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Find solutions to address drain overflow issue in central Delhi: Atishi to officials
"The water of central Delhi goes to Yamuna from drain No 12 near ITO. When Delhi received 228 mm of rainfall on June 28, the drain overflowed and caused waterlogging in the surrounding areas," the senior AAP leader said in a post in Hindi on X.
Delhi Water Minister Atishi discharged from Lok Nayak Hospital
Delhi Water Minister and AAP leader Atishi was discharged from Lok Nayak Hospital on Thursday after being admitted due to health issues from her indefinite hunger strike. Atishi began her strike on June 22, demanding Haryana release Delhi's water share. The AAP claims Haryana is withholding 100 million gallons of water per day, impacting 2.8 million people. Though the hunger strike ended, AAP vows to continue pressing the issue in Parliament. Amid Delhi's high temperatures, water shortages have led residents to rely on tankers for daily needs.
Delhi Water Minister Atishi's hunger strike ends after hospitalisation; doc says 'condition stable'
Delhi Water Crisis: AAP leader Atishi's indefinite hunger strike over the Delhi water crisis has ended after her hospitalisation due to deteriorating health. Doctors advised her admission after her blood sugar and pressure dropped significantly. Atishi vowed to continue until Haryana releases Delhi's rightful water share. The crisis, with a daily shortfall of 100 MGD, has affected 28 lakh Delhiites, leading to reliance on water tankers amid soaring temperatures.
Delhi Water Crisis: Atishi taken to LNJP hospital over deteriorating health due to fast; 'fighting for people of Delhi...', says Sanjay Singh
New Delhi: Delhi Minister Atishi has been taken to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) hospital due to health issues. AAP leader Sanjay Singh told ANI that sugar level reached 43, doctors told that it is nece...
Atishi's health deteriorating due to fast, doctors have advised hospitalisation: AAP
Delhi Water Minister Atishi's health deteriorated on the fourth day of her hunger strike, with doctors advising hospitalization due to low blood pressure and high ketone levels, AAP said. Atishi is refusing hospital treatment until Haryana releases Delhi's rightful water share, despite risks to her health, as she fights for the cause.
Will continue hunger strike until Haryana releases rightful share of Delhi's water: Atishi
Delhi Water minister Atishi has vowed to continue her ongoing hunger strike, despite deteriorating health conditions, until Haryana releases Delhi's rightful share of water. She stated that her blood pressure and sugar levels are dropping, weight has decreased, and ketone levels are high. Atishi claimed Haryana has reduced Delhi's water share, impacting 28 lakh people.
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Delhi water crisis: BJP workers hold protest outside Jal Board office; police use water cannon
Amid the water crisis in Delhi, BJP workers protested outside the Delhi Jal Board office, prompting police to use water cannons. BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla criticized AAP, alleging they are not addressing the crisis but protecting the water tanker mafia. Meanwhile, Delhi's Water Minister Atishi began a hunger strike, claiming Haryana is withholding Delhi's water share.
Delhi water crisis: Atishi begins fast for more water from Haryana
The minister has claimed that Haryana for the last two weeks was releasing 100 million gallons per day less water to Delhi against its share of 613 MGD, as a result, 28 lakh people in Delhi were affected.
Arvind Kejriwal gets bail; 'Satyamev Jayate', says AAP's Atishi
Delhi Court grants bail to Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi Excise policy case after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Delhi water crisis: Atishi urges PM Modi to act, threatens indefinite fast from June 21
Delhi Water Minister Atishi said that she has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi concerning the water crisis in the national capital. She warned that if the issue is not resolved within a few days, she will commence an indefinite strike starting June 21.
No end to Delhi's water crisis, long queues seen at tankers across the city
Delhi Water Crisis: The water crisis in Delhi has reached a critical point, with people lining up for tankers and facing severe shortages amid scorching temperatures. Areas across the national capital, from Kusumpur Pahadi to Geeta Colony and Okhla, are grappling with the daily struggle for water. Residents are holding onto cans and buckets, waiting in long queues for their turn at the water tankers.
Atishi urges Haryana government to release water in Yamuna river
Delhi Water Minister Atishi visited Wazirabad barrage, urging Haryana to release water into the Yamuna river. Atishi highlighted the importance of water supply to treatment plants in Chandrawal, Okhla, and Wazirabad. She emphasized the critical need for water to ensure these plants operate efficiently, appealing to Haryana to address Delhi's water concerns.
Delhi's Water Crisis: Long lines at tankers amid AAP-BJP blame game
Delhi Water Crisis: Delhi is grappling with a severe water shortage, forcing residents to rely on water tankers. The crisis has led to political confrontations between the AAP and BJP. Delhi Minister Atishi has requested police protection for major pipelines, alleging sabotage. Protests and accusations of mismanagement have intensified the situation, affecting multiple areas in the national capital.
People can do anything when they're angry: BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri on vandalization of Delhi Jal Board office
The ongoing water crisis in Delhi has led to widespread protests, vandalism, and political confrontations. The Delhi Jal Board office in Chhatarpur was vandalized by BJP workers, and BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri defended the damage, stating that it is natural and that people can do anything when they are angry. He accused the Aam Aadmi Party of corruption and demanded freedom from the government. AAP leader Atishi alleged that Bidhuri attacked the office with goons, claiming that the BJP is plotting to stop the water supply to Delhi from the Haryana government.
