Centre releases 209 crore rupees to flood-hit AP, KarnatakaOctober 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Centre has released Rs 209.1 crore from the Calamity Relief Fund to flood-hit Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka to tackle the situation. Andhra Pradesh will receive Rs 156.84 crore while Karnataka will get Rs 52.26 crore, an official release said.
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.
Yamuna river crosses danger mark in DelhiSeptember 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The rain-swollen Yamuna river crossed the danger mark Sunday, increasing the risk of floods in the low-lying areas along its banks, an official said. The water has reached 205.17 metres, which is well above the danger mark of 204.83 metres, an official of the flood control department told IANS.
Yamuna still close to danger mark in Delhi (Third Lead)September 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The rain-swollen Yamuna river is flowing very near the danger mark and could flood low-lying areas along its banks here Sunday, an official said Saturday. The water level had reached 204.80 metres Saturday evening - very near the danger mark of 204.83 metres.
Yamuna flowing close to danger mark (Second Lead)September 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The rain-swollen Yamuna river is flowing very near the danger mark and could flood low-lying areas along its banks here, an official said Saturday. The water level had reached 204.75 metres by 1 p.m.
Yamuna likely to flood Delhi SaturdaySeptember 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Yamuna river has risen due to the heavy rains over the past few days and is likely to cross the danger mark and flood low-lying areas along the bank in the national capital Saturday, an official said. "By 8 a.m. today (Saturday), the water level in Yamuna had reached 204.55 metres.
Several Bihar villages face flood-like situationSeptember 10th, 2009 PATNA - Several villages in Bihar are facing a flood-like situation as rising river waters continue to enter through damaged embankments. Villages coming under the Dhanrua subdivision of Patna are particularly affected, with water levels of the Dharda and Karrua rising sharply.
Delhi Chief Minister gives directives to tackle water crisisJune 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has given directives to her subordinates to tackle the burgeoning water crisis in the Capital. Speaking to reporters after holding a cabinet meet here today, Dikshit said that the uneven distribution of water is one of the reasons for water crisis is some parts of Delhi.
CM Dikshit to discuss Delhi power crisis with officialsJune 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has called a meeting of top officials to discuss ways to resolve the power crisis in the capital at the earliest. Several areas on Sunday continued to face power cuts, some lasting for 10-12 hours.
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.
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.
Delhi to enforce NSA to bring normalcy: DikshitJanuary 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Delhi government will be enforcing the National Security Act to bring normalcy in fuel and food supplies, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said Friday after an urgent cabinet meeting to discuss the worsening situation in the national capital following a strike by oil company officers and truckers. Senior officers of Delhi Police and oil companies also attended the meeting.
NEW DELHI - The state government is prepared to meet any flood like situation in the nation capital during the monsoon, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said Friday and directed the civic agencies to take precautionary measures.
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