water body news

NGT notice to MCD, DJB and DDA over encroachments on village water body

NGT was hearing a plea filed by a resident, claiming that the village pond has been encroached upon by the MCD and DJB for carrying out constructions there. (HT archive)

delhi news

Published on May 30, 2026 03:52 am IST

Two minors drown in water body inside Ambience Golf Club

Rescue workers in action (HT)

gurugram news

Published on May 22, 2026 06:28 am IST

Old maps reveal lost north Delhi lake; public land may aid restoration: Intach

Current satellite imagery indicates that most of the area has now been built upon.

delhi news

Updated on Mar 04, 2026 12:43 pm IST

DDA marks 4.7 hectares of water body site in Delhi’s Narela

The tribunal has also asked the authority to file a progress report before the next hearing on March 12, 2026. (Hindustan Times)

delhi news

Published on Dec 24, 2025 03:56 am IST

Extinct water body revived as ‘green lung’ in Greater Noida West

Official said two horticulture attendants have been appointed for maintenance, with a goal to develop a self-sustaining ecosystem. (HT Photos)

noida news

Published on Jul 15, 2025 07:02 am IST

NGT curbs construction by DTC on Najafgarh pond area

A bench headed by NGT chairperson justice Prakash Shrivastava asked DTC to not carry out any fresh construction. (Hindustan Times)

delhi news

Published on Jul 07, 2025 05:48 am IST

A garbage dump spices up poll battle in Bihar

The issue has now started acquiring political overtones in the election-bound state (Sourced Pic)

patna news

Updated on Jun 24, 2025 05:35 pm IST

Five, including 4 children, drown at Bhushi Dam in Lonavala near Mumbai

After the onset of the monsoon in the area, Police warned tourists to be cautious while visiting Bhushi Dam. (HT PHOTO)

pune news

Updated on Jul 01, 2024 07:27 am IST

Environment activists oppose concretisation around Greater Noida pond

The ongoing work allegedly flouts the government order and the National Green Tribunal’s guidelines besides it’s viewed to be “damaging” the water body. (HT Photo)

noida news

Updated on May 13, 2024 06:46 am IST

Chemical effluents in water bodies worry Navi Mumbai residents

mumbai news

Updated on Jan 24, 2024 04:44 pm IST

Revamped Mehrauli monuments now open in Delhi

The restored monuments include Quli Khan’s tomb and a chattri in the vicinity, a tomb opposite Rajon Ki Baoli, and Metcalfe’s Boathouse and his residence, among other monuments like tombs. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

delhi news

Updated on Oct 20, 2023 10:31 pm IST

Thane collector to decide Lotus Lake’s wetland status

A file photo of Lotus Lake in Sector 27, Nerul in Navi Mumbai, India. (Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO)

mumbai news

Updated on Sept 07, 2023 10:09 pm IST

Ludhiana: Civil society groups demand rejuvenation of Buddha Nullah

Members of the civil society groups organised a peaceful protest at Glada ground Ludhiana seeking rejuvenation of Buddha Nullah in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Apr 24, 2023 12:19 am IST

480 challaned for throwing waste into Sidhwan Canal in Ludhiana

chandigarh news

Updated on Apr 11, 2023 12:31 am IST

Climate conclave: Expo showcasing eco-friendly products, diving suits

The stall set up by U.P. State Disaster Response Fund at The National Climate Conclave being held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow (HT )

lucknow news

Updated on Apr 11, 2023 12:02 am IST

Seven-foot mugger rescued from Firozabad village

A seven-foot mugger found its way inside a toilet in Nagla Pasi village, Firozabad (HT Photo)

others

Updated on Apr 10, 2023 11:46 pm IST

CM inaugurates projects worth ₹32cr in Gurugram

Gurugram, India-April 07, 2023: Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana planted a tree during the inaugration of rejuvenation and beautification of Sikandarpur water body at Sikandarpur village near Guru Dronacharya metro station, in Gurugram, in Gurugram, India, on Friday, 07 April 2023. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

gurugram news

Updated on Apr 07, 2023 11:32 pm IST

Restore Sanjay lake by June 30, says Delhi LG

Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena on Sunday visited Sanjay Lake in east Delhi. The lake has reduced due to neglect. (HT Photo)

delhi news

Updated on Apr 03, 2023 01:27 am IST

Low oxygen levels in Pune rivers put aquatic life at risk: Report

The dissolved oxygen (DO) level in Pune’s Mula, Mula-Mutha, and Mutha rivers is below expected standards, according to the central environmental watchdog Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). (HT FILE PHOTO)

pune news

Updated on Apr 01, 2023 10:34 pm IST

World Water Day 2023: History, significance, theme

World Water Day: The day is celebrated around the world since 1993.

world news

Published on Mar 22, 2023 06:36 am IST

Centre gives ₹48 crore to Delhi govt to restore MCD water bodies

Naini Lake at Model Town in Delhi. (HT ARCHVE)

delhi news

Published on Feb 16, 2023 03:47 am IST

Study finds toxic chemical in water samples, can cause health effects: Experts

A view of the drain in Sector 1, Ghaziabad.

india news

Published on Jul 08, 2022 03:07 am IST

World Water Day: PM Modi reiterates on water conservation and sustainable planet

Representational image (Hindustan Times)

india news

Published on Mar 22, 2022 12:17 pm IST

Will 221 water bodies in Delhi soon cease to exist?

PREMIUM

Prior to last year, Delhi had no concrete records on how many water bodies were present across the capital.

delhi news

Published on Mar 18, 2022 02:10 pm IST

Probe ordered after medicines for Covid patients found abandoned in J&K

HT Image

chandigarh news

Updated on Nov 09, 2020 12:28 am IST

24/7 canal-based water supply project: Ludhiana villagers submit quotations for land acquisition

The ₹3,200 crore project, which will use water from the Sidhwan Canal, is being funded by the World Bank.

chandigarh news

Updated on Oct 03, 2020 10:53 pm IST

Uttarakhand to revive one himalayan river in every district: CM Rawat

uring the last nearly three and a half years, the work of conservation and revival of the rivers, lakes, ponds and waters of the state has been done on a large scale, said CM Rawat. (Photo @tsrawatbjp)

india news

Updated on Sept 08, 2020 07:19 pm IST