V.k. Saxena News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Under CM Gupta, I can say Delhi is in 'safe hands': LG Saxena
New Delhi, April 11: Delhi is now in “safe hands” with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at the helm of affairs, Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena said on Friday, hailing her commitment and dedication towards serving people and improving the national Capital.
Delhi L-G, CM Gupta inspect Yamuna cleaning drive at Wazirabad, discuss riverfront revamp
New Delhi, April 10: Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday conducted a joint inspection of the Pollution Control Center in the Wazirabad area as part of the government's intensified efforts to clean the Yamuna River.
Delhi court releases Medha Patkar on probation for one year, reduces fine
New Delhi, Apr 8: A court here on Tuesday ordered social activist Medha Patkar to be released on probation of good conduct for a period of one year in a decades-old defamation case filed by Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena.
Delhi court dismisses Medha Patkar's appeal against conviction in defamation case
New Delhi, April 2: A court here on Wednesday dismissed an appeal filed by activist Medha Patkar challenging her conviction in a criminal defamation case initiated against her by V.K. Saxena, now Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, back in 2001.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta assures well-being of women, hails them as engines of development
New Delhi, March 9: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday hailed the spirit of city women and called them engines of development while assuring them that she will take care of their well-being.
LG says Delhi only state to have women as CM, LoP
New Delhi, March 8: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Saturday extended greetings on International Women's Day and highlighted the fact that the city enjoys the distinction of having women as Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition (LoP).
Delhi L-G opens Amrut Biodiversity Park on Yamuna floodplains near CWG village
New Delhi, March 7: In a step towards promoting biodiversity within the urban landscape, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Friday inaugurated the Amrut Biodiversity Park in the Yamuna Floodplains and described rejuvenation of the river as the government's top priority.
Delhi Speaker forms two panels for legislative deliberations
New Delhi, March 6: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has formally constituted the Business Advisory Committee and the Committee on Private Members' Bills & Resolutions for the year 2024-2025, paving the way for reintroduction of legislative practices discontinued under the previous AAP government.
L-G unveils 20-acre valley of flowers on Yamuna banks, asks Delhiites to enjoy spring
New Delhi, March 6: Taking another step towards making Delhi a 'City of Flowers', Lt Governor V.K. Saxena on Thursday unveiled a breathtaking sea of golden calendula spread across 20 acres at Yamuna Vatika on the river floodplains and invited citizens to enjoy the spring.
Question Hour to come back in Delhi Assembly's Budget session: Speaker
New Delhi, March 4: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday enlisted the reintroduction of Question Hour in the Budget session, making legislative business paper-free and developing the historic legislature as a national monument as his top priorities.
Delhi LG, CM plant bamboos at reclaimed patch of Bhalswa landfill
New Delhi, March 4: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Tuesday reiterated the government's promise to make the city pollution-free and launched a new initiative to convert the Bhalswa landfill near the northern border into a green patch of bamboo groves planted on the land that has been cleared over the last two years.
Delhi LG unveils restored historic structures in Sanjay Van
New Delhi, March 3: Delhi Lieutenant Governor and DDA Chairman V.K. Saxena on Monday unveiled restored heritage structures in south Delhi's Sanjay Van as part of the Authority's efforts to preserve the city's rich heritage.
Delhi: LG assures time-bound action on HM Shah's directions on security
New Delhi, March 1: Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Saturday assured quick compliance with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's directions on improving law and order in Delhi, including action against Bangladeshis, better security for women and prevention of traffic jams.
Delhi L-G orders transfer of five IAS officers, three assigned to CM's Office
New Delhi, Feb 28: The Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena on Thursday issued transfer and posting orders for five Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers.
Delhi Assembly: Atishi leads sit-in after suspended Oppn MLAs denied entry into premises
New Delhi, Feb 27: Leader of Opposition (LoP) Atishi sat on a dharna outside the Delhi Assembly premises on Thursday, alleging the highhandedness of Speaker Vijender Gupta, who suspended 21 Opposition MLAs from the House.
Record number: 21 AAP legislators' suspension from Delhi Assembly the highest in a decade
New Delhi, Feb 25: The suspension of 21 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators from the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday was the largest number of lawmakers to be penalised for unruly behaviour by the Speaker in the past decade or so.
