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Delhi LG orders magisterial probe into Mustafabad building collapse that claimed 11 lives

Delhi LG orders magisterial probe into Mustafabad building collapse that claimed 11 lives

Delhi LG orders magisterial probe into Mustafabad building collapse that claimed 11 lives
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 08:04 PM IST
PTI |

Delhi LG orders FIR, suspension over new encroachment on DDA land

The LG also directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to submit a detailed report on the inquiry against these officials within seven days for review.

Encroachment of land has been a major issue the DDA has been dealing with for several years.(ANI)
Published on Apr 08, 2025 10:03 PM IST
PTI |

Delhi airport gets smart police booth to boost passenger safety

Delhi LG VK Saxena inaugurated a Smart Police Booth at IGI Airport to enhance passenger safety, offering e-FIRs and real-time flight info.

Before the inauguration, Usha Rangnani, additional commissioner of police (IGI Airport), briefed LG Saxena and Delhi police commissioner Sanjay Arora on the booth’s features (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
Published on Apr 06, 2025 06:06 AM IST

LG's dig at Kejriwal over poll loss: ‘When someone considers others small…’

Arvind Kejriwal lost the New Delhi seat to his BJP opponent, Parvesh Verma, by a margin of over 4000 votes.

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena with Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta arrives to address the media ahead of the Delhi assembly session.(ANI )
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 05:49 PM IST

PM Modi, celebrities, BJP-state CMs: Who will attend Delhi oath ceremony

Preparations are in full swing for the oath ceremony of Delhi’s new chief minister on Thursday at Ram Leela ground.

Preparations underway for the upcoming oath ceremony of Delhi's Chief Minister at Ramlila Maidan on Tuesday.(Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 19, 2025 02:33 PM IST

Delhi Lt Governor condoles railway station stampede deaths, later edits the post

Delhi’s Lt Governor VK Saxena expressed grief over the tragedy but later edited his post to remove mentions of the stampede and loss of lives.

The stampede that caused at least 16 casualties, including children, occurred on platforms 14 and 15 of the New Delhi railway station.(PTI)
Updated on Feb 16, 2025 09:21 AM IST
By | Edited by Nikita Sharma

Delhi LG slams Kejriwal's 'Haryana poisoning Yamuna' claim; AAP hits back

The Aam Aadmi Party hit back at the LG and said that he needs to choose between public welfare and his "political masters".

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena said that Arvind Kejriwal's remarks were
Published on Jan 29, 2025 02:49 AM IST
PTI |

Delhi LG approves regularization of 150 private schools in unauthorized colonies

The schools, which serve primarily economically weaker sections, have been facing difficulties due to their non-conforming status. Read details below. 

The decision of Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena to approve the regularization of 150 private schools in unauthorized colonies comes after months of deliberation and follows discussions during his Samvaad@RajNiwas with school principals and teachers. (File image)
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 03:49 PM IST
ANI | , New Delhi

Delhi LG office to Atishi's letter on religious structures: ‘Cheap politics’

Delhi chief minister Atishi claimed that the religious committee headed by LG decided to demolish multiple religious structures in the capital.

Delhi LG VK Saxena and chief minister Atishi.(Raj K Raj/HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 08:48 PM IST

Delhi LG advises govt to raise ASHA workers' stipend, release Anganwadi salaries

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has advised the AAP government to increase the stipend paid to ASHA workers in Delhi. Their last stipend increase was in 2018

Delhi LG VK Saxena at an event.(ANI)
Published on Dec 31, 2024 07:18 AM IST
ANI |

Cong’s Sandeep Dikshit accuses Punjab intel of ‘snooping’ on him

In a letter dated December 25, Dikshit flagged the alleged presence of intelligence personnel from the “Punjab government” outside his residence in Delhi.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has ordered probe into Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit’s allegations of snooping and large sums of cash being brought into the city from Punjab ahead of the next year’s assembly election. (HT File)
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 05:04 AM IST
ByPress Trust of India, New Delhi

LG orders checking of private cars entering Delhi from Punjab over ‘cash’ charge

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit had alleged that crores of cash was being brought to Delhi from Punjab for the upcoming assembly polls.

Delhi LG VK Saxena said that the possibility of such
Published on Dec 28, 2024 04:14 PM IST

Delhi LG to Kejriwal on Yamuna pollution: ‘I personally hold you responsible’

Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena hit out at Arvind Kejriwal over the pollution level in Yamuna.

New Delhi: Delhi Lt. Governor VK Saxena with former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi CM Atishi.(PTI file)
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 01:11 AM IST

Delhi LG advises CM Atishi to summon Assembly sitting on Dec 19 or 20 to table CAG reports

Delhi LG advises CM Atishi to summon Assembly sitting on Dec 19 or 20 to table CAG reports

Delhi LG advises CM Atishi to summon Assembly sitting on Dec 19 or 20 to table CAG reports
Published on Dec 18, 2024 02:06 PM IST
PTI |

Singer Kailash Kher performed at Jashn-e-Rekhta in Delhi's JLN Stadium

Kailash Kher's performance at the Urdu language festival, Jashn-e-Rekhta, showcased his emotional connection with Delhi. Read on to know what he said to the LG!

