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NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has filed a chargesheet in connection with the death of 25-year-old biker Kamal Dhyani, who fell into an uncovered Delhi Jal Board pit in west Delhi's Janakpuri on February 6. The chargesheet, submitted before a Delhi court on April 7, runs into 877 pages and names three accused in the case.Those named include Himanshu Gupta (45), the suspended director of the main contractor company, Rajesh Kumar (47), a sub-contractor associated with the project; and Yogesh (23). Police ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) The Delhi Police has filed an 877-page chargesheet in the Janakpuri pit death case, naming three accused and detailing alleged lapses linked to the execution of a construction project, an official said on Thursday. The chargesheet was submitted before a court on April 7, said police, adding that the case was registered on February 6. According to a police statement, the accused are Himanshu Gupta (45), a suspended director of the main contractor company, KKSPUN Private L ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi Police has filed an 877-page chargesheet in the Janakpuri pit death case, naming three accused and detailing alleged lapses linked to the execution of a construction project, an official said on Thursday. The chargesheet was submitted before a court on April 7, said police, adding that the case was registered on February 6. According to a police statement, the accused are Himanshu Gupta (45), a suspended director of the main contractor company, KKSPUN Private Limited, Rajes ...Read More >
LG Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Vasudev ghat and nearby areas along the Yamuna bank to take stock of the government's summer and monsoon preparations. During the visit, Sandhu instructed the Delhi Development Authourity to undertake the rejuvenation of the entire stretch of floodplains from Palla to Kalindi Kunj, in a time-bound manner with specific timelines. The entire stretch of river in the national capital is approximately 55 kilometres. "While Vasudev Ghat, along with o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has clarified that its directive mandating GPS tracking systems applies not only to tankers supplying groundwater for commercial purposes but also to those transporting STP-treated water. Treated water, a byproduct of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), is primarily used for non-potable purposes such as construction, horticulture, road sprinkling, and similar activities. Its use is aimed at reducing dependence on groundwater and promoting sustainable wat ...Read More >
A Delhi court dismissed Rajesh Prajapati's plea of illegal detention in the death of Kamal Dhyani, citing lack of evidence and merit in the claims. A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed a plea alleging illegal detention moved by Rajesh Prajapati, the subcontractor accused in the death of 25-year-old Kamal Dhyani, who fell into an unguarded pit in Janakpuri, after observing that the claim was devoid of any merit. Judicial magistrate first class Harjot Singh Aujla of Dwarka courts said the allega ...Read More >
The National Green Tribunal has extended its directive requiring GPS systems on tankers to include those transporting STP-treated water, alongside those carrying groundwater. This move aims to enhance tracking and management to promote sustainable water use. The tribunal has issued strict compliance orders to the Delhi Jal Board and tanker owners. The National Green Tribunal has clarified that its previous ruling on mandatory GPS tracking systems now applies to tankers carrying both groundwater ...Read More >
A Delhi court on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) rejected a plea filed by the sub-contractor accused in the case pertaining to 25-year-old Kamal Dhyani, who died when his motorcycle fell into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri on February 6. The accused, Rajesh Kumar, alleged that he was unlawfully detained by the police. The court stated that there was no reliable evidence on record to support his claim. Judicial Magistrate Harjot Singh Aujla dismissed the argument that the accused was ta ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (UNI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday visited Vasudev Ghat on the Yamuna, located opposite to the ISBT, Kashmere Gate, and conducted a detailed review of the sanitation arrangements, infrastructure development, and ongoing works related to the river's rejuvenation. According to officials, the primary objective behind LG and CM's visit was to assess the progress of Yamuna riverfront development and review departm ...Read More >
