DELHI JAL BOARD
Delhi's river tourism begins with the launch of Yamuna recreational cruise service
Delhi has launched its first ever recreational cruise service on the Yamuna River to encourage local tourism. This innovative program invites residents and tourists alike to explore the river's stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. With various engaging attractions on board, the service aims to stimulate regional economic activities and public involvement.
Yamuna's first recreational cruise to begin Tuesday
A recreational cruise service will begin on the Sonia Vihar-Jagatpur stretch of the Yamuna river. This initiative aims to enhance river-based tourism within the National Capital Region. Electric-powered cruise vessels will showcase clean and sustainable mobility along the waterways. The cruise service development involves multiple authorities, including the Inland Waterways Authority of India and the Delhi Development Authority.
Delhi court grants bail to ex-AAP minister Satyendar Jain in DJB corruption case
Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain received bail from a Delhi court on Thursday. This bail is in connection with a corruption case involving the Delhi Jal Board. The case centers on a tender granted to M/s Euroteck Environmental Private Limited. Allegations include manipulated tender terms and a doubled sewage plant capacity.
AAP leader Satyendar Jain sent to 14-day judicial custody in alleged Delhi Jal Board scam case
Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain and others were sent to judicial custody. This action follows their arrest in connection with an alleged Delhi Jal Board scam. The Anti Corruption Bureau produced the AAP leader and other accused at Rouse Avenue Court. They face charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and IPC sections. Six individuals were arrested by the ACB in this ongoing investigation.
AAP's Satyendar Jain arrested in alleged Jal Board corruption case
AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain has been arrested by the Delhi government's Anti-Corruption Branch in connection with an alleged corruption case involving the Delhi Jal Board during the previous government. Five others, including a former DJB CEO, contractual consultant and three private persons, were also arrested.
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DJB money laundering case: Court directs ED to supply copy of charge sheet to accused
In pursuance to the summons issued by the court while taking cognisance of the charge sheet on Wednesday, another accused, Tejinder Singh, also appeared before the court, while the fourth accused, D K Mittal, former NBCC general manager, moved an application seeking exemption from personal appearance for the day.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Delhi Govt plea seeking release of Delhi Jal Board funds on April 1
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for April 1 on the Delhi Government's plea to release funds for the Delhi Jal Board. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi presented the urgency of the matter before a bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud. Singhvi informed the court that the Jal Board funds, which have not been released, are set to lapse on March 31.
Arvind Kejriwal orders CAG audit of Delhi Jal Board after allegations of corruption
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has ordered a CAG Audit of the Delhi Jal Board's last 15 years, following allegations of financial irregularities and mismanagement. Kejriwal emphasized that the non-release of funds will lead to a significant water and sewerage problem in Delhi. Bhartiya Janata Party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia accused Kejriwal of being 'crime master Gogo' and accused the AAP government of discrepancies in the tendering process.
Arvind Kejriwal directs audit of Delhi Jal Board by CAG amid allegations of financial bungling
A couple of weeks ago, Delhi Water Minister Atishi had claimed the national capital was staring at a "man-made water crisis" due to the stoppage of funds to the Delhi Jal Board by the Finance Department and demanded Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena's immediate intervention in the matter.
Crime-master Gogo Kejriwal: BJP spokesperson points out irregularities at Delhi Jal Board's STP upgradation by AAP
Bhartiya Janata Party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of being 'crime master Gogo' and accused the AAP government of discrepancies in the Delhi Jal Board's tendering process for upgrading its sewage treatment plants. Bhatia claimed that ten sewage treatment plants in the city were divided into two categories, with the first category focusing on upgradation and the second category on capacity increase.
Delhi Jal Board update: Water supply in Delhi to be impacted on March 10-11. List of areas here
Due to some maintenance work at Wazirabad Water Works, Delhi Jal Board said supply will be impacted in a number of localities. It urged resident to store sufficient quantity of water in advance.
Anti-corruption Branch files case over alleged embezzlement of Rs 20 crore Delhi Jal Board funds
A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act and IPC sections 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property), 409 (criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent) and 120B (punishment of criminal conspiracy) has been registered in ACB police station, a senior officer said.
Closure of Upper Ganga Canal for maintenance to affect water supply in parts of Delhi
Water treated by the Bhagirathi and Sonia Vihar plants is supplied to east Delhi and south Delhi areas. The flow from the Upper Ganga Canal is reducing due to closure for its annual maintenance, the DJB said, adding that the production of the Bhagirathi and Sonia Vihar plants may get affected.
CBI charge sheets 8 persons for causing loss of Rs 6 crore to Delhi Jal Board
To unearth the fraud, CBI teams used labours and engineers in a mammoth exercise to dig out spurious equipment from sewer lines in these sub divisions.
Water connections to a single property increased to 10: DJB
Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has decided to increase from six to 10 the number of connections it will give to a single property.
Delhi gets its first hydropower plant
Looking forward to green power generation, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has commissioned the first-ever hydropower plant in the national capital.
Delhi Jal Board to increase use of recycled water in Delhi
Gearing up to meet the growing demand for water supply, Delhi Jal Board aims to increase use of recycled water to 40 per cent from the present.
Delhi Jal Board to extend sewerage to 7 new unauthorised colonies
In order to bring maximum area of the city under its network, the Delhi Jal Board announced to extend sewerage facilities to seven new unauthorised colonies.
To cut bills, Delhi Jal Board to tap solar power
Delhi Jal Board has decided to install rooftop solar panels to generate solar energy to meet its power needs.
Delhi Jal Board commissions study to assess storing floodwaters in Bhatti Mines pits
Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has commissioned a study to assess whether it can store floodwaters in the pits of Bhatti Mines and recharge the groundwater table in the area.
DJB turns to solar power to cut costs, protect environment
"Currently, the solar power plant is generating around 6600 units of electricity per month, which has led to an immediate saving of a monthly Rs 55,000.
Delhi Jal Board to launch drive to address billing related issues
The drive will run till May 20. The DJB's move comes after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal directed it to address billing related consumer grievances.
Delhi Jal Board to set up 100 RO plants
"As a part of the MoU, 100 ROs with water dispensing units will be set up in a phased manner. 10 such plants will be installed by March 2015.
Delhi Jal Board defers decision on increasing water tariff by 10 per cent
Delhi Jal Board (DJB) today deferred a decision on increasing water tariff by 10 per cent. which was to come into effect from January 1, 2015.
Sewage respite for Yamuna by year-end
Delhi Jal Board CEO Vijay Kumar says that, once the project is completed, DJB would be trapping only about 75% of the city's total sewage.
Delhi Jal Board to upload schedule of water supply
To bring in transparency, the DJB has uploaded the schedule of the timing of water supply in different zones of Delhi, that can be viewed on its website.
Delhi Court upholds summons to 5 for demolishing 150-yr-old toilet
The ASJ held that even when the land did not belong to MCD, the toilet block, which was used by public, was under the control of MCD and the water there was supplied by Delhi Jal Board.
Sheila Dikshit announces new revenue management system of DJB
Dikshit today announced a new revenue management system of Delhi Jal Board under which people will be able to track their water bills online and even receive SMSes on payment of outstanding amount.
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