Is this a banana republic, asks Delhi High Court on Delhi-Haryana water row

NEW DELHI: The fight between Delhi and Haryana over supply of water, or lack of it, to the national capital today prompted the Delhi High Court to remark whether this is a "banana republic". 

"Two states of the country are fighting with each other. Is this a banana republic?" a bench of justices B D Ahmed and Siddharth Mridul asked after hearing the allegations levelled against each other by Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and Haryana's irrigation department. 

The two sides could not agree even on the issue of whom to appoint for measuring the supply of water in Munak, with Haryana saying no Delhi-based expert or institute shall undertake the exercise, while DJB arguing that no central authority will carry out the measurement. 

with thanks : Economic Times : LINK : for detailed news.

Maintain 'zero balance', win prizes: BSES

As part of the BSES’s “zero balance” campaign, if consumers clear their electricity bill before March 31, they will be eligible to win an LED TV, washing machine, refrigerator and LED bulbs.

“Under this drive, by simply having a zero balance and clearing dues, a consumer can win 40-inch LED TV, washing machines, refrigerators and LED bulbs. There are over 1,000 LED bulbs to be won,” said a BSES spokesperson.

“Every week, lucky draws will be held where 10 consumers from each of BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd’s (BRPL) 19 divisions and BSES Yamuna Power Ltd’s (BYPL) 14 divisions will win five LED bulbs each,” he added. 

“These draws will be undertaken by resident welfare associations at the respective area offices. Interested consumers will be invited for the draws as well,” he said.

According to BSES, eligible consumers will qualify for the bumper draw where 

they can get a chance to win 40-inch LED TV, washing machine and a refrigerator. 

With thanks : Deccan Herald : LINK

Worst Airtel Network / connectivity in Krishna nagar

Strange & Shocking. Since last few months i faced severe connectivity problem on my Mobile. I was told that one of the Tower had been removed from Lal quarter area and as a result the network is not working properly. I was assured that a New Tower is in pipeline & soon things will improve. 

Though i made regular complaints, i took it more seriously a few days ago. As a result an Engineer of Airtel via Ericsson visited us and CONFIRMED that it was the WORST AIRTEL NETWORK and can be called NO NETWORK.

I just want to check with my friends from Krishna nagar to contact me if they too are facing the same problem as the removal of tower will have its impact on a good number of Airtel users.

B S Vohra

Tallest Tower in India at Karkarduma Smart City Complex soon !

With thanks : HT & DDA website.

Do we have something to celebrate on International Women's Day ? Please answer.

Govt. must STOP BBC4 from airing documentary against Nirbhaya !

DDA Water Charges ?

We have got few mails from concerned residents about the DDA sending bills with big amounts as arrears of water charges. If you too have got any such bills, plz feel free to mail us a copy. We will raise the issue with higher authorities. Awaiting your mails.

With best regards,

B S Vohra

www.RWABhagidari.com

www.RWABhagidari.blogspot.in

Pollution in Delhi !

Dear Vohra ji,

Its really a serious concern that at the end of the day there would only be a blame game and Delhites particularly senior citizens would be suffering / facing all these ordeals throughout their remaining life.

Thanks.

Yours faithfully,

M P Sharma
Mayur Vihar-1
Delhi-110091

Sewer in our area is overflowing ?????

It is being informed that sewer in our area is overflowing and small portion of the sewage pipeline is damaged. It was informed at all the levels but we have not got the relief. Now they have excused that joint director finance of DJB is not releasing the fund. It is become very difficult to live. Finally we are requesting for help to get relief from the problem

Om Prakash

Secretary,

Araya Nagar Social Welfare Society Regd.,

DDA Water Charges ?

I am secretary of RWA Mayur Vihar Phase-III. Water supply in our area through DDA, Resident of our pocket paying water charges to DDA against Bill sent by DDA half yearly basis from last 15 years. Now we have received demand letter of increase water charges from 01.04.2012 (letter attached for your information). DDA has never told us to increase the rate of water and now suddenly demand around Rs. 7,500.00 as previous balance for last 3 years. It is not justified, if DJB increase the rate, DDA should inform us in 2012, 2103 & 2014 respectively. Without inform us from last 3 years, how can they demand the same?

We have met DDA and raise our issue, but they asked they can not do any thing. we also met our area Counseller and Mr. Mahesh Giri ji but no result till date.

kindly suggest, what should we do to resolve this issue. your cooperation in this regards will be highly appreciated. 

With Best Regards,

Arun Thakkur

Secretary - RWA,

Mayur Vihar, Phase- III,

Delhi - 110096

Pollution in Delhi ?

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR CONCERN FOR POLLUTION WHO WILL CONTROLL THE POLLUTION. THERE IS POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD OFFICE IN EAST ARJUN NAGAR AND YOU WILL BE SURPRISED THAT POLLUTION LEVEL AT ROAD OUTSIDE POLLUTION CONTROLL BOARD OFFICE FROM CHITRAKOOT T POINT TO KARKARDOOMA COURT ROAD IS HIGH. THERE IS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF HEALTH SERVICE OFFICE AT THE SAME ROAD AND SANITATION CONDITION IS WORST ON THIS ROAD WHOM TO BLAME AND WHO WILL CLEAR THIS SANITATION CONDITION.

WITH REGARDS 

CHANDER MOHAN