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Environment in poll-bound UP quite against present govt: Arvind Kejriwal

Speaking at a programme, he also said that an AAP-Samajwadi Party alliance has not been finalised yet

Environment in poll-bound UP quite against present govt: Arvind Kejriwal
Updated On : 02 Dec 2021 | 1:58 AM IST

Petrol to be cheaper by Rs 8 in Delhi as AAP govt decides to cut VAT: Rpts

The Delhi government on Wednesday decided to reduce the VAT on petrol, bringing down the price of the fuel in the city by about Rs 8 per litre, official sources said. At a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, it was decided that the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on petrol will be reduced from the present 30 per cent to 19.4 per cent, leading to a cut of around Rs 8 per litre, they added. The price of petrol after the VAT cut will go down from the current Rs 103 per litre to Rs 95 per litre, the sources said. The petrol price in Delhi was higher as compared to the NCR cities in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, where the state governments had announced a VAT cut following the Centre reducing the excise duty on fuel prices.

Petrol to be cheaper by Rs 8 in Delhi as AAP govt decides to cut VAT: Rpts
Updated On : 01 Dec 2021 | 12:36 PM IST

Congress leader Mukesh Goel likely to join AAP on Saturday

Senior Congress leader Mukesh Goel is likely to join Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday."Senior Congress leader in Delhi, Mukesh Goel to join Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) tomorrow," sources told ANI.Goel is an MLA from Adarsh Nagar constituency from Delhi.Notably, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia is scheduled to address an important press conference on Saturday at 12:30 pm.Meanwhile, AAP's National Convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will visit Mohali in Chandigarh on Saturday, Sisodia had informed in a tweet.Kejriwal during his last visit to poll-bound Punjab had remarked that 25 Congress MLAs and two MPs were in touch with their party."Ahead of elections, every MLAs from all the parties switch sides. Party-hopping is common everywhere. If there is completion over MLAs switching sides and joining rival parties, then I can assure there are a minimum of 25 MLAs and two MPs from the Congress party who are in touch with AAP. But we don't want their ...

Congress leader Mukesh Goel likely to join AAP on Saturday
Updated On : 27 Nov 2021 | 9:41 AM IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to join teachers dharna in Punjab on Saturday

Many teachers have been protesting for the past few months outside the Punjab School Education Board

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to join teachers dharna in Punjab on Saturday
Updated On : 26 Nov 2021 | 3:00 AM IST

Ruckus in SDMC House over AAP government's new excise policy

Councillors of the ruling party in the BJP-led SDMC House also raised slogans against the policy

Ruckus in SDMC House over AAP government's new excise policy
Updated On : 26 Nov 2021 | 1:55 AM IST

Blanket ban on firecrackers to continue in Delhi, says official

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced a ban on firecrackers on September 15, saying it was "essential to save lives"

Blanket ban on firecrackers to continue in Delhi, says official
Updated On : 01 Nov 2021 | 8:19 PM IST

AAP to start mega fogging drive in Delhi to check spread of dengue

Alleging that the BJP-ruled municipal corporations have failed to take necessary steps to prevent the spread of dengue, the AAP on Tuesday said it will start a "massive" fogging drive in Delhi

AAP to start mega fogging drive in Delhi to check spread of dengue
Updated On : 26 Oct 2021 | 8:05 PM IST

Delhi govt floats tenders for inducting 640 low floor AC buses

According to estimates, Delhi requires at least 11,000 buses to fulfil public transport needs of the people.

Delhi govt floats tenders for inducting 640 low floor AC buses
Updated On : 02 Oct 2021 | 4:36 PM IST

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 assures 80% jobs for locals if AAP voted to power in Goa next year
Updated On : 21 Sep 2021 | 2:17 PM IST

AAP promises free electricity within 24 hrs of coming to power in UP

Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia on Thursday assured to relieve people of high electricity bills by promising 300 units of free electricity within 24 hours of them coming to power in the state.

