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 towards the city, and on Thursday night, the flood water reached close to the Supreme Court due to the possible backflow of water from drains. The Delhi government said the inundation of a pump house at Wazirabad impeded operations at Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla water treatment plants, leading to a 25 per cent drop in the water supply.

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Ammonia spike: Delhi water supply crisis worsens, more plants impacted
19 hours, 20 minutes ago

Ammonia spike: Delhi water supply crisis worsens, more plants impacted

Hindustan Times  

An ongoing water supply disruption in the northern and central parts of the city, triggered by a spike in pollutants and an increase in ammonia levels in the Yamuna, worsened on Monday due to limited supply from five of nine water treatment plants in the city, according to relevant authorities and resident groups. “Due to regular receipt of high pollutants …

Delhi water shortage to impact THESE areas as DJB to rationalise supply due to high ammonia levels in Yamuna river
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19 hours, 21 minutes ago

Delhi water shortage to impact THESE areas as DJB to rationalise supply due to high ammonia levels in Yamuna river

Live Mint  

Delhi: The national capital will face potential water shortages due to high ammonia levels in the Yamuna river at the Wazirabad pond. “Due to regular receipt of high pollutant in river Yamuna at Wazirabad pond, the Delhi Jal Board is enduring to rationalise the water supply; the water production will be curtailed 5 to 10 per cent from the Haiderpur …

Ammonia spike in Yamuna hits water supply in north Delhi areas
1 day, 18 hours ago

Ammonia spike in Yamuna hits water supply in north Delhi areas

Hindustan Times  

A spike in pollutant levels and ammonia in the Yamuna has affected water treatment operations at the Wazirabad and Chandrawal water treatment plants, hitting water supply to several North Delhi areas, officials said on Sunday. The Wazirabad Barrage in north Delhi is the primary holding area from where raw water from the Yamuna is lifted to the Wazirabad and Chandrawal …

PM promises tap water to all homes
6 days, 12 hours ago

PM promises tap water to all homes

New Indian Express  

The PM praised former CM Vasundhara Raje, acknowledging her role in initiating the ERCP during her second term and highlighted her efforts in drafting the framework for connecting the Parvati, Kalisindh, and Chambal rivers. Recalling Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and Jaswant Singh, Modi said, “When I was chief minister, both leaders came to Gujarat to discuss providing Narmada water to Rajasthan. …

Water supply to be stopped in these areas of South Delhi on December 12
1 week, 6 days ago

Water supply to be stopped in these areas of South Delhi on December 12

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Jal Board on Tuesday said that the water supply in parts of South Delhi will be stopped during the morning hours on December 12 due to “maintenance work”, news agency PTI reported. Delhi faced an acute water supply crisis in October as high levels of ammonia contamination in the Yamuna River affected WTPs The affected areas include Tughlakabad …

ABP Exclusive — ‘Double Engine Govt Is Dangerous’: Kejriwal Cautions Delhi Voters, Makes 4 Big Promises For Polls
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

ABP Exclusive — ‘Double Engine Govt Is Dangerous’: Kejriwal Cautions Delhi Voters, Makes 4 Big Promises For Polls

ABP News  

In an exclusive interview with ABP News, Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday issued a stark warning to Delhi voters about the Bharatiya Janata Party, terming the prospect of a "double engine government" as "dangerous." Outlining his vision for Delhi, Kejriwal listed four priorities, including transforming Delhi’s roads to match European standards, ensuring clean and continuous water …

HC pulls up Delhi govt over Yamuna pollution, asks CS to take action against erring officials over waterlogging
1 month, 1 week ago

HC pulls up Delhi govt over Yamuna pollution, asks CS to take action against erring officials over waterlogging

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The high court here on Tuesday asked the Delhi chief secretary to step in and take administrative action against erring officials responsible for not desilting drains in the city that led to waterlogging, instead of presenting a "rosy picture" before the court. HC pulls up Delhi govt over Yamuna pollution, asks CS to take action against erring officials …

Water supply to be hit for 16 hours in Delhi's Rohini on this day
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Water supply to be hit for 16 hours in Delhi's Rohini on this day

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Jal Board on Saturday said that water supply in the national capital's Rohini area will be disrupted on November 11 for 16 hours due to “maintenance work”, news agency PTI reported. Water supply crisis in Delhi The national capital faced an acute water supply crisis over the last week as high levels of ammonia contamination in the Yamuna …

Haryana polls: AAP must bring SYL water to Haryana, then talk about change, says CM Saini
3 months ago

Haryana polls: AAP must bring SYL water to Haryana, then talk about change, says CM Saini

