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AAP MP accuses ED of using torture, threats in excise policy case
The BJP dismissed Sanjay Singh’s allegations, claiming that they were made from “sheer frustration”.
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 11:46 PM IST
Ex-LG Anil Baijal approved liquor policy, should be probed too: Delhi minister
The now-scrapped excise policy was implemented in November, 17, 2021 when Anil Baijal was LG of Delhi.
Published on Feb 28, 2023 10:20 AM IST
Former LG Anil Baijal wades into Delhi excise policy tussle
The incumbent Delhi LG VK Saxena has recommended a CBI probe into alleges lapses in the implementation of the policy’s provisions and suspended 11 excise department officials, including former excise commissioner, and incumbent deputy commissioner Anand Tiwari.
Updated on Aug 10, 2022 03:04 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra
Sisodia's allegation against me on Delhi excise policy baseless: Anil Baijal
During the implementation of the new Delhi excise policy, on several occasions, I had flagged the unlawful decisions taken by the AAP government which had to be amended on files. These facts are now in the public domain.
Updated on Aug 09, 2022 05:54 PM IST
Manish Sisodia demands CBI probe against former Delhi L-G Anil Baijal
The senior AAP leader, who is also Delhi’s excise and finance minister, said he has written to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the matter.
Updated on Aug 07, 2022 04:45 AM IST
Sweta Goswami, New Delhi
Vinai Kumar Saxena appointed Delhi Lieutenant Governor after Anil Bajial’s exit
A statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said Saxena's appointment as the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory will be effective from the date of he assumed charge of his office.
Updated on May 23, 2022 10:22 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Delhi ration scheme: Neither LG, nor govt referred it to President, says HC
A bench of acting chief justice Vipin Sanghi and justice Jasmeet Singh scrapped the policy while holding that it did not have LG’s approval.
Updated on May 20, 2022 07:43 AM IST
Who will be Delhi's new L-G? These 4 names being discussed, says report
Anil Baijal, the current L-G, sent his resignation to President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday. The President, however, is out of India on a state visit till May 21.
Published on May 19, 2022 09:19 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Delhi LG Anil Baijal quits citing ‘personal reasons’
“He submitted his resignation to the President... he cited personal reasons for the same,” said a spokesperson in the LG office.
Updated on May 19, 2022 01:40 AM IST
Sweta Goswami, New Delhi
Disagreements, but no discord marks Baijal’s tenure as Delhi LG
From doorstep delivery of services, doorstep delivery of ration to the CCTV project, appointing special public prosecutors and intervention in the AAP government’s Covid-19 mitigation strategies, the government and the LG office had a tussle over several issues.
Updated on May 19, 2022 04:59 AM IST
Anil Baijal, Delhi L-G, submits resignation to President Kovind: Sources
Anil Baijal, who took over office on December 31, 2016, after the sudden resignation of Najeeb Jung, has served a long tenure of more than five years and four months.
Updated on May 18, 2022 06:20 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aniruddha Dhar
'Need immediate steps to…': Delhi LG on Mundka fire tragedy
Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg said the building where the fire broke out did not have an NOC, and that the owner, who has been identified as Manish Lakra, is on the run.
Updated on May 14, 2022 03:49 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan, New Delhi
LG lauds Delhi’s economic growth, govt achievements
To be sure, LG’s speech the House on the first day of the Budget Session is prepared by the state government.
Published on Mar 24, 2022 05:52 AM IST
L-G approves new pick to head DMRC, Centre nod awaited
On Saturday (March 19), the Delhi transport department wrote to central government informing that L-G Anil Baijal has given his approval to the Delhi government’s proposal.
Published on Mar 20, 2022 03:24 AM IST
Sweta Goswami, New Delhi
Upgrade tech to combat crime on regular basis: LG tells Delhi police
Delhi Police informed the LG that five more police services, including permission for organising rallies and events in the city, will be just a click away by the end of this month.
Updated on Mar 16, 2022 05:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Covid-19: DDMA meeting on Friday, more curbs likely to be eased
The meeting comes amid a significant improvement in the coronavirus pandemic situation in the national capital with the daily Covid-19 tally dropping below 500 case.
