Kejriwal cuts power tariff, millions to benefit

Kejriwal cuts power tariff, millions to benefit

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday fulfilled his second major election promise and cut power tariff by half to benefit an estimated 28 lakh households. Kejriwal, who took oath Saturday, also suggested an audit into the power companies in the capital, giving them time until Wednesday morning to file their objections if any. In the […]

Kejriwal seeks CAG audit of Delhi discoms

Kejriwal seeks CAG audit of Delhi discoms

Newly-installed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday asked the state’s electricity distribution companies to state their objections to their likely audit by the nation’s Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). ”“We have given notice to power companies for audit. Power companies have been asked to send their reply on why there shouldn’t be an audit, by […]

Kejriwal sick, misses office Tuesday too

Kejriwal sick, misses office Tuesday too

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will not attend office Tuesday too as he is still unwell. “Arvind still has fever and his diarrhoea continues. Now his blood pressure has also gone down,” said Vipin Mittal, Kejriwal’s family doctor. “So I have advised him to take rest at home today (Tuesday),” added Mittal. It is the […]

700 litres free water daily for Delhi households

700 litres free water daily for Delhi households

 The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) would provide 700 litres of free water per day to each and every household which has a regular water connection, a board member Monday said. The decision was taken after a meeting held at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence here which was attended by 18 members of the DJB. “Seven […]