Delhi Assembly session extended till March 3 to discuss CAG report; 21 AAP MLAs suspended for 3 sittings
New Delhi, Feb 25: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday suspended 21 AAP legislators from attending the proceedings for the next three sittings even as the session was extended by three days for discussion on the CAG report on excise policy tabled in the House.
Delhi LG slams Kejriwal; says public has given answer to AAP
New Delhi, Feb 25: Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) V.K. Saxena on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, stating that the people of Delhi have given a strong response to the former Chief Minister for his past remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Paying Rs 2,500 every month to women is govt's top priority: Delhi L-G
New Delhi, Feb 25: Promising to give Rs 2,500 every month to women in Delhi, Lieutenant Governor V. K.Saxena on Tuesday highlighted the 'Viksit Delhi' manifesto as the guiding principle of the new government which is committed to delivering a corruption-free administration. He said the government would follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of "Sab ka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas aur Sabka Samman".
Arvinder Singh Lovely takes oath as pro-tem Speaker of Delhi Assembly
New Delhi, Feb 24: BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely took oath as the pro-tem Speaker of the Delhi Assembly on Monday and will chair the proceedings during the first sitting of the legislature.
Delhi: DDA's 5-day flower festival 'Palaash' begins in Dwarka
New Delhi, Feb 22: To celebrate the onset of spring, a five-day grand flower festival 'Palaash' organised by the Delhi Development Authority, was inaugurated on Saturday at DDA Green at Sector 16-D Park, Golf Course Road in Dwarka.
Delhi L-G appoints Arvinder Singh Lovely as pro-tem Speaker of new Assembly
New Delhi, Feb 22: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena has appointed Gandhi Nagar legislator Arvinder Singh Lovely as the pro-tem Speaker of the Delhi Assembly to chair the proceedings during the first sitting of the legislature on Monday.
Rekha Gupta meets Delhi L-G, stakes claim to form new govt
New Delhi, Feb 19: Leader of BJP Legislative Party in Delhi Assembly Rekha Gupta on Wednesday met Lt Governor V.K. Saxena at the Raj Niwas here and staked her claim to form the new government.
Virendra Sachdeva meets L-G on eve of Delhi BJP legislature party meeting
New Delhi, Feb 18: Ahead of the BJP legislature party's meeting, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva and National BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde called on Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena on Tuesday, adding to the suspense of the name of the new Chief Minister.
Yamuna's cleaning drive in Delhi: PM Modi's pre-election promise now in action
New Delhi, Feb 16: During the Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to clean the Yamuna River if the BJP comes to power after the polls. After the victory of the BJP, as promised the work on this project has already commenced, even before the formation of the new government.
Vijender Gupta urges L-G to implement PM–ABHIM in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 13: Even before the swearing-in of the new BJP government in Delhi, the party's legislator and former Leader of Opposition in Assembly Vijender Gupta on Thursday wrote to Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena seeking early implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission and using Rs 2,406 crore under the scheme to improve the city's health services.
Delhi L-G inaugurates NDMC Tulip Festival-2025
New Delhi, Feb 11: The New Delhi Municipal Council Tulip Festival – 2025 was on Tuesday inaugurated by Delhi Lieutenant Governor V. K.Saxena and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands Marisa Gerards at Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri. The two also participated in a Tulip walk and visited a Tulip exhibition.
Delhi L-G dissolves seventh Legislative Assembly
New Delhi, Feb 9: Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V. K.Saxena has announced the dissolution of the seventh Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT Delhi), according to an official notification released on Sunday.
Atishi submits resignation as Delhi CM to L-G VK Saxena
New Delhi, Feb 9: AAP leader Atishi on Sunday submitted her resignation from the Chief Minister's post following the party's defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections at the hands of the BJP.
Delhi Govt declares public holiday for Assembly elections, metro services adjusted
New Delhi, Feb 5: In a move to facilitate the smooth conduct of the Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday, the Delhi government has declared a public holiday. The holiday applies to all government and private sector offices across the national Capital.