Alok K N Mishra is a journalist with the Hindustan Times, New Delhi. He writes on governance, policy and politics. He is an ardent follower of politics and is fascinated about making politics work better for the middle-class and the poor. He loves to discuss and predict the national political behaviour. Before shifting to Delhi, he covered political instability, governance, and misgovernance besides Maoists insurgency in Jharkhand for almost half a decade. He started out in 2010 as a city reporter with Times of India, Patna.
Articles by Alok K N Mishra
Entries open for Delhi govt theatre festival for children
According to an official, registrations began on May 29, and will close after the first 250 participants complete the registration process
Updated on May 31, 2023 12:14 AM IST
Delhi govt will challenge Centre’s ordinance in SC, says AAP
The Centre issued an ordinance restoring to itself the power over ‘services’ in the National Capital Territory on Friday evening, a week after the Supreme Court ruled that the Delhi government has control over bureaucrats assigned to departments under its purview
Updated on May 20, 2023 12:38 PM IST
Extortion salvo at Delhi vigilance secy
The Delhi government has ordered withdrawal of work assigned to special secretary of vigilance department, YVVJ Rajasekhar
Updated on May 15, 2023 11:55 PM IST
The Contested History of Delhi's Power Struggle
The Supreme Court has put matters straight between the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor. Hopefully, the saga will find a suitable end
Published on May 13, 2023 03:22 PM IST
Kejriwal promises ‘big’ bureaucratic reshuffle after SC verdict, warns officials
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal warned that officers involved in obstructing the people’s work will have to suffer
Updated on May 11, 2023 05:21 PM IST
More haunted heritage walks in pipeline in Delhi
The haunted walks were launched on Sunday at central Delhi’s 14th-century palace, Malcha Mahal, in Chanakyapuri
Updated on May 10, 2023 12:24 AM IST
For EV infra push, Delhi govt sets up district-level panels
The government has set a target of installing 18,000 EV points in the Capital by 2025 with land availability being one of the biggest challenges
Updated on May 05, 2023 11:15 PM IST
‘Haunted’ heritage walks set to begin in Delhi from tomorrow
The haunted walks are part of the Delhi government’s heritage walks and people can make advance bookings at the Delhi tourism offices
Updated on May 06, 2023 02:52 AM IST
Delhi LG orders examination of ₹44.78 cr spent on Kejriwal’s house renovation
The BJP and the AAP have been sparring over the renovation of Kejriwal’s official bungalow after details about the money spent on its refurbishment surfaced
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 01:19 PM IST
Verify 1.3 mn labourers for free bus passes, transit hostels: Delhi CM Kejriwal
The directions were issued in a meeting to review the functioning of a workers' welfare body of the state government
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 04:14 AM IST
Alok K N Mishra, New Delhi:
Will sue CBI, ED for lying in court: CM
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal plans to sue India?s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate for perjury, accusing them of ?torturing witnesses and accused? in their investigation of an excise policy case. Kejriwal has been summoned by the CBI to appear as a witness on Sunday. The Delhi CM has not been named as an accused in the CBI's FIR filed on 17 August 2020. However, Kejriwal?s name cropped up when other accused and witnesses were questioned, prompting the agency to seek clarifications.
Updated on Apr 16, 2023 12:02 AM IST
Alok K N Mishra, New Delhi
CBI, ED torturing people to get favourable statements: Kejriwal on summons
Stating that he will appear before the probe agency on Sunday, Kejriwal during a press conference at his residence on Saturday said, “If the BJP [Bharatiya Janata Party] has asked the CBI to arrest me, how will the CBI disobey them.”
Updated on Apr 15, 2023 03:23 PM IST
‘Not afraid, Kejriwal will go to CBI office tomorrow’: AAP minister
The Aam Aadmi Party alleged that the Centre was misusing federal agencies to suppress Arvind Kejriwal’s voice
Updated on Apr 15, 2023 01:00 PM IST
Kejriwal links Modi with Adani in House
The Delhi chief minister was participating in a debate on a resolution moved by AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha in the Delhi assembly demanding a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into allegations against the Adani group
Published on Mar 28, 2023 11:44 PM IST
LG office asks govt to set up Delhi labour welfare board
The labour welfare board is entrusted with the task of the welfare of the labourers in the capital by formulating labour welfare schemes with the purpose to improve the living conditions and economic status of the workers and their families
Published on Mar 25, 2023 11:38 PM IST
Delhi govt, LG office spar over power subsidy in city
An official requesting anonymity said the LG has never even suggested, leave apart asking the AAP government to withdraw subsidies.
