DELHI JAL BOARD OFFICE VANDALISED
Delhi govt to set up control room to monitor city's waterlogging situation after heavy rain
Bharadwaj said a round-the-clock control room is being set up at the PWD headquarters where senior officials will be present to monitor the waterlogging situation. Delhi government has started WhatsApp chatbot number 8130188222 and helpline number 1800110093 to register waterlogging complaints, he added.
Delhi rains: LG holds emergency meeting, officials' leave cancelled
Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena conducted an emergency meeting on Friday to address the severe waterlogging in Delhi following prolonged rainfall. He directed officials to establish an emergency control room and deploy static pumps to manage the waterlogging. Saxena instructed that all senior officers on leave return to duty and that no leave be sanctioned for the next two months. He noted the city's lack of preparedness, citing incomplete drain de-silting and a pending Flood Control Order, and urged immediate action.
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: BJP, AAP engage in war of words, blame each other for crisis
Delhi water crisis: A war of words between BJP and AAP over the water crisis in Delhi continued. AAP blamed Haryana for not releasing water and BJP organised protests. BJP leaders criticised the Kejriwal-led government for not finding solutions, while AAP accused BJP of conspiring to create a water shortage. The Supreme Court accused Delhi government of mismanagement and ordered action against the 'tanker mafia' amid the severe water crisis.
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."
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Delhi L-G meets Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj over water shortage issue, assures help
Atishi said, "The water level in the Wazirabad barrage has gone down and less water is coming from the Munak canal. We have requested the Lt Governor to talk to the Haryana government about releasing more water in the Munak canal. Seven treatment plants of Delhi depend on the Munak canal for water. The Lt Governor has assured us that he would talk to the Haryana government," she said.
Delhi water crisis: AAP govt to approach SC over Haryana not releasing city's water share
Delhi Water Minister Atishi announced the government's plan to approach the Supreme Court over Haryana's failure to release Delhi's share of water, leading to a crisis. Emergency measures include setting up a central water tanker control room, deploying officials at water zones, banning potable water use at construction sites, and promoting judicious water use.
Delhi LG Saxena completes two years in office, calls his tenure "challenging"
Delhi LG VK Saxena reflects on his challenging two-year tenure, citing stalled progress in the national capital. Tensions with Aam Aadmi Party and allegations against CM Arvind Kejriwal mark his term.
Delhi poll body has roped in social media influencers for voter awareness: Chief Electoral Officer
Keeping up with the times, the Delhi poll body has roped in social media influencers to encourage youth to exercise their franchise on May 25 when the national capital goes to polls. Speaking to PTI, Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) P Krishnamurthy said the poll body has been conducting activities under the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation programme, better known as SVEEP, to spread voter awareness.
War of letters between Lt Governor and AAP Minister over water shortage
Delhi LG Open Letter: A war of words has erupted in Delhi over the water crisis, with the Lt Governor accusing the AAP government of deception and mismanagement. The AAP minister, on the other hand, has blamed the Lt Governor for the artificial water crisis. The exchange comes in the wake of a woman's death in a dispute over water, highlighting the severity of the issue.
Delhi L-G pens open letter to CM Kejriwal, slams govt over water scarcity issues
Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has written an open letter to jailed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of using the death of a woman in a fight over fetching water as a political tool. The Delhi water minister had written to the L-G, asking him to suspend the CEO of Delhi Jal Board (DJB) after a woman was killed in a quarrel with her neighbour over fetching water from a common tap in northeast Delhi.
Polls, politics, and heatwaves set to rock the national capital. Will Delhi suffer water woes like Bengaluru?
Last year, Delhi CM approved a short-term plan to increase water production by 131 MGD. He also gave the green light to a longer action plan aiming to boost water production by 380 MGD. However, according to the latest report provided by DJB, water production is static. This means that the projects discussed weren't taken forward.But there still is talk of a water crisis in the city.
DJB lacks accountability, received more than Rs 28,400 cr since 2015-16, Delhi finance secy to SC
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) received over Rs 28,400 crore since 2015-16 but allegedly misused funds, prompting the Supreme Court to intervene. The Delhi government's finance secretary accused the DJB of lacking accountability. The court directed funds' release to DJB and deemed the plea against the official "untenable." Hearings continue.
Kejriwal vs Saxena: The tussle between elected government and Lieutenant Governor
The ongoing clash between Delhi's elected government and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's office intensified with a multitude of legal battles in both the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court. Issues range from administrative disputes to fund allocations, reflecting deep-rooted tensions between the two power centers. The complexity of the cases raises questions about the motives behind the legal maneuvers, sparking debates on bureaucratic hurdles and genuine grievances within Delhi's governance landscape.
