Tap water in Delhi not drinkable, doesn't meet BIS standard, says Ram Vilas Paswan
The Union Minister chaired a meeting with officials of BIS, Delhi Jal Board (DJB), officials from Ministry of Jal Shakti and Department of Consumer Affairs and FSSAI where it was discussed that the Standards for Drinking Water which are being set by BIS must be made mandatory which are currently voluntary in nature and only then can they be enforced.
Oct 03, 2019, 21:10 PM IST
Water supply in parts of Delhi likely to be hit on Monday as pumping from Chandrawal water works reduced due to high ammonia levels
The areas which are likely to face shortage of water supply include Civil Lines, Malka Ganj, Timarpur, Azad Market, Karol Bagh, Paharganj, Patel Nagar, Shadipur, Rajender Nagar, NDMC area, President Estate, Ramlila Ground, Delhi Gate, Subhash Park, Darya Aanj, Gulabi Bagh, Jahangir Puri, APMC, Kewal Park and NDMC.
Sep 30, 2019, 00:12 AM IST
Delhi BJP alleges irregularity in issuing work orders of DJB
DJB Vice-Chairman Dinesh Mohania was unavailable for comment when contacted.
Apr 05, 2019, 09:59 AM IST
Arvind Kejriwal alleges raid at DJB offices, CBI denies
The CBI today denied conducting a raid at the Delhi Jal Board offices.
Jun 10, 2018, 00:13 AM IST
Will maintain status quo on Yamuna water supply till May 21: Haryana
The Haryana government today told the Supreme Court that it would maintain status quo on the supply of Yamuna river water to Delhi till May 21. The apex court asked the Delhi government and the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to request Haryana for the maintenance of status quo on water supply and directed Haryana to take an independent decision on the matter.
May 16, 2018, 15:11 PM IST
Delhi Jal Board hikes water tariff by 20%, free scheme for first 20,000 litres to continue
The Delhi Jal Board on Tuesday announced a steep hike of 20 per cent in water tariff.
Dec 26, 2017, 14:31 PM IST
NGT issues show cause notice to Delhi Jal Board, Delhi govt over failure to clean Yamuna
The National Green Tribunal on Monday issued show cause notice to the Delhi Jal Board and the Delhi government for failing to comply with its orders to clean river Yamuna.
Oct 23, 2017, 16:58 PM IST
Delhi CM takes charge of water dept, seeks deadline from DJB on ending water woes
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday convened a meeting of senior officials of the DJB.
Sep 04, 2017, 23:50 PM IST
Delhi sanitation workers' death: Police files culpable homicide case, jal board denies hiring them
The Delhi police on Monday filed a culpable homicide case after the tragic death of three sanitation workers. The Delhi Jal Board, on the other hand, has denied that the cleaners were hired by them for the job.
Aug 07, 2017, 09:46 AM IST
Delhi govt seeks PMO's intervention to resolve 'water crisis'
The Delhi government on Tuesday said the national capital was facing a "water crisis", which could affect areas in central Delhi.
May 16, 2017, 22:43 PM IST
What's behind the surge in typhoid cases in Delhi?
As per status report of South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), at least 80 cases of chikungunya and 30 cases of dengue have been reported in Delhi in just four months since January 1, 2017.
May 09, 2017, 11:45 AM IST
Two Delhi water treatment plants shut over ammonia levels
Two water treatment plants were shut here on Sunday due to high level of ammonia in raw water. The closure could lead to water shortage in several parts of the city.
Jan 15, 2017, 17:36 PM IST
Water supply to be disrupted in parts of Delhi
Water supply will be hit in major parts of the city, including NDMC areas, this evening due to ongoing interconnection of pipes, Delhi Jal Board has said.
Oct 18, 2016, 10:56 AM IST
AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal pushed woman to ground after argument, touched her inappropriately? Know molestation FIR details
Some shocking details of FIR have come to light in connection with molestation case against AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal.
Jul 11, 2016, 10:14 AM IST
BJP corner Arvind Kejriwal, accuses 'stubborn' AAP of politicizing its mistakes
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday alleged that indulging in illegal activities, misbehaving with the people and intimidating them has become a daily routine of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which is presently intoxicated with power.
Jun 26, 2016, 13:06 PM IST
BJP seeks Arvind Kejriwal's arrest over water tanker scam report
Delhi BJP chief Satish Upadhyay on Friday sought the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over water tanker scam, in an increasingly bitter fight with the AAP with two sides accusing each other of various scams and crimes.
Jun 24, 2016, 16:30 PM IST
Delhi prepared to deal with water problems in summer, says Water Minister
The Delhi government was fully prepared to deal with the water crisis for the summer, Water Minister Kapil Mishra said on Tuesday.
Apr 26, 2016, 19:29 PM IST
Don't surrender the amount allotted for Yamuna: NGT to DJB
The National Green Tribunal today directed Delhi Jal Board (DJB) not to surrender the amount allocated to it in the last fiscal for rejuvenation of Yamuna to the Delhi government.
Apr 01, 2016, 15:22 PM IST
Delhi Water crisis: How Jats left our house stirred, and a lesson from Japan
Today morning when clear, bubbling water gushed out of pipes into our underground tanks, it was celebratory spectacle to behold.
Feb 24, 2016, 16:58 PM IST
Munak canal issue: SC issues notices to Centre, Delhi and Haryana govts
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and the governments of Delhi and Haryana with regard to what steps all three were taking to restore operations of the strategically-located Munak Canal, which supplies water to the national capital.
Feb 22, 2016, 14:52 PM IST
