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To stop untreated sewage entering Yamuna, Delhi to get 15 new decentralised treatment plants
July 30, 2026 12:01 am
“These projects are expected to benefit around 20 lakh residents," said Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, adding that the work is set to be completed within 21 months.
Delhi government may seal buildings over non-payment of infra charges
July 16, 2026 12:50 am
70% of properties in 3,000 sqm categories failed to pay IFC, leading to revenue loss of Rs 2,000 crore: Govt
‘Taps either dry or we get dirty flow’: Delhi localities marred by water shortage
June 21, 2026 10:27 am
The shortage, according to locals, has been compounded by concerns over water quality, with complaints of dark, foul-smelling water occasionally flowing through the taps in the houses.
Muddy, foul-smelling: South Delhi's Hauz Khas sees no end to water woes
June 18, 2026 3:18 pm
Last week, at Hauz Khas, DJB officials said the water contamination concerns are being addressed on priority and will be fixed in a few days.
Delhi Jal Board: City’s water network under huge pressure
June 15, 2026 5:17 am
A senior official said rapid population growth, rising demand and uneven consumption patterns had placed increasing pressure on Delhi’s water network.
Court orders Delhi Jal Board to pay Rs 30 lakh after man dies in open ditch: Why 'temporary barricades' no longer enough
June 04, 2026 11:55 am
The Delhi High Court noted DJB can't escape consequences of negligence in execution of work undertaken within its own authority merely by pointing to a contract of indemnity with its contractor.
Geotagging, unique customer IDs: Overhaul of DJB water-billing system on cards
March 20, 2026 2:25 am
The cost of overhaul is pegged at Rs 60 crore, Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Thursday, adding that this effort is aimed at eliminating discrepancies that have eroded public trust over time.
‘Saw body in pit, didn’t report it’: Police apprehend sub-contractor in Janakpuri biker’s death
February 08, 2026 12:21 pm
The FIR claimed there were no safety measures or no warning signs around the DJB pit, which led to the victim’s bike falling into it.
'He was to reach home in 10 mins, we searched many areas': Brother of man who fell to death in Delhi Jal Board pit
February 07, 2026 2:52 pm
The pit, dug on a service road between Joginder Singh Marg and the boundary wall of the Andhra Education Society School on Wednesday, was part of a DJB project to lay an underground pipeline.
‘Murder… not accident’: Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal attack Delhi Govt after biker falls into pit dug by DJB, dies
February 07, 2026 8:14 am
Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devender Yadav termed the incident a case of “administrative negligence” and demanded Rs 1 crore as compensation for the family.
DELHI JAL BOARD VIDEOS
Water supply to be restored partially: Kapil Mishra
February 22, 2016 7:09 am
New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): With the Army taking control of Munak Canal in Haryana, Delhi Water Minister Kapil Mishra on Monday expressed hope that water supply could be partially restored by late evening in the national capital. He also informed that the Delhi Jal Board team is on its way to the Munak Canal, which was earlier seized by Jat community members, demanding reservation in government jobs.
MCD workers protest outside Kapil Mishra's residence
February 09, 2016 8:48 am
New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) workers staged a protest outside Delhi Jal Board Chairman Kapil Mishra’s residence on Tuesday. They raised slogans against Mishra over non-payment of dues. The protestors also threw garbage outside Mishra’s residence. The agitators raised slogans against Kapil Mishra and also carried placards with messages denouncing the minister.
Water supply in Delhi to be normal by evening: Kapil Mishra
January 21, 2016 7:09 am
New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Commenting on the issue of water supply affected with ammonia, Delhi Jal Board Chairman Kapil Mishra on Thursday said that the situation will relapse to normality by evening. Mishra praised the Jal Board workers, adding that the production was restored and necessary steps were taken by the team to curb the problem. He further said that samples were taken after every half-an-hour to assure that water with ammonia doesn’t reach the people of Delhi.
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