Release water in Yamuna on humanitarian ground, Atishi urges Haryana

Release water in Yamuna on humanitarian ground, Atishi urges Haryana

Sunday, 16 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

TheDelhi government has appealed to Haryana to discharge additional water into the Yamuna on humanitarian grounds amid water crisis in the national capital. Delhi’s water minister Atishi also told a press conference here that the capital is facing a shortage of 70 million gallons per day (MGD) in production due...

Water production in city decreasing continuously: Atishi

Saturday, 15 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

Senior AAP leader and Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Friday said water production in the national Capital is decreasing continuously as less water is reaching the Yamuna river. Meanwhile, two tankers were seized for allegedly stealing water from the Munak canal by the Delhi Police. The AAP dispensation has been alleging...

Vector borne diseases increased during monsoon season last year: Report

Friday, 14 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

The breeding of vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria and chikungunya spiked by nearly 90 per cent in Delhi during the monsoon season last year as compared to 2022. According to the MCD report, which also outlines the action plan of the corporation for the prevention and control of vector-borne disease for...

Minister orders third party audit of drain desilting ahead of monsoon

Friday, 14 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

Delhi Urban Development Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday directed the Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to immediately provide the list of drains desilted by June 10 and ensure an independent third-party audit of these works is conducted by June 30. On June 5, Bharadwaj had instructed Kumar to send a report of...

Cops launch NashaMukt Bharat Pakhwada with grand event at Red Fort

Friday, 14 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

The Delhi Police launched 'NashaMukt Bharat Pakhwada' on Thursday at  Red Fort with hundreds of enthusiastic participants gathered to support the cause of a drug-free India. The inauguration ceremony was a vibrant and engaging affair, setting the tone for the two-week-long campaign aimed at eradicating drug abuse and raising awareness...

Haryana earns Rs 1,756 crore from liquor shop auctions

Friday, 14 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | Gurugram

The Haryana Government has earned Rs 1,756 crore from the auction of 162 liquor shops in East and West zone, via e-tenders in Gurugram, officials said. According to the new excise policy, online tenders were opened on Wednesday for 162 shops in the East and West zone. The East area is...

LG approves MACP benefits to 194 principals, education officers

Friday, 14 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG)Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday approved the grant of financial upgradation under Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) scheme in the pay scale of Rs. 37400-67000/- with Grade Pay of   Rs. 8700/- (pre-revised) to 194 serving / retired Principals, Vice Principals, Education Officers and District Education Officers.  Taking decision...

Delhi Congress president seeks probe into Rs 17,575 crore DJB scam

Friday, 14 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav wrote to the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) seeking a probe into the Rs 17,575 crore scam in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) over leakage of water from the DJB being diverted for the 'tanker mafia' to misappropriate. Following AAP and Congress not continuing their alliance for...

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