Amid heatwave in Delhi, water level in Yamuna goes down; DJB asks Haryana to ramp up supply
Following a drop of around two feet of water, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has reportedly written to Haryana and requested to release more water. This was a second SOS sent by DJB to the Haryana Irrigation department in a week, reports claimed.
May 04, 2022, 13:08 PM IST
In Delhi, Satyendar Jain vs Manoj Tiwari over 'forcibly entering water reservoir'
Delhi Water Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday alleged that BJP MP Manoj Tiwari forcibly entered the Delhi Jal Board's Sonia Vihar underground reservoir (UGR) with around 300 people and created a ruckus there.
Apr 12, 2022, 21:05 PM IST
After BJP’s protest, Delhi Jal Board withdraws order allowing 2-hour break for Muslim employees during Ramzan
Following BJP’s protest against a circular that granted a 2-hour break every day to all Muslim employees during Ramzan the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has withdrawn the order with immediate effect.
Apr 06, 2022, 15:58 PM IST
Under pilot project, Delhi govt to install 30 RO water ATMs in slum clusters
The Delhi government has floated a tender to install 30 water vending machines with reverse osmosis systems in slum clusters to avoid inconvenience to people who depend on water tankers, officials said on Wednesday.
Mar 23, 2022, 22:38 PM IST
Delhi court issues summons to BJP leaders for defamation in DJB, Raghav Chadha suit
The Criminal Defamation Complaint filed by the Delhi Jal board stated that ‘in furtherance of their common intention, these BJP leaders have been exhorting all efforts to obfuscate the efficient administration.'
Nov 21, 2021, 08:39 AM IST
Arvind Kejriwal chairs review meeting with Delhi Jal Board to discuss ongoing projects, actions plans on 24x7 water supply
Kejriwal also asked the officials to make sure that the 100% sewerage connectivity project is completed within the stipulated timelines and that the officers should be prompt with the on-ground realities of the projects and have an understanding of what the project can deliver.
Aug 07, 2021, 12:21 PM IST
Water supply to be affected in several areas in Delhi today: Jal Board
Water supply will be affected in several parts of Delhi due to rise in 'ammonia pollution and high algae' in Yamuna river, hampering water production at Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla plants.
Jun 20, 2021, 06:25 AM IST
Delhi's water pressure to be low in THESE areas, DJB issues notice
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Saturday (June 12) said that the 'pressure' of water will be low in parts of the city in the coming days as production at the Chandrawal plant has been reduced.
Jun 12, 2021, 19:35 PM IST
Delhi to face water shortage in several areas on June 6
DJB has appealed to the residents of these areas to store adequate water and has also assured that water tankers will be available to the affected areas.
Jun 05, 2021, 23:56 PM IST
Attention Delhiites! Water supply to be hit in several areas till Sunday evening
The water supply has been affected due to repair and interconnection work.
Mar 14, 2021, 12:12 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal govt's innovative ideas helping Delhi to improve groundwater levels
With the relentless efforts of the Aam Aadmi Party government, there has been an improvement in groundwater levels in the Palla region, which have increased by two meters. In addition, CM Arvind Kejriwal has issued directions for these levels to be further improved.
Mar 01, 2021, 10:21 AM IST
Delhi water crisis may deepen as ammonia levels in Yamuna rising, warns DJB chief Raghav Chadha
Delhi Jal Board (DJB) Vice-Chairman Raghav Chadha has warned that the water crisis in the national capital may deepen in the days to come as the ammonia levels in the Yamuna river has been rising again.
Dec 30, 2020, 10:06 AM IST
Delhi Jal Board's Raghav Chadha accuses BJP of vandalising his office, attacking staff; party denies
AAP MLA Raghav Chadha on Thursday claimed that BJP workers vandalised the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) office and attacked the staff members.
Dec 24, 2020, 18:17 PM IST
Focus on projects related to 24x7 water supply to city, CM Arvind Kejriwal to Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi Jal Board apprised Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of various projects to provide a 24x7 water supply to the city.
Nov 13, 2020, 10:32 AM IST
Delhi Jal Board to issue challans for illegal connections, water wastage: Raghav Chadha
People in Delhi will have to face stern action from the DJB in cases of illegal connections and water wastage.
Nov 05, 2020, 23:17 PM IST
Delhi's water supply to be severely affected, these areas will take a hit: Check details
The water supply will be affected in these parts of Delhi.
Oct 29, 2020, 23:57 PM IST
Delhi Jal Board extends bill waiver scheme till September 30
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Tuesday extended its water bill waiver scheme by three months till September 30, 2020.
Jun 30, 2020, 21:48 PM IST
AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal seeks bail in doctor's suicide case, says 'charges completely false, fabricated'
The application, which is likely to be listed for hearing on May 27, claimed that the allegations against the accused were completely false and fabricated and he had no role in the unfortunate suicide of the deceased and as public representative he is equally pained by the death of the person.
May 26, 2020, 20:20 PM IST
Not interested in doing politics over water: Arvind Kejriwal
Kejriwal, who also heads the DJB, said that earlier people were paying Rs 1,14,110 for a 200-metre plot and Rs 1,24,110 for a 300-metre plot for a new water or sewer connection, but now they will only have to pay Rs 2,310.
Nov 22, 2019, 20:12 PM IST
Delhi Jal Board to collect 3,000 samples of water to check quality
"11 samples are not enough to decide whether the water is clean or dirty in Delhi. We will now collect over 3,000 samples and will pick at least 5 samples from each ward for laboratory tests and results will be put out in public domain," Vice-Chairman of the Delhi Jal Board, Dinesh Mohaniya told ANI on Tuesday.
Nov 20, 2019, 09:02 AM IST
