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Need unique ID for water bodies in Delhi: NGT

People out by the Yamuna after a recession in the water level of the river. Signboards or banners which display that throwing waste is not allowed shall be put up near lakes, warning of legal action in case of violation.

Updated on Aug 29, 2019, 3:24 AM IST

What the Delhi water bill waiver scheme means to consumers

The government’s estimate is that the present waiver is likely to help them recover ₹600 crore and it comes from the previous learning graph.

Updated on Aug 28, 2019, 7:18 AM IST

Kejriwal announces a waiver scheme on water bill arrears, will benefit 1.3 million consumers

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced a scheme of waiver on water bill arrears for both domestic and commercial users.

Updated on Aug 28, 2019, 12:36 AM IST

Delhi govt promises 24x7 water supply, will plug all revenue loss due to theft, leakages

People fill their empty containers with water using lengths of hose pipe from a Delhi Jal Board tanker, at Sanjay Colony in Okhla Phase II.

Updated on Aug 28, 2019, 12:46 AM IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announces water bill waiver months ahead of assembly elections

Arvind Kejriwal announced a scheme to waive off all water arrears ahead of the assembly elections.

Updated on Jun 22, 2020, 8:30 PM IST

Delhi Government mulls notifying Najafgarh lake as a wetland, survey soon

Najafgarh Drain and Jheel, the longest drainage system of Delhi, became an alternative wetland for the resident and migratory water birds

Published on Aug 26, 2019, 1:37 AM IST

Flood waters will help pilot project on water conservation in floodplains

This is a first-of-its-kind project in the country, which aims to conserve excess water flowing down the river during the monsoon by creating a mega reservoir in the floodplains between Palla and Wazirabad.

Updated on Aug 21, 2019, 12:45 AM IST

Manual scavengers struggle to start afresh despite rehab

The training was conducted by Sadik Masih Medical Social Servent Society (SMMSSS) — a Delhi-based NGO working for poor people — with assistance from the Delhi government.

Updated on Aug 19, 2019, 8:04 AM IST

‘Delhi Jal Board working to ensure potable tap water in Delhi’, says Arvind Kejriwal

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat along with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated a natural water reservoir project to conserve rainwater on the floodplains of river Yamuna, at Sungarpur, in New Delhi, last week

Updated on Aug 13, 2019, 10:12 AM IST

Yamuna committee pulls up Jal Board over slow implementation of septage management rules

The NGT appointed Yamuna pollution monitoring committee pulled up the Delhi Jal Board for “slow progress” of implementation of septage management rules, 2018, which is leading to pollution of the river.

Updated on Aug 5, 2019, 10:54 PM IST

Plantation season starts in Delhi

It is August and Delhi is almost in the midst of the monsoon season

Updated on Aug 3, 2019, 8:53 PM IST

Stop flow of sewer water in drains: NGT to Delhi Jal Board

A National Green Tribunal (NGT) appointed committee has directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to come up with a time-bound action plan to stop the flow of sewerage from the 134 drains which have not been tapped under the Interceptor Sewer Project

Updated on Aug 3, 2019, 8:22 PM IST

NGT directs Delhi Jal Board to manage sewage in Trilokpuri

NGT asked the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to come up with a system for carrying untreated sewage and waste water for treatment from Trilokpuri and Indira camp colonies.

Updated on Aug 2, 2019, 1:45 AM IST

No sanctity of Delhi Jal Board’s timelines, says NGT committee

The Interceptor aims to trap sewage water collected from three major drains and 108 sub-drains, which would then be sent to the nearest sewage treatment plant (STP) before being discharged into drains.

Updated on Aug 2, 2019, 1:15 AM IST

NGT dismisses plea against water tankers in Delhi

The petition alleged these water tankers are not registered with the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), the water utility in the city, and have been extracting groundwater without any consent.

Updated on Aug 1, 2019, 12:01 AM IST

Plea against illegal water tankers in Delhi filed in green tribunal

Delhi Jal Board deploys around 900 water tankers every day to supply water to houses in the capital, there are more than twice as many private and unregistered water tankers that operate.

Updated on Jul 31, 2019, 7:51 AM IST

By December, DJB hopes to launch project to curb flow of sewage in Yamuna

Out of the total 449 sub-drains, 108 have already been trapped by the ISP.

Updated on Jul 31, 2019, 7:08 AM IST

NGT directs Centre to submit report on plea penalising misuse of water

A plea penalising misuse of water said that one out of three people in India tend to waste water by keeping the water running from faucets that discharge as much as five litres.

Updated on Jul 30, 2019, 6:07 AM IST

116 pollution hotbeds along Delhi’s drains choking Yamuna

Fishermen out at work during a humid day in the heavily polluted waters of the Yamuna River, at Kalindi Kunj, in Noida on July 9, 2019.

Updated on Jul 30, 2019, 8:22 AM IST

Environmentalists, experts bat for sewer charge proposal, say all should pay

The government said it is aiming for upgrading and expanding its sewerage and drainage systems.

Updated on Jul 25, 2019, 4:33 AM IST

Rs500 crore released for works in unauthorised colonies: AAP govt

Rs500 crore released for works in unauthorised colonies: AAP govt

Updated on Jul 26, 2019, 12:32 PM IST

DJB to provide free safety kit to sanitation workers: Arvind Kejriwal

Earlier in the day, while speaking at the workshop Kejriwal said that it is disheartening to hear about the deaths of the sanitation workers.

Updated on Jul 16, 2019, 8:24 AM IST

Sewer workers will get free safety kits: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

The Delhi government will provide free safety kits comprising helmets, gloves, masks and body suits to all sewer workers in the city, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday.

Updated on Jul 16, 2019, 5:37 AM IST

Sample stretch at Chandni Chowk to be ready by July 31

The Delhi government’s public works department (PWD), at a meeting called by the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation on July 10, informed that work was going on at a sample stretch and it will be ready by the month end.

Published on Jul 13, 2019, 10:16 AM IST

Delhi High Court seeks answers on manual scavenging

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Published on Jul 13, 2019, 9:06 AM IST

Himachal may put an end to Delhi’s water woes

A meeting on the issue was held between officials of the two state governments, the Delhi Jal Board and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Thursday.

Updated on Jul 12, 2019, 7:26 AM IST

Yamuna floodwater trapping project will begin in a month

This is expected to help ensure water during the summer. Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal is directly monitoring the pilot project.

Published on Jul 11, 2019, 6:13 AM IST

DJB was in loop over land pooling policy, says DDA

The land pooling policy is touted to be a game changer for Delhi’s real estate as it is expected to provide land parcels for the creation of nearly 17 lakh housing units.

Published on Jul 11, 2019, 4:00 AM IST

DJB says wasn’t consulted in land pooling policy, new colonies may go ‘Dwarka way’

DJB says wasn’t consulted in land pooling policy, new colonies may go ‘Dwarka way’

Updated on Jul 10, 2019, 4:19 AM IST

Delhi govt to make 100% recycling of water mandatory in all its schools

The proposal for the system has been approved and is likely to be notified later this month.

Updated on Jul 8, 2019, 10:17 PM IST

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