yamuna river

Mathura (UP), April 10 A boat carrying tourists capsized in the Yamuna River in Vrindavan on Friday afternoon, resulting in at least six deaths and several others missing, officials said.District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh confirmed the fatalities, stating that all the tourists on board...

New Delhi, April 9 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has given administrative approval for setting up a 300 tonnes-per-day biogas plant at the Ghazipur dairy farm, officials said on Thursday, adding that the proposal will be placed before the House later this month.The House meeting is...

New Delhi, April 9 – The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to submit a time-bound action plan for clearing legacy waste and managing daily waste at the Ghazipur landfill site.A bench comprising Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Expert...

Agra, April 8 – In a major push towards balanced regional development and urban expansion, the Uttar Pradesh government unveiled an ambitious plan on Wednesday to transform Agra into a modern, culturally rich urban center through the "Greater Agra" project.Inspired by the Greater Noida model...

New Delhi, April 8 Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu said on Wednesday that the Yamuna floodplain from Palla to Kalindi Kunj will be developed as eco-friendly spaces, similar to the Vasudev Ghat area.LG Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Vasudev ghat and nearby areas along the...

New Delhi, April 8 Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the Vasudev ghat along the banks of the Yamuna on Wednesday to assess the government's preparations for the summer and monsoon seasons.During the visit, Sandhu stated that he had discussed...

Mathura, April 7 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that Lord Ram is the eternal king of India and a symbol of the country's cultural and spiritual identity.Addressing a gathering at the 452nd birth anniversary celebrations of Malook Das in Mathura-Vrindavan...

New Delhi, April 5 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has allocated ₹22,236 crore, or approximately 21.44% of the 2026–27 budget, for improving air quality and for green initiatives, including cleaning the Yamuna River, to secure a pollution-free future for the next generation, an official said...

New Delhi, April 4 The Delhi government will deploy two weed harvesting machines at the Najafgarh Drain—one of the biggest contributors of pollutants to the Yamuna—as announced by Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Saturday.According to officials, by targeting the problem at its source...

New Delhi, April 3 A 100 TPD compressed biogas plant is planned to be set up between the Bhalaswa and Jharoda dairies in north Delhi's Civil Lines area, aimed at managing cattle waste and preventing it from entering the Yamuna, officials said.The proposal for the project will soon be submitted...

New Delhi, Apr 1 The Delhi Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in Jhajjar who was wanted for the kidnapping and murder of a canteen operator after his extortion demands were not met, an officer said on Wednesday.The accused, Neeraj, a resident of Dhandhlan village in Haryana's Jhajjar, and...

New Delhi, March 30 A man is alleged to have jumped into the Yamuna River near Geeta Colony in east Delhi on Monday evening, prompting a rescue operation by emergency teams, an official said.According to the Delhi Fire Services, a call was received around 4:25 pm, following which two rescue...

New Delhi, March 30 Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh launched the DJB's annual 'Summer Action Plan' on Monday, focusing on improving the water distribution system, AI integration, and long-term planning.Singh said that the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has deployed 1,221 water tankers this summer...

Gurugram, March 27 To expedite ongoing work in Gurugram aimed at making the Yamuna clean and pollution-free, the Haryana State Pollution Control Board held a review meeting at Vikas Sadan on Friday.During the meeting, chaired by member secretary Yogesh Kumar, the action plan prepared for...

New Delhi, March 27 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Lt Governor T.S. Sandhu discussed various issues related to the national capital, including development and security, an official said.During the meeting, Sandhu is believed to have briefed Home Minister Shah on the measures being...

New Delhi, March 24 The allocation for the water and sewerage sector remained unchanged at Rs 9,000 crore in Delhi's budget for the next financial year 2026-27, according to budget documents.Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday that the government is constantly striving to improve the...

New Delhi, March 23 The CAG report showed that the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) incurred a revenue loss of Rs 4,988 crore due to Non-Revenue Water from 2017-18 to 2021-22.The report, tabled in the Delhi Assembly on Monday, also stated that the DJB is not conducting water testing according to the...

Mathura, March 21 President Droupadi Murmu prayed at the Danghati Temple in Govardhan here on Saturday, the third day of her Uttar Pradesh visit, official sources said.The president participated in the aarti of Giriraj Ji Maharaj and performed the Govardhan Parikrama.Danghati temple receiver...

Mathura, March 21 President Droupadi Murmu prayed at the Danghati Temple in Govardhan here on Saturday, the third day of her Uttar Pradesh visit, official sources said.The president participated in the aarti of Giriraj Ji Maharaj and performed the Govardhan Parikrama.Danghati temple receiver...

New Delhi, March 19 Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu emphasized practical and sustainable solutions to the foam occurrence in the Yamuna River on Thursday.Sandhu visited the Kalindi Kunj barrage along with senior officials from concerned departments to assess the situation."Visited...