New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday presented her vision on the development of the national capital and its role in building ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ at the 11th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister said that the identity of a developed nation is determined not only by economic or technological development, but also by the capability and productivity of its citizens.She underlined that Delhi…
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New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu said on Tuesday that a cleaner, rejuvenated Yamuna remains a top priority, and the government is firmly committed to delivering visible, sustainable results on the ground. Sharing key takeaways of a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Yamuna rejuvenation on Monday, Sandhu highlighted the push to convert the city’s dairy waste into gas and manure.In a post on X, Sandhu said, “Attended a meeting to review the rejuve…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the government is working on a war footing to deliver adequate drinking water to every citizen of the capital.After a review meeting, the Chief Minister said that the government is paying equal attention to immediate relief measures as well as long-term solutions so that the water situation can be permanently controlled in the future, said a statement.The Chief Minister informed that due to the water availability bei…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced a government drive to recycle damaged idols and offer an alternative to citizens who release such articles of faith in water bodies, including the polluted Yamuna. In a message, the Chief Minister also sought to engage citizens in the drive and invited their suggestions on locations to open centres to collect idols for recycling.“We’re launching dedicated centres to respectfully recycle our cherished idols, a hear…
Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Actress Neha Dhupia recently paid her first visit to the holy city of Vrindavan, seeking the blessings of Lord Krishna. During the religious trip, Neha not only offered prayers at the various temples located in the mythologically significant city but also took part in the Yamuna cleaning drive, leaving the river a little cleaner than she found it.The ‘Singh Is Kinng’ actress opted for a red ethnic wear as she sought blessings.Sharing a video montage of her trip to Vrindavan …
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inspected the ongoing construction works at R.K. Ashram Marg Metro Station under Delhi Metro Phase 4 and directed officials to complete the project within the stipulated timeframe. “We are making decisive investments in modern transport infrastructure, expanding networks, upgrading systems, and reinforcing connectivity across the city. The objective is clear: faster journeys, cleaner mobility, and a more seamless everyday …
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…
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…