News for 'Delhi LG'

Vinai Kumar Saxena takes oath as Lt Governor of Delhi

Vinai Kumar Saxena takes oath as Lt Governor of Delhi

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Saxena, who held the post of chairperson of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), was appointed the Lt Governor of Delhi on May 23.

LG to take on FMCG giants in India

LG to take on FMCG giants in India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2004

LG to take on FMCG giants in India

1,000 armed policemen being deployed in Delhi

1,000 armed policemen being deployed in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

It was also decided in the meeting to enhance police-MLA coordination in the national capital and also reactive peace committees with representatives of all sections of society, religions and eminent local citizens, an official said.

Delhi mayoral poll put off again; nominated members can't vote, says SC

Delhi mayoral poll put off again; nominated members can't vote, says SC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Nominated members of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) cannot vote in the mayoral election and the constitutional provision is "very clear" on that, the Supreme Court observed on Monday.

SC refuses to stay Centre's services ordinance, to hear matter on July 17

SC refuses to stay Centre's services ordinance, to hear matter on July 17

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The SC also asked to amend its plea and add the Lieutenant Governor as party in case.

SC orders Delhi mayoral poll be notified in 24 hours

SC orders Delhi mayoral poll be notified in 24 hours

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said the nominated members of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) cannot vote in the mayoral election.

Kejriwal, LG take feud to Pranab; accuse each other of violating Constitution

Kejriwal, LG take feud to Pranab; accuse each other of violating Constitution

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Tuesday took their bitter fight to President Pranab Mukherjee and accused each other of violating the Constitution and overstepping their respective jurisdictions.

After beautiful women remark, LG gives nod for Bharti's prosecution

After beautiful women remark, LG gives nod for Bharti's prosecution

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Bharti's comment evoked sharp reaction from both the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress.

AAP wants LG to be sacked and arrested over MM Khan's murder

AAP wants LG to be sacked and arrested over MM Khan's murder

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

"His role is suspicious in the case. Why had he written to NDMC seeking action against Khan? We demand that the LG be arrested and sacked from his position," AAP's Delhi Unit Convener Dileep Pandey said at a press conference.

Girl attacked with acid in Delhi battling facial and eye burns; 3 arrested

Girl attacked with acid in Delhi battling facial and eye burns; 3 arrested

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The teen, who was with her younger sister when the attack took place at Mohan Garden near Uttam Nagar, has named two persons who could be responsible for the attack.

LG asks Sisodia to immediately return to Delhi

LG asks Sisodia to immediately return to Delhi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Sisodia, who also hold the education portfolio, along with his officers are in Finland to study the education system of that country.

ED grills Kejriwal's PA in excise policy case

ED grills Kejriwal's PA in excise policy case

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Kumar deposed before the federal probe agency in New Delhi and the investigators are recording his statement under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said.

Centre moves SC over Delhi ruling, day after ordinance

Centre moves SC over Delhi ruling, day after ordinance

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The Centre on Friday brought an ordinance to create for the first time a National Capital Civil Service Authority (NCCSA) that will have the power to recommend the transfer and posting of all Group A officers and officers of DANICS serving in Delhi. NCCSA will be headed by the Chief Minister of Delhi, with the Chief Secretary and Principal Home Secretary of Delhi being the other two members.

LG to invest Rs 100 crore in India

LG to invest Rs 100 crore in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Korean electronics major LG Electronics said it plans to invest Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) in India in the current calendar year, and also come out with an initial public offering for which no timeframe has been set.

Amended GNCTD Act won't alter constitutional, legal duties of elected govt in Delhi: MHA

Amended GNCTD Act won't alter constitutional, legal duties of elected govt in Delhi: MHA

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

"The amendments would ensure better governance in the NCT of Delhi and lead to improved implementation of schemes and programmes meant for the common people of Delhi," the MHA statement said.

Delhi govt to challenge Chhawla gang-rape acquittals in SC

Delhi govt to challenge Chhawla gang-rape acquittals in SC

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Saxena has also approved engaging Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to represent the Delhi government in the case, a senior official said.

Approach LG for resolving civic issues now: AAP after HC verdict

Approach LG for resolving civic issues now: AAP after HC verdict

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The party also attacked Jung over alleged inaction in the compressed natural gas fitness scam, irregularities in the Delhi & District Cricket Association.

DDA stops demolition drive in Mehrauli; HC orders status quo till Feb 16

DDA stops demolition drive in Mehrauli; HC orders status quo till Feb 16

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The high court further asked the Delhi Development Authority to state its stand on a batch of petitions challenging the action and also seeking a bar on the demolition till a fresh "demarcation report" is prepared.

MCD mayor poll: AAP fumes as LG appoints BJP councillor as chair

MCD mayor poll: AAP fumes as LG appoints BJP councillor as chair

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The first municipal House after the high-stakes civic polls on December 4 is scheduled to take place on Friday during which all newly elected councillors will take oath and the mayor and the deputy mayor will be elected.

Pranab heads for Russia; to attend Victory Day celebrations

Pranab heads for Russia; to attend Victory Day celebrations

Rediff.com7 May 2015

During the trip, Mukherjee will hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on civil nuclear cooperation, defence ties and partnership in higher education.