AAP promises free electricity within 24 hrs of coming to power in UP
Updated On : 16 Sep 2021 | 2:47 PM IST

100-bedded hospital not completed due to AAP govt's lethargic approach: HC

The Delhi High Court said it was a misfortune of the public that a 100-bedded hospital in the city's Najafgarh area was not completed because of the lethargic approach of the Delhi government

100-bedded hospital not completed due to AAP govt's lethargic approach: HC
Updated On : 15 Sep 2021 | 4:13 PM IST

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.

Arvind Kejriwal re-elected as AAP convenor for 3rd consecutive term
Updated On : 12 Sep 2021 | 4:43 PM IST

AAP will contest on all 403 seats in UP assembly polls: Sanjay Singh

The AAP will contest on all the 403 seats in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls next year on its own strength, party's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said on Tuesday

AAP will contest on all 403 seats in UP assembly polls: Sanjay Singh
Updated On : 01 Sep 2021 | 7:10 AM IST

AAP MLAs Atishi, Vinay Mishra elected unopposed as Members of Court of DU

Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel on Wednesday said AAP legislators Atishi and Vinay Mishra have been elected as members of the Court of University of Delhi. The Court is the supreme authority of the university and has the power to review the acts of the executive council and the academic council. The MLAs were elected unopposed, the Delhi Assembly Speaker said. BJP MLA Ajay Mahawar had withdrawn his nomination for the position which led to the legislators of AAP getting elected as members unopposed.

AAP MLAs Atishi, Vinay Mishra elected unopposed as Members of Court of DU
Updated On : 28 Jul 2021 | 11:35 PM IST

Delhi assembly: BJP to corner AAP govt on water supply, schools issues

BJP legislators will seek to corner the Arvind Kejriwal government on issues related to water supply and "shortage" of schoolteachers in the two-day Monsoon Session of the Delhi assembly

Delhi assembly: BJP to corner AAP govt on water supply, schools issues
Updated On : 27 Jul 2021 | 9:30 PM IST

Goa: AAP reiterates free electricity promise, BJP harps on subsidised rates

Goa power minister Nilesh Cabral and his AAP counterpart from Delhi Satyendar Jain on Monday took part in a public debate

Goa: AAP reiterates free electricity promise, BJP harps on subsidised rates
Updated On : 26 Jul 2021 | 9:24 PM IST

Centre didn't allow Delhi govt to give reasons behind Covid deaths: Sisodia

The AAP government in Delhi on accused the Centre of a "cover-up" since the outbreak of COVID-19 and not allowing it to "account for reasons behind deaths" during the pandemic.

Centre didn't allow Delhi govt to give reasons behind Covid deaths: Sisodia
Updated On : 20 Jul 2021 | 10:44 PM IST

World class drainage system to be developed in Delhi: CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said a "world class drainage system" will be developed across the national capital. He said drainage systems like the one at Minto Road here will be replicated across Delhi and drains and sewers will be desilted regularly. The chief minister made the announcement after taking part in a review meeting on city's drainage system with officials from Public Works Department (PWD), civic bodies, Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC). The meeting was chaired by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. "Considering the monsoon, a review meeting with PWD, MCD, DJB, I&FC under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor was conducted on Delhi's drainage system. "Minto Road type system will be developed at other (vulnerable) points in Delhi. Regular cleaning of drains and sewers will be ensured. We will develop a world class drainage system in Delhi," Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi after the meeting. Minto Road rail under ...

World class drainage system to be developed in Delhi: CM Kejriwal
Updated On : 19 Jul 2021 | 6:57 PM IST

AAP rejects proposal to appoint special prosecutors in Delhi riots cases

The AAP government on Friday rejected the Delhi Police's proposal for appointing special public prosecutors to argue cases related to the riots that took place in the national capital last year.

AAP rejects proposal to appoint special prosecutors in Delhi riots cases
Updated On : 17 Jul 2021 | 12:05 AM IST

Centre interfering with Delhi govt's work through L-G: Manish Sisodia

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday alleged that the Centre has been interfering with the work of the Delhi government through the lieutenant governor

Centre interfering with Delhi govt's work through L-G: Manish Sisodia
Updated On : 16 Jul 2021 | 6:54 PM IST