AAP Govt

Delhi govt does a song and dance to raise disease awareness

The idea behind using different languages-- Maithili, Bhojpuri, Hindi and Punjabi, besides Urdu and Sanskrit-- in awareness programmes is to maximise the outreach of the activity, a senior government official said.

Jul 09, 2017, 17:44 PM IST

AAP govt seeks report on inflated water bills in Delhi

Seemapuri MLA Rajender Pal Gautam undertook a stock-taking exercise of the department, which was with sacked minister Kapil Mishra until his recent fallout with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

May 20, 2017, 22:43 PM IST

NGT asks Delhi govt to conduct sound mapping in Connaught Place

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked the city government to examine the sound levels in the area and take steps like fixation of barriers for curbing the noise pollution.

May 14, 2017, 11:31 AM IST

PIL challenges AAP govt's education policy

A plea has been moved in the Delhi High Court challenging the AAP government's education policy under which vocational subjects would replace languages like Sanskrit as the sixth compulsory subject at the secondary level.

Apr 16, 2017, 10:11 AM IST

Arvind Kejriwal let down Delhi, women worst sufferers: Delhi BJP

Delhi BJP in-charge Shyam Jaju on Thursday said women in the city have been the worst sufferers under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, as they got carried away by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal`s false image of "saviour".

Feb 16, 2017, 20:11 PM IST

Centre, LG can't encroach upon executive powers: AAP govt to SC

A bench of Justices A K Sikri and R K Agarwal said that it is correct that the elected government should have some powers but whether it will be as per the Delhi High Court verdict or as it is being perceived by the Delhi government.

Feb 02, 2017, 22:37 PM IST

Nursery admissions: HC questions distance criteria, asks Delhi govt if had done mapping of schools

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the AAP government whether it had done geographical mapping of the number of schools in a given area before directing private schools to admit kids in nursery on the basis of neighbourhood criteria.

Jan 30, 2017, 19:12 PM IST

Two FIRs filed, probe on in 5 other corruption complaints from Najeeb Jung against Delhi govt: CBI sources

CBI sources said on Wednesday that they had received seven corruption / irregularities complaints against Delhi government.

Jan 04, 2017, 17:29 PM IST

Anil Baijal takes over as LG, non-committal on mending ties with AAP govt

Baijal was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Chief Justice of Delhi High Court G Rohini, 10 days after Najeeb Jung's abrupt resignation as the LG.

Dec 31, 2016, 21:17 PM IST

Former union home secretary Anil Baijal appointed Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

Former home secretary Anil Baijal was appointed Delhi's new Lieutenant Governor on Wednesday by the NDA government.

Dec 28, 2016, 19:40 PM IST

AAP govt launches inspection of liquor shops, FIR against restaurant

A day after Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced a crackdown against liquor consumption in the public, the Delhi government on Thursday launched inspection of city's liquor shops and got an FIR registered against a restaurant for illegal serving the drink.

Oct 28, 2016, 01:43 AM IST

Delhi to develop Yamuna riverfront

The Delhi government said on Tuesday that it will develop five kilometres of riverfront along the Yamuna at a cost of Rs 200 crore.

Oct 25, 2016, 18:18 PM IST

Give names of officials who are no cooperating: SC to AAP govt

"You have made a serious allegation in your affidavit. Who are the officials disobeying you?” asks SC. 

Sep 30, 2016, 19:33 PM IST

No Chinese crackers will go off in Delhi this season: AAP govt

The Delhi government on Thursday resolved to ensure foolproof implementation of the ban on Chinese firecrackers this festive season admitting their sale and use continued in the city despite restrictions.

Sep 23, 2016, 21:42 PM IST

Delhi LG-AAP standoff: Najeeb Jung declares appointment of Krishna Saini as DERC chairperson 'void'

Appointment of Krishna Saini as Chairperson of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) was declared as 'void' on Wednesday.

Sep 21, 2016, 16:33 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal govt moves Supreme Court against HC judgement on Delhi LG's powers

On August 04, Delhi HC had held that AAP government's contention that Delhi LG was bound to act on the advice of Council of Ministers was 'without substance'.

Aug 31, 2016, 18:55 PM IST

Delhi LG cancelled AAP govt order on compensation by discoms: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that the Lt Governor has cancelled the AAP government's order to make discoms pay compensation to consumers for unscheduled power cuts, alleging that the Centre was hand-in-glove with power companies.

Aug 28, 2016, 20:53 PM IST

Over 400 liquor licences granted since AAP came to power: Yogendra Yadav

Yadav alleged "irregularities" in granting licences to open retail vends in shopping malls and departmental stores. 

Aug 27, 2016, 18:00 PM IST

In process of overturning 'illegal decisions' of AAP Govt: Lt Governor Najeeb Jung

Jung rubbished Kejriwal's oft-repeated claim that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have tried to stop the AAP's governance initiatives.  

Aug 26, 2016, 18:50 PM IST

Despite limited powers AAP govt has delivered: Kejriwal

Kejriwal said in the last one-and-a-half years, his government has "prepared" the people of Delhi by educating them besides making them healthy and giving skills.

Aug 15, 2016, 20:23 PM IST