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delhi lieutenant governor news

Rohtak: Align research with societal needs, says Delhi LG

Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu interacts with faculty members at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) on Friday. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)
Published on Jun 28, 2026 05:08 am IST

LG stresses on ‘Zero Waste Colony’ model after visiting Navjeevan Vihar

LG stresses on ‘Zero Waste Colony’ model after visiting Navjeevan Vihar
Published on Jun 24, 2026 03:54 am IST

Delhi LG sets June 30 deadline to implement 20% job quota for Agniveer

The LG chaired a meeting with the chief secretary, the Delhi Police commissioner, and other senior officials to review preparedness
Published on Jun 18, 2026 03:49 pm IST

Senior IAS officer Sajjan Yadav appointed as Delhi Jal Board chief again

DJB chief Sajjan Singh Yadav
Updated on Jun 10, 2026 06:20 am IST

LG suggests hiring former Agniveers to fill Delhi fire dept vacancies

Delhi lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu chaired a meeting over a fire at Hauz Rani B&B last week claiming 22 lives. (HT Archive)
Published on Jun 09, 2026 03:46 am IST

Delhi LG asks universities to align academic research with urban challenges

The LG also directed universities to involve students in issues such as women’s safety, waste management, groundwater recharge, green mobility and urban sustainability. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on May 15, 2026 05:10 am IST

Delhi institutions and universities should become vehicles of behavioural change: LG Sandhu

Delhi institutions and universities should become vehicles of behavioural change: LG Sandhu
Updated on May 14, 2026 08:35 pm IST

LG orders restoration of 77 water bodies across Capital

The budget allocated for restoration of the 77 water bodies has not been disclosed yet. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on May 10, 2026 03:42 am IST

Vivek Vihar fire: PM announces ex-gratia; BJP MP praises ‘swift response’

An ex-gratia of 2 lakh for the kin of each deceased and 50,000 for the injured was announced. (HT Archive)
Published on May 04, 2026 05:18 am IST

Delhi LG, CM attend cultural fest at Mehrauli Archaeological Park

Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu with Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during the ‘Rhythm of Spring’ cultural program (@gupta_rekha)
Published on Apr 13, 2026 03:50 am IST

Delhi LG calls for better garbage management, road repairs

The L-G said gaps remain, particularly in addressing issues raised by citizens and the media, as well as in ensuring timely redressal of grievances. (HT)
Published on Mar 26, 2026 03:12 am IST

Delhi must compete with all global capitals: LG-designate

The assertion came two days after Sandhu was appointed as the Delhi LG following a major gubernatorial reshuffle by President Droupadi Murmu. (HT)
Published on Mar 08, 2026 04:08 am IST

Delhi: LG approves creation of add’l posts in revenue dept

272 additional posts, including two district magistrates, and two additional-district magistrates in the revenue department to cater to needs of newly created districts and sub-divisions were approved. (Hindustan Times)
Published on Feb 25, 2026 05:10 am IST

Delhi LG acquitted in 2000 defamation case filed by activist Medha Patkar

Patkar and Saxena had been locked in a legal tussle since 2000 after she filed a suit against him for publishing advertisements against her and the 'Narmada Bachao Andolan'.
Published on Jan 29, 2026 05:05 pm IST

Camera-obsessed L-G resorted to 'letter nautanki': AAP on letter to Kejriwal

Delhi LG VK Saxena and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
Updated on Dec 24, 2025 08:42 am IST

‘Apathy’ vs ‘distraction’: LG, AAP trade charges on AQI

LG also blamed Kejriwal for stalling key infrastructure projects. (Hindustan Times)
Published on Dec 24, 2025 03:58 am IST

SC allows Medha Patkar to withdraw plea in defamation case vs LG Saxena

Medha Patkar withdrew her SC plea seeking an additional witness in her 2000 defamation case against Delhi LG Saxena. The bench urged both sides to move towards closure. (HT Archive)
Published on Sept 09, 2025 06:15 am IST

BCI urges LG to withdraw notification allowing police to virtually present evidence in court

BCI urges LG to withdraw notification allowing police to virtually present evidence in court
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 08:31 am IST

Shut outsourced Aadhaar centres: L-G to Delhi govt

Delhi LG VK Saxena. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
Published on Jul 12, 2025 07:08 am IST

Delhi LG exempts 8.9-hectare site from tree curbs for GPRA

Delhi LG VK Saxena. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on Jun 23, 2025 05:50 am IST

Delhi LG nod to act against former PWD official on classroom fund ‘misuse’ case

Delhi LG VK Saxena. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Published on Jun 13, 2025 06:04 am IST

ASI embarks on phase two of Barapullah bridge revival

The old Barapullah bridge lies underneath the new flyover with the same name and spans a wide drain. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 09, 2025 11:53 pm IST

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 Oct 06, 2025 05:35 pm IST

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

Encroachment of land has been a major issue the DDA has been dealing with for several years.
Published on Apr 08, 2025 10:03 pm IST

Delhi airport gets smart police booth to boost passenger safety

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…’

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

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

Preparations underway for the upcoming oath ceremony of Delhi's Chief Minister at Ramlila Maidan on Tuesday.
Updated on Feb 19, 2025 02:33 pm IST

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

The stampede that caused at least 16 casualties, including children, occurred on platforms 14 and 15 of the New Delhi railway station.
Updated on Feb 16, 2025 09:21 am IST

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

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena said that Arvind Kejriwal's remarks were "highly objectionable, unfortunate and undesirable".
Published on Jan 29, 2025 02:49 am IST

Delhi LG approves regularization of 150 private schools in unauthorized colonies

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