Have outstanding water bills? Delhi govt to waive late fee. Read here
2 years, 2 months ago

Have outstanding water bills? Delhi govt to waive late fee. Read here

Live Mint  

In a relief to the residents of the city, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Monday to waive the payment of late fees on pending water bills till 31 December this year. "The government has taken a big decision to provide relief to the people of Delhi from the outstanding water bills. Late fee on outstanding water bills will be waived 100 per cent till December 31, 2022," Kejriwal said in a series of tweets in Hindi. In November last year, the Chief Minister gave a six-point action plan to clean the Yamuna river by 2025 and even announced that he will himself take a dip in the Yamuna river before the next assembly elections of the union territory.

Delhi Water River Yamuna Late Fee Bills Late Outstanding Water Bills  outstanding  yamuna  bills  late  govt  river  chief  announced  till  delhi  minister  waive  fee  water  read

History of this topic

Delhi lost water bodies to administrative failure
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi lost water bodies to administrative failure

Hindustan Times  

Delhi, among the most water-stressed cities in the world, has lost close to half of the water bodies it officially lists. This summer, when the hottest days saw temperatures rise to almost 50 degree Celsius, the city’s struggle with water adequacy was underlined by visuals of women and children running after water tankers even as the Aam Aadmi Party government …

Delhi to experience 24-hour water supply disruption from August 8 | Check list of areas to be affected
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi to experience 24-hour water supply disruption from August 8 | Check list of areas to be affected

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Delhi Jal Board has announced a 24-hour disruption in water supply for several areas in north Delhi starting from Thursday morning. This interruption, which will affect Kewal Park, Lawrence Road, and Punjabi Bagh, is due to interconnection work on the Punjabi Bagh water main, which supplies water through underground pipes. List of affected areas Gopalpur village SIS …

AAP indifferent to water woes in Delhi: BJP
5 months, 3 weeks ago

AAP indifferent to water woes in Delhi: BJP

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva hit out at the AAP on Wednesday, saying it was not doing anything to mitigate the problems of the people who have been facing the brunt of water crisis. “It is shocking to see entire Kejriwal government is engaged in melodrama to divert attention of Delhi reidents from the prevailing water crisis,” Sachdeva …

Delhi water crisis: AAP demands police protection for pipelines; BJP blames Arvind Kejriwal
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi water crisis: AAP demands police protection for pipelines; BJP blames Arvind Kejriwal

Hindustan Times  

Amid a crippling water crisis in the national capital, Delhi water minister Atishi has written a letter to the city's police demanding protection for its pipelines against potential sabotage attempts. People wait to collect drinking water from a tanker of Delhi Jal Board on a hot summer day as water crisis continues, at a slum in Geeta Colony area, in …

City’s water production fell by 66 MGD over past week, says Atishi
6 months, 1 week ago

City’s water production fell by 66 MGD over past week, says Atishi

The Hindu  

Water Minister Atishi on Friday said the quantity of water being produced by Delhi’s water treatment plants has seen a continuous fall over the past week due to insufficient supply by Haryana. The Aam Aadmi Party government has been accusing the Haryana government of not releasing the city’s share of water in the Yamuna river through the Munak canal, causing …

Delhi Water Crisis: Supreme Court Directs Delhi Govt To Approach Yamuna River Board For Assistance
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Water Crisis: Supreme Court Directs Delhi Govt To Approach Yamuna River Board For Assistance

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday wrapped the Himachal Pradesh government for making misleading and 'incorrect' statements in court that it has surplus water of 137 cusec that it can release to Delhi government to deal with the water crisis if Haryana government allows passage. The Delhi government led by AAP had approached the top court seeking direction to BJP led …

Supreme Court Asks Yamuna River Board To Decide Delhi Govt's Plea For Additional Water; HP Govt Withdraws Statement On Surplus Water
6 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Asks Yamuna River Board To Decide Delhi Govt's Plea For Additional Water; HP Govt Withdraws Statement On Surplus Water

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, disposed of the Delhi Government's plea seeking directions to the State of Haryana for immediate release of water to the crisis-hit national capital. While doing so, the Court directed the Delhi Government to approach the Upper Yamuna River Board, saying that the issue concerning the sharing of the Yamuna water between States is a complex and sensitive …

Delhi water crisis: Atishi meets Kejriwal in Tihar, gets directions to curb plight
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi water crisis: Atishi meets Kejriwal in Tihar, gets directions to curb plight