New Delhi: A court here on Wednesday dismissed the plea of an accused sub-contractor who alleged illegal detention by police in the Janakpuri biker-death case, saying the claim was not supported by any credible material on record. The case pertains to the death of Kamal Dhyani, who worked as an assistant manager at the Rohini branch of HDFC Bank. Dhyani died on the night of February 5 after his motorcycle fell into a 15-foot-deep sewage pit that was allegedly left open during Delhi Jal Board wo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday said Yamuna floodplain from Palla to Kalindi Kunj will be developed as eco-friendly spaces in lines with Vasudev Ghat area. LG Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Vasudev ghat and nearby areas along the Yamuna bank to take stock of the government's summer and monsoon preparations. During the visit, Sandhu instructed the Delhi Development Authourity (DDA) to undertake the rejuvenation of the entire stretch of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The National Green Tribunal has asserted that its order directing GPS tracking systems fitting applies to tankers supplying groundwater for commercial purposes, as well as tankers transporting STP-treated water. Treated water is a byproduct of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), and used for non-potable purposes, such as construction, horticulture, road sprinkling and similar activities, to reduce dependence on groundwater and promote sustainable water use. On May 28 last year ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has announced a temporary water supply disruption in several parts of Delhi on April 8 and 9, 2026. The shutdown is part of its annual maintenance program aimed at improving water quality and system efficiency. The work includes cleaning and flushing of underground reservoirs and maintenance of booster pumping stations. Residents in the following areas may experience low water pressure or no supply: Water disruption will continue in these areas: Delhi wat ...Read More >
Delhi Water Alert: Residents in several parts of Delhi are likely to face water supply disruptions on April 6 and 7, 2026, as the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) carries out its annual maintenance exercise. The civic body has issued an advisory asking people in affected areas to store adequate water in advance to avoid inconvenience. According to DJB, the disruption is due to the annual flushing of underground reservoirs and booster pumping stations. This routine process is carried out to maintain water ...Read More >
New Delhi: Several parts of the national capital are set to face water supply disruptions on April 8 and 9, as the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) undertakes scheduled maintenance work across key infrastructure. According to officials, the disruption is part of the DJB's annual maintenance programme, which includes cleaning and flushing of underground reservoirs and servicing of booster pumping stations. The exercise is aimed at improving water quality and enhancing overall system efficiency. Residents ...Read More >
Last month, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the 'green budget' allocating ₹22,236 crore out of total outlays of ₹1.03 lakh crore, laying a clear roadmap to make Delhi cleaner and greener, according to a Delhi CMO statement. The 17 departments of the government have been allocated a dedicated fund for driving the green push with top priority on the Yamuna clean-up and e-buses. The responsibility for delivering on these goals has been systematically distributed, with the 17 key departmen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Delhi government will map the expenditures of 17 key departments receiving budget allocations for various green objectives, to ensure coordinated action across sectors to achieve the goal of a clean and pollution-free city, officials said on Sunday. Last month, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the 'green budget' allocating Rs 22,236 crore out of total outlays of Rs 1.03 lakh crore, laying a clear roadmap to make Delhi cleaner and greener, according to a Delhi CMO ...Read More >
New Delhi: AAP on Thursday removed Raghav Chadha as deputy leader in Rajya Sabha and asked the secretariat not to allot the party's time to the MP to speak in the House. In an indication of intra-party wrangling, AAP submitted an official letter to the Rajya Sabha secretariat that it had replaced Chadha with Ashok Mittal as the party's deputy leader. Mittal, an MP from Punjab, is the chancellor of Lovely Professional University. AAP has 10 MPs in Rajya Sabha and Sanjay Singh is the party's lead ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The internal rift between Raghav Chadha and the AAP high command came into the open after the party on Thursday replaced him with Ashok Mittal as its deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha.In a letter to the Rajya Sabha secretariat, AAP requested that Chadha not be allotted speaking time from the party's quota in the Upper House.What led to the decision?According to reports, Chadha was reportedly sidelined for alleged indiscipline and for not strictly adhering to the party line.Interestingl ...Read More >
"Our government is deploying a strategy not just to control pollution but to increase Delhi's green cover," said Sirsa. He added that the government carried out a similar massive plantation drive with the help of students, citizens, bureaucrats, politicians, judges, dignitaries, ambassadors, among others. "This aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' campaign for a greener India," he said. According to the target, Sirsa said, the forest department will be the nodal age ...Read More >
