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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

ED notice to AAP: Kejriwal says BJP's tactics will make them stronger

Kejriwal slammed the BJP for the Enforcement Directorate notice to AAP

Arvind Kejriwal re-elected as AAP convenor for 3rd consecutive term

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was re-elected as the national convenor of the AAP for the third time at the national executive meeting of the party on Sunday, according to an official statement.

Don't hanker for posts, work for country: Kejriwal tells AAP workers

Kejriwal said he did not wish people to recognise AAP as a party like the the BJP and the Congress, and asked partymen to give up their aspirations for posts and tickets.

Redeveloped Chandni Chowk market likely to be opened by Kejriwal on Sunday

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to inaugurate the redeveloped Chandni Chowk market on September 12, officials said on Tuesday. Earlier the project was to be inaugurated on April 17 this year but was cancelled due to the second wave of COVID-19. According to officials of the Public Works Department (PWD), which is one of the agencies involved in the redevelopment work, the department has been asked to start preparations for inauguration and complete all the misses and fixes. The redeveloped Chandni Chowk is likely to be formally inaugurated by the CM on September 12. We are preparing for it and completing the finishing touches, a senior PWD official said. Sanjay Bhargava, president Chandni Chowk Serv Vyapar Mandal, said, The inauguration date is September 12 and it will be done by the CM. Kejriwal is in Jaipur for a 10-day Vipassana course a type of meditation and is likely to return later this week. In the redevelopment project, the 1.3-km-long stretch in Chandni

Bhavina Patel's performance in Paralympics will inspire millions: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday congratulated table tennis player Bhavina Patel for winning the silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics

Covid-19: Around 7,000 ICU beds to be added in Delhi, says Kejriwal

Around 7,000 ICU beds will be added in government-run hospitals of the national capital in view of an impending third wave of Covid-19, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday