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Jasjeev Gandhiok

Jasjeev Gandhiok

Articles by Jasjeev Gandhiok

Delhi facing a water crisis despite multiple plans to revive lakes. Here's why

As of February 4, Welcome jheel lies barren, filled with weeds, burnt grass, and rubble, acting as a playground for kids.

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 07:24 IST

Delhi: 247 species on Big Bird Day, max seen in 3 years

Baikal teal in Jhajjar. (courtesty: Mohit Mehta)

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 22:50 IST

Delhi: 15 STPs fined ₹2.89cr for failing to meet prescribed norms

NGT in February 2024 took suo motu cognisance of a news report stating 75% of the city’s STPs were not meeting standards prescribed by the CPCB (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 22:46 IST

Janakpuri tragedy: Order issued by DJB after Noida techie death ignored

People gather near the pit in which a biker fell to death last night, at Janakpuri in New Delhi on Friday.

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 01:04 IST

Delhi Jal Board pit turns death trap for Delhi biker

The autopsy of the victim was carried out and its report was awaited, said the DCP.

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 24:51 IST

Safety order issued by DJB after Noida death ignored

Officials from forensic team inspect the accident site on Friday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 23:44 IST

In Janakpuri, agencies pit motorists against death traps

The pit dug up in front of Janakpuri District Centre. (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 23:38 IST

Delhi: Cleaner air expected over the weekend due to western disturbance

Delhi’s maximum stood at 24.8°C – two notches above normal. It was 23.9°C a day earlier. (Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 19:32 IST

Delhi’s air quality to improve to ‘moderate’ range; min temp normal at 9.1°C

An average Air Quality Index of 225 (poor) was recorded at 8am. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 04:10 IST

Delhi airport launches Family@DEL with dedicated lanes, check-ins

DIAL says the initiative will help families with infants, elderly or limited mobility move easily through the airport, with staff support and a command setup for assistance. (Courtesy: @DelhiAirport/X)

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 23:38 IST

100% ash being reused at Tehkhand WTE plant, only 20-40% at Okhla: MCD tells NGT

Fly ash and bottom ash are combustion residue left behind after burning waste at WTEs. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 22:22 IST

Over 500 flights and 50 trains delayed as dense fog grips Delhi for 9 hours

The 24 hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 272 at 4 pm on Tuesday — up from a reading of 210 at 4 pm on Monday. Forecasts show the AQI is expected to improve to “moderate” again by February 5, as wind speeds improve again.

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 01:03 IST

Jangpura-A dhalao is vital, closure will be ‘unsound’: MCD

Jangpura-A dhalao is vital, closure will be ‘unsound’: MCD

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 22:44 IST

Faecal coliform in Dwarka RWH pits due to poor upkeep, DJB tells NGT

(Representative image) Utility says monsoon testing showed sewage entry from housing societies, and certificates will stay withheld till corrective steps are verified. (HT Archive)

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 22:36 IST

Dense fog shrouds Delhi, delays over 200 flights; air quality slips to ‘poor’

A dense layer of fog engulfed New Delhi on Tuesday morning. (Sanchit Khanna/ HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 04:16 IST

Neeli Jheel could be Delhi’s first Ramsar site

Officials said that a detailed proposal will soon be submitted to the Union environment ministry (HT)

Updated on Feb 2, 2026 22:42 IST

Over 300 flights delayed amid dense fog

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has a yellow alert in place for Tuesday (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 2, 2026 22:38 IST

NGT tells Delhi, other states to restore native fish, curb exotic species in Yamuna

The order was issued on January 29 after NGT took cognisance of a news report highlighting the issue (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 2, 2026 22:18 IST

Delhi Zoo to get gharials, Bengal tiger under exchange with Patna

The zoo has seven Royal Bengal tigers, which includes recently born cubs, including males and females. (HT Archive)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 22:50 IST

Min temp in Delhi jumps by 5.4°C, mild weather ahead for Capital

Dark clouds seen along with light rains at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Sunday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 22:44 IST

Birders gather for Big Bird Day 2026 in Delhi

An Orange-headed thrush that was seen . (Courtesy: mohan singh)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 22:42 IST

More rain expected in Delhi; min temp 4 degrees above normal at 12.1°C

An average AQI of 315 (very poor) was recorded at 9am on Sunday. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 05:13 IST

Forest divisions to be redrawn to align with new districts in Delhi

A study conducted by the forest department in 2017 found nearly 550 contiguous pockets of forests under them, including 90 villages. (HT ARCHIVE)

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 22:56 IST

Moderate fog envelopes Delhi; min temp above normal, air quality remains poor

An average AQI of 263 (poor) was recorded at 9am on Thursday. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 04:38 IST

Lens on Delhi-based company after Baramati crash

This marks the second serious incident involving VSR Aviation and the Learjet 45 model in three years.

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 23:32 IST

Min temp set to drop by 6°C in Delhi, rain likely this weekend

The IMD issued a yellow alert for moderate to dense fog in Delhi on Thursday morning, while a yellow alert is also in place for Sunday (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 22:28 IST

No wetland existed at Wazirabad site, DDA tells NGT

The DDA said the land does not figure in Delhi’s list of 1,047 notified wetlands and has also not been identified as a johad in revenue records (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 22:14 IST

Delhi: Overflowing dhalao in Hari Nagar shut, MCD informs NGT

Subsequently, in August, the NGT had issued notices to both the DPCC and MCD, seeking action on the issue. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 22:04 IST

Delhi’s air quality improves; minimum temp 4 degrees above normal at 12.6°C

The minimum temperature is likely to dip to around 7°C by Thursday. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 04:38 IST

Rain reduces Delhi temperature by over 6°C, but fails to clean city's air

Delhi's maximum temperature dropped sharply to 16.9°C, about 5 degrees below normal and 6.3 degrees lower than Monday’s 23.2°C.

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 02:17 IST

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