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The quality of water supply in Delhi is snowballing into a major issue for the ruling AAP and the opposition BJP and Congress as the Assembly polls in Delhi draws near. (Photo: FIle)

People 'terrified' to drink water supplied in city: Manoj Tiwari to Kejriwal

Kejriwal had earlier blamed Central ministers and BJP leaders for scaring people by saying that the water supply in Delhi was poisonous.

20 Nov 2019 3:07 PM

BJP Yuva Morcha holds protest against AAP

Delhi BJP Yuva Morcha president Sunil Yadav also joined the protest with senior party leaders.

20 Nov 2019 2:39 AM

BJP, Congress protest over ‘poisonous’ drinking water

Delhi BJP leaders and workers also held protests at 400 places across the city slamming the AAP government.

19 Nov 2019 4:12 AM

Commenting on the bad quality of tap water in the city, Kejriwal said, "Any city's water quality cannot be judged on basis of 11 samples." (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Skies clear, no need to reimplement odd-even,' says Delhi CM Kejriwal

Kejriwal also replied to Ram Vilas Paswan on the recent study of low quality drinking water.

18 Nov 2019 1:17 PM

Taking a veiled dig at his Gujarat counterpart Vijay Rupani, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that instead of buying a Rs 191 crore-plane for himself he preferred to provide free ride to women in public transport buses. (Photo: File)

Didnt buy plane, made travelling free for women: Kejriwal slams Rupani for transport jibe

The chief minister said that cost of road construction will be brought down by reusing old road material.

18 Nov 2019 10:26 AM

BJP MP Vijay Goel with supporters during a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: ASIAN AGE)

Air quality improves due to strong winds, but still ‘poor’

The national capital witnessed a dip in pollution levels on Saturday morning even as the air quality in the city remained in the “severe” category.

18 Nov 2019 2:29 AM

On Friday, the air quality index remained in the 'severe' category at 466 at 11.30 am as a thick layer of toxic smog enveloped Delhi for the fourth consecutive day, leaving scores of people with a sore throat, itchy eyes, breathing problems and dry cough. (Photo: ANI)

No extension of odd-even scheme, will take final call on Monday: Kejriwal

'We do not want people to undergo unnecessary inconvenience,' Kejriwal said at press conference here.

15 Nov 2019 12:38 PM

Tourists wear anti-pollution masks amid heavy smog in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Odd-Even scheme may be extended if need arises: Delhi CM

Delhi air pollution close to ‘emergency’ levels.

14 Nov 2019 3:01 AM

This road rationing scheme prohibits plying of cars based on the last digit of their registration numbers - vehicles with even digits are only allowed to ply on even days, and vehicles with odd numbers on odd days. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi air pollution: BJP's Meenakshi Lekhi slams CM Kejriwal for re-introducing odd-even scheme

The odd-even scheme is an attempt by the Delhi government to reduce traffic on the streets. It has been implemented until November 15.

13 Nov 2019 3:30 PM

He added: 'Despite Supreme Court's direction, the two states continue to burn stubble and people of Delhi are at the receiving end.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Odd-even scheme may get extended, says Delhi CM as air quality worsens

Kejriwal said: 'Air quality got better by October 10, but after stubble-burning in Punjab and Haryana, pollution levels increased again.'

13 Nov 2019 2:13 PM

Onions may not be a “staple”, at less than one per cent of India’s total food production, or about 800 grams a month per person per month on average, but the bulb is not inessential.

Food power in politics: Onions make you cry

The old-fashioned, down to earth politicians of the present generation are wary about the sentiments of food; prices, availability and quality.

12 Nov 2019 2:49 AM

In a video message posted on Twitter, he said this was an achievement in comparison to 2015 when over 15,000 dengue cases had been recorded and 60 people had died in the national capital. (Photo: File)

Delhi has won battle against dengue, says Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi CM said that till last week, less than 1,100 reported cases of the disease and no deaths due to it were recorded.

11 Nov 2019 1:31 PM

CM Arvind Kejriwal inspects his home to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases during ‘10 Hafte, 10 Baje, 10 Minute’ campaign against dengue in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

CM Kejriwal praises Delhiites for dengue fight

Mr Kejriwal lauded residents’ efforts in following the ‘10-hafte, 10-baje, 10-minute’ campaign launched by him on September 1.

11 Nov 2019 6:12 AM

There will be no Odd-Even restrictions on vehicles on November 11-12 in Delhi to ensure hassle-free commute on the occasion of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

No Odd-Even on November 11-12 for Guru Nanak Jayanti

Originally, the government had announced the Odd-Even scheme between November 4-15 to fight air pollution.

09 Nov 2019 4:09 AM

Kejriwal said in the next 6-7 months, 3,000 buses, including 1,000 electric buses, will be added to the public transport fleet in the national capital. (Photo: File)

Kejriwal flags off 100 new buses, promises 3,000 more

The new buses, to be operated from the Rani Khera depot, will cover various places in the outlying areas of the city.

07 Nov 2019 6:34 PM

Transport minister Kailash Gahlot displays a placard asking people to obey the odd-even rule at ITO in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Odd-even: Delhiites carpool to work

Over 600 teams of traffic police, transport, revenue departments deployed in city.

05 Nov 2019 1:26 AM

The anti-pollution measure kicked in from 8 am in Delhi and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged people to follow the scheme for the sake of their family and children. (Photo: File)

As odd-even scheme kicks in, Arvind Kejriwal, ministers carpool to work

Kejriwal carpooled with Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Kumar Jain and Labour Minister Gopal Rai to reach the Delhi Secretariat.

04 Nov 2019 1:26 PM

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia made a scathing against the BJP leader, stating that pollution issue is not on the Narendra Modi-lead party's priority list but making jokes is. (Photo: File)

Pollution not on BJP's priority list but making jokes is: Sisodia on Odd-Even criticism

The Odd-Even scheme, a flagship programme of the AAP government, will be in force until November 15.

04 Nov 2019 11:46 AM

Goel claimed many environmental experts were against the odd-even scheme, and added that it was a “waste” of public expenditure. (Photo: File)

BJP MP Vijay Goel says he will violate odd-even scheme as it is a poll stunt

The Rajya Sabha member had broken the odd-even rule and paid a fine of Rs 2000 when scheme was implemented by Kejriwal govt in April 2016.

04 Nov 2019 9:51 AM

As part of the scheme, odd-numbered private cars will ply on odd dates and those with even number plates will ply on even days. (Photo: File)

Odd-even scheme begins as national capital gasps under choking smog

The scheme will end on November 15 and is likely to be extended if pollution levels continue to remain in the severe category.

04 Nov 2019 8:14 AM

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