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Delhi govt to repair 500 km of major roads by March 2026, says PWD Minister
The Delhi government will repair 500-km-long stretches of roads across the national capital by March 2026, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma said on Monday.
 "Delhi govt to repair 500 km of major roads by March 2026, says PWD Minister")
Yamuna cleaner ahead of Chhath, says Delhi minister; AAP rejects claim
The faecal coliform bacteria concentration in the Yamuna has come down to 7,900 units per 100 ml at Nizamuddin this year, from 11 lakh units per 100 ml last year, Verma said
 "Yamuna cleaner ahead of Chhath, says Delhi minister; AAP rejects claim")
Delhi may get its own night food market inspired by Indore's 56 Dukan
NDMC-led proposal aims to reimagine capital's nightlife with a food truck market modelled on Indore's famed night street food market
 "Delhi may get its own night food market inspired by Indore's 56 Dukan")
Delhi Jal Board faces Rs 1.42 trillion unpaid dues: Parvesh Verma
The minister said these are mostly Late Payment Surcharge (LPSC), adding the government plans to waive it off for domestic and government categories
 "Delhi Jal Board faces Rs 1.42 trillion unpaid dues: Parvesh Verma")
Delhi govt to install water ATMs at public spaces through CSR initiative
The DJB has invited private companies to set up standalone water ATMs having a minimum capacity of 500 litres, made of stainless steel and equip with a built-in RO system
 "Delhi govt to install water ATMs at public spaces through CSR initiative")
'Each drop must count': Delhi water minister targets big water users
Several big commercial players in Delhi have been using water without declaring their consumption or paying the appropriate charges
Parvesh Verma inspects affected areas after rain triggers waterlogging
The heavy rainfall, which began early Friday morning, led to significant waterlogging and traffic disruptions in several parts of Delhi
 "Parvesh Verma inspects affected areas after rain triggers waterlogging")
Parvesh Verma blames AAP govt, says Delhi drains to be cleaned in a month
Delhi government has assigned the Flood and Irrigation Department a special responsibility to ensure the timely desilting of drains
 "Parvesh Verma blames AAP govt, says Delhi drains to be cleaned in a month")
Parvesh Verma orders vigilance inquiry into construction of govt schools
Verma was on an inspection visit to Palam where the local residents complained about waterlogging in the area and a government school principal highlighted the problem of leakage in classrooms
Yamuna clean-up underway in time-bound manner: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta further said that the Delhi government will build a park on the 50 acres of land in Uttam Nagar that belong to the Flood and Irrigation Department
 "Yamuna clean-up underway in time-bound manner: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta")
Delhi minister Parvesh Verma vows action on inflated bills, promises relief
During a discussion on water shortage and sewerage blockage, Verma further criticised the past mismanagement
Delhi govt to conduct audit of over 260K CCTV cameras installed: Officials
The principal secretary of Public Works Department (PWD) has sought an audit of the CCTV cameras to ensure their physical verification and functional status, they said
 "Delhi govt to conduct audit of over 260K CCTV cameras installed: Officials")
HC issues notice to Parvesh Verma on plea challenging New Delhi seat win
In the plea, petitioner Vishvanath Agarwal has sought a direction to declare the election to the New Delhi constituency null and void
 "HC issues notice to Parvesh Verma on plea challenging New Delhi seat win")
Parvesh Verma inspects drainage projects in Delhi, launches new helpline
Verma, in a post on X, said that during his first departmental meeting, senior officials struggled to recall the existing 10-digit helpline number
 "Parvesh Verma inspects drainage projects in Delhi, launches new helpline")
Delhi BJP minister wants Talkatora Stadium renamed after Maharishi Valmiki
Built in 1974, Talkatora Stadium derives its name from the Talkatora Garden, where tal' means a water tank and 'katora' refers to a bowl-shaped natural depression
 "Delhi BJP minister wants Talkatora Stadium renamed after Maharishi Valmiki")
1,300 tonnes of garbage removed from Yamuna in 10 days: Parvesh Verma
Discussing future initiatives, Verma said common treatment plants would be installed in industrial areas to ensure proper disposal of chemical waste
1,300 tonnes of garbage removed from Yamuna in past 10 days: Parvesh Verma
Cleaning the Yamuna was one of the key promises made by the BJP for the recently-concluded Delhi Assembly polls
Will uncover extent of AAP's corruption today: Parvesh Verma on CAG report
Verma stated that the report would reveal the extent of the party's wrongdoings and emphasized that the people of Delhi and taxpayers had been taken advantage of
 "Will uncover extent of AAP's corruption today: Parvesh Verma on CAG report")
Delhi portfolios: Rekha Gupta keeps finance, Parvesh Verma gets PWD, water
Gupta said her Cabinet colleague Parvesh Verma was given charge of PWD, water, legislative affairs, irrigation and flood control
 "Delhi portfolios: Rekha Gupta keeps finance, Parvesh Verma gets PWD, water")
Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi chief minister, ending BJP's 27-year wait
The event witnessed a show of political strength with the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, top BJP leaders, and chief ministers from NDA-ruled states in attendance
 "Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi chief minister, ending BJP's 27-year wait")