India TV News  

Delhi water crisis: Amid continuous water and power crises in Delhi, state minister Atishi and AAP MP Raghav Chadha met Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Tihar jail today. He inquired about the issues related to the power and water and he told me that he watched the water crisis in Delhi on television in Tihar," Atishi told media outside …

Delhi water crisis: Water for them is brick fights, financial burden, daily battle
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi water crisis: Water for them is brick fights, financial burden, daily battle

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In Kusumpur Pahadi’s Block E, the fight for water isn’t just a necessity; it’s a daily battle for survival. The words of Bhagwati Ghadiya from Kusumpur echo the sentiments of many: the two-hour window to access the pump is a fleeting opportunity, and failure to seize it means sacrificing the ability to perform essential tasks of the day.As …

'Don't take us for granted': Supreme Court slams Delhi govt over water scarcity
6 months, 1 week ago

'Don't take us for granted': Supreme Court slams Delhi govt over water scarcity

India TV News  

Delhi water crisis: The Supreme Court slammed the Delhi government on Monday for not addressing flaws in its plea, which seeks a direction for Haryana to release surplus water provided by Himachal Pradesh to the national capital to alleviate its water crisis. It directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137 cusecs of surplus water to the national capital and …

SC directs the Yamuna River Board to hold an urgent meeting on June 5 to address Delhi’s water crisis
6 months, 2 weeks ago

SC directs the Yamuna River Board to hold an urgent meeting on June 5 to address Delhi’s water crisis

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on June 3 directed the Centre to hold an emergency meeting of its Upper Yamuna River Board with the States of Delhi, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh to address water scarcity in the national capital amidst soaring temperatures crossing the 50-degree Celsius mark. It said the States, the Board and the Centre should address the issues raised by …

Delhi water crisis: Kejriwal blames neighbouring states and approaches SC as water woes deepen amid heatwave
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi water crisis: Kejriwal blames neighbouring states and approaches SC as water woes deepen amid heatwave

Op India  

With mercury in the national capital soaring to unprecedented levels as it registered 52.3 degrees Celsius earlier this week, the miseries of the residents of Delhi since they elected the AAP government in the state seem to have no end. Reportedly, the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government in Delhi has also moved the Supreme Court to seek a direction to neighbouring …

Delhi Water Crisis: Delhi Govt Moves Supreme Court Seeking Directions For Immediate Release Of Water From Haryana
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Water Crisis: Delhi Govt Moves Supreme Court Seeking Directions For Immediate Release Of Water From Haryana

Live Law  

In a recent development, the Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court seeking directions to the State of Haryana for immediate release of water to the crisis-hit national capital.Referring to the severe heatwave conditions prevailing in north India, particularly Delhi, the plea states that there is extraordinary and excessive surge of water demand in the capital. In a recent development, …

Delhi water crisis: AAP govt reaches Supreme Court, Arvind Kejriwal urges UP, Haryana for help
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi water crisis: AAP govt reaches Supreme Court, Arvind Kejriwal urges UP, Haryana for help

India TV News  

Delhi water crisis: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today urged the neighbouring states to provide some help amid the severe water crisis in the national capital. Delhi govt approaches Supreme Court amid water shortage Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court regarding the water scarcity problem in the national capital. Delhi govt sets up war room to monitor water tankers …

Delhi water crisis: Govt issues directives to stop wastage, Rs 2,000 fine for washing cars with hose
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi water crisis: Govt issues directives to stop wastage, Rs 2,000 fine for washing cars with hose

India TV News  

Delhi water crisis: To address the water shortage in the capital city during the intense summer heat, the Delhi government has issued orders to prevent unnecessary water usage. Delhi Water Minister Atishi has issued directions to Delhi Jal Board CEO A Anbarasu to form 200 teams to monitor and reduce cases of water wastage. In a letter, Atishi said, "There …

2023 Delhi floods | How govt. did not see Delhi’s worst flood coming – even 24 hours before it
7 months, 3 weeks ago

2023 Delhi floods | How govt. did not see Delhi’s worst flood coming – even 24 hours before it

The Hindu  

On July 10, 2023, as Yamuna’s level in Delhi crossed “warning level”, like it happens during most monsoons, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addressed a press conference. An analysis by The Hindu of forecasts issued by the Central Water Commission, the agency which monitors floods in India, shows that not only did it not predict that Delhi might see the …

