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Delhi govt to create 600,000 jobs through conforming industrial areas: CM

Kejriwal has expressed his determination to transform all 26 Non-Conforming Industrial Areas into recognised Conforming Industrial Areas through a comprehensive redevelopment plan

Delhi L-G slams AAP for delay in framing rules for fair price shops' audit

The LG, in his note to the CM, has also pointed out the unexplained delay in framing the Rules

Retired Allahabad HC judge Umesh Kumar appointed chairman of DERC: Delhi LG

Former Allahabad High Court judge Umesh Kumar was Wednesday appointed the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission chairman by the President, a move likely to fuel a fresh tussle between the LG and the AAP government as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had suggested another retired judge for the post. A late-night statement issued by the lieutenant governor's office said Justice Umesh Kumar (retired) has been appointed the DERC chairman by President Droupadi Murmu in the exercise of powers conferred by Section 45(b) of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023, read with sub-section 2 of Section 84 of the Electricity Act, 2003. Chief Minister Kejriwal had in January recommended the name of retired high court judge Rajeev Kumar Srivastava for appointment as the chairperson of the power regulator. The LG office statement, however, said the appointment of Umesh Kumar comes as Shrivastava expressed his inability to take the charge due to "family ...

Delhi to bear 90% cost to convert non-conforming industrial areas: CM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Wednesday that the government will bear 90 per cent of the cost to transform all 26 non-conforming industrial areas in the city into conforming industrial areas, with the remaining 10 per cent to be contributed by the industries themselves. This redevelopment initiative is expected to generate six lakh jobs. Kejriwal emphasised the significance of this project for the growth and progress of Delhi's industrial sector. Once the transformation is complete, these areas will be granted the coveted conforming area status, providing a conducive environment for businesses to thrive, a statement said. During a high-level meeting, the chief minister and officials discussed the progress made so far, identified challenges, and devised strategies to expedite the redevelopment process. The meeting also shed light on the reasons behind the existence of non-conforming industrial areas. Due to the inability of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) t

Day is not far when PM will run all states, Delhi CM writes to Oppn parties

Kejriwal appealed to the leaders of opposition parties to discuss how to defeat the bill related to the Centre's Ordinance in Rajya Sabha in their upcoming meeting

Kejriwal writes to L-G over 'deteriorating' NCR law & order situation

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena expressing concerns over the "deteriorating" law and order situation in the national capital

7 PWD officials get show cause notice over Delhi CM's house renovation

This comes after BJP alleged Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal of spending Rs 45 crores on the renovation of his official residence

Kejriwal directs Delhi Jal Board to resolve water contamination issues

Water Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, Delhi Jal Board Vice Chairman Somnath Bharti, and senior DJB officials were present at the review meeting

Kejriwal failed to deliver on 24x7 electricity promise, says Smriti Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani criticised Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, saying the AAP leader "can do whatever he wants but the people of Delhi were determined to vote for Narendra Modi to build a new India

Are you opening NCB office or BJP's in Amritsar? Kejriwal takes dig at Shah

Arvind Kejriwal took a swipe at Amit Shah on Sunday over his decision to open a NCB office in Amritsar, Punjab, and questioned whether he was opening an NCB office or a BJP office

Those who can't manage trains, how will they run nation: Kejriwal slams BJP

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday attacked the BJP alleging that the AC and sleeper coaches of trains under the Indian Railways are "worse" than general ones and questioned how the saffron party can run the country if it is unable to run the railway system. Kejriwal's tweet was met with a sarcastic reply by the BJP, which attacked him over the condition of the Delhi Transport Corporation buses. The AAP national convener retweeted several tweets wherein people had complained about air-conditioned and sleeper coaches being overcrowded with people who did not have reservation. "They destroyed the fleet of the well-running railways. Today, even if you take reservation of AC coach, you will not get a seat to sit or sleep. AC and sleeper coaches are worse than general. They do not know how to run the government. They don't understand at all. Illiterate government. They are ruining every field," Kejriwal said. In another tweet, he said, "Those who cannot manage trains, how wi

Delhi would've been safest had law and order been under AAP, says Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said the national capital would have been the safest place had the law and order situation been under the AAP dispensation instead of the Lieutenant Governor. His remarks came after two women were allegedly shot dead by unidentified assailants in R K Puram in southwest Delhi Sunday morning. "Our thoughts are with the families of the two women. May their souls rest in peace. The people of Delhi have started feeling quite insecure. Those who are responsible for handling the law and order situation in Delhi are hatching conspiracy to take control of Delhi government instead of fixing the situation," Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi. "Had the law and order situation been under the AAP dispensation instead of the LG, Delhi would have been the safest," he added. The AAP had on earlier occasions too attacked Lt Governor V K Saxena over the alleged "deteriorating" law and order situation in the city.