Hindustan Times  

While campaigning in Barwala on Saturday, chief minister Nayab Singh Saini targeted the Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal, alleging, “Kejriwal is facing serious allegations, court took cognisance of the same and he went to jail, but he did not resign from CM post.” Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini campaigning for BJP’s Panchkula candidate Gian Chand Gupta in Barwala on …

Delhi to witness 12-hour water outage from tomorrow | List of affected areas
3 months ago

Delhi to witness 12-hour water outage from tomorrow | List of affected areas

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Jal Board on Thursday issued an advisory announcing a water outage in certain areas on Friday for approximately 12 hours. This disruption, starting at 11 am, is due to repair works at Chandrawal Water Works, located within the Dr. Ambedkar National Memorial, Civil Lines. Due to the repair of the leakage in the 500mm dia Rising Main emanating …

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 …

AAP glorifying leaders out on bail while city grapples with waterlogging: BJP
4 months, 1 week ago

AAP glorifying leaders out on bail while city grapples with waterlogging: BJP

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi unit of BJP on Sunday, in an apparent reference to the release of former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, accused the AAP for glorifying its leaders who are involved in “jail and bail” matters at a time when the city is grappling with severe waterlogging, drowning incidents, and deaths caused by electrocution. “The city had not …

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 …

Chief Minister should first focus on flood relief works, says R. Ashok
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chief Minister should first focus on flood relief works, says R. Ashok

The Hindu  

Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashok on Wednesday said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should first focus on flood relief works rather than spend time giving explanations to the party high command about scandals that the government was embroiled in. Expressing his unhappiness over the flood relief works, Mr. Ashok said: “You should stop visits to New …

Delhi's comprehensive drain desilting plan file pending with Saurabh Bharadwaj for months: Report
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's comprehensive drain desilting plan file pending with Saurabh Bharadwaj for months: Report

India TV News  

A file of a proposed comprehensive plan for desilting of drains in Delhi had been pending with Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj for months, the news agency PTI reported, based on its sources. The comprehensive plan was prepared by a three-member committee including, the MCD commissioner, PWD principal secretary and Delhi Jal Board CEO. During the conference, Bharadwaj attacked the Delhi Chief …

Committee formed to expedite flood mitigation plan in Bihar
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Committee formed to expedite flood mitigation plan in Bihar

Hindustan Times  

The Bihar state government has proposed to set up a dedicated cell to fast track execution of flood mitigation plan. The development comes two days after Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹11,500 crore flood mitigation plan for Bihar. The proposal also included construction of another barrage on river Gandak at Areraj in East Champaran, which is about 140km …

Restore Drinking Water Supply on War Footing in Flood-hit Villages: Pawan
5 months ago

Restore Drinking Water Supply on War Footing in Flood-hit Villages: Pawan

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan directed the officials to restore the drinking water supply on a war footing in the flood-affected villages in the state. On Monday, Kalyan discussed and reviewed the rains and flood situation with his party MLAs during the legislative party meeting held at the Assembly premises. Kalyan further enquired about the flood situation in 12 …

Delhi Ministers hold key meeting to tackle flood threats during monsoon
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Ministers hold key meeting to tackle flood threats during monsoon

India Today  

After heavy monsoon rains led to severe waterlogging in Delhi recently, Revenue Minister Atishi and Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj chaired a meeting on Friday with key agencies to ensure a rapid response to potential floods. This control room is in constant contact with Haryana's Irrigation Department regarding water releases from the Hathnikund Barrage and monitors the weather …

BJP slams AAP govt over monsoon preparedness claim: ‘They sold Delhi Jal Board to tanker mafia’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP slams AAP govt over monsoon preparedness claim: ‘They sold Delhi Jal Board to tanker mafia’

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's Bharatiya Janata Party unit president Virendra Sachdeva on Friday hit out at the Arvind Kejriwal government over monsoon preparedness in the capital. “Delhi Water Minister is lying.They sold the Delhi Jal Board to the tanker mafia.The drains were not cleaned.There is a possibility of a flood and she is saying that they are prepared, they will find out in …

Atishi inspects Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant, says water supply to be normal soon
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Atishi inspects Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant, says water supply to be normal soon

The Hindu  

Delhi Water Minister Atishi on June 30 instructed officials to repair the pump house at the Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant that was flooded due to heavy rains and ensure that such problems do not recur. In a post in Hindi on 'X' after inspecting the Chandrawal water treatment plant, she said that unexpected rains flooded the pumping house of the …

AAP counters Congress criticism over Delhi waterlogging: ‘Couldn’t open account in past two elections'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

