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Goa: AAP reiterates free electricity promise, BJP harps on subsidised rates

Goa power minister Nilesh Cabral and his AAP counterpart from Delhi Satyendar Jain on Monday took part in a public debate

Goa: AAP reiterates free electricity promise, BJP harps on subsidised rates
Updated On : 26 Jul 2021 | 9:24 PM IST

Centre didn't allow Delhi govt to give reasons behind Covid deaths: Sisodia

The AAP government in Delhi on accused the Centre of a "cover-up" since the outbreak of COVID-19 and not allowing it to "account for reasons behind deaths" during the pandemic.

Centre didn't allow Delhi govt to give reasons behind Covid deaths: Sisodia
Updated On : 20 Jul 2021 | 10:44 PM IST

World class drainage system to be developed in Delhi: CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said a "world class drainage system" will be developed across the national capital. He said drainage systems like the one at Minto Road here will be replicated across Delhi and drains and sewers will be desilted regularly. The chief minister made the announcement after taking part in a review meeting on city's drainage system with officials from Public Works Department (PWD), civic bodies, Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC). The meeting was chaired by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. "Considering the monsoon, a review meeting with PWD, MCD, DJB, I&FC under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor was conducted on Delhi's drainage system. "Minto Road type system will be developed at other (vulnerable) points in Delhi. Regular cleaning of drains and sewers will be ensured. We will develop a world class drainage system in Delhi," Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi after the meeting. Minto Road rail under ...

World class drainage system to be developed in Delhi: CM Kejriwal
Updated On : 19 Jul 2021 | 6:57 PM IST

AAP rejects proposal to appoint special prosecutors in Delhi riots cases

The AAP government on Friday rejected the Delhi Police's proposal for appointing special public prosecutors to argue cases related to the riots that took place in the national capital last year.

AAP rejects proposal to appoint special prosecutors in Delhi riots cases
Updated On : 17 Jul 2021 | 12:05 AM IST

Centre interfering with Delhi govt's work through L-G: Manish Sisodia

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday alleged that the Centre has been interfering with the work of the Delhi government through the lieutenant governor

Centre interfering with Delhi govt's work through L-G: Manish Sisodia
Updated On : 16 Jul 2021 | 6:54 PM IST

Delhi BJP stages protest near CM Kejriwal's residence over water crisis

Leaders and workers of the BJP Delhi unit staged a protest near Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence in the Civil Lines area here on Friday over the water crisis in the national capital.

Delhi BJP stages protest near CM Kejriwal's residence over water crisis
Updated On : 16 Jul 2021 | 4:21 PM IST

AAP alleges corruption against UP minister in medical equipment purchase

AAP leader Sanjay Singh has complained to police against an Uttar Pradesh minister and some senior officials, alleging corruption in the purchase of medical equipment

AAP alleges corruption against UP minister in medical equipment purchase
Updated On : 14 Jul 2021 | 5:28 PM IST

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh slams AAP, SAD over political funding issue

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday said the funds given to the Congress by private electricity companies had nothing to do with power purchase agreements

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh slams AAP, SAD over political funding issue
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 10:24 PM IST

AAP always recognised my vision, work for Punjab: Navjot Singh Sidhu

Amid attempts by the Congress high command to resolve the infighting in the party's Punjab unit, party leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday said the opposition Aam Aadmi Party has always recognised his vision and work for Punjab. His remarks came a day after AAP Punjab unit chief Bhagwant Mann took a dig at the cricketer-turned-politician and asked him to tweet about the "funds" allegedly accepted by the ruling Congress from private power companies in the state. "Our opposition AAP has always recognised my vision & work for Punjab. Be it Before 2017- Beadbi, Drugs, Farmers Issues, Corruption & Power Crisis faced by People of Punjab raised by me or today as I present 'Punjab Model', it is clear they know - who is really fighting for Punjab," Sidhu said in a series of tweets. He said, "If the Opposition dares to question me, yet they can't escape my Pro-People Agenda ... This means they have resigned to their fate!!" Sidhu also shared old videos of AAP leaders praising him for ..

