Alok K N Mishra is a journalist with the Hindustan Times, New Delhi. He writes on governance, policy and politics. He is an ardent follower of politics and is fascinated about making politics work better for the middle-class and the poor. He loves to discuss and predict the national political behaviour. Before shifting to Delhi, he covered political instability, governance, and misgovernance besides Maoists insurgency in Jharkhand for almost half a decade. He started out in 2010 as a city reporter with Times of India, Patna.
Articles by Alok K N Mishra
Kejriwal orders CAG audit of DJB accounts since 2008
Besides the tenure of the Aam Aadmi Party government since 2015, the audit will also cover the duration when Delhi was governed by the Congress
Updated on Dec 07, 2023 06:04 AM IST
Delhi minister wades into politics over civil volunteers
The Delhi government and lieutenant governor are engaged in a credit war over the hiring of civil defence volunteers as Home Guards. The transport minister stated that the volunteers will not lose their jobs, while officials in the lieutenant governor's office said the minister's claims were baseless. The back-and-forth began after the government announced the hiring on Friday.
Updated on Oct 28, 2023 10:04 PM IST
Liquor supply improves in Delhi some brands still unavailable
After a two-week gap, the supply of liquor in Delhi has improved just in time for pre-Diwali celebrations. Around 910 out of 930 hotels, clubs, and restaurants in the city have renewed their licenses, and 110 wholesalers have received fresh licenses. Some premium brands are still missing due to ongoing probe in the previous excise policy.
Updated on Oct 25, 2023 05:52 AM IST
Delhi EV policy 2.0 may incentivise retrofit
Delhi's EV policy 2.0 to be finalized in a month, aims to encourage adoption of electric vehicles.
Updated on Oct 24, 2023 12:18 AM IST
Delhi govt extends EV policy till December 31
Launched on October 22, 2020, the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy was aimed at fighting high levels of air pollution
Updated on Oct 22, 2023 05:20 AM IST
Cong to hold rally in Delhi’s Tilak Nagar
Congress will hold a public rally in Tilak Nagar, Delhi, in an attempt to regain lost political ground. The area was hit by violence during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 10:37 PM IST
Why this arrest hurts: What Sanjay Singh means to AAP
After the arrest of Manish Sisodia, Singh was playing a larger role in AAP and was working with Kejriwal in the formation of INDIA bloc, said a party leader
Published on Oct 06, 2023 03:29 PM IST
Sanjay’s Singh arrest in Delhi excise policy case sparks political firestorm
Delhi chief minister and AAP’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal said Singh’s arrest was “illegal” and reflected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “nervousness”
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 05:00 AM IST
NCCSA clears posting of 8 officials in Capital
The officials said that the departments assigned to these officers will be known only after the final notification by the office of the lieutenant governor.
Updated on Sep 21, 2023 03:50 AM IST
HT Interview: All agencies - state, Centre, MCD have worked on G20, says Atishi
In an interview with HT, the senior Delhi minister said that the government has no problem if LG VK Saxena was leading the efforts in some areas
Updated on Sep 03, 2023 02:07 AM IST
Delhi’s homeless shifted to govt shelters ahead of G20 Summit
Officials said the drive is to ensure that the homeless stay in shelters while foreign delegates visit the national capital during the Summit.
Updated on Sep 02, 2023 01:50 AM IST
Atishi says chief secretary refused to follow govt order
Chief secretary Naresh Kumar refused to follow orders pertaining to the implementation of a coordination mechanism to hold NCCSA meetings, she said
Updated on Aug 24, 2023 11:19 PM IST
Kejriwal pitches Delhi model for nation, slams Centre on Manipur
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that India cannot become a global leader until every citizen has access to 24x7 electricity supply, quality education, and healthcare. Kejriwal criticized the central government for failing to provide these basic amenities and attacked a new law that gives the Union government control over Delhi's administration. He also spoke about the need to address power cuts, improve education, and provide free healthcare to all citizens. Kejriwal's speech focused on his government's flagship programs and his vision for the country's development.
Updated on Aug 15, 2023 10:47 PM IST
Kejriwal defers NCCSA meet, official flags 5th postponement
The National Capital Civil Services Authority’s member secretary responded by proposing to the meeting without the Delhi chief minister’s participation
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 11:17 PM IST
Yamuna flood threat looms over national capital again
An update by the Upper Yamuna Division of Central Water Commission said that it is expected for the river to breach 206m by 6pm on Sunday.
