From Tihar, Kejriwal directs Ministers to take action to address water, power woes

From Tihar, Kejriwal directs Ministers to take action to address water, power woes

Friday, 14 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

Amidst the persisting water and power crises in the national Capital, Delhi Water Minister Atishi and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday met Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal lodged in the Tihar jail and were directed to take measures to curb the problems as soon as possible. The AAP convener...

Atishi seeks probe into collusion of water mafia with top officials

Thursday, 13 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

Delhi Water Minister Atishi wrote to Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday, demanding the formation of an inquiry committee on the possible collusion of the Chief Secretary and CEO of Delhi Jal Board (DJB) with illegal tanker mafias amid the national capital reeling under intense heatwave conditions. She also requested...

Raj Niwas questions AAP negligence over water mafia operating in city

Thursday, 13 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

On a day when the Supreme Court rapped the Delhi Government on the water crisis issue, Raj Niwas officials said here on Wednesday despite knowing that a large scale water mafia is operational in Delhi. Stating this, they said though mafia is extorting money from the poorest of the poor, the...

Thieves steal six goats worth Rs two lakh in Wazirabad, ahead of Bakrid

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

In the dead of night, three men stole into a bylane in Wazirabad, broke a lock and fled with six goats they packed into a small car parked a distance away — leaving the owners facing losses of Rs 2 lakh and wondering how they will celebrate Bakrid next week. The...

DU modifies eligibility criteria for recruitment of Assistant Professors

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

The Delhi University(DU)has modified its eligibility criteria for the recruitment of assistant professors in colleges, introducing an additional layer of "presentation".  The move has drawn flak from the teachers' community which has demanded a rollback. The varsity has raised its minimum eligibility from the earlier 50 to 55 points with a...

Ensure necessary facilities for Kanwariyas, Minister directs DMs

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

Delhi Revenue Minister Atishi has directed the district magistrates to ensure waterproof tents, furniture, toilets, water, medical and other necessary facilities for the Kanwariyas.  In a statement, the government said it has begun preparations for the Kanwar Yatra one-and-a-half months in advance.  Atishi met the district magistrates and senior officials...

Gurugram cops use drones to bust illegal alcohol making den

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | Gurugram

Using a drone for surveillance, police in the Aravali range of Rithoj village of Gurugram have busted an illicit country liquor-manufacturing den and arrested 7 accused including a minor, police said. They also seized 50 litres of country liquor, 1600 litres of chemicals and other equipment. According to police, they conducted checking...

BJP Mahila Manch stages protest outside Atishi residence

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

The Mahila Manch members staged a protest outside Delhi Finance Minister Atishi's residence here on Tuesday and demanded the AAP government to fulfill its budget announcement to provide Rs 1000 honorarium to the women of the city. The protesters raised slogans outside the minister's residence on Mathura Road here.  "The AAP...

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