TANKER MAFIA
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.
Water crisis in Delhi sponsored by BJP, alleges AAP's Sanjay Singh
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh accused the BJP of deliberately creating a water crisis in Delhi to keep residents thirsty, claiming it was a conspiracy by the ruling party. Singh alleged Haryana, controlled by BJP, was withholding water supply to Delhi, leading to shortages. He criticized BJP leaders and the LG for exacerbating the crisis and urged for accountability from top BJP officials.
Delhi water crisis: Police patrol Jal Board pipelines, secures against theft and leakages
With the water supply crisis deepening in the city, police officials inspected the Jal Board pipelines in the Yamuna Khadar area of northeast Delhi on June 16 and said that there’s no leakage. After inspecting the pipeline, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Lokendr...
Delhi water crisis: Congress workers hold 'Matka phod' protest in Krishna Nagar; say 'govts connived with tanker mafia'
Severe water crisis continues in the National Capital. Visuals from Delhi’s Maidan Garhi on June 15, show how people haste and compete amongst themselves to collect water from the tanker. Excruciating heatwave conditions in Delhi h...
Congress holds 'Matka Phod' protest against water crisis in Delhi
Congress workers staged a 'Matka Phod' (break pitchers) protest in Delhi's Krishna Nagar area against the AAP-led Delhi government and the BJP-led central government to highlight the water crisis in the capital. They accused the governments of neglect and blamed them for failing to arrange water in advance, claiming that poor people suffer the most. The protest aims to "wake up" the government, which they allege has colluded with tanker mafias.
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.
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Delhi turning into Bengaluru? A dive into national capital's water woes
Dehi water crisis: Delhi faces a worsening water crisis, with videos of residents struggling for water going viral. The blame game among politicians, including the AAP government and neighbouring states, has escalated. Despite efforts to increase water production, the city's infrastructure challenges and mismanagement persist. Groundwater overexploitation and inter-state disputes exacerbate the complex situation.
Delhi water crisis: SC disposes of Writ Petition, asks Upper Yamuna River Board to take decision
The Supreme Court disposed of a Writ Petition for water supply into Delhi from Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, ordering Delhi to submit a humanitarian application by 5 pm today. It left the complex issue of Yamuna water sharing to the UYRB, directing a meeting tomorrow to expedite a decision. The court accused Himachal Pradesh of providing false information on surplus water. It had earlier questioning Delhi's water management amid scarcity and instructing repairs on leakages.
Delhi water crisis: SC pulls up AAP govt for inaction on tanker mafia
Delhi water crisis: The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government's lack of action against the "tanker mafia" amid a water crisis. It warned of police intervention if necessary. The court the hearing to June 13. SC demanded an affidavit on water conservation measures and criticised the government for false claims, questioning water wastage control efforts. Delhi Water Minister Atishi directed monitoring teams to prevent leakage and ensure water conservation.
Delhi water crisis: ADM, SDM level officers to be deployed in each Zone to monitor situation
Delhi government deployed officers at various levels to form Quick Response Teams for water provision and complaint resolution amid water shortage in the region. Water minister Atishi directed regular inspections of the water distribution network to prevent leaks and ensure water conservation. Residents faced shortages and relyed on water tankers. A dispute arose between the AAP government and the Lieutenant Governor over responsibility for the crisis, with accusations of water theft by a "tanker mafia."
BJP workers protest against AAP over Delhi water crisis, accuse govt of tanker mafia
BJP workers protested against Aam Aadmi Party over a water crisis in Delhi, accusing AAP of involvement with Tanker mafias. BJP leaders argued that AAP profits from selling water and exploits residents. Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva criticised AAP's mismanagement and claimed there is no water shortage. Delhi government filed a petition seeking additional water supply from neighboring states.
'From tech city to tanker city': PM Modi blames Congress for Bengaluru's water crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress government in Karnataka for mismanaging Bengaluru's infrastructure, especially the water crisis, accusing them of turning the tech city into a city dependent on water tankers controlled by a mafia. He also accused the Congress of being anti-private sector, anti-taxpayer, and anti-wealth creator. Modi mocked the opposition alliance, stating they're stuck on repeat while he and his allies showcase their accomplishments. He highlighted the candidacies of BJP MPs in Bangalore and mentioned that Karnataka will vote in two phases, with the first phase on April 26 and the second phase on May 7.
Meenakshi Lekhi alleges 'scam' of Rs 3,735 crore in Delhi Jal Board under AAP government
In a joint press conference with Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, she alleged that issuing of tenders was avoided for 12,000 work orders worth Rs 600 crore by keeping the value of each below Rs 5 lakh.
Welfare schemes empower deprived sections, 'revdi' culture is about freebies for political gains: BJP
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla referred to Kejriwal's promise of opening 500 new schools and claimed that two two dozen schools were shut in reality and accused him giving people "free corruption, pollution, advertisements and liquor" instead of free education, water, health and electricity.
Leaking water tankers unite India’s drought-hit countryside and thirsty cities
Leaking water tankers unite India’s drought-hit countryside and thirsty cities and home routines are shaped around their intermittent arrival. Vikram Doctor reports
Work underway in projects worth Rs 1.91 lakh crore under Jal Jeevan Mission: Shekhawat in RS
Work is underway in projects worth Rs 1.91 lakh crore under the flagship 'Jal Jeevan Mission', which seeks to provide drinking water to every rural household in the country, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.
City’s Day Zero may come earlier than you think
Bengaluru is facing severe water shortage, its residents have lowest water availability after Karachi, says World Resources Institute.
Urban water crisis in Bengaluru, Mumbai worsening: Study
The residents of the IT city having the lowest water availability across the surveyed cities, after Karachi.
GPS-enabled water tankers introduce in Delhi
Delhi government today introduced the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) on its water tankers in its bid to improve service and check tanker mafia.
BJP to hit streets against AAP's 'unfulfilled' promises
BJP alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party has failed to keep promises made to the people and said it will hit the streets against the ruling party AAP.
Bengalureans will have to suffer the water tanker's stranglehold over the city this year as well
Prices go up to Rs 900-1,200 per tanker as summer peaks. This makes the unregulated water tanker business highly profitable.
BJP demands white paper on DJB water supply in Delhi
BJP today asked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to provide information to the public on water supply in the city by Delhi Jal Board and the steps taken to curb tanker mafia.
AAP to persuade district collector to contest Lok Sabha polls
Kendrekar, a 2002 batch IAS officer is presently posted in Aurangabad as chief administrator of City Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.
As winter nears, milk mafia fears rise among transporters
“We are very scared and don’t want to operate in the Delhi market,” said Paresh M Chaudhary, a leading transporter for both Amul and Mother Dairy.
Oil mafia back in business after a break
The multi-crore fuel pilferage and adulteration racket came into the spotlight a few months ago when Malegaon additional district collector Yashwant Sonawane was burnt alive during an official raid.
Oil mafia killed J Dey, suspect cops
The 'oil mafia,' which is very active in Mumbai and other regions of Maharashtra, may be behind senior journalist J Dey's killing, suspect Mumbai police.
11 held in Sonawane murder case, main accused still in hospital
Eleven people have been arrested in the murder of Additional District Collector Yashwant Sonawane who was burnt alive by suspected members of local oil mafia.
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