Delhi Lieutenant Governor

Transporters and taxi unions are on a strike across Delhi-NCR for the second day, protesting the increased environment compensation cess on commercial vehicles and rising fuel prices. While the strike's impact is limited, unions demand a rollback of the ECC and a revision of taxi fares due to financial strain on drivers.

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Paralympic high jumper Sharad Kumar have approached the Central Administrative Tribunal seeking regularisation of their services as Assistant Directors of Education (Sports) with the Delhi government.

Commercial vehicle drivers in Delhi-NCR are striking May 21-23, demanding an immediate taxi and auto fare hike. Unions cite 15 years of stagnant fares despite soaring fuel and operational costs, and allege exploitation by app-based aggregators. A protest is planned for May 23, with threats of further escalation if demands aren't met.

Commercial vehicle drivers in Delhi-NCR launched a three-day strike demanding fare hikes due to soaring fuel costs. Unions cite financial struggles, urging immediate government action on taxi and auto fares. However, several transport associations have distanced themselves, vowing to continue services and emphasizing national interest amidst global price challenges.

Indraprastha College for Women celebrated Samanvay 2026, marking its centenary legacy and honoring student achievements. The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, addressed the gathering, emphasising women's empowerment and critical thinking

LG assured to take up issues with departments concern

Puducherry's decades-long statehood demand has intensified ahead of assembly elections, fueled by power struggles between the Lieutenant Governor and elected leaders. Despite the BJP's central rule, the issue remains unresolved, posing a challenge for the ruling AINRC-BJP alliance. Voters face a choice between the opposition Congress-DMK and the incumbent coalition, with hyperlocal issues potentially outweighing the statehood debate.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday directed officials to develop Qutabgarh in northwest Delhi as a model village, a template that can be replicated in other places.

LG directs officials to address complaints in a time-bound manner