BJP declines offer to form govt in Delhi, re-election inevitable now?

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 20:04

In a bid to break the impasse on government-formation, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung is holding discussions with Bharatiya Janata Party`s chief ministerial candidate Dr Harsh Vardhan.

Delhi Lt Governor invites BJP`s Harsh Vardhan; will uncertainty over govt formation end?

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 07:39

In a bid to break the impasse on government-formation, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung yesterday spoke to BJP`s chief ministerial candidate Dr Harsh Vardhan and invited him to discuss the issue with him on Thursday.

Don’t know why Lt Governor wants to meet me, says Harsh Vardhan

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 23:38

Hours after President Pranab Mukherjee stepped in, Delhi Raj Bhavan late on Wednesday called BJP’s chief ministerial candidate Harsh Vardhan for discussion, tomorrow, on government formation.

Delhi Lt Governor declares public holiday on poll day

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 13:42

Delhi`s Lt Governor Najeeb Jung has declared December 04 as a public holiday in view of the Assembly polls to be held in the national capital.

Poll process in Delhi starts with issue of notification

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 13:25

The election process in Delhi, which goes to polls on December 04, started with the issue of gazette notification by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung.

BJP urges Lt Governor to ensure safety at water bodies for Chhath

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 20:27

BJP on Monday urged Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung to direct the city government to make necessary safety arrangements at water bodies and, especially, the ghats along Yamuna river for Chhath Puja to avoid a repeat of a tragedy as was witnessed for Ganesh Chaturthi immersions.

Set up a working group for welfare of senior citizens: Najeeb Jung

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 23:53

Delhi`s Lt Governor directed constitution of a working group comprising NGOs and government officials to devise a holistic action plan for the welfare of senior citizens.

Study underway to improve DDA functioning: Lt Governor

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 16:08

A study is being conducted with a view to improving the functioning of the Delhi Development Authority that it may effectively face various challenges, including shortage of housing, in the city.

Delhi gang-rape: Unsatisfied with juvenile`s punishment, says Delhi Lt Governor

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 12:13

Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Tuesday said he was unsatisfied with the punishment given to the juvenile in the Dec 16, 2012 Delhi gang-rape case.

Review rape laws for juveniles: Lt Governor

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 22:22

Unhappy with the three-year sentence to the juvenile convicted in the brutal December 16 gangrape, Lt Governor Najeeb Jung said there was a need to review laws for juveniles, including the age limit in cases of heinous crimes.

Delhi Governor, CM greet people on Eid

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 22:24

Lt Governor Najeeb Jung and Sheila Dikshit greeted citizens on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and hoped the festival will inspires all to work towards building a peaceful and prosperous society.

Najeeb Jung relinquishes the post of Jamia VC

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 23:02

The newly sworn-in Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on Friday relinquished the charge as Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia with the university`s Pro-VC S M Sajid taking over his duties.