Updated on Mar 26, 2023 04:01 AM IST
Virendraa Sachdeva appointed as Delhi’s new BJP state chief
Sachdeva was appointed working president in December last year after the then president Adesh Gupta resigned following party’s defeat in the municipal polls
Published on Mar 23, 2023 02:34 PM IST
Kejriwal attacks Centre in House: ‘Budget delayed to satisfy ego’
The Delhi chief minister was speaking two hours after the home ministry cleared the Delhi Budget, ending a 24-hour-long back-and-forth exercise between it, the state government and the LG office.
Updated on Mar 22, 2023 03:05 AM IST
Delhi Transport Corporation’s working losses rise to ₹3,000 crore
Rising costs of compressed natural gas fuel, high maintenance of an ageing fleet, and free and concessional bus rides provided by the Delhi government were among the factors for the rising losses
Published on Mar 21, 2023 12:35 AM IST
Delhi govt blames Centre as shadow cast on Budget
The Delhi government and the Centre have been at loggerheads over several issues.
Updated on Mar 21, 2023 03:03 AM IST
Alok K N Mishra, New Delhi
New infra projects likely to be focus of Delhi Budget in 2023
The Delhi assembly’s Budget session is scheduled to begin on Friday with an address by lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena
Updated on Mar 17, 2023 07:09 AM IST
Power subsidy to continue irrespective of meter load: Delhi govt
Power minister Atishi said consumers who received subsidies under the default provision that ended on October 2022, have opted in for the subsidy in the current fiscal, and the scheme will restart in April.
Updated on Mar 14, 2023 12:17 AM IST
Water crisis due to ‘neglect’, says LG; Delhi govt hits back
Delhi water minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said that the Haryana government was responsible for the issue raised by the LG.
Published on Mar 12, 2023 12:54 AM IST
Delhi govt to conduct study to assess public outreach plans
The study, an official said, will help the government ensure that the schemes’ benefits reach the maximum number of people
Published on Mar 12, 2023 12:03 AM IST
Delhi Budget session likely from March 17
This will be the first time that Manish Sisodia will not be presenting the AAP government’s Budget since 2015 when the party stormed to power in Delhi. Sisodia resigned after he was arrested last Sunday in connection with a CBI probe into alleged irregularities into the implementation of Delhi excise policy 2021-22
Published on Mar 05, 2023 01:43 AM IST
Delhi government teachers, Finland trip and LG's nod: The controversy explained
Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena increased the number of participants from 52 to 87 to ensure that teachers from all zones could benefit from the training programme.
Updated on Mar 05, 2023 06:09 AM IST
'80% of leaders detained, emergency-like situation': AAP after Sisodia’s arrest
AAP chief spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed around 80% of AAP leaders, including Member of Parliament Sanjay Singh and minister Gopal Rai, were under detention
Updated on Feb 27, 2023 02:27 PM IST
Alok K N Mishra & Shiv Sunny, New Delhi
Sisodia’s arrest deals a blow to AAP’sgovernance, expansion plans
The arrest comes just a week before Arvind Kejriwal is going to visit Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh to kick off party’s campaign ahead of state assembly elections
Updated on Feb 27, 2023 01:57 AM IST
Delhi govt’s workhorse: Sisodia ran 18 depts, piloted flagship schemes
Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia’s work load had almost doubled after the arrest of senior cabinet member Satyendra Jain in an alleged case of money laundering
Updated on Feb 27, 2023 01:45 AM IST
‘Not afraid of jail’: Manish Sisodia on CBI probe in excise policy case
In a fresh summons to Sisodia, who is an accused in the excise policy case, CBI had asked him to appear before the agency for questioning on Sunday (February 26)
Updated on Feb 26, 2023 06:39 PM IST