AAP counters Congress criticism over Delhi waterlogging: ‘Couldn’t open account in past two elections'

Hindustan Times  

Delhi health minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Saturday hit back at the Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav over his comments on the Aam Aadmi Party government's response to the waterlogging issue in Delhi. Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav, slammed the Delhi government by saying that it had warned the government about the monsoon. The Delhi Health Minister pointed out that Congress …

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 …

Headline hogging, blame games and drama: How AAP leaders ensure they stay in limelight while the public suffers
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Headline hogging, blame games and drama: How AAP leaders ensure they stay in limelight while the public suffers

Op India  

There is a saying in Hindi, “Kaam karo na karo kaam ki fikr zaroor karo”. Atishi Marlena, Delhi’s Water Minister, initiated an indefinite fast on the 21st of June 2024, accusing the Haryana government of not releasing Delhi’s rightful share of water. Before the AAP government launched its ‘Pani Satyagraha’ gimmick, the Supreme Court recently reprimanded the Delhi government for …

Delhi Water Crisis: Atishi says her ketone levels elevated, will continue hunger strike till…
6 months ago

Delhi Water Crisis: Atishi says her ketone levels elevated, will continue hunger strike till…

Hindustan Times  

Delhi water minister Atishi said on Monday her indefinite hunger strike will continue until 28 lakh Delhiites get water. The water minister accused Haryana of cutting down the supply of water to Delhi and alleged that the BJP government has withheld 100 million gallons per day or 46 crore litres of water which belongs to the 28 lakh people of …

Delhi Ministers seek urgent solution of water crisis in letter to PM Modi
6 months ago

Delhi Ministers seek urgent solution of water crisis in letter to PM Modi

The Hindu  

Delhi Cabinet Ministers have written a letter to Prime Narendra Modi and urged him to resolve the water crisis in the national capital on a priority basis, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on June 24. Addressing a press conference, Delhi Cabinet Ministers said Minister Atishi’s indefinite fast has entered the fourth day and her health is deteriorating. The Ministers held …

Delhi ministers write to PM Modi seeking intervention to resolve water crisis
6 months ago

Delhi ministers write to PM Modi seeking intervention to resolve water crisis

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Cabinet ministers have written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to resolve the water supply shortfall in the national Capital on a priority basis. Delhi water minister and AAP leader Atishi with party leaders during her indefinite hunger strike over the ongoing water crisis in the national Capital on Sunday. Rai said that LG Saxena …

Delhi water crisis: Supply improves a bit, AAP MLAs meet LG Saxena
6 months ago

Delhi water crisis: Supply improves a bit, AAP MLAs meet LG Saxena

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s water supply improved marginally on Sunday, to 906 million gallons a day, from a seasonal low of 888mgd on Friday and 896mgd on Saturday, as water minister Atishi’s indefinite hunger strike entered its third day given that the Capital was still grappling with a shortfall of around 94mgd on the day. ‘You are not Haryana’s LG': AAP's retort to …

Delhi water crisis: ‘Solution lies in cooperation’, L-G VK Saxena tells AAP delegation
6 months ago

Delhi water crisis: ‘Solution lies in cooperation’, L-G VK Saxena tells AAP delegation

Hindustan Times  

Delhi lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Sunday assured an Aam Aadmi Party delegation, that had met him over the water crisis in the capital, that he will try to resolve the issue. Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Saturday had hit out at AAP-led city government over the water crisis. In a statement issued after the meeting, AAP said …

Breaking News: Aam Aadmi Party Leaders To Hold Meeting With Lieutenant Governor | Delhi Water Crisis
6 months ago

Breaking News: Aam Aadmi Party Leaders To Hold Meeting With Lieutenant Governor | Delhi Water Crisis

ABP News  

Today, Aam Aadmi Party leaders will meet the Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena regarding the water crisis in Delhi. Yesterday, Aam Aadmi Party had written a letter to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. And Aam Aadmi Party leaders Sanjay Singh, Saurabh Bhardwaj, Pankaj Gupta, Dilip Pandey, Durgesh Pathak and many MLAs and councillors will go to meet the Lieutenant Governor. As Delhi …

In Frames | Delhi's heatwave and water crisis
6 months ago

In Frames | Delhi's heatwave and water crisis

The Hindu  

A stone’s throw from Chanakyapuri, Delhi’s Diplomatic enclave, and not far from the Prime Minister’s residence, there is a fight for survival every time a water tanker enters Sanjay Camp. While the Aam Aadmi Party-run Delhi government has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party-run Haryana government for not releasing Delhi’s share of water, the BJP has blamed AAP’s mismanagement of water …