Updated on Jul 23, 2023 04:48 AM IST
Alok K N Mishra, New Delhi
Yamuna water level decreases amid forecast for rain
An official said the level is expected to drop further on Tuesday but they continued monitoring the situation and have made announcements asking flood-hit people not return to their homes yet
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 09:12 AM IST
Kejriwal announces immediate steps to mitigate waterlogging crisis in Delhi
680 pumps, including 100 mobile pumps, have been deployed, in addition to 326 supplementary pumps, to clear water from roads
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:03 AM IST
DERC allows electricity bill hike, triggers political row
Delhi residents will pay more for electricity from their next billing cycle as power companies increase a surcharge known as the power purchase adjustment charge. The increase is meant to offset the cost of electricity that distribution companies buy from power generation companies, which has risen due to an increase in the cost of coal. The increase in PPAC will differ based on the area of the Capital a consumer resides in, and those consuming fewer than 200 units per month will not be affected. A political spat has erupted between the Delhi government and opposition Bharatiya Janata Party.
Updated on Jun 27, 2023 06:14 AM IST
Alok K N Mishra, New Delhi
Delhi’s DTC set to induct 30 women bus drivers, taking total to 60
DTC is gearing up to induct its third batch of women bus drivers later this month, which would take their number to more than 60 across the fleet
Updated on Jun 13, 2023 10:21 AM IST
Entries open for Delhi govt theatre festival for children
According to an official, registrations began on May 29, and will close after the first 250 participants complete the registration process
Updated on May 31, 2023 12:14 AM IST
Delhi govt will challenge Centre’s ordinance in SC, says AAP
The Centre issued an ordinance restoring to itself the power over ‘services’ in the National Capital Territory on Friday evening, a week after the Supreme Court ruled that the Delhi government has control over bureaucrats assigned to departments under its purview
Updated on May 20, 2023 12:38 PM IST
Extortion salvo at Delhi vigilance secy
The Delhi government has ordered withdrawal of work assigned to special secretary of vigilance department, YVVJ Rajasekhar
Updated on May 15, 2023 11:55 PM IST
The Contested History of Delhi's Power Struggle
The Supreme Court has put matters straight between the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor. Hopefully, the saga will find a suitable end
Published on May 13, 2023 03:22 PM IST
Kejriwal promises ‘big’ bureaucratic reshuffle after SC verdict, warns officials
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal warned that officers involved in obstructing the people’s work will have to suffer
Updated on May 11, 2023 05:21 PM IST
More haunted heritage walks in pipeline in Delhi
The haunted walks were launched on Sunday at central Delhi’s 14th-century palace, Malcha Mahal, in Chanakyapuri
Updated on May 10, 2023 12:24 AM IST
For EV infra push, Delhi govt sets up district-level panels
The government has set a target of installing 18,000 EV points in the Capital by 2025 with land availability being one of the biggest challenges
Updated on May 05, 2023 11:15 PM IST
‘Haunted’ heritage walks set to begin in Delhi from tomorrow
The haunted walks are part of the Delhi government’s heritage walks and people can make advance bookings at the Delhi tourism offices
Updated on May 06, 2023 02:52 AM IST
Delhi LG orders examination of ₹44.78 cr spent on Kejriwal’s house renovation
The BJP and the AAP have been sparring over the renovation of Kejriwal’s official bungalow after details about the money spent on its refurbishment surfaced
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 01:19 PM IST
Verify 1.3 mn labourers for free bus passes, transit hostels: Delhi CM Kejriwal
The directions were issued in a meeting to review the functioning of a workers' welfare body of the state government
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 04:14 AM IST
Alok K N Mishra, New Delhi:
Will sue CBI, ED for lying in court: CM
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal plans to sue India?s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate for perjury, accusing them of ?torturing witnesses and accused? in their investigation of an excise policy case. Kejriwal has been summoned by the CBI to appear as a witness on Sunday. The Delhi CM has not been named as an accused in the CBI's FIR filed on 17 August 2020. However, Kejriwal?s name cropped up when other accused and witnesses were questioned, prompting the agency to seek clarifications.
Updated on Apr 16, 2023 12:02 AM IST
Alok K N Mishra, New Delhi
