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Ganga River water in Haridwar deemed unsafe for drinking

NEW DELHI: The Ganga River revered as a lifeline by millions, facing alarming levels of pollution. The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board’s (UKPCB) recent testing reveals that the Ganga water in Haridwar falls under the ‘B’ category. This classification indicates that the water is unsuitable for drinking but remains safe for bathing. UKPCB conducts monthly water quality […]

Delhi Govt signs MoU for Yamuna eco-friendly boat taxi

NEW DELHI: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and the Delhi government’s Irrigation & Flood Control Department (I&FC) have taken a significant step towards enhancing urban transport and promoting environmental sustainability by introducing an eco-friendly boat taxi service on the Yamuna River. This initiative is part of a broader plan to improve connectivity and reduce […]

Dilli Deepotsav, Dev Deepawali, Guru Purab, Birsa Munda’s 150th Anniversary celebrated

In a grand celebration leading up to Dev Deepawali, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) organized the first-ever Dilli Deepotsav at Vasudev Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna near Kashmere Gate

Addressing Delhi’s water crisis: Call for urgent action

Delhi, the bustling heart of India, is currently grappling with a severe water crisis that has left many residents in distress. The city’s water treatment plants, particularly those at Sonia Vihar and Bhagirathi, are operating at just 30% capacity, leading to significant shortages. This situation, exacerbated by high levels of ammonia in the Yamuna River, […]

I blame MCD & AAP for Delhi coaching deaths: Ex AAP Member & NRI doctor

He labeled the deaths as "not just an accidental death; I call it a conspiracy, a murder—a murder on the part of the state. The state here means the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and, of course, the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi."

Yamuna river flood: Worst is over for Delhi, for now

Yamuna River water level stabilises in Delhi, receding expected tonight. However, Met Department predicts heavy rainfall in neighbouring states

Delhi drowns as Yamuna River rises

India’s capital city grapples with escalating water levels in the Yamuna River, resulting in extensive flooding, traffic chaos, and closure of schools and offices

Yamuna crosses danger mark: CM Kejriwal seeks Centre’s help

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal writes to Union Home minister Amit Shah, seeks Centre's help in controlling Yamuna floodwaters

Yamuna crosses danger mark: Delhi CM Kejriwal holds emergency meeting

CM Kejriwal acknowledges the magnitude of heavy downpours in Delhi and emphasises the need for united action among state governments to provide relief to affected citizens