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Yamuna in Delhi continues to suffer heavy pollution: Report
The MPN reading was 7.9 million units per 100ml in October too, which was the highest concentration since December 2020, when it was 1.2 billion units per 100ml, according to DPCC
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Speed limits on Yamuna expressway, Noida-Greater Noida e-way revised
UP traffic police is reducing speed limits on the Yamuna and Noida Motorways from December 15 to February 15 to enhance safety during foggy conditions.
Published on Dec 01, 2024 12:41 PM IST
Yet to receive indemnity bond for Yamuna water taxi from Centre, Delhi govt tells NGT
The I&FC department’s statement came in the form of an affidavit submitted before NGT on November 23, informing the green court about the status of the project.
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Delhi L-G accuses Kejriwal of stopping Yamuna cleaning efforts, AAP hits back
Delhi L-G accuses Kejriwal of stopping Yamuna cleaning efforts, AAP hits back
Published on Nov 14, 2024 08:38 PM IST
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Permanent solution needed for toxic foam in Yamuna: DJB
The toxic foam — an annual phenomenon in the Yamuna during winters — are caused by soap-like surfactant molecules, which are indicators of high levels of untreated sewage and industrial pollutants in the river’s water
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Delhi high court refuses to allow Chhath Puja at Yamuna river bank
The Delhi high court refused to allow devotees to perform Chhath Puja at the Yamuna river bank located in Geeta Colony.
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 01:15 PM IST
Delhi: Car crash throws biker off bridge, into Yamuna; search on for victim
As of late Saturday night, nearly 24 hours since the accident, authorities and rescue officials were still looking for the victim in the river
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Delhi to re-engage 10,000 civil defence volunteers for anti-pollution efforts
The decision to deploy the civic defence volunteers comes even as stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 04:32 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra
AAP blames Haryana for ammonia contamination in Yamuna, BJP hits back
Water treatment plants (WTPs) at Sonia Vihar and Bhagirathi have been struggling to cope with the ammonia content in the Yamuna's raw water.
Updated on Oct 28, 2024 04:54 AM IST
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Delhi BJP chief admitted to hospital after Yamuna dip
BJP Delhi chief Virendra Sachdeva was hospitalized after a Yamuna dip to protest pollution. He vows to push for river cleaning ahead of Chhath Puja.
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 04:35 AM IST
Delhi BJP's Virendra Sachdeva takes dip in ‘polluted’ Yamuna, lands in hospital
BJP slammed former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal over his “failure” to fulfil his promise of cleaning Yamuna by 2025.
Published on Oct 26, 2024 02:16 PM IST
‘Instead of making excuses…': Delhi LG's veiled jibe at AAP over Yamuna froth
Delhi pollution: The national capital is grappling with air pollution in the festive season.
Published on Oct 22, 2024 08:05 PM IST
Delhi LG, AAP spar over polluted Yamuna
The LG took to social media platform X and shared some viral images of the polluted river covered entirely in white foam
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Yamuna river covered in toxic froth ahead of Chhath Puja, netizens react
Toxic white foam has been seen floating on parts of the River Yamuna near Kalindi Kunj because of pollution
Published on Oct 19, 2024 02:40 PM IST
TV reporter bathes himself in toxic white froth in Yamuna boat ride in Delhi
A TV reporter bathed in toxic white froth during a boat ride on Delhi's Yamuna, highlighting severe pollution as air quality deteriorated during festivities.
Published on Oct 19, 2024 02:37 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
No headway for Delhi Police in case of missing govt officer
According to his family, they last met Pawan Shah, who was employed as a manager at Indraprastha Power Generation Co Limited, on September 4 — they claimed that he went to work but never returned. His car was found near the Yamuna in east Delhi and his phone was missing
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 05:42 AM IST
Boats, pontoons, bridges: Linking a city split by a river
Around 46km of the Yamuna flows through Delhi, and at present, 15 functional bridges traverse its width — three barrages to control the flow of the river, two railway bridges, four Metro bridges, and six for vehicular traffic. These serve as key connectivity points for trans-Yamuna areas, which house more than a third of the city’s population despite being just 7.13% of its geographical area.
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Delhiwale: The other river
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to Hindon Air Force Station amid news of events in Bangladesh. The lesser-known Hindon River has historical significance and flows through Ghaziabad.
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:18 PM IST
Prayagraj admn alert over possible floods, CM takes stock of situation
CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed flood preparations for Ganga and Yamuna. Water levels stable in Ganga, receding in Yamuna. Relief camps active, officials on alert.
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 10:29 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Choked Yamuna fuels vector disease worries in Delhi
A senior official with MCD’s public health department said that the enclosed cup-like space at the centre of the water hyacinth leaves collects rainwater
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Water supply remains affected for fifth day running in Delhi
On Sunday, DJB, according to its water supply report, supplied 959 MGD water to the city against the daily normal supply of 1,000 MGD
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Paras Singh, New Delhi
Man, 2 minors drown in separate incidents in Alipur
Three people, including two minors, drowned in the Yamuna at Alipur in north Delhi. Search operations were launched, bodies not recovered immediately.
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 05:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
A year on, memories of 2023 floods linger
On July 13, 2023, a rapidly swelling Yamuna spilled on to streets and homes in Delhi. A look at the lasting impact of the floods in the affected areas
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Munak breach: These areas in Delhi to face water supply issues
Delhi faces water supply issues as Munak Canal embankment breach leads to flooding in Bawana region, repair work underway
Published on Jul 11, 2024 06:56 PM IST
Yamuna ammonia level spikes as water flows in from upstream states, Delhi blames Haryana
Officials said that initial monsoon spells carry the industrial waste accumulated in the drains of Haryana. Ammonia levels between 2 and 3 parts per million (ppm) were observed over the past three to four days, they said
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 10:41 PM IST
How polluted is the Yamuna? No data to tell
No data on Yamuna water quality has been available since February, raising concerns about river pollution levels and impact on aquatic life.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 09:20 AM IST
Tenure of watershed deal nears end: Yamuna sharing talks to start next year
According to the 1994 agreement, there shall be an interim seasonal allocation of the “annual utilisable flow” of Yamuna
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Delhi govt for larger water share: 1994 MoU can’t meet demand
Delhi water minister Atishi calls for a revised water share from the Yamuna due to increased population, as the 1994 agreement nears renegotiation next year.
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Delhi water crisis: AAP govt urges Haryana to discharge water on humanitarian grounds
Delhi water crisis: AAP govt urges Haryana to discharge water on humanitarian grounds
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 06:27 PM IST
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Delhi water crisis: AAP govt urges Haryana to discharge water on humanitarian grounds
Delhi water crisis: AAP govt urges Haryana to discharge water on humanitarian grounds
Published on Jun 15, 2024 02:15 PM IST
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