Delhi Water Crisis: AAP leaders meet Delhi LG, urge latter to resolve deepening crisis with Haryana
6 months ago

Delhi Water Crisis: AAP leaders meet Delhi LG, urge latter to resolve deepening crisis with Haryana

India TV News  

As the bickering war of words erupted between the AAP-ruled Delhi government and the BJP-ruled Haryana government over Delhi's 'rightful share of water from the Yamuna river', entered its third day, a delegation of AAP leaders, including party leaders Sanjay Singh, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and Dilip Pandey, met Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to discuss the current water crisis in the …

Don’t give excuses to escape responsibility, Minister tells drinking water supply officers
6 months ago

Don’t give excuses to escape responsibility, Minister tells drinking water supply officers

The Hindu  

Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and Kalaburagi district in-charge Priyank Kharge directed the district administration to solve drinking water-related issues and provide clean drinking water for the people of Kalaburagi. Chairing a review meeting of monsoon preparedness here on Saturday, Mr. Kharge directed the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department officials to strictly address the supply of contaminated …

Delhi water crisis: Atishi begins fast for more water from Haryana
6 months ago

Delhi water crisis: Atishi begins fast for more water from Haryana

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Friday began her indefinite hunger strike in south Delhi's Bhogal to press on her demand for more water from Haryana.Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal, along with AAP MP Sanjay Singh and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, were present as Atishi began her fast. This indefinite Jal Satyagrah will continue till Delhi people …

Delhi water crisis: Atishi begins fast for more water from Haryana
6 months ago

Delhi water crisis: Atishi begins fast for more water from Haryana

The Hindu  

Delhi Water Minister Atishi on June 21 began her indefinite hunger strike in south Delhi's Bhogal to press on her demand for more water from Haryana. This indefinite Jal Satyagrah will continue till Delhi people get water from Haryana," she said. In the morning, the minister said she would begin her indefinite hunger strike in Bhogal as, despite all efforts, …

‘Our culture to provide water’: Kejriwal's message from jail as Atishi sits on indefinite hunger strike
6 months ago

‘Our culture to provide water’: Kejriwal's message from jail as Atishi sits on indefinite hunger strike

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday extended wishes to water minister Atishi as she began her indefinite hunger strike to get more water from Haryana. Delhi Minister Atishi with Sunita Kejriwal and AAP leader Sanjay Singh sitting on 'Pani Satyagrah' at Bhogal in New Delhi “Atishi is beginning hunger strike today, I extend my …

Delhi Water Crisis: AAP Appeals to INDIA Bloc to Support Atishi's Indefinite Fast, Congress Not Keen
6 months ago

Delhi Water Crisis: AAP Appeals to INDIA Bloc to Support Atishi's Indefinite Fast, Congress Not Keen

News 18  

As Delhi continues to battle water crisis, the Aam Aadmi Party has appealed to the opposition INDIA bloc to support minister Atishi as she is all set to embark on an indefinite fast beginning today for the national capital to get its “rightful share of water”. AAP MP Sanjay Singh said, “I request all parties of the INDIA gathbandhan to …

Atishi begins indefinite hunger strike, seeks 'rightful share of water' from Haryana for Delhi
6 months ago

Atishi begins indefinite hunger strike, seeks 'rightful share of water' from Haryana for Delhi

India TV News  

Delhi Water Minister Atishi, who two days ago announced to resort to indefinite hunger strike, demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in resolving the ongoing shortage of water in Delhi, began her 'satyagraha' at noon on Friday. She started her strike in south Delhi's Bhogal at noon to press on her demand for getting 100 million gallons of water per …

Delhi Water Crisis: 'Haryana government stopped the rightful water of Delhi' Claims Sanjay Singh
6 months ago

Delhi Water Crisis: 'Haryana government stopped the rightful water of Delhi' Claims Sanjay Singh

ABP News  

Sanjay Singh Statement On Delhi Water Crisis: Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party regarding the Delhi water crisis. BJP leaders say that the Haryana government should get the rightful water of Delhi. While BJP is accusing Delhi government of mismanagement and corruption, AAP leaders say that BJP people do not want to provide …

Delhi Water Crisis: Atishi Writes to PM Modi, Says Will Go on Indefinite Fast from June 21 if Situation Not Resolved
6 months ago

Delhi Water Crisis: Atishi Writes to PM Modi, Says Will Go on Indefinite Fast from June 21 if Situation Not Resolved