Delhi Flood: CM Kejriwal Announces Rs 10,000 Aid, Aadhaar Camps for Affected Families
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi Flood: CM Kejriwal Announces Rs 10,000 Aid, Aadhaar Camps for Affected Families

News 18  

Delhi Flood News: Gov. However, the nearby areas, i.e., Yamuna Bazar, Red Fort, #Rajghat, #ITO and ring road continue to be waterlogged.#YamunaWaterLevel #WaterLogging pic.twitter.com/vSYNp2a2ju — IANS July 16, 2023 Delhi Flood News: Delhi BJP Accuses AAP Govt, Demands Probe Into Yamuna Floods The Delhi BJP on Sunday demanded a judicial investigation into whether the AAP government had done any desilting …

Delhi Floods: Water recedes, PM Modi takes stock of situations
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi Floods: Water recedes, PM Modi takes stock of situations

Op India  

Delhi continues to grapple with severe flooding caused by the swollen Yamuna River. However, amidst the crisis, the Aam Aadmi Party ruling in the Delhi government has engaged in a blame game with the Lieutenant Governor and the BJP, raising concerns about effective coordination in mitigating the floods. LG Vinai Kumar Saxena shared the details of the conversation on Twitter, …

Kejriwal seeks NDRF, Army's help as Yamuna threatens to flood Supreme Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Kejriwal seeks NDRF, Army's help as Yamuna threatens to flood Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday said that the water of the Yamuna River still entering through a breach at a regulator of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal with Delhi health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj at Wazirabad water treatment plant in New Delhi on Thursday. The compromised regulator allowed the Yamuna water to flow back …

OPINION | DELHI FLOODS: DRAINAGE SYSTEM NEEDS OVERHAUL
1 year, 5 months ago

OPINION | DELHI FLOODS: DRAINAGE SYSTEM NEEDS OVERHAUL

India TV News  

With the Met department forecasting light to moderate rains in Delhi and surrounding areas, the flood situation in North and East Delhi has become grim with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asking his chief secretary to call in the army. Any fall in Yamuna water level in Delhi can happen only after low release of water from Hathni Kund barrage. All …

Delhi Floods: CM Kejriwal asks residents to work from home
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi Floods: CM Kejriwal asks residents to work from home

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged people in the national capital to work from home and to only step out of their homes if it is necessary. The chief minister also informed that Yamuna water level could peak by 4 pm today and could start going down after that. Delhi has witnessed rising water rising Yamuna river levels owing to …

Delhi may face drinking water crisis in some areas, says Kejriwal
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi may face drinking water crisis in some areas, says Kejriwal

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that the national capital could witness a drinking water crisis in some areas. The Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla Water treatment plants have been shut down as the water level in the river Yamuna is at an all-time high. "Some places in Delhi could witness a shortage of water because the Wazirabad, Chandrawal …

Arvind Kejriwal unveils ’One Time Settlement Scheme’ for pending water bills
1 year, 6 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal unveils ’One Time Settlement Scheme’ for pending water bills

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced the 'One Time Settlement Scheme' for pending water bills of consumers in the national capital. Under the new scheme, effective from August 1, the government will completely waive off the pending water bills of 7 lakh consumers. He added that the state government hopes to sort out all of these 11.7 lakh …

No water tariff hike in Chandigarh this year: Mayor Sarabjit Kaur Dhillon
2 years, 9 months ago

No water tariff hike in Chandigarh this year: Mayor Sarabjit Kaur Dhillon

Hindustan Times  

Mayor Sarabjit Kaur Dhillon has assured that there would be no increase in the city’s water tariff in the coming fiscal. Chandigarh MC collects ₹ 90 crore per annum as water charges, but the expenditure incurred to maintain supply to its 1.8 lakh consumers is ₹ 225 crore. Responding to the issue raised by Aam Aadmi Party and Congress councillors …

Punjab Cabinet decides to waive pending water bills
3 years, 2 months ago

Punjab Cabinet decides to waive pending water bills

India Today  

The Punjab Cabinet on Monday decided to waive water bill arrears of consumers in urban and rural areas, a relief announced keeping an eye on the assembly polls beginning next year. The decision will put an additional burden of about Rs 1,800 crore on the state.In addition, the Cabinet has decided to fix the water tariff at Rs 50 per …

Discover Related