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Jasjeev Gandhiok

Jasjeev Gandhiok

Articles by Jasjeev Gandhiok

Delhi’s Neeli Jheel sets sight on Ramsar tag, 250 species recorded

Nearly 70% of the lake falls on the Haryana side. (HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 12, 2026 05:43 IST

Yamuna pollution rises in March, better than last year

To assess Yamuna’s river quality, water samples are collected manually from eight different locations. (HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 11, 2026 02:07 IST

Delhi’s first double-decker flyover project back on track

In total, as part of Phase IV of its expansion plan, the DMRC is constructing three such double-decker viaducts. (Representative image)

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 21:44 IST

52 posts in Delhi pollution body to be filled in 3 months, green tribunal told

HT had on November 23, 2023, cited CPCB data highlighting that nearly 68% of the sanctioned posts in DPCC were vacant at the time.

Updated on Apr 11, 2026 02:00 IST

60 govt vehicles fined for no PUC, full compliance ordered, NGT told

The latest disclosure comes months after the transport department had flagged widespread non-compliance within its own fleet. (HT archive)

Updated on Apr 9, 2026 22:34 IST

NGT directs Delhi civic body to submit plan on clearing Ghazipur landfill

The fire at the landfill in April 2024, following which the court took cognisance of legacy waste at the site. (HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 9, 2026 22:30 IST

Rain brings relief: Delhi sees its coolest April day in 3 years

A woman covers her child with her shawl amid rain in New Delhi on Tuesday. .

Updated on Apr 8, 2026 01:52 IST

NCAP: Delhi cuts PM10 by 17% in 7 years, but NCR still worst

Early morning pollution haze over Noida recently. (Sunil Ghosh /HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 22:32 IST

NGT-appointed official recommends third-party audit of Delhi landfill

Fire at the Ghazipur landfill in April 2024. (HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 22:16 IST

NGT flags violations in Goyla Khurd highway project, orders penalty on NHAI

The tribunal made it clear that any degree of encroachment into a protected wetland constitutes a violation of environmental norms.

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 22:44 IST

Sirsa calls for testing to begin for 22 ideas to combat air pollution

Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. (HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 22:28 IST

First full-fledged tree census to begin in Delhi; ₹2.9 cr allocated by Centre

Delhi government officials said the census will only cover non-forest areas. (Representational image)

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 04:38 IST

New Delhi Railway Station redevelopment gains momentum, says minister

Railway officials said the project will feature an elevated road network around the station, with two large station buildings, one each on the Paharganj and Ajmeri Gate sides. (AP photo)

Updated on Apr 5, 2026 22:44 IST

Delhi: 77 drains to be desilted by May 31; progress so far only 30.4%

In May last year, the NGT had taken suo motu cognisance of a news report which flagged that by the end of April 2025, only 21% of the desilting target had been met. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Apr 5, 2026 22:18 IST

Delhi unveils anti-air pollution plan for 2026; experts seek 'tangible targets'

CM Rekha Gupta held a review meeting and stressed that clean air and environmental protection are now central to the government’s policy framework.

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 02:13 IST

Delhi gets first blueprint to restore forests, but cure raises concerns

The Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, has prepared a ten-year working plan for Delhi’s forest department that maps out how the city intends to restore its green estate.

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 02:54 IST

Delhi's lone wildlife inspector to get colleagues as govt notifies 9 posts

The move to strengthen the manpower comes amid rising wildlife sightings and human-animal conflict in the Capital.

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 01:31 IST

10-yr-plan suggests multilayered approach for Delhi forests

The working plan, accessed by HT, cites heavy fragmentation, lack of space and inadequate variety of food as key challenges facing Delhi forests. (Representational photo/HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 22:26 IST

‘Interchange’ at Delhi metro Magenta line's Madhuban Chowk station incomplete

A view of a Delhi Metro train on the Magenta Line after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Majlis Park–Maujpur-Babarpur stretch of the Pink Line and the Deepali Chowk–Majlis Park extension of the Magenta Line.

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 07:23 IST

Delhi: After NGT fine, DUSIB blames DJB for Barapullah sewer line gaps

The tribunal is scheduled to hear the matter again on April 1. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 18:21 IST

Despite cooler end, Delhi likely to witness its warmest March in 4 years

The last time it was higher was again in 2022, when the monthly average was 17.6°C.

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 02:14 IST

NGT fines DUSIB ₹25,000 for delay in Barapullah drain report

Residents have claimed that many areas of south Delhi get waterlogged during monsoon due to the non-desilting of these drains. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 23:12 IST

NGT notices for DPCC, DDA over illegal dairies

The tribunal, on April 19, 2024, had directed DDA and DPCC to implement suggestions by a joint committee aimed at addressing unauthorised dairy activities in the floodplain area. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 23:10 IST

Delhi set for cooler start to April as IMD forecasts rain, gusty winds this week

Noida, India-March 27, 2026:Commuters stepped out in Sector 19 amidst light afternoon rain, in Noida, India, on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 01:06 IST

Second ‘wolf’ seen in Delhi in 10 months

An environmentalist said based on the size of the wolf in the photo, it appears to be an adult wolf. (Hemant Garg)

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 23:06 IST

CAQM calls for stringent C&D norms from April 1

CAQM calls for stringent C&D norms from April 1

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 21:52 IST

Water supply hit for 5th day as Chandrawal repairs continue

The Delhi government said the plant was made operational in a phased manner on Wednesday. (HT Archive)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 21:48 IST

Light morning rain gives way to sunny afternoon in Delhi

Dark clouds over Connaught Place. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 21:40 IST

Delhi braces for rain, thunderstorm today, more showers expected over weekend

The IMD has forecast the maximum temperature to dip Friday, hovering between 29–31°C.

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 01:51 IST

Reviving water bodies in Delhi difficult, NGT told

NGT was hearing a plea on the preservation and water bodies in Delhi. (HT archive)

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 21:42 IST

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