New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to place on record a time-bound action plan for clearing legacy waste and managing daily waste at the Ghazipur landfill site.A Bench of Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member Dr Afroz Ahmad granted four weeks’ time to the MCD to examine the submissions filed by the Court Commissioner in response to its status report.The direction came in a suo motu case registere…
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Prayagraj, April 1 (IANS) A large number of devotees thronged the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Purnima. Since early morning, a continuous stream of pilgrims has been arriving at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati Rivers, braving unfavourable weather conditions to perform rituals and seek divine blessings. Devotees were seen offering prayers, taking ritualistic dips, and engaging in acts of ch…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) In a major push to strengthen Delhi’s water supply, sewer management, and Yamuna rejuvenation efforts, Water Minister Parvesh Verma on Monday unveiled the Summer Action Plan 2026–27 at the Delhi Jal Board headquarters. The occasion also marked the launch of key digital initiatives, including a Chatbot, Advanced CRM system, and the DJB 1916 Mobile App, aimed at bringing transparency, accountability, and citizen participation into water governance.Addressing official…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed authorities in Delhi to ensure demarcation of the Yamuna floodplain along a 22-km stretch between Wazirabad and Palla in accordance with statutory provisions, observing that artificial embankments cannot determine floodplain limits. A Bench headed by Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, comprising Expert Members Dr A. Senthil Vel and Dr Afroz Ahmad, was hearing a batch of matters—including a suo motu case—concernin…
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Lt Governor T.S. Sandhu on Friday discussed various issues related to the national capital, including development and security, an official said.During the interaction, Sandhu is believed to have briefed Home Minister Shah on the measures being taken to achieve the goal of ‘Viksit Delhi 2047’, including efforts to combat pollution, clean the Yamuna, and improve transit corridors for sustainable development and enhanced qualit…
Jaipur, Feb 19 (IANS) Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat stated that the Rajasthan government is fully committed to bringing Yamuna water from the Hathinikund Barrage to the Shekhawati region. This initiative, led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and supported by the Central Government, has reached a historic milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Haryana, ensuring Rajasthan’s share of water.Minister Rawat explained that, under the vision of Prime Mi…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief and Lok Sabha member Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday targeted the Centre over the recently announced interim trade agreement between India and the US, questioning the sequence of events and asking whether the Union Budget was prepared before finalising the deal or vice versa.His remarks came after India and the US reached an interim trade arrangement earlier this week. US President Donald Trump has claimed that tariffs on Indian imports have been reduced …
Prayagraj, Feb 1 (IANS) Lakhs of devotees gathered at river ghats nationwide on Maghi Purnima, amid chants, drumbeats, and a vast display of faith, expressing their joy and spiritual satisfaction after taking a dip. The Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, saw an extraordinary turnout from the early hours, amid elaborate security and administrative measures.At Prayagraj, pilgrims began arriving at the Sangam and other ghats from the previous night to take part in the sacred snan at the confluence…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) In her maiden Republic Day speech at Chhatrasal Stadium, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday recounted her government’s achievements in fields like health, transport, education, development, pollution control and ease of doing business, stressing the need to rebuild the Capital as an economic nerve centre. “Those who looted Delhi time and again have themselves been erased from history. But… Delhi has risen again each time, standing even taller and prouder. A…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended warm greetings to the people of Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of the state’s foundation day. President Droupadi Murmu took to social media platform X to convey her wishes, highlighting the historical and cultural significance of the state. She wrote, “My best wishes to the people of Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Day. This land, with its glorious history and rich c…