New Delhi, Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Monday launched the DJB's annual 'Summer Action Plan', focusing on improving the water distribution system, AI integration and long-term planning. Singh said that the Delhi Jal Board has deployed 1,221 water tankers this summer season to provide water to deficit areas and increase water production through additional tubewells. All the tankers will be tracked through the GPS. "Despite challenges, we are working to provide drinking water to the gr ...Read More >
Delhi power minister Ashish Sood on Monday directed officials to accelerate the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) connections in the national capital and conduct an intensive door-to-door campaign to encourage residents to adopt PNG, amid the West Asia crisis. Sood said directions were issued to expand PNG coverage across the city in the next quarter. He chaired a high-level meeting to review PNG expansion in Delhi. Senior officials from IGL, the Urban Development Department, the Municipal ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj flagged a sharp contradiction in the BJP's stand, pointing out that while its own former Lieutenant Governor (LG) V.K. Saxena repeatedly claimed there was no water shortage in Delhi, the government is now turning to borewell sources. He questioned why a city said to have ample water is facing such measures and called out the BJP for deflecting responsibility instead of addressing the crisis. Referr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): In a significant step towards promoting clean, safe, and accessible energy in the national capital, Power Minister Ashish Sood today chaired a high-level meeting to review the expansion of PNG (Piped Natural Gas) in Delhi. Senior officials from IGL, the Urban Development Department, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Delhi Jal Board, and the Delhi Government were present in the meeting. Following the meeting, the Power Minister stated that a compreh ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chanakyapuri, Kashmere Gate and Paharganj are among the several locations in the North and Central Delhi which will receive reduced water supply due to problems at Chandrawal WTP, a Delhi Jal Board (DJB) order said on Friday. 'Though the DJB order didn't specify the number of days the supply will remain affected, a senior official of the board said, "the supply time has been reduced for the next couple of days." The supply, which was twice a day, will now either be in the morning or ...Read More >
New Delhi, The budget session of the Delhi Assembly concluded with over 15 hours of legislative business, said Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday, describing it as a "result-oriented engagement" during the proceedings. "The second part of the fourth session of the eighth legislative assembly was held from March 23 to March 27, 2026, comprised four sittings conducted on 23rd, 24th, 25th and 27th March 2026 and concluded with a total working time of 15 hours and 16 minutes," Gupta said. During the ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major push to strengthen Delhi's water supply, sewer management, and Yamuna rejuvenation efforts, Water Minister Parvesh Verma on Monday unveiled the Summer Action Plan 2026-27 at the Delhi Jal Board headquarters. The occasion also marked the launch of key digital initiatives, including a Chatbot, Advanced CRM system, and the DJB 1916 Mobile App, aimed at bringing transparency, accountability, and citizen participation into water governance. Addressing ...Read More >
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to take part in Chhath Puja at Vasudev Ghat in north Delhi on Tuesday, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are engaging in a war of words over the condition of the Yamuna river and preparations for the festival. The AAP has accused the BJP-led Delhi government of constructing an "artificial Yamuna" with "filtered water" at Vasudev Ghat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to partake in the festiviti ...Read More >
In a bid to ensure a cleaner Yamuna for the upcoming Chhath festival, Haryana is releasing additional water into the river. This initiative aids Delhi in its mission to maintain the river's purity. The Delhi Jal Board is also implementing de-foaming spray to combat surface pollutants. The neighbouring Haryana has started discharging extra water in the Yamuna ahead of Chhath, aiding efforts of the BJP-led Delhi government to keep the river clean and froth-free during the Purvanchali festival, so ...Read More >
The Inland Waterways Authority of India, Delhi Development Authority, Delhi Jal Board, Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation, and the Irrigation and Flood Control Department are the stakeholders in this ambitious project The Delhi government is firming up preparations to launch its ambitious Yamuna cruise project by the last week of November as part of its efforts to rejuvenate the river and enhance recreational activities along its banks, officials said on Tuesday. The proposed ...Read More >
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