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Delhi govt to bring back old liquor policy from August 1 after backlash

Deputy CM Manish Sisodia also handles the portfolio of the finance and excise department and has now trained his guns at the BJP and LG Saxena, after being targeted for alleged irregularities

Double-decker flyover in northeast Delhi to be completed by 2023: Sisodia

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday said the construction of Delhi's much awaited double-decker flyover in northeast Delhi's Bhajanpura will be completed by 2023

Delhi Cong protests against excise policy, demands Sisodia's resignation

Delhi Congress president Anil Kumar alleged that Sisodia, the minister in-charge of Delhi government's excise department, is directly responsible for "corrupt deals" with liquor contractors.

"Will Sisodia too lose memory?" Anurag Thakur attacks CM Kejriwal

Anurag Thakur attacked Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and accused him of shielding the "corrupt" after Delhi's lieutenant governor VK Saxena recommended a CBI probe into the Delhi Excise Policy

Will seek clearance from MEA for Kejriwal's Singapore visit: Sisodia

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday said his government will now directly approach the Ministry of External Affairs to seek political clearance for Arvind Kejriwal's Singapore visit

AAP govt's Manish Sisodia inaugurates Shaheed Bhagat Singh Football Club

In a bid to promote sports in the national capital, the Kejriwal govt on Monday kicked off a football cup dedicated to Shaheed Bhagat Singh

Kejriwal asks traders to take part in efforts to redevelop Gandhi Nagar mkt

There will be resting spots, signboards leading to the shops, information booths on the important roads, toilets and green belts adorned with plants and trees.

Delhi govt prepared to contain cases of vector-borne diseases: Sisodia

The Delhi government and all agencies in the city are "fully prepared to contain" cases of dengue and other vector-borne diseases, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Friday. Over 140 dengue cases have been reported in the national capital so far this year, including 32 in June, a civic report had said on Monday. "Delhi government and all agencies of Delhi are fully prepared to contain cases vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. Today, had a long discussion with Union Health Minister @mansukhmandviya and health ministers of other states on this matter," Sisodia tweeted. Mandaviya on Friday exhorted the states to launch 'Jan Abhiyaans' or public campaigns with 'log bhaagidari' (people's participation) to enthuse and engage citizens and communities to ensure there is no mosquito breeding in the neighbourhoods. Mandaviya, who reviewed the preparedness for prevention and control of vector-borne diseases with 13 high-burden states, through video conference, said 'Log .

Centre is playing with future of 600K students of Delhi: Manish Sisodia

The Centre is playing with the future of 600K students by repeatedly transferring senior officers of higher and technical education departments of Delhi government, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

Delhi Assembly clears Bills seeking 66% hike in salary of MLAs, ministers

The Delhi Assembly on Monday passed bills pertaining to over 66 per cent hike in salaries and allowances of its members, the first raise in last 11 years for the legislators who are considered the lowest-paid lawmakers in the country. Five different bills were tabled for the hike in salaries of ministers, MLAs, chief whip, Speaker and Deputy Speaker, and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, which were passed by the members. These bills will now be sent for president's approval. "Today, @DelhiAssembly passed five bills to increase the salary & allowances of Ministers, MLAs, Chief Whip, Speaker & Dy. Speaker and Leader of Opposition after 11 long years since the last increase. These bills will come into force after approval of President of India," Law Minister Kailash Gahlot tweeted after tabling the bills in the House. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who also holds the finance portfolio, termed the hike a "good" one in the current context and said the salaries should be .

Delhi Assembly passes Bill to increase salaries, allowances of its members

The AAP government has increased the salary of its MLAs from Rs 12,000 to Rs 30,000 per month

Delhi govt's 'Rozgaar Bazaar' portal provided 1 million jobs, says Sisodia

Delhi govt's job portal 'Rozgaar Bazaar' launched by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has helped 1.02 mn job seekers to get employment so far in the national capital, claimed Manish Sisodia

Assam CM Sarma files criminal defamation case against Manish Sisodia

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has lodged a criminal defamation case against Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia over the latter's allegations of corruption against him in the purchase of PPE kits during the Covid pandemic.

Yamuna cleaning: Delhi govt to link 39 unauthorised colonies to sewer lines

The sewer lines will be laid in parts of Bijwasan, Najafgarh, Shikarpur, Deoli, Sangam Vihar and Burari, benefitting around 3 lakh residents in these areas.

Sisodia chairs meeting with officials on waterlogging situation in Delhi

As part of measures to prevent water logging in the national capital during the monsoon season, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia today released the Flood Control Order 2022

AAP govt aims to give dignified education spaces in Delhi schools: Sisodia

Sisodia said it's now the responsibility of principals to ensure that no student is left behind, when we move ahead with the next session after summer vacation.

Assam CM's wife files Rs 100 cr defamation suit against Manish Sisodia

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma on Tuesday filed a Rs 100 crore civil defamation suit against Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia

Govt to develop Kirti Nagar furniture hub into world class market: Sisodia

The Delhi government will develop the iconic Kirti Nagar furniture hub here into a world class market, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Friday.

Sisodia visits Kamla Nagar market, promises world-class public amenities

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia inspected Kamla Nagar market in north Delhi on Wednesday to take stock of issues being faced by traders and said the place will be beautified and world-class public amenities would be developed there, an official statement said. He also exuded confidence that the market will soon be known as the "pride of Delhi". Kamla Nagar market is among the five key markets picked by the city government for redevelopment under its "Rozgar Budget", which aims to generate 20 lakh job opportunities in five years. Officials privy to the development said that in coming days, Sisodia will also visit the other four markets that have been chosen for redevelopment. The four other markets chosen by the Delhi government for redevelopment are Khari Baoli, Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar and Kirti Nagar. "Combining our team's research & insights from today's visit, we've built an innovative plan for Kamla Nagar market's redevelopment. Through pedestrianisation, ...

Sisodia to begin inspection of markets picked by govt for redevelopment

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia will begin the inspection of five markets picked by the city govt for redevelopment under its Rozgar Budget, which aims to generate 200K job opportunities in 5 years