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Water supply problems continue in Delhi; Yamuna's level at Wazirabad lower than required normal

Delhi is experiencing water shortages across several areas. The Delhi Jal Board's water production is significantly below its summer target. Low raw water supply has impacted major treatment plants. Efforts are underway to increase supply from Haryana. A pilot project for real-time water quality monitoring has been launched in Gulmohar…

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Haryana has assured to supply 1,000 cusecs of water to national capital: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Haryana has assured Delhi of 1,000 cusecs of water supply via the Munak Canal. This comes as Delhi faces a significant drop in water production. The Delhi government is deploying tankers and addressing complaints. Long-term solutions include a pipeline study with IIT Roorkee and rainwater harvesting initiatives. Efforts are underway…

The Economic Times

Outcry after 25-year-old motorbike driver dies falling into deep unmarked pit in Delhi

Police accuse a subcontractor and a labourer of seeing the man lying in the pit but failing to inform authorities

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Three DJB Engineers Suspended After 25-Year-Old Biker Dies in Janakpuri Construction Pit

The Delhi government on Friday suspended three Delhi Jal Board (DJB) engineers after a 25-year-old motorcyclist died after falling into an uncovered construction pit in west Delhi’s Janakpuri area.

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NGT Directs Delhi CS to determine on illegal groundwater extraction

NGT has directed the Chief Secretary of Delhi to determine which authority is responsible for regulating illegal groundwater extraction. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Atishi writes to LG seeking action against DJB CEO after quarrel over water leaves one dead in Delhi

Delhi minister Atishi has written to Lt Governor VK Saxena asking him to suspend the CEO of Delhi Jal Board after a woman was killed following a quarrel with her neighbour over taking water from a common tap. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ED attaches assets worth ₹8.80 crore in Delhi Jal Board case

Enforcement Directorate attaches assets worth ₹8.80 crore in money laundering case involving former Delhi Jal Board Chief Engineer.

The Hindu

ED files first chargesheet in Delhi Jal Board money-laundering case

Enforcement Directorate files chargesheet in Delhi Jal Board money-laundering probe, implicating AAP in bribery scheme.

The Hindu

Delhi Jal Board money laundering case: ED files charge sheet against former DJB Chief Engineer and 3 others

The ED filed a charge sheet on Saturday against a former DJB Chief Engineer, a contractor, a CA and a former NBCC officer in Delhi Jal Board money laundering case. It is a case of alleged corruption in tendering of flow metre procurement. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Arvind Kejriwal to skip ED summons in Delhi Jal Board money laundering case

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal will not appear before the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ED arrests two in Delhi Jal Board linked money laundering case

Retired chief engineer and contractor arrested in money laundering probe related to Delhi Jal Board tendering process.

The Hindu

G-20 Summit | New Delhi Municipal Council coordinates efforts to ensure smooth flow

NDMC, Delhi Govt, LG office, PWD, MCD, BSES, DTC, Delhi Police, IGL, DJB, DDMA collaborate to ensure smooth G-20 summit operations. 20 complaints received, all resolved within hours. 3,000 ground workers, 440 cameras deployed. Officials dedicated to ensure event success. Hub & spoke model used to transmit info & resolve…

The Hindu

ED searches 16 locations in two Delhi Jal Board tender cases

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has searched 16 premises linked to the officials of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), NBCC (India) Limited, and private entities in and around Delhi, Chennai and Kerala, in connection with two cases alleging irregularities in the award of DJB tenders.

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Yamuna water level breaches danger mark amid rains in Delhi

Yamuna in Delhi breaches danger mark again; flow rate rises to 50,000-60,000 cusecs. Heavy rains in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh & Delhi. Rehabilitation of affected families in low-lying areas may be delayed.

The Times of India

2 former Delhi Jal Board officials sent to 3 years in jail in money laundering case

NEW DELHI: Two former Delhi Jal Board officials were sentenced by a court to three years of rigorous imprisonment in a money laundering case registered by the Enforcement Directorate, saying it was taking a "lenient view" in the matter.

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Pollution in River Yamuna: NGT constitutes High-Level Committee for Delhi, to be headed by LG

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday constituted a High-Level Committee (HLC) of concerned authorities in Delhi where pollution of Yamuna is higher (about 75 per cent), compared to other river basins States. Read on for details:

The Times of India

Water supply to be affected in many parts Delhi on Jan 12, 13: Delhi Jal Board

NEW DELHI: Water supply will be affected in many areas in Delhi on Thursday and Friday due to work related to interconnection of new pipelines at the Haiderpur Water Treatment Plant, the Delhi Jal Board said on Monday.

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Delhi L-G directs Chief Secretary to lodge FIR against DJB, others for embezzlement of Rs 20 crore

The Delhi Lieutenant Governor on Saturday directed the Chief Secretary to lodge an FIR against Delhi Jal Board officials and others for embezzlement of Rs 20 crore, said a statement. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Deaths in sewer: Delhi HC seeks response of police and DDA

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court Wednesday sought the response of the Delhi Police, DDA, and National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) in a matter relating to the death of two persons who inhaled toxic gases inside a sewer in the national capital.

The Times of India

BJP says sewer, water levy hiked in Delhi; DJB denies

NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Ramvir Singh Bidhuri on Friday alleged that development charges for water and sewer connections too have gone up in the national capital.

The Hindu

CBI files corruption case against DJB, NBCC officials

The CBI had conducted searches in connection with a case at 10 locations in Delhi/NCR on the premises of the accused which led to recovery of ₹1.5 crore (approx) in cash, jewellery worth about ₹1.2 crore, fixed deposits worth ₹69 lakh, officials said.

The Times of India

Delhi: File FIR against MLA over manual scavenging, says Scheduled Castes panel

NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) asked Delhi Police on Saturday to register an FIR against Aam Aadmi Party’s Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan for manual scavenging in his constituency allegedly on his directions.

The Times of India

Less water in Yamuna, canals to affect supply in Delhi: Delhi Jal Board

NEW DELHI: Water supply will remain affected in many parts of Delhi on Thursday due to Haryana releasing less water in the Yamuna and two canals, the Delhi Jal Board said on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Delhi: MCD to approach NGT to reopen Ghazipur abattoir

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has decided to file a review petition in the National Green Tribunal on the matter related to the permission for the city’s only abattoir in Ghazipur to operate. A municipal official confirmed that all preparations had been undertaken for filing the petition.

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