Published on Feb 22, 2022 10:07 PM IST
Written by Kanishka Singharia | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
At 2,668, Delhi sees dip in fresh Covid cases, DDMA meet tomorrow
Fresh recoveries continue to show a downward trend with 3,895 people recuperating from Covid-19 on Thursday as against 4,679 the day before. The active caseload of Delhi currently stands at 13,630.
Published on Feb 03, 2022 09:07 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
Delhi's Covid tally marginally rises with 3,028 cases, positivity rate below 5%
The number of Covid-19 tests conducted across the national capital saw a major spike on Wednesday. A total of 63,982 RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen tests were carried out, up from 52,736 on Tuesday.
Updated on Feb 02, 2022 10:40 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, New Delhi
DDMA Covid-19 meet: No more weekend curfew, odd-even system for shops in Delhi
Last week, the Delhi government allowed all private offices in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, outside of Containment Zones, to function with upto 50 per cent attendance. The DDMA had, however, advised the private offices to stagger office timing and the quantum of staff.
Published on Jan 27, 2022 01:36 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Will Covid-19 curbs be eased in Delhi? DDMA to decide tomorrow
Delhi reported a marginal spike in its Covid-19 tally on Tuesday after 6,028 people tested positive for the disease. This was a surge of 268 cases from Monday’s tally of 5,760 infections.
Published on Jan 26, 2022 01:43 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi L-G rejects CM's proposal to lift weekend curfew, advocates status quo
L-G Anil Baijal said that the status quo with regards to weekend curfew and opening of markets should be maintained till the Covid-19 situation further improves.
Published on Jan 21, 2022 01:38 PM IST
Reported by Alok KN Mishra | Written by Kunal Gaurav
DDA approves construction of new flats for MPs in central Delhi
The proposal was approved in a meeting on Tuesday along with DDA’s annual budget for ₹7,933 crore for the financial year 2022-23.
Updated on Jan 19, 2022 03:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Digital services delivery to be 100% by August 2023, says Delhi L-G Anil Baijal
The L-G made the announcement while reviewing the progress of ongoing programmes and plans under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav with senior officials, and directed them to ensure maximum digital engagement of the common people in various programmes
Updated on Jan 12, 2022 01:35 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
DDMA meeting: Delhi's LG lists these measures as Covid spread sparks alarm
Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal said that special attention needs to be given on “surveillance, dealienation of containment zones, isolation of positive cases and close monitoring of home isolation cases” in order to break the chain of transmission.
Published on Dec 29, 2021 10:45 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi LG told to decide on appointment of hospital staff
The Delhi high court also said the government must endeavour to make the super speciality facilities functional at the hospital by March next year, instead of July.
Published on Nov 10, 2021 02:07 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
‘Corona in control’: Delhi CM Kejriwal urges LG to allow Chhath Puja in city
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), on September 30, announced a ban on public celebrations of the festival for the second consecutive year.
Published on Oct 14, 2021 12:52 PM IST
Delhi govt again sends doorstep ration delivery file to LG
The move comes after the Delhi high court on September 27 gave conditional approval to the government to cut food grains supply to those Fixed Price Shops (FPS) where patrons have opted for doorstep delivery of ration, instead of collecting it from the shops.
Updated on Oct 06, 2021 02:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Power to L-G disenfranchises the people of Delhi: AAP to SC
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021 and the Transaction of Business of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) Rules, 1993 came into effect from March 28, 2021, by which some crucial provisions of the earlier act stood amended.
Updated on Sep 16, 2021 06:48 AM IST
Abraham Thomas, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi Lt-Governor asks NTPC to ready Eco Park in Badarpur by 2022
The L-G has asked NTPC to complete the project by 2022, which is the proposed deadline for the project.
Updated on Sep 16, 2021 07:03 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Baijal chairs meeting on waterlogging, asks for technology driven solutions
Senior officials said the L-G was of the opinion that the situation needed to be handled with better and updated engineering solutions.
Updated on Sep 04, 2021 02:05 AM IST
Sweta Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
