Aap Government

"An 11-minute session at the cost of Rs 1 crore is not just a waste of money, it's a fraud on democracy," said LoP Bajwa.

Odd-even scheme enforced in Delhi only 5 times out of 95 needed: CAG report

The report on vehicular air pollution in Delhi, tabled by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in the assembly, also flagged major policy gaps and poor coordination among agencies as key factors contributing to worsening pollution in the city

Punjab: Bhagwant Mann govt inducts 5 AAP MLAs as Cabinet ministers

The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government on Monday inducted five MLAs as ministers as it carried out a Cabinet rejig.Governor Gulab Chand Kataria.

Forest dept did not give permission to DDA to fell any tree: AAP govt

Expressing anguish over continuous cover-up by authorities over the role of L-G V K Saxena in tree felling in the Ridge area, the top court has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to inform it whether the order to cut trees was passed based on the L-G's oral permission or the agency independently took the decision.

Delhi LG slams AAP government's handling of Delhi water crisis

There was no immediate reaction from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

25% of budget in education every year is investment, not expense for AAP govt: Atishi

"Transformation of the DPSRU into the country's first pharmaceutical research university is a testament to the Kejriwal government's commitment to education. Investing 25 per cent of the budget in education every year is an investment for the Delhi government and not an expense," the minister said.

AAP govt's 'failure' to provide alternatives to Punjab farmers turned Delhi into gas chamber: Bhupender Yadav

He said the Centre has given Rs 1,426.41 crore to Punjab for procurement of machines to manage crop residue and that AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann should answer how they spent the money.

Delhi-NCR Pollution: Air quality dips to 'severe' zone for first time this season

Delhi Pollution: The national capital's pollution levels have now hit the "severe" mark today, November 3, for the first time this season, with many areas breaching the 400-mark.

Punjab BJP holds protest against AAP govt over SYL issue

The opposition party asserted that Punjab does not have water to share with any other state.

The bitter aftertaste of ‘revdi’ politics. Here’s why

Freebies (revdi) mould the electorates’ opinion in favour of the ruling party and have nothing to do with long-term development, say economists

Delhiites to get inflated electricity bills from Monday as LG's approval for extension of subsidy pending: Atishi

"The subsidy we give to 46 lakh people will stop from today. From Monday onwards, people will get inflated bills without subsidy," Minister Atishi said in a press conference

Powerless against freebies: Plight of Punjab and other states

The finances of Punjab and other states which have announced a range of freebies are unsustainable

Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government offers 300 units of free power from July

Mann met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on April 12 to discuss the scheme of providing free electricity to the people of Punjab

What AAP’s deshbhakti Budget for Delhi tells us about its political ambitions

Education and health remain the key expenditure focus. However, the deshbhakti slogan and 75-week celebrations for Independence Day show that AAP is taking a leaf out of the BJP playbook

Delhi HC stays increase in auto fares by AAP govt

A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar said, "We hereby stay the operation of the June 12 notification issued by the Delhi government till the next date of hearing."

AAP govt must tell how many CPCB directions on air pollution has it followed: Prakash Javadekar

Speaking to the media after an event here, Javadekar said his ministry has already held several meetings with the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan over stubble burning.

JNU sedition case: Police filed charge sheet secretly, in hasty manner, Delhi govt tells court

It accused the police of filing the charge sheet secretly and in a hasty manner without obtaining the required sanction from the competent authority.

T M Krishna to perform at AAP govt's event in Delhi on November 17

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced Delhi government's invitation to Krishna, saying no artist should be denied an opportunity to perform.

Delhi's air quality remains severe; 'largest ever' stubble burning recorded in neighbouring areas

The entry of heavy and medium goods vehicles into the national capital has already been banned for three days beginning 11 pm on Thursday night as a measure to check air pollution in Delhi.

PM Modi like Vajpayee would've taken steps to end impasse in Delhi: Yashwant Sinha

Former Union minister Yashwant Sinha today said a prime minister like Atal Bihari Vajpayee would have held talks with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to end the ongoing impasse between the AAP government and the bureaucracy

Delhi Budget: No new tax, focus on education, healthcare

The government announced slashing of VAT on Air Turbine Fuel (ATF) from existing 25 percent to one percent for direct flights between Delhi and remote areas identified under the Centre's Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS).

Air travel from Delhi to remote areas set to get cheaper

Presenting the Delhi budget for 2017-18, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said the cut in VAT on ATF will be applicable for direct flights between Delhi and remote areas identified under the RCS scheme as per prescribed conditions.

Delhi LG Najeeb Jung resigns in surprise move

Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, whose nearly three-and-a-half-year tenure was marked by frequent run-ins with the AAP government, today sprang a surprise by resigning from his post, triggering speculation whether he was asked to quit.

Delhi LG resigns in surprise move

Without citing reasons, Jung's office said he has submitted his resignation to the Centre. 65-year-old Jung, a former IAS officer, had assumed charge of Lt Governor of Delhi on July 9, 2013.

AAP Govt defends in HC decision to give Rs 1cr to Grewal's kin

AAP government today defended in Delhi High Court its decision to award Rs one crore compensation and a job to the family of ex-armyman Ram Kishan Grewal, who had recently committed suicide allegedly over OROP issue.