Yamuna river pollution

YAMUNA RIVER POLLUTION NEWS

Yamuna’s pollution worsens, bacteria levels 4,000 times the safe limit: Report

July 19, 2025 1:42 am

The river, which flows about 22 km through Delhi, enters the Capital at Palla

Froth re-surfaces in Yamuna River near Delhi's Kalindi Kunj

April 18, 2025 7:21 pm

Experts said that the froth on the river surface was a recurring issue due to the toxic chemicals present in the sewage and industrial wastewater flowing unchecked into it.

Yamuna water-poisoning remark: Former Delhi CM Kejriwal did not appear in Sonipat court, next date of hearing on March 20

February 17, 2025 5:03 pm

‘Proofs’ were handed over to Arvind Kejriwal’s counsel Bhuvesh Malik in a pen drive.

Manoj Misra, relentless crusader against pollution in Yamuna river, dies at 68

June 05, 2023 9:18 am

Misra was convener of the Yamuna Jiye Abhiyan, formed in 2007 as a group of environmental organisations working for the Yamuna.

Boats and barricades in desperate bid to combat Yamuna foam

November 11, 2021 7:10 am

Attempts were made to raise a temporary barricade-like structure near Kalindi Kunj to prevent the foam from floating further downstream.

NGT directs CPCB to submit report on improvement of water quality in Ganga, Yamuna

May 23, 2020 8:22 pm

Asking for a detailed report on the issue, the green panel directed that once industrial and other activities resume, it should be ensured that all the environment laws are complied with.

In the pipeline: Fix for high level of ammonia in Delhi water

May 30, 2019 2:49 am

The DJB, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, cleared the Rs 598-crore project Wednesday.

Floodwater improves Yamuna's water quality, experts say river 'healthiest' this year

July 31, 2018 6:55 pm

The improvement is largely due to the increased oxygen content of the water which cleanses the river and helps keep pollutants in check, experts said.

After NGT ire, DJB draws up plan to ‘improve’ Yamuna

July 28, 2017 4:38 am

The DJB, during its site inspections, noted: “Hutments, cowsheds/dairies, dhobi ghats and parking spots were observed on the left bank of the Yamuna within the floodplain boundary. These activities contribute to the pollution to the river..”

Crops on Yamuna plains toxic: New study

December 13, 2014 12:45 am

It observes that the level of heavy metal contamination increases significantly after Wazirabad.

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