AAP leader Atishi accuses BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri, supporters of vandalising Delhi Jal Board office amid water crisis
While addressing a press conference in the national capital, Atishi said, "Delhi is currently facing severe heat. Even in this difficult time, the BJP has left no stone unturned, troubling the people of Delhi. The BJP is hatching a conspiracy against the people of Delhi. This conspiracy has three parts. The first part of this is to stop the water supply to Delhi from the BJP government of Haryana. Due to this not even a drop of water is left at the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant."
Delhi water crisis: AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj suspects "deliberate" water leakage
Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj accused individuals of deliberately causing water leakages to sabotage pipelines. He urged vigilance from locals in South Delhi. He leader called for protection of major pipelines, as leaks worsen water crisis. Delhi Water Minister Atishi requested police deployment to prevent tampering with lifelines. BJP protested water scarcity in the National Capital, seeking intervention from Haryana government to address the issue.
Delhi water crisis: AAP govt urges Haryana to discharge water on humanitarian grounds
The Delhi government has appealed to Haryana to release additional water into the Yamuna on humanitarian grounds to address the capital's significant water shortage, according to AAP leader and water minister Atishi. The city's water production has dropped by 70 million gallons per day (MGD) due to a lack of raw water in the Munak canal and Wazirabad reservoir, reducing the normal output from around 1,002 MGD to 932 MGD.
Water production in Delhi decreasing continuously: Atishi
Delhi Water Minister Atishi stated on Friday that water production in Delhi is continuously decreasing due to reduced water flow into the Yamuna river, alleging that Haryana is not releasing Delhi's share of water. Normally, Delhi produces 1005 million gallons per day (MGD) of water, but this has been declining over the past week. Atishi provided specific figures showing a drop from 1002 MGD on June 6 to 939 MGD by June 13.
Delhi faces water shortfall of 50 million gallons a day, do not waste: Atishi
Claiming that Delhi faces a water shortage of 50 million gallons per day (MGD), the city government Thursday urged people not to waste water, and asserted the problem cannot be solved by merely restraining the tanker mafia. As parts of the city grappled with the acute shortage, the Supreme Court asked the AAP government to approach the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) for additional water on humanitarian ground.
Haryana govt "deliberately", "illegally" halting water supplies to Delhi: Atishi
Delhi Water Minister Atishi accused the Haryana government of intentionally disrupting water supply to Delhi, citing an affidavit revealing reduced water release. Atishi plans to address the issue with the Haryana Chief Minister and approach the Supreme Court. Delhi faces a shortage of 40-45 million gallons per day due to the halted supply.
Protest outside Atishi's residence for Rs 1000 honorarium to women
Members of the Mahila Manch protested outside Delhi Finance Minister Atishi's residence, demanding the AAP government fulfill its budget pledge to provide Rs 1000 honorarium to city women. They said that the announcement was a commitment and not a campaign promise. Police confirmed the peaceful dispersal of protesters, with Atishi attributing the demonstration to BJP's women wing's attempt to gain votes by undermining the government's commitment.
BJP seeks special assembly session to discuss Delhi 'water crisis', blames AAP govt 'mismanagement'
The BJP demanded a special session of the Delhi Assembly to address the city's water crisis, blaming it on the AAP government's mismanagement. BJP Chief Whip Ajay Mahawar, in a letter to Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, highlighted the severe water shortage amid extreme heat. The BJP's Delhi unit chief, Virendra Sachdeva, also called for a session to discuss the issue.
"Haryana blocking Delhi's share of water", says Atishi as national capital reels under water crisis
AAP minister Atishi accused Haryana of blocking Delhi's water supply amid a severe water crisis in the national capital. She highlighted the decreasing water flow from Haryana and warned of chaos in Delhi if the situation persists.
AAP alleges Kejriwal weighed thrice in Tihar jail with different machines, not provided cooler
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal surrendered at Tihar jail after his interim bail. AAP leaders alleged he was not provided a cooler in his cell and his weight was measured thrice in a 'conspiracy'.
AAP govt at fault for Delhi water crisis, Haryana providing more water than agreed: BJP's Virendra Sachdeva
Delhi BJP chief blames AAP for water crisis, alleges corruption in water supply via tankers, questions Delhi's water shortage reasons.
Delhi Court summons AAP's Atishi in a defamation suit by BJP leader; asks her to appear on June 29
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court summoned AAP leader Atishi Marlena in a defamation suit filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor. The suit alleges that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi accused the BJP of attempting to lure AAP MLAS and bribe them to switch parties. BJP's Bansuri Swaraj stated that Kejriwal's January 27, 2024 tweet is defamatory.
Delhi court refuses to summon Arvind Kejriwal in defamation case by BJP leader
Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Tanya Bamniyal, however, summoned AAP leader Atishi, saying "prima facie" there was sufficient evidence against her in the matter. The judge directed Atishi, a minister in the Kejriwal cabinet, to appear before the court on June 29. BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor had filed a case against Kejriwal and Atishi over poaching allegations made by the two.
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