Shiela Dikshit asks ministers, legislators to take pay cutsSeptember 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday issued an advisory proposing a 20 percent salary cut for state ministers and legislators. "I call for 20 percent salary cuts of all Delhi ministers and legislative members as an effort to save money," Dikshit told reporters here.
Delhi sanctions Rs.3 crore for Metro's third phaseAugust 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Delhi government Monday sanctioned Rs.3 crore for the Delhi Metro to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) on the third phase of the Metro that will cover a route of nearly 85 km. "In all, Rs.60 million (Rs.6 crore) would be required for the preparation of the DPR.
Rs.10,000-crore plan outlay approved for DelhiAugust 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Planning Commission Friday approved Rs.10,000-crore (Rs.100 billion) plan outlay for Delhi for the 2009-10 fiscal. The annual plan for the capital was finalised in a meeting between Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia.
For Games, Delhi clears Rs.4 bn beautification projectsJuly 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With the 2010 Commonwealth Games less than 15 months away, the Delhi government Friday unveiled a slew of measures for improving greenery, streetscaping and beautification around stadia in the national capital during the event. The government's Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) headed by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit cleared 15 proposals worth Rs.398 crore (Rs.3.98 billion), including Rs.272 crore (Rs 2.72 billion) for work related to the 2010 Games.
Rs.13,397 crore for road projects in Kashmir, northeastJune 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The ministry of road transport and highways has earmarked Rs.13,397.2 crore for road projects in Jammu and Kashmir and northeastern states, it said Tuesday while releasing its 100-day agenda. The ministry has also set time lines for 30 projects so that they will be executed on fast track.
Malhotra slams Dikshit over cleaning of YamunaJune 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Leader of Opposition in the Delhi assembly V.K. Malhotra Wednesday criticised Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for reportedly saying that cleaning of the Yamuna river would take several more years.
Delhi Govt. to focus on transport, urban development and water-sanitationJune 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Government on Monday revealed through its budget that it would primarily focus its attention on transport sector, urban development and water and sanitation in the year ahead. The highest share in the budget 2009-10 has been earmarked for transport sector which was given Rs 3,069 crore (about 31 per cent) followed by Urban Development with Rs 1,524 crore (15 per cent) and Water and Sanitation with Rs 1,366 crore (14 per cent).
Delhi government's 'thank you' budget only hikes tobacco taxJune 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - It was a "thank you" budget from the Congress government to the people of Delhi for voting the party back to power for the third consecutive term. Except for a marked hike in tobacco products, the tax structure remained unchanged, and several new infrastructure projects were unveiled ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2010.
PepsiCo to invest Rs.500 crore on new crackerJune 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Frito-Lay, the food division of beverage major PepsiCo India, plans to spend about Rs.500 crore over the next three years to push Aliva, a new baked savoury cracker that it launched here Thursday. "We want the new product to get as big as Kurkure (PepsiCo's popular snack)," Gautham Mukkavilli, Frito-Lay India chief executive and PepsiCo India president told reporters.
Sandeep Dikshit wins from East DelhiMay 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit Saturday won from the East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency by a margin of over 200,000 votes. Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit's son got 517,992 votes, defeating rival Bharatiya Janata Party's Chetan Chauhan by 241,051 votes.
Congress wins two seats in Delhi, Sheila Dikshit jubilantMay 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Congress won two seats in Delhi and was leading in five constituencies five hours into counting of votes Saturday. A jubilant Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said she had expected the poll results.
Dikshit votes - with Sonia GandhiMay 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit voted in the Lok Sabha elections Thursday and urged everyone 'to go out and vote' too. The chief minister, one of the most successful Congress politicians, came to the Nirman Bhawan polling station in the heart of the city along with party president Sonia Gandhi.
Sheila Dikshit hopeful of winning all seven seats in DelhiApril 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Wednesday expressed confidence that her party would comfortably sweep through the elections by winning all the seven seats in Delhi. Addressing a function held here to introduce nominees of Congress party from Delhi for the coming general elections, Dikshit said, "Our lawmakers are elected to the parliament, all of them are excellent candidates.
'Development works will ensure congress victory in polls'March 6th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - New Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit believes that development work done by the Congress-led central government during its tenure has 'generated people's confidence' in the party and will ensure its victory in the Lok Sabha elections. 'Projects like the nuclear deal with the US and implementation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) are historical and very important for India.
Delhi to have 40 more CNG stations by JulyFebruary 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The national capital will have 40 more compressed natural gas (CNG) stations by July this year to cut down long queues. Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday met Petroleum Minister Murli Deora and stressed on the need for more CNG stations in Delhi.
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