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Delhi CM Kejriwal wishes Manmohan Singh speedy recovery

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday prayed for the speedy recovery of former prime minister Manmohan Singh.Singh was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi for evaluation of fever last night."I pray for the speedy recovery and good health of former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh ji," Kejriwal tweeted.Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished for his speedy recovery."I pray for the good health and speedy recovery of Dr Manmohan Singh Ji," PM Modi tweeted.Singh is presently under the observation of doctors at AIIMS, Delhi.The 89-year-old Congress leader had complained of weakness and is stable and under the observation of doctors, hospital sources said.Earlier in the day, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya visited the hospital to meet him.

Punjab polls: Kejriwal promises to end 'inspector raj', red-tapism

The Delhi CM promised to improve infrastructure in focal points and industrial zones in Punjab to facilitate the industry if voted to power in the state.

Don't use personal vehicles one day per week to reduce pollution: Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged Delhiites to help bring down pollution in the city by giving up vehicle use once in a week and turning off engines of vehicles at red lights.

Power situation 'very critical' in entire country, says Kejriwal

Kejriwal said all efforts were being made to address the power crisis and his government did not want that any "emergency situation" is created.

Many CMs have written to Centre about coal shortage: CM Kejriwal

The Ministry of Coal on Sunday reassured the country that ample coal is available in the country to meet the demand for power plants.

Delhi: Pollution has started increasing, says Kejriwal as AQI reaches 171

With the withdrawal of monsoon, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday informed that pollution has started increasing in the national capital as the air quality index (AQI) surged to 171."Pollution has started increasing. 09 Oct- AQI - 171 (0 to 50 - Good, 51 to 100 - Satisfactory, 101 to 200 - Moderate) PM10 - 197 (0 to 50 - Good, 51 to 100 - Satisfactory, 101 to 250 - Moderate) PM2.5 - 69 (0 to 30 - Good, 31 to 60 - Satisfactory, 61 to 90 - Moderate)," Kejriwal tweeted.An AQI between 0-50 is marked good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 is moderate, 201- 300 is poor, 301-400 is very poor and 401-500 is considered severe.The Chief Minister has been tweeting Delhi's daily air quality since September 18 and warned that it will deteriorate from mid-October due to stubble burning."Del air quality will deteriorate from mid-Oct (stubble burning). State govts hv not taken action to support their farmers On its own, Del air is clean. On 18 Sep- AQI- 69 (0 to 50 - Good, 51 to 100 - ..

Delhi could face power crisis, says Kejriwal; writes to PM Modi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the national capital could face a power crisis and that his government is taking adequate steps to avoid such a situation. He said he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his intervention in making adequate arrangements of coal and gas to generation plants supplying electricity to the city. "Delhi could face a power crisis. I am personally keeping a close watch over the situation. We are trying our best to avoid it. In the meanwhile, I wrote a letter to Hon'ble PM seeking his personal intervention," Kejriwal tweeted. In his letter to Modi, the Delhi CM noted that the city was facing coal shortage since August. I draw your attention to the prevailing coal shortage situation that is continuing since August/September for the third month in a row, the letter stated. It has affected the power generation from the major central generating plants supplying power to Delhi, it said. Kejriwal requested the prime minister's ...

Lakhimpur Kheri: Kejriwal demands arrest of culprits, sacking of MoS Teni

Kejriwal demanded the arrest of the accused involved in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident where eight people lost their lives in a violent incident

Delhi unveils 10-point action plan to combat air pollution in winter

He claimed that the Centre and neighbouring states did not do anything to check stubble burning by farmers which will lead to air pollution in the winter season

Don't politicize Chhath Puja, Kejriwal appeals to leaders of other parties

Delhi units of both the BJP and the Congress have demanded that Chhath Puja celebrations be allowed in the national capital.

Delhi CM to announce 'Winter Action Plan' to fight pollution on Oct 4: Rai

He was speaking at the event to announce the commencement of a week-long Wildlife Conservation Awareness Campaign at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

Delhi govt extends 20% reduction in circle rates till December 31

The Delhi government decided to extend the 20-per cent rebate in circle rates for three months till December 31

Health guarantee, free treatment if AAP voted to power in Punjab: Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal promised the people of Punjab a 'health guarantee' with free treatment and medicines at government hospitals if his party is voted to power in the assembly elections

Govt in Punjab reduced to 'tamasha'; remove tainted ministers: Kejriwal

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said the Punjab government has been reduced to a "tamasha" and urged new CM Charanjit Singh Channi to immediately remove "tainted" ministers from his cabinet. The Delhi CM said this at the Chandigarh airport, a day after the Congress was pushed into a fresh crisis by the resignation of Navjot Singh Sidhu from the post of the state party. Sidhu on Wednesday in a video message flagged the issue of appointment of "tainted" officials and ministers. Kejriwal, who is the Delhi CM, also asked the Punjab CM to act on the promises made by his predecessor, including the action in the Bargari desecration case. During the previous SAD-BJP regime, torn pages of a religious text were found at Bargari in Faridkot. Later, in police firing incidents protesters, two people were killed at Behbal Kalan and many injured in Kotkapura. "We are seeing what kind of political atmosphere is prevailing in the state. Political instability is there, which is unfortunate,

Kejriwal to make 'big' announcements during 2-day trip to Punjab: AAP

Kejriwal will visit Ludhiana on Wednesday and hold a meeting with traders there

Delhi received over 800 applications for bio-decomposer use: CM

The bio-decomposer which was sampled in 2020 will be sprinkled in the fields this October and November

Kejriwal assures 80% jobs for locals if AAP voted to power in Goa next year

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal said if voted to power in Goa in the 2022 polls, his party will ensure that 80% of jobs, including in the private sector, will be reserved for local people.

Kejriwal vows allowances for unemployed, 80% pvt job quota for Goans

"We will arrange employment for one unemployed youth in every home in Goa. Until the youth does not get employment, Rs 3,000 per month will be paid as unemployment allowance," Kejriwal said.

With unemployment at its peak, Goa's youth not getting jobs: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday claimed that youth in Goa are not getting jobs and he will be visiting the state to discuss the issue with locals. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader also claimed that government jobs are available only to people with money and connections. "With unemployment at its peak, Goa's youth are not getting jobs. Government jobs are available only to people with money and connections. Coming to Goa to discuss this issue with the People of Goa," Kejriwal tweeted. Earlier this month, the AAP had started a campaign against the problem of unemployment in Goa and asked people to not vote for parties that have failed to provide jobs. The AAP will be contesting the polls in the state slated for next year.

Uttarakhand: Kejriwal promises unemployment allowance, job quota for locals

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday promised to take big steps to end migration from Uttarakhand, if his party comes to power in the next assembly elections