New Delhi: Delhi L-G VK Saxena on Sunday informed that around 1,200 metric tonnes of garbage were removed from the Yamuna during the first phase of the river cleaning operation.
The Delhi government has called a one-day special session of the Legislative Assembly on Monday.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has declared April 14 as a holiday in all government offices on account of the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar.
Reshuffle in administration: Delhi L-G VK Saxena's action comes close on the heels of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's allegations over budget approval issues.
Delhi L-G vs AAP: In his letter, L-G Saxena also flagged gross inaction on part of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) in cleaning/desilting the pond reservoir behind the Wazirabad barrage, which supplies water to Wazirabad and Chandrawal Water Treatment Plants.
In his approval, Saxena noted that there was refusal by the Arvind Kejriwal government to bring on record the "impact assessment of the foreign training programmes conducted in the past", they said.
Delhi: L-G V K Saxena on Friday gave appointment letters to around 1,200 new recruits from various departments of the city government.
MCD Mayor Election 2023: The exercise to hold elections to the top post is was carried out after three failed attempts today. Last week, Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena gave his nod to convene the municipal House for holding the mayoral election following the apex court order.
Delhi: L-G VK Saxena on Thursday promised a clean Yamuna in six months to the people of Delhi. He claimed that the Delhi CM is not participating in their program for a clean Yamuna.
Delhi news: As per the L-G Office statement, the two had "collaborated" with private representatives on boards of Anil Ambani-owned DISCOMS and "benefitted" them to the tune of Rs 8000 Crore at the cost of the public exchequer.
Job Alert: Delhi Police will recruit nearly 6,000 personnel including 3,000 women in the national capital. Check here for the latest updates.
Yamuna pollution news: In his letter, the L-G referred to his earlier discussions over the phone with the Haryana CM over the issue of treatment of Palam Vihar Drain (L1), Dharampur Drain (L2) and Badshahpur Drain (L3) that carry silt, untreated sewage and industrial waste into the Najafgarh Drain.
Hitting out at the BJP, Sisodia said they are 'adamant' about keeping control of the services department, but determined not to appoint principals.
"This year is very special for us. India is chairing the G-20 summit and its events will be held in Delhi. It is the responsibility of all of us that during this time all the guests should see the best face of India and its capital New Delhi," he said.
Kejriwal recently questioned the nomination of presiding officer and aldermen to the newly elected MCD, and also Haj Committee members by Saxena.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also expressed hope that permission would be granted for the teachers to travel abroad for the programme.
Arvind Kejriwal vs Delhi L-G: Liutenant-Governor (L-G) VK Saxena also accused Kejriwal of adopting "political posturing" during his march to Raj Niwas on January 16 along with his deputy Manish Sisodia and AAP MLAs.
Kejriwal vs Delhi L-G: The Delhi government's works are being deliberately impeded for political reasons, Kejriwal alleged and added that "the L-G is not our headmaster to check our homework. He has to say yes or no to our proposals".
Weekly Meeting: The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after a gap of several weeks will attend weekly meetings with the L-G VK Saxena.
Delhi Kanjhawala case: On the direction of Home Minister Amit Shah, the ministry has sought a detailed report from the Delhi Police on the gruesome death of a woman.
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