of adopting "political posturing" during his march to Raj Niwas on January 16 along with his deputy Manish Sisodia and AAP MLAs.

Delhi L-G grants sanction to prosecute Shehla Rashid for tweets against Indian Army

The prosecution sanction was granted under the relevant section 196 of CrPC 1973. The L-G office noted that the tweets were intended to incite conflict between different groups and engage in acts prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony.

Delhi L-G pulls up AAP govt over 'inordinate delay' in receiving Lokayukta reports

In his letter, the L-G has asked Kejriwal to recall that even on "earlier occasion, such delays were brought to the chief minister's notice and subsequently the matter was placed in the assembly".

Delhi LG seeks report into discrepancies in power subsidy to BSES discoms

Delhi LG Saxena has sought the report for the aforesaid matter in seven days.

CBI to probe AAP government in Delhi for 'irregularities' in purchase of 1,000 low-floor buses

Delhi news: A complaint addressed to L-G VK Saxena in June this year had highlighted the appointment of the Minister of Transport as the chairman of the committee for tendering and procurement of buses by DTC in a “premeditated manner”.