AAP leaders conduct 'Thali Bajao Campaign', raise 'free Kejriwal from jail' slogan
The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday remanded Kejriwal to six days of ED custody in the money laundering case related to the alleged liquor policy scam case till March 28, following his arrest on March 21.
Arvind Kejriwal arrest: Medical team leaves from ED office in Delhi
A medical team conducted a check-up on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office on Saturday morning. This followed concerns raised by Aam Aadmi Party minister Atishi about Kejriwal's safety and security after his arrest by the ED in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal was remanded to ED custody for seven days by Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court. The case involves alleged irregularities and money laundering in the framing and implementation of the Delhi excise policy 2022, which was later scrapped.
CBI may move for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's custody after ED remand is over
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is reportedly planning to expedite action against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the Enforcement Directorate's remand ends. CBI may seek Kejriwal's custody, as it investigates the original offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act, for which Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and others have been arrested. The CBI had mentioned the possibility of "high-profile arrests" in the liquor policy case earlier. Kejriwal was previously questioned by the CBI for nine hours in connection with alleged corruption in the excise policy 2021-22.
Arvind Kejriwal's arrest: AAP faces leadership crisis ahead of Lok Sabha election
The urgency of the task becomes even more pressing as the AAP is gearing up to contest the Lok Sabha polls in Punjab, Delhi, Gujarat, Assam and Haryana in which Kejriwal was to be a key campaigner of the party.
Arvind Kejriwal's family under 'house arrest', alleges AAP minister Gopal Rai
Delhi Minister Gopal Rai claims Kejriwal's family is under "house arrest." AAP supporters rally in support of the Chief Minister. At a press conference, AAP leader Atishi criticizes Kejriwal's arrest by the central government, calling it a political conspiracy. She expresses faith in the Supreme Court's protection of democracy. The Enforcement Directorate arrested Kejriwal after failing to obtain interim protection in a liquor policy case. AAP leaders and workers support Kejriwal, while the INDIA bloc criticizes the BJP for using the ED against the opposition.
Kejriwal's new headache: What is the Delhi Jal Board case all about?
Kejriwal faces mounting troubles as the Enforcement Directorate issues fresh summons related to money laundering in a Delhi Jal Board contract and money-laundering cases. The probe alleges irregularities in the DJB tendering process, implicating officials and private entities. AAP accuses the Central government of using cases as a backup plan to arrest Kejriwal.
"Pressure being put on ED, CBI to send summons...": AAP leader Gopal Rai slams BJP
After Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal skipped the ED summons, Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of pressuring the probe agencies to send summons to the AAP chief.
"Delhi Jal Board has massive corruption," says Delhi BJP Chief as ED issues fresh summons to Kejriwal
The summons was issued to Kejriwal on Saturday evening under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of ED's ongoing probe into the illegal tendering in DJB and the laundering of alleged proceeds of crime. Meanwhile, BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj said that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has disrespected the eight summons of the Enforcement Directorate.
Bribe from Delhi Jal Board contract passed on as election funds to AAP: ED
Delhi Minister Atishi criticized the Enforcement Directorate, stating that the officials did not carry out any searches or find any relevant papers during the raids. She claimed that they only took two Gmail account downloads and three family phones.
ED arrests two in Delhi Jal Board linked money laundering case
The CBI FIR alleged that officials of the DJB gave "undue advantage" to NKG Infrastructure Limited while awarding tender to the company for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of electro-magnetic flow metres in connivance with officials of NBCC (lndia) Limited.
Arvind Kejriwal directs audit of Delhi Jal Board by CAG amid allegations of financial bungling
A couple of weeks ago, Delhi Water Minister Atishi had claimed the national capital was staring at a "man-made water crisis" due to the stoppage of funds to the Delhi Jal Board by the Finance Department and demanded Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena's immediate intervention in the matter.
AAP government will establish coordination between departments and NCCSA, says Atishi
The Delhi government has decided to establish coordination among different departments of the government and the National Capital Civil Service Authority (NCCSA), said Delhi's Minister Atishi. The NCCSA meeting was deferred in July due to a bill pending in Parliament to replace an ordinance on Delhi's services matters. The GNCTD (Amendment) Act 2023 has paved the way for NCCSA meetings to resume, and Atishi issued directions for coordination between departments and the NCCSA.
Water level of Yamuna in Delhi rises slightly to 205.58 metres, still above danger mark
The water level of Yamuna, which breached the previous record of 207.49 metres last week and crossed 208 metres on July 12, was still flowing above the danger mark of 205.33 metres. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the water has started receding and people will soon be able to go back to their homes from relief camps.
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