AAP always recognised my vision, work for Punjab: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 6:17 PM IST

Haryana releases 16,000 cusecs water in Yamuna: AAP's Raghav Chadha

Chadha had earlier said Haryana had been withholding 120 MGD (million gallons per day) water belonging to Delhi, which led to a water crisis in the Union Territory.

Haryana releases 16,000 cusecs water in Yamuna: AAP's Raghav Chadha
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 5:14 PM IST

AAP govt claim on 'one nation one ration card' misleading, Centre tells SC

The Centre has told Supreme Court that a large number of migrants workers are unable to take the benefit of subsidised National Food Security Act foodgrains in Delhi due to no full implementation.

AAP govt claim on 'one nation one ration card' misleading, Centre tells SC
Updated On : 15 Jun 2021 | 1:07 PM IST

Delhi HC refuses to stay order allowing pvt schools to charge annual fees

HC seeks reply of association representing over 450 private schools on appeals of AAP government, students against single judge order

Delhi HC refuses to stay order allowing pvt schools to charge annual fees
Updated On : 07 Jun 2021 | 3:16 PM IST

Kejriwal should implement Centre's one nation one ration card scheme: BJP

The Delhi BJP Sunday demanded the Arvind Kejriwal government implement the Centre's 'one nation one ration card' scheme

Kejriwal should implement Centre's one nation one ration card scheme: BJP
Updated On : 06 Jun 2021 | 10:26 PM IST

Delhi govt allows liquor delivery, but caveats could spoil the party

Willing parties have to secure a new license that may take weeks

Delhi govt allows liquor delivery, but caveats could spoil the party
Updated On : 01 Jun 2021 | 10:52 PM IST

BJP, Congress target AAP govt over decision to allow liquor home delivery

Opposition parties in Delhi targeted the AAP government saying it "failed" to provide relief to people affected by COVID-19 but is trying to deliver alcohol at their doorstep.

BJP, Congress target AAP govt over decision to allow liquor home delivery
Updated On : 01 Jun 2021 | 10:03 PM IST

Delhi allows home delivery of liquor through apps or websites, tweaks rules

City seeks to boost its revenues as it eases a weeks-long lockdown to contain Covid-19.

Delhi allows home delivery of liquor through apps or websites, tweaks rules
Updated On : 01 Jun 2021 | 11:08 AM IST

150 Covid vaccine centres will have to be shut from Friday: AAP MLA

Delhi's stock of Covishield vaccine for the 18-44 age group will last less than a day and the city government will have to shut more than 150 vaccination centres on Friday, AAP MLA Atishi said.

150 Covid vaccine centres will have to be shut from Friday: AAP MLA
Updated On : 20 May 2021 | 8:02 PM IST

Singapore netizens accuse Delhi CM of spreading Covid misinformation

Angry netizens in Singapore on Wednesday criticised Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of "spreading misinformation" while seeking an apology and recommending fact-checking.

Singapore netizens accuse Delhi CM of spreading Covid misinformation
Updated On : 19 May 2021 | 7:37 PM IST

Delhi reports 3,846 new Covid-19 cases, 235 deaths in last 24 hours

The national capital continued to witness a decline in the Covid-19 cases with 3,846 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, informed the Delhi government.

Delhi reports 3,846 new Covid-19 cases, 235 deaths in last 24 hours
Updated On : 19 May 2021 | 7:23 PM IST

Singapore rejects Kejriwal's tweet on Covid-19 strain in the country

Singapore on Tuesday dismissed media reports quoting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal that a very dangerous" strain of the covid was prevalent in the city state, saying there is no truth whatsoever

Singapore rejects Kejriwal's tweet on Covid-19 strain in the country
Updated On : 19 May 2021 | 1:28 AM IST