News 18  

Delhi Water Minister Atishi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his help to resolve the water crisis in the national capital amid soaring temperatures. Atishi said Delhi was grappling with a water crisis as Haryana was not releasing the capital’s share of water. Meanwhile, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva accused Atishi of indulging in theatrics to distract attention …

Delhi water crisis: BJP accuses AAP of ‘stealing and looting’ from citizens
6 months ago

Delhi water crisis: BJP accuses AAP of ‘stealing and looting’ from citizens

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party unit chief Virendra Sachdeva on Wednesday accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi of stealing and looting from the people, who are reeling under severe water crisis in the capital. Bharatiya Janata Party chief Virendra Sachdeva, party MP Bansuri Swaraj and others raise slogans as they stage a protest against the Aam Aadmi Party …

RML, Lady Hardinge may face water crisis: NDMC
6 months ago

RML, Lady Hardinge may face water crisis: NDMC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Municipal Corporation on Tuesday said the water crisis is deepening in the Lutyens zone and may affect foreign embassies, Centre-run hospitals like Ram Manohar Lohia and Lady Hardinge Medical College if not resolved soon. According to Satish Upadhyay, the Vice Chairman of the NDMC, and its member Kuljeet Chahal, three Delhi Jal Board water treatment …

OPINION | STOP POLITICISING DELHI WATER CRISIS ISSUE
6 months ago

OPINION | STOP POLITICISING DELHI WATER CRISIS ISSUE

India TV News  

Delhi and most parts of northern India are experiencing a scorching heat wave, but the problem has been worse confounded in the capital with severe water crisis in most parts of the city. Acute water crisis has now affected large parts of VVIP Lutyens' Zone area, with New Delhi Municipal Council reporting supply of only 70 to 80 MLD water …

Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of orchestrating water crisis in Delhi, BJP reacts
6 months, 1 week ago

Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of orchestrating water crisis in Delhi, BJP reacts

India TV News  

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Monday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over its protests against the Delhi government, accusing it of "orchestrating" the water crisis in the national capital. "BJP- Targeting BJP over the recent vandalisation at Chhattarpur Jal Board office, AAP Rajya Sabha MP said, "How the people of Delhi would …

Delhi water crisis: "If Centre does not intervene, situation will not improve," Minister Atishi
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi water crisis: "If Centre does not intervene, situation will not improve," Minister Atishi

The Hindu  

Amid the water crisis in Delhi, Minister Atishi on June 16 said that if the Centre does not intervene in the situation, it will not improve and the BJP should talk to its government in Haryana and get more water for Delhi. Ms. Atishi today wrote a letter to Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora urging the deployment of police personnel …

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 …

Centre’s help sought to get Yamuna water: Delhi Minister Atishi
6 months, 1 week ago

Centre’s help sought to get Yamuna water: Delhi Minister Atishi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI : Delhi Water Minister Atishi said on Saturday that the city’s water production has dropped to 932 MGD due to “inadequate inflow of water into Yamuna from Haryana.” Atishi said the water level at the Wazirabad barrage had plunged six feet to 668.5, and the water received from the Munak canal reached 902 cusecs. She said Himachal Pradesh …

Congress holds 'matka phod' protests in Delhi amid water crisis
6 months, 1 week ago

Congress holds 'matka phod' protests in Delhi amid water crisis

India Today  

Amid a water crisis in the national capital, the Delhi Congress, under the leadership of its chief Devender Yadav, held 'matka phod' protests across the city on Saturday with its members smashing earthen pots to the ground. Yadav said that the Delhi Congress has been taking up the water scarcity issue for the past 20 to 25 days. The AAP …

Delhi water crisis: BJP holds 'Matka Phod' protest against AAP government | VIDEO
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi water crisis: BJP holds 'Matka Phod' protest against AAP government | VIDEO

India TV News  

Delhi water crisis: The ongoing water crisis in the national capital seems to be taking centre stage as the Bharatiya Janata Party protests across Delhi over the issue today. Bansuri Swaraj holds protest against Delhi Govt Meanwhile, Bansuri Swaraj, BJP MP from New Delhi held a protest against the Delhi Government at the Delhi Jal Board office, at sector 7 …

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 …

Atishi reveals jailed Arvind Kejriwal's direction to AAP MLAs amid Delhi water crisis
6 months, 1 week ago

Atishi reveals jailed Arvind Kejriwal's direction to AAP MLAs amid Delhi water crisis

Hindustan Times  

Delhi water minister Atishi on Wednesday said that chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is lodged in Tihar jail, has instructed all MLAs to go to their areas and try to solve the water shortage in the capital. “Today I came to meet Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, first of all, he asked about electricity and water supply,” Atishi was quoted as …

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