LG Electronics sees 33% rise in net profit

LG Electronics sees 33% rise in net profit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

Consumer durables major LG Electronics expects nearly 33 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 180 crore (Rs 1.80 billion) this year over a sales turnover of Rs 4,500 crore (Rs 45 billion), a senior company official said on Thursday.

AAP leader moves SC seeking time-bound election of Delhi mayor

AAP leader moves SC seeking time-bound election of Delhi mayor

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

The Delhi mayor election was stalled on Tuesday for the second time this month as the House was adjourned indefinitely by the LG-appointed presiding officer following a ruckus by some councillors.

Delhi may have 5.5 lakh Covid cases by July 31: Sisodia

Delhi may have 5.5 lakh Covid cases by July 31: Sisodia

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Officials from the Centre say there is no community transmission of COVID-19 in Delhi, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia asserted on Tuesday, and estimated that there might be 5.5 lakh coronavirus cases in the city by July 31. Delhi will need 80,000 beds by July end, he told reporters after a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). The meeting was chaired by Lt Governor Anil Baijal who is also chairperson of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority.

Delhi L-G overrules Kejriwal's order to reserve hospitals for locals

Delhi L-G overrules Kejriwal's order to reserve hospitals for locals

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The move may trigger a confrontation between the AAP dispensation and the LG office.

Kejriwal vs LG: AAP govt's appointment of new principal secy rejected

Kejriwal vs LG: AAP govt's appointment of new principal secy rejected

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party government on Monday appointed Chief Minister's Secretary Rajendra Kumar as principal secretary of the services department which was promptly rejected by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung.

Kiran Bedi assumes charge as LG of Puducherry

Kiran Bedi assumes charge as LG of Puducherry

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Bedi is the fourth woman Lt Governor of the UnionTerritory, a post which was under the additional charge of Lt Governor of Andaman and NicobarIsland for nearly two years.

Govt sets up panel to probe coaching centre deaths, kin awarded Rs 10 lakh

Govt sets up panel to probe coaching centre deaths, kin awarded Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

While Lok Sabha members across party lines demanded an inquiry, hundreds of students continued their protests near Rau's IAS Study Circle in the west Delhi locality where the horror unfolded Saturday night, killing the three students trapped in the basement illegally used as a library as floodwaters rose outside.

Kiran Bedi appointed new LG of Puducherry

Kiran Bedi appointed new LG of Puducherry

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi was on Sunday appointed as Lt Governor of Puducherry.

Kejriwal and ministers missing in action as Delhi fights Dengue and Chikungunya

Kejriwal and ministers missing in action as Delhi fights Dengue and Chikungunya

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal shrugged off responsibility saying that he and his ministers had no powers and one should ask the PM.

Will Modi Let Omar Govern In Peace?

Will Modi Let Omar Govern In Peace?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Will Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who gets his orders from New Delhi, call the shots or allow a democratically elected government to independently govern, questions Ramesh Menon.

As 16-year-old girl is stabbed 20 times in Delhi, public shoots video

As 16-year-old girl is stabbed 20 times in Delhi, public shoots video

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The couple was in a relationship but had a quarrel on Saturday. On Sunday, the victim planned to attend the birthday party of her friend's son but was accosted and stabbed repeatedly. She was also hit with a stone

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

According to the officials, the three-storey coaching institute, surrounded by residential and commercial establishments, had permission to use the basement as a store room, but it was being used as library in violation of the rules.

AAP bags Delhi mayor, dy mayor posts; goons have lost, says Kejriwal

AAP bags Delhi mayor, dy mayor posts; goons have lost, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Aam Aadmi Party's Shelly Oberoi defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party's Rekha Gupta by a margin of 34 votes to become the mayor of Delhi, MCD officials announced on Wednesday.

Delhi corporation fails to elect mayor for 3rd time

Delhi corporation fails to elect mayor for 3rd time

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The municipal house of Delhi failed to elect a mayor for the third time in a month after ruckus erupted over the nominated members being allowed to vote in the election to the post.

2 killed after landfill site collapses in Delhi's Ghazipur

2 killed after landfill site collapses in Delhi's Ghazipur

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The enormous dump -- estimated to be as high as a 15-storey building -- looms like a dark mountain on the side of NH24, a busy highway that connects Delhi to Uttar Pradesh.

BJP running away from fresh polls in Delhi: AAP, Cong

BJP running away from fresh polls in Delhi: AAP, Cong

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

After the apex court on Tuesday rapped the Centre and the Lt Governor over the delay in government formation in Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party and Congress have charged that Bharatiya Janata Party was "running away" from fresh polls in the national capital, claims which were promptly countered by the saffron outfit

Bypassing LG, AAP govt appoints new principal secretary

Bypassing LG, AAP govt appoints new principal secretary

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The AAP government appointed senior bureaucrat Arvind Ray as principal secretary.

LG unveils laptops for Rs 99,000

LG unveils laptops for Rs 99,000

Rediff.com16 Apr 2004

LG Electronics India Ltd on Friday announced the launch of 'Centrino' range of notebook personal computers in India with a target to sell about 7,200 units in the market this year.\n\n\n\n

Kejriwal says Modi taking 'revenge' for losing Delhi

Kejriwal says Modi taking 'revenge' for losing Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Delhi power tussle: What the SC verdict says

Delhi power tussle: What the SC verdict says

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

It held that though the LG was not a 'titular head', he should not emerge as an 'adversary having a hostile attitude' towards the Council of Ministers but rather act as a facilitator.