Parvesh Verma
Yamuna River Pollution Crisis: Delhi Minister Defends Cleanup Efforts Despite Unsafe Water Quality Report
Oct 25, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee report reveals the Yamuna River remains unsafe for bathing before Chhath Puja, sparking political tensions between BJP and AAP. Water Minister Parvesh Verma defends the government's transparency and cleanup efforts, highlighting improvements while acknowledging the long-term nature of the river restoration project. Most of Delhi's 27 major drains continue to exceed safe pollution limits, requiring urgent sewage treatment interventions.
Delhi's New Excise Policy to Make Premium Liquor Available at All Stores
Oct 03, 2025 09:37 pm CST
Delhi is preparing to implement a new excise policy that would make premium liquor brands available across all liquor stores in the city. The policy draft, nearly finalized after consultations led by PWD Minister Parvesh Verma, aims to align Delhi's liquor market with the NCR region to prevent revenue leakage and improve consumer access.
Delhi Water Bill Relief: Complete Guide to Surcharge Waivers, Eligibility and Application Process
Sep 27, 2025 12:39 am CST
Delhi government announces 100% waiver on water bill late payment surcharges until January 2026, reducing rates from 5% to 2% and slashing regularization fees from Rs 26,000 to Rs 1,000 for domestic consumers. The scheme aims to address Rs 87,589 crore in outstanding water dues, of which 91% represents accumulated surcharges.
Delhi Chief Minister Warns Party Workers Against Pasting Posters With Her Photos
Sep 24, 2025 02:39 am CST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta issued a warning on Tuesday against the defacement of property and called on party workers to refrain from pasting posters with her photos in them.
AAP Versus BJP As Vote Theft Row Erupts Over Delhi Election
Sep 20, 2025 02:38 am CST
The political storm over "vote theft" has flared up once again in the national capital, with Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party accusing the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP during the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.
Rs 57,000 Crore Drainage Master Plan Unveiled For Delhi: Union Minister
Sep 19, 2025 09:24 pm CST
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar unveiled the drainage master plan for Delhi on Friday.
Haryana To Hand Over ITO Barrage: Delhi Steps Up Yamuna Flood Management
Sep 16, 2025 02:40 am CST
The Haryana government has given in-principle approval for the Delhi government to take over the ITO barrage, senior officials confirmed Monday.