Singer Kailash Kher performed with his band, Kailasa, at the opening of Jashn-e-Rekhta 2024. (Photo: Raajessh Kashyap/HT)
Published on Dec 15, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Have been subjected to numerous personal attacks during my tenure: Delhi L-G

Have been subjected to numerous personal attacks during my tenure: Delhi L-G

Have been subjected to numerous personal attacks during my tenure: Delhi L-G
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 08:24 PM IST
PTI |

Delhi LG expresses concern over neglect of Punjabi language in govt schools

LG Saxena has noted that gap areas may be identified and necessary corrective measures may be undertaken in a time-bound manner

There has been a reduction of 17 percent in the budget allocation for the Punjabi Academy in the current fiscal. (HT Archive)
Published on Dec 04, 2024 01:57 PM IST
ANI | , New Delhi

Request LG to approve cabinet decision to engage 10,000 bus marshals: Atishi

The CM was speaking during a discussion in the Delhi Assembly on bus marshals who were sacked in November 2023 over alleged discrepancies in the engagement

A group of bus marshals were also present in the Delhi assembly gallery during the discussions in the assembly. (Atishi | Facebook)
Published on Nov 29, 2024 04:23 PM IST
ByAlok KN Mishra

Delhi construction ban: Workers protest near LG office over ‘income loss’

Delhi construction ban: Workers protest near LG office over ‘income loss’

Delhi construction ban: Workers protest near LG office over ‘income loss’
Published on Nov 27, 2024 08:14 PM IST
PTI |

‘Atishi better...’: Delhi LG amid tense ties

Atishi did not address Saxena’s comments in her speech, focussing on the government’s efforts to expand higher education opportunities in Delhi

Delhi LG VK Saxena and chief minister Atishi on Friday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 05:18 AM IST

Anti-Sikh riots: Delhi LG hands over job letters to 47 survivors

Saxena announced that 437 pending applications for appointments are under verification. To expedite the process, he has directed the revenue department to organise special camps for faster resolution, the statement said.

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena presenting a job letter to a survivor of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots at an event held in Tilak Vihar on Thursday. (HT File)
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 08:40 AM IST
ByPress Trust of India, New Delhi

No coercive action on vintage vehicles: Delhi LG

Officials said the directive came after a representation by the Heritage Motoring Club of India (HMCI) alleged that vintage vehicles were being impounded by authorities in violation of existing rules

No vehicle older than 15 years is allowed to operate on Delhi roads, according to orders issued by the National Green Tribunal (2015) and the Supreme Court (2018). (HT ARCHIVE)
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 06:00 AM IST

CJI recuses from Delhi Ridge tree felling in case

The controversy began in July when two different benches, led by justices Gavai and AS Oka respectively, handled separate but related aspects of the contempt case, leading to a judicial standoff

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna. (ANI)
Published on Nov 19, 2024 09:26 AM IST

Over 600 development projects carried out in Delhi villages in seven months: LG Saxena

Over 600 development projects carried out in Delhi villages in seven months: LG Saxena

Over 600 development projects carried out in Delhi villages in seven months: LG Saxena
Published on Nov 16, 2024 10:10 PM IST
PTI |

BJP alleges ‘financial irregularities’ in Delhi discoms, seeks probe

Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva said that discoms have been posting Regulatory Assets for the last 11 years alleging losses.

Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva.(HT File)
Published on Nov 12, 2024 07:06 PM IST

Delhi schools exempted from additional charges for upgradation, check details

The LG's order, which follows a high court decision, will exempt such societies or schools from paying additional floor area ratio (FAR) charges

This will liberate them from
Published on Nov 09, 2024 08:42 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

Tree-felling defence by LG VK Saxena fails to convince SC

The court has now sought a further explanation from the LG and a separate affidavit from the then vice-chairman of DDA by November 4

VK Saxena (PTI)
Updated on Oct 25, 2024 05:54 AM IST
ByAbraham Thomas

‘Instead of making excuses…': Delhi LG's veiled jibe at AAP over Yamuna froth

Delhi pollution: The national capital is grappling with air pollution in the festive season.

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena shared pictures of toxic froth in Yamuna on his X handle.(X/Delhi LG)
Published on Oct 22, 2024 08:05 PM IST

SC gives LG till next week to act on Ridge tree-felling

The Supreme Court set an October 22 deadline for Delhi's LG to respond to tree-felling issues by DDA, demanding accountability and an affidavit.

The case concerns DDA clearing trees in the ridge near Satbari in February for a road construction project, and failing to disclose this to the court. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 10:40 PM IST
ByAbraham Thomas, New delhi

SC sets Oct 22 deadline for LG Saxena to act on ridge tree felling, seeks answers

The top court asked LG Vinai Kumar Saxena to file a personal affidavit in his capacity as DDA chairman over felling of 1100 trees in Delhi’s southern ridge

New Delhi: The Supreme Court said Saxena, who is the DDA chairman, shall take steps to fix responsibility of acts of commission and omission of the officers involved (PTI)
Published on Oct 16, 2024 06:39 PM IST
ByAbraham Thomas
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