AAP Govt

Chautala parole: Fresh war of words between LG, AAP govt

AAP has been alleging that LG Najeeb Jung was showing "undue interest" in OP Chautala getting parole.

Oct 30, 2015, 21:23 PM IST

Chautala's parole: AAP govt refuses to relent after Jung's clarification

An official said that Chautala had filed a fresh plea on October 16 after his first plea for parole was rejected by LG on October 5 earlier this month.

Oct 29, 2015, 22:57 PM IST

MCD sanitation workers end strike

Ruling AAP on Sunday said that sanitation workers of the Municipal Corporations of Delhi (MCD) have called off their strike that continued for three days as Delhi government has released funds on time.

Oct 25, 2015, 23:25 PM IST

AAP govt to hire security guards, deploy them in buses as marshals

AAP government has decided to hire 200 private security guards and deploy them as marshals in DTC buses.

Oct 25, 2015, 12:57 PM IST

AAP govt takes over Delhi Waqf Board, strips it of powers

Arvind Kejriwal government has stripped the Delhi's Waqf Board from their power and authority.

Oct 23, 2015, 09:44 AM IST

There should be death penalty or life term for accused above age of 15 years in heinous crimes: Arvind​ Kejriwal

Juveniles who are 15 years old too must get death penalty if they commit rape, Delhi Chief Minister said.

Oct 19, 2015, 23:36 PM IST

Build enough creches, make value edu compulsory: BS Bassi to govt

Delhi Police on Monday suggested to the AAP government to build up enough creches for working mothers and make value education compulsory in schools and colleges, in the wake of the two recent cases of rape with minors.

Oct 19, 2015, 19:45 PM IST

I am no Sheila Dikshit, won't let PM sleep peacefully, says Kejriwal

Politics has begun over the rape of two minors in the national capital. CM Kejriwal said, “I am no Sheila Dikshit. I won’t let even PM (Modi) sleep peacefully.”

Oct 18, 2015, 22:07 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal showing double standards on rape issue: Prashant Bhushan

Prashant Bhushan on Sunday accused Arvind Kejriwal of "cheap politics" over the gang rape of two minor girls in Delhi.

Oct 18, 2015, 19:34 PM IST

Don't depute teachers for census work: Delhi Govt to schools

 The Delhi government has directed the principals of its schools to not depute teachers for census duty with the National Population Register (NPR) as it would adversely affect the functioning of schools.

Oct 18, 2015, 12:03 PM IST

WB, Tripura CMs to attend AAP govt's conference on federalism

Chief Ministers of a number of states, including West Bengal and Tripura, are likely to attend a conference here tomorrow, being organised by AAP government, on Centre-State relations under Modi government.

Sep 29, 2015, 21:47 PM IST

Dengue scare not over, but situation under control: Delhi govt

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Monday said the dengue scare has not come to an end so far but assured that government has made sufficient arrangements in its all hospitals to fight the vector-borne disease.

Sep 28, 2015, 23:37 PM IST

Here's what Arvind Kejriwal means when he says 'Make India' first

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that it was important to 'Make India' first.

Sep 27, 2015, 14:08 PM IST

Delhi govt to bring laws to stop illicit donations in private schools soon

Delhi government is bringing laws to prevent siphoning of funds by private schools in the city and to ensure transparent admissions by preventing "illicit" donations, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday.

Sep 25, 2015, 22:09 PM IST

Somnath Bharti 'untraceable', Delhi govt allows his prosecution in Khirki Extension raid case

In more rouble for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Somnath Bharti, who continues to evade arrest, the Delhi government on Thursday granted its nod to the authorities to prosecute the former Delhi law minister in last year's Khirki Extension raid case.

Sep 24, 2015, 10:21 AM IST

ACB to probe onion sale, Delhi government cries foul

A probe was ordered into the alleged irregularities in the procurement and sale of onions by Delhi government on Wednesday. Though the government denied any malpractice, posters targetting AAP government also came up in central Delhi.

Sep 24, 2015, 00:52 AM IST

Delhi govt willing to fund entire project to install CCTVs

 The city government on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that it was willing to fund the entire project of installation of CCTVs at various vulnerable spots under jurisdiction of 44 police stations.

Sep 24, 2015, 00:33 AM IST

Delhi govt forms search panel for forming Human Rights Commission

 Setting the ball rolling for constituting 'Delhi Human Rights Commission', the AAP government has formed a four-member search committee, headed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, to finalise names of its chairperson and other members.

Sep 23, 2015, 18:37 PM IST

AAP govt approves new slum policy

Delhi Government on Tuesday approved a slum policy which will ensure 'in situ' rehabilitation of slum dwellers, a key poll promise of Aam Aadmi Party, and said "no new jhuggies" will be allowed in the city.

Sep 22, 2015, 21:40 PM IST

Delhi govt seeks MHA's advice on LG warning its officials

Refusing to budge from its position, Delhi government on Monday decided to seek Union Home Ministry's advice relating to an order by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung warning city officials not to follow "illegal" orders of the Arvind Kejriwal dispensation.

Sep 21, 2015, 23:01 PM IST