Lieutenant Governor

"Is Kiran Bedi Princess In Puducherry?" Asks Lawmaker After Spat On Stage

South | Edited by Stela Dey | Tuesday October 2, 2018

After a heated argument on stage with Kiran Bedi over his speech being cut short at a government function, AIADMK lawmaker A Anbalagan has stepped up his attack on the Puducherry Lieutenant Governor. Claiming that he had been insulted by Ms Bedi, he asked "is the Lieutenant Governor a princess in Puducherry?"

Anil Baijal Considers Setting Up Of Raipur-Like "Oxy-Zone" In Delhi

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 14, 2018

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal is considering setting up of a special 'oxy-zone', similar to the one developed in Chhattisgarh's Atal Nagar (Naya Raipur), in the national capital, according to an official statement issued Friday.

Car Hits Cop, Drags Him For A Kilometre In Delhi

Delhi News | Reported By Neeta Sharma, Edited By Debjani Chatterjee | Monday August 20, 2018

In a suspected case of road rage, a speeding car hit a policeman and dragged him for about a kilometer in the heart of Delhi, near the police headquarters on Sunday. Constable Prahlad was badly injured while trying to stop the speeding car, which jumped the red light just before the Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal's convoy was about to pass.

Delhi's Solid Waste Issue "Very Critical", Set Up Committee: Top Court

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 17, 2018

The problem of solid waste in Delhi is "very critical" and the cooperation of citizens was needed to deal with it, the Supreme Court today said and asked the Lieutenant Governor (LG) to set up an experts committee to look into it.

Solid Waste In Delhi A "Very Serious Problem", Says Supreme Court

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 17, 2018

The Supreme Court today said that solid waste in Delhi is a "very serious problem" and asked the Lieutenant Governor to constitute a committee to deal with the issue.

Arvind Kejriwal Publicly Tears Lt Governor Report, Says CCTV Plan Cleared

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 30, 2018

In an act of defiance, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said "no mandatory permission" should be required from police to install CCTV cameras, as he tore apart a report of a panel set up by Lt Governor Anil Baijal on working out the guidelines for installation and monitoring of surveillance cameras

How Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi Helped Maid "Exploited" In Kuwait

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 25, 2018

'People's Nivas' is how Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi wishes 'Raj Nivas' to be also known. It lived up to the expectation as a domestic help from allegedly facing exploitation in Kuwait returned home after Ms Bedi acted on a petition by her son in May.

Those Creating Hurdles In Building Schools Are Traitors: Arvind Kejriwal

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 23, 2018

In an apparent attack on the Centre and the Delhi Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that those creating hurdles in building government schools were "traitors" while the one who is constructing educational institutions is a "patriot".

AAP Upset After Delhi Lt Governor Approves Restructuring Of State Cadre

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 17, 2018

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal yesterday gave "in-principle" approval to restructuring of Delhi Administrative Subordinate Services (DASS) and the Steno cadre, an official memorandum of service department said.

After Delhi Verdict, Officers' Mindset Has Changed: Delhi Minister

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday July 16, 2018

Ten days after the Supreme Court clipped the powers of Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam says peoples perception about the Delhi government has changed.

Kiran Bedi Trolled For "We Win" Tweet After France World Cup Victory

South | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday July 16, 2018

Kiran Bedi, the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, has been bombarded with criticism on social media over her tweets congratulating France for its FIFA World Cup victory. "We won," she tweeted in her first reaction, in a reference to Puducherry's past as a French colony.

On Delhi Garbage, Supreme Court's 'Superman' Snub To Lt Governor

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday July 12, 2018

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal faced the wrath of the Supreme Court today after he said garbage disposal in the city was the job of the civic body and he was in charge of monitoring it. The Lieutenant Governor's response came after a livid top court had asked whether the centre or the Delhi government was responsible for the mounds of garb...

Arvind Kejriwal Government Back In Top Court To Sort Out Services Issue

Delhi News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday July 10, 2018

The Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court on the Services issue, saying despite the court's recent verdict, the stalemate with the Lieutenant Governor continues and needs to be dealt with by an appropriate bench.

Amid Row Over Power-Sharing, Delhi's Lt Governor Transfers 3 Officers

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 10, 2018

In what could trigger a fresh bout of tussle between the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor's office, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has transferred three IAS officers.

Top Court To Hear Delhi Government Plea Over Verdict Against Lt Governor

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 10, 2018

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear next week appeals of the Delhi government relating to the scope of its various powers in view of the recent verdict by a Constitution bench that held that the Lieutenant Governor has no independent power to take decisions.