Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said there was a water bill scandal during the COVID-19 period, where readings were allegedly fabricated for months.
The Congress party on Thursday assured its support for the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) one-time settlement scheme for inflated water bills in the national capital.
In view of rising ammonia levels in the Yamuna River, Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Thursday wrote to Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, instructing him to file a status report on the setting up of an ammonia treatment plant in Wazirabad.
Delhi Minister Atishi on Tuesday wrote to Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena demanding suspension and disciplinary action against Finance Secretary Ashish C. Verma for allegedly stopping funds of Delhi Jal Board citing non-release of funds can lead to a public health crisis- soon.
Delhi water minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Friday reiterated his allegation that the Haryana government's actions caused the recent flood in the national capital after the Yamuna River overflowed in the national capital. The Minister was responding to Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxe
Yamuna's water level in Delhi dropped below the danger mark on Saturday, and was recorded at 205.32 metres at 12 noon.Notably, the danger mark of the Yamuna River is 205.33 meters.
Addressing the curtain raiser for the upcoming Global Maritime India Summit 2023, Sonowal emphasised the vital role of the maritime sector in India's economic progression and the potential it holds for the Asia-Pacific region.