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Assam flood: Kejriwal asks AAP workers to help victims in affected areas

AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday asked his party workers in Assam to help the victims in flood-affected areas and provide all possible support to the local administration in rescue and relief work. The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Thursday with nearly 29,000 people reeling under the deluge in three districts of the state due to incessant rain, according to an official bulletin. Taking to twitter, Kejriwal said, "Heavy rains and floods are affecting life in Assam," "I appeal to all the local workers of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to serve the victims in the flood-affected districts and provide all possible help to the administration in rescue and relief work," he added. According to the daily flood report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), more than 28,800 people were hit due to floods in Dhemaji, Dibrugarh and Lakhimpur districts. Lakhimpur is the worst hit with over 23,500 people affected, followed by Dibrug

Help people affected by Cyclone Biparjoy: Kejriwal to AAP workers

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday urged AAP workers to help people affected by Cyclone Biparjoy. Cyclone Biparjoy, which ripped through Kutch and parts of Saurashtra region of Gujarat, left a trail of destruction as gusty winds and rains wreaked havoc, officials said. Heavy rains lashed the entire Kutch district since the cyclone started making landfall near Jakhau Port from 6.30 pm on Thursday and the process continued till 2.30 am, an official said on Thursday. In a tweet in Hindi, Kejriwal said, "There has been a huge loss due to the cyclone. I appeal to all AAP workers to get involved in relief work and help people." The chief minister also expressed concern over the situation in Manipur. More than 100 people have lost their lives in the ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur that broke out a month ago. The state government has imposed curfew in 11 districts and banned internet in a bid to combat the spread of rumours. "Situation in Manipu

Kejriwal calls NCCSA farce; L-G office claims CM's statement misleading

The first meeting of the National Capital Civil Service Authority, constituted through an ordinance by the Centre, has been summoned by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on June 20 even as he called the panel a "farce". The NCCSA, which was formed on May 19 by the Centre to bring back executive control over matters related to services to its domain, is likely to discuss disciplinary proceedings against an officer during the meeting. The Delhi CM is the chairman of the authority. According to an official statement, Kejriwal said even before its first meeting, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar have "colluded" to turn the NCCSA into a "farce" authority. Reacting to the allegation, an official of the LG Secretariat said it is "shocking that false and misleading statements comprising patently wrong assertions and half-truths are being issued as official statements of the Chief Minister's Office." No immediate reaction was available from the chief .

Fire at coaching institute 'unfortunate': Kejriwal says no need to panic

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday expressed concern over the fire incident at a coaching institute in northwest Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar in which some students sustained minor injuries. Students of the coaching institute escaped though windows, and used ropes and ladders to climb down from the top floor. Kejriwal said there was no need to panic and the blaze was brought under control by the Delhi Fire Service. "This fire incident is very unfortunate. Some students sustained minor injuries while trying to escape. Rest of the students are fine. There is no need to panic, Fire brigade has controlled the fire. District administration is present on the spot," he tweeted in Hindi. A call about the fire was received at 12.27 pm and a total of 11 fire tenders were pressed into service, Atul Garg, Director of Delhi Fire Service, said. In a video shared by the fire department, people, mostly students, can be seen rescued by the firemen through windows.

Kejriwal calls 1st NCCSA meet on June 20 to discuss action against officer

The first meeting of National Capital Civil Service Authority, NCCSA, constituted through an ordinance by the Centre, has been convened by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on June 20, sources in the government said. The meeting will discuss disciplinary action against an official, they claimed. The NCCSA was formed by the Centre through an ordinance on May 19, bringing back executive control over matters related to services to its domain. It was issued close on the heels of a Supreme Court verdict on May 11, whereby the elected government in Delhi was given executive control over the services matters, including transfer and posting of bureaucrats under it. The NCCSA headed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also includes Delhi chief secretary as its member and principal secretary (Home) as its member secretary. The transfer and postings of IAS officers which were earlier decided by the services department under the jurisdiction of Lieutenant Governor, will now be dealt by the .

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Centre's ordinance brazen power grab, united Oppn will defeat it: Kejriwal

Labelling the Centre's ordinance on control of services as "a brazen power grab", Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said it "won't stand" in the Supreme Court while asserting that a united opposition will defeat it in Rajya Sabha. Addressing a press conference here following his meeting with CPI General Secretary D Raja, he alleged that the central government has "practically taken over the entire Delhi government". According to the AAP government, after JD(U), RJD, TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP, BRS, DMK, SP, JMM and CPI(M), the CPI has extended its support to Kejriwal's campaign against the Centre's "draconian anti-Delhi ordinance". Kejriwal has been meeting opposition leaders to ensure that the related bill is not passed in the Rajya Sabha. The chief minister termed the ordinance a "brazen power grab that has wreaked havoc in Delhi". The ordinance not only reverses the Constitution Bench judgment of the Supreme Court but goes much beyond that, he claimed. "If we we