Latest Yamuna River News & Updates

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the previous AAP-led Delhi government for “halting the developmental projects” for the Delhiites and contrasted it with the Rekha Gupta administration for the introduction of several development projects for the national capital. PM Modi also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development works worth over Rs 33,500 crore in New Delhi.Addressing a large gathering at a DDA Ground in New D…

Jaipur, Feb 27 (IANS) Reacting to the discussion on the Finance and Appropriation Bill in the Rajasthan Assembly on Friday, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that the state’s economy is progressing rapidly due to public welfare policies and major economic reforms undertaken by his government. He emphasised that the state government’s approach is focused on solutions and development rather than confrontation.The Chief Minister said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Raja…

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday laid the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 1,075 crore in East Delhi, an official said.​ At an event held at the Ramlila Ground in Vivek Vihar, the Chief Minister said that strong infrastructure is essential for balanced development in Delhi, and that these projects will improve traffic management and provide lasting relief from issues such as waterlogging.​Union Minister of State for Road Transport and High…

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) On the eve of Union Budget 2026-27, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed confidence on Saturday that that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposals will further strengthen the vision of Viksit Bharat.The Chief Minister said that the Union Budget, to be presented under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will contribute significantly towards making India a self-reliant, prosperous and globally leading nation by 2047.She stated that the Budget wou…

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) A detailed project report (DPR) is likely to be available within a few months on a proposal for transferring Yamuna water from Haryana’s Hathnikund Barrage to Rajasthan for meeting drinking water shortage in summer, Jal Shakti Ministry documents showed on Friday. Both Haryana and Rajasthan have formed Task Forces for the preparation of DPR for the river water transfer, through underground pipelines, during four months in a year from July to October, said an official do…

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday addressed citizens from Chhatrasal Stadium in her maiden Republic Day speech, highlighting her government’s efforts to clear decades of administrative inertia, strengthen the health ecosystem and facilitate economic empowerment. Speaking at the Delhi government’s official event on the 77th Republic Day, the Chief Minister presented a comprehensive progress report of her government’s 11-month tenure and outlined a forward-l…

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) A man is feared to have drowned in a canal of the Yamuna River during an idol immersion ceremony at the Delhi-Noida border, officials said on Sunday, adding that a large-scale rescue and search operation is currently underway.The missing man has been identified as Vikas, who was participating in the immersion of Goddess Saraswati idols on Saturday, a day after Basant Panchami. During the ritual, he reportedly slipped and fell into the river.Officials said he is believed …

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday attended the nine-day Ram Katha organised for world peace at Bharat Mandapam and dedicated her one month’s salary to the World Peace Mission. The Ram Katha is being delivered by the renowned spiritual orator Morari Bapu.Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that Morari Bapu’s Ram Katha conveys the values of service, compassion and the moral ethos of the nation.She stated that the programme, organised under the …

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has reserved its order in a suo motu case concerning the sharp decline of indigenous fish species and the growing dominance of invasive foreign fish in the Yamuna river.After hearing final arguments from all sides, a Bench of Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member Dr A. Senthil Vel reserved the matter for orders.The suo motu case stemmed from a May 2024 news report, highlighting the findings of a scientific survey that…

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the city government to take action against cafes, bars, nightclubs, restaurants and hotels operating in Majnu ka Tila and New Aruna Nagar without sanctioned building plans and in violation of safety norms. A Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) flagging concerns o…