1 day ago · Citing various other orders, including a writ petition titled, ‘Shabnam Burney vs Union of India & Ors’, wherein the petitioner sought directions to remove illegal encroachments in the Yamuna floodplains, the HC — in its interim order in April last year — directed the DDA Vice Chairman to remove all encroachments and illegal construction on the Yamuna river bank, river bed and drains ...

20 hours ago · As the BJP prepares to govern Delhi, it faces pressure to clean the Yamuna River. Previous efforts by the AAP fell short, and now the BJP must tackle severe pollution issues. Experts urge improvements in sewage treatment, advanced monitoring technologies, and restoring wetlands to rejuvenate the river, requiring long …

1 day ago · New Delhi, Feb 10 (PTI) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has observed that despite multiple orders, the floodplain of the Yamuna river here has not been freed from encroachments. The green body said this while hearing a plea to execute its 2019 order for removing encroachments. In an order dated February 6, a bench of […]

17 hours ago · The Yamuna River is a vital lifeline for millions, and yet, it suffers from severe pollution and ecological degradation. The recent elections in Delhi have drawn attention to the urgent need for action to clean and restore this essential waterway. Recognised as a major tributary of the Ganges, the ...

2 days ago · Stating that Delhi will now progress alongside a Viksit Bharat, the chief minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has committed to cleaning and beautifying the Yamuna river.

Jan 1, 2025 · In a significant move, Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Vinai Kumar Saxena has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to start surveying the Yamuna floodplains for the installation of the ropeway that will carry passengers across Yamuna in cable cars.

Geeta Colony Bridge (also known as the Geeta Colony Flyover) is a bridge in the city of Delhi, India. It crosses the Yamuna river, connecting the Trans-Yamuna area in East Delhi with Ring Road near Shantivan .

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...

Delhi Pollution Control Committee's report shows Yamuna's BOD levels spiked to 85mg/l at Asgarpur, 28 times higher than Palla's 2mg/l, indicating worsening water quality.

Jul 13, 2023 · Delhi metro has temporarily closed Yamuna Bank station and reduced train speed on four Yamuna bridges due to rising river levels. The river has passed its danger mark, flooding low-lying areas. The station is inaccessible due to the escalating river levels, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has said.