Delhi news: Satyendar Jain, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, was also lodged in Tihar Jail where he had also influenced the jail officials into providing him with body massage and other VIP treatment.
On Wednesday, in a war of words over the issue of one-time settlement of inflated water bills, Delhi LG VK Saxena in an 'open letter' addressed to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said AAP dispensation's allegations of stalling the proposed scheme were "white lies".
Seven out of the eight BJP MLAs in the House, barring Leader of Opposition Bidhuri, were marshalled out by the Speaker for interrupting the LG's address on the first day of the session.
Kejriwal wrote to Delhi LG VK Saxena seeking the removal of Health and Finance secretaries. He alleged that both bureaucrats have defied the orders of their ministers and attempted to "paralyse Delhi's health system".
Thousands of dignitaries from across fields, including political leaders, have been invited to the Ram Temple consecration ceremony.
The development comes days after Saxena ordered a CBI probe into the alleged supply of drugs to Delhi government hospitals that had failed "quality standard tests".
The Vigilance Minister recommended the termination of the MoU and the sacking of chief secretary Naresh Kumar. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sent the report to Delhi LG VK Saxena.
DDA flats: People can buy DDA houses even if they already own a flat or plot in Delhi. Flats will be offered through e-auction and on a first come, first served basis, officials said. All flats that will be put up for sale under the scheme are newly constructed, the DDA said.
Delhi-NCR's air quality neared the emergency threshold on Thursday (November 2), prompting an immediate ban on non-essential construction work and the closure of primary schools in the capital, as authorities acted swiftly to address the health-threatening pollution.
Delhi will host the G20 summit from September 9 to 10. As of date, 400 electric buses are already in operation under the Centre-supported Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) II Scheme.
Delhi waterlogging: The L-G, based on analysis done by experts and officers of the concerned agencies, has highlighted the lapses on the part of the government and suggested measures.
He urged the people to utilise the complex. He said, "I would request the people of Dwarka to utilise the complex as the membership fee of this complex is less, especially for the senior citizens."
New Delhi: Sources claimed that the meeting was "cordial" and the two constitutional functionaries discussed issues related to Delhi.
Blame game: Heavy rain in the national capital has disrupted normal life. Water-logged roads in various parts of Delhi have increased the problem for people.
The Delhi Government argued in the Supreme Court that the NGT order violates Delhi's constitutional scheme of governance as well as the SC Constitution Bench's orders from 2018 and 2023.
The Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the proposal of implementing the Gujarat Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act (1985) in Delhi to take preventive actions against crimes in the national capital. The file has been sent for Home Ministry's approval.
Delhi LG V K Saxena additionally supported the extension of 44 contracts of Disaster Management Personnel and re-commitment of 24 authoritative government assistance officials.
Delhi news: On Wednesday (June 28), Saxena said people of Delhi are now "used to freebies" at an event titled 'Delhi 2041 - New Master Plan' organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Kejriwal said that the routine weekly meetings of the LG with the top brass of Delhi Police would remain a mere formality until something concrete is visible on the ground.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote to LG VK Saxena regarding the killing incidents lately in the national capital and appealed to him to initiate urgent effective steps to 'restore confidence in residents' regarding their security.
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