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Plastic war: Delhi Govt to get stakeholders to tableSubscriber Only
March 13, 2021 03:10 IST
Officials said the environment department, with the help of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), will soon begin mapping agencies, departments and associations that need to be roped in to ensure the burden of plastic waste is reduced.
Sat, Mar 13, 2021
Delhi reels under water crisis as Yamuna level dips, rain falls shortSubscriber Only
March 07, 2021 04:35 IST
Data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) shows that rainfall in northwest India has been below normal levels so far this year.
Sun, Mar 07, 2021
Panel to look into proposal on dumping inert waste in Bhatti minesSubscriber Only
March 06, 2021 06:09 IST
Officials said SDMC is seeking permission to dump this material in 3 former mining pits in the sanctuary and one outside it.
Sat, Mar 06, 2021
Reviving Ridge will greatly benefit city air & groundwater, says panel headSubscriber Only
March 03, 2021 02:20 IST
Since the ridge is a notified reserved forest, the kikar cannot be removed completely. The plan therefore is to remove a few branches, which will help sunlight to break through and full-grown saplings can be planted in such places, he added.
Wed, Mar 03, 2021
Work underway to set up 2 smog towers, each will have 1,200 air filtersSubscriber Only
March 03, 2021 01:56 IST
The nodal agency for the tower at Connaught Place is the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), while at Anand Vihar, it is the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Wed, Mar 03, 2021
Delhi: Panel to preserve Ridge gets two new membersSubscriber Only
March 01, 2021 02:47 IST
The new independent members will take over from Sunita Narain, the director general of the Centre for Science and Environment, and Vimlendu Jha, founder of environmental NGO Swechha, whose term had expired in March 2019.
Mon, Mar 01, 2021
Delhi: Damaged nine years ago, Sher Shah Gate set to be restored this yearSubscriber Only
February 24, 2021 01:26 IST
Officials of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said the restoration is in its final stages and would take another four to five months, but a new vendor would be engaged for it.
Wed, Feb 24, 2021
‘Despite 11 meetings, govt didn’t listen to us, they do not want to resolve it’Subscriber Only
February 19, 2021 03:20 IST
Some tractor trolleys reached the site of the blockade at Palwal, carrying food. “The food is not just for us but for any commuter who may be inconvenienced because of the blockade,” said Rajkumar, a farmer from Gugera village in Palwal.
Fri, Feb 19, 2021
Explained: How did Uttarakhand flash floods affect water supply in parts of Delhi?Subscriber Only
February 16, 2021 16:17 IST
Delhi Jal Board (DJB) officials said that regulated water supply would be restored Tuesday onwards across the city.
Tue, Feb 16, 2021
In coming months, project to assess what makes capital air so pollutedSubscriber Only
February 14, 2021 01:00 IST
A new project to identify sources of pollution in real time is scheduled to be tabled before the Delhi Cabinet soon for clearance. It received Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s approval last Tuesday.
Sun, Feb 14, 2021
Round the clock water supply in high profile NDMC area gets fresh boostSubscriber Only
February 13, 2021 01:22 IST
As part of the process for uninterrupted water supply, NDMC is also replacing old or non-functional water meters with ‘smart meters’ which would help keep an account of the water supplied and the amount lost in leakages or theft, the official added.
Sat, Feb 13, 2021
In Southeast Delhi, most rely on bottled water over taps; residents cite quality issuesSubscriber Only
February 09, 2021 01:20 IST
Water pipelines in Jamia Nagar and Zakir Nagar are either missing at places or have been laid but do not carry water, and if they do, the water is unfit for drinking, residents said.
Tue, Feb 09, 2021
Wetland authority seeks action plan to revive 1,000 water bodiesSubscriber Only
February 08, 2021 02:42 IST
Proposals for the remaining 755, which include 39 untraceable water bodies, are being sought and agencies have been asked to submit them by the end of this month, a Delhi government official said.
Mon, Feb 08, 2021
In Three Years: Plan to bring 1,799 unauthorised colonies under DJB netSubscriber Only
February 07, 2021 02:41 IST
Figures shared by DJB officials show that of 1,799 unauthorised colonies, water lines have been laid in 1,622 and supply has been released in 1,571 as of January.
Sun, Feb 07, 2021
Delhi cabinet gives nod to restore more than 400 hectares of Central RidgeSubscriber Only
February 03, 2021 01:11 IST
The five-year revival plan intends to turn the ridge into a full-grown forest with indigenous plants and trees that will provide a recreational space for people in the heart of the city, forest department officials said.
Wed, Feb 03, 2021
Yamuna panel concludes proceedings, says action inadequate on reviving riverSubscriber Only
January 29, 2021 00:03 IST
The principal bench of the NGT, headed by chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, said the committee has presented a clear roadmap for preventing pollution of the river and rejuvenating it, but action by authorities continues to remain inadequate.
Fri, Jan 29, 2021
Who do Delhi’s farmers sell to? FCI, wheat growers differ on answerSubscriber Only
January 24, 2021 01:51 IST
Farmers from the capital and heads of the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) at Narela and Najafgarh, however, denied the FCI's submission.
Sun, Jan 24, 2021
Delhi: Three baolis set to get a fresh lease of lifeSubscriber Only
January 23, 2021 03:59 IST
A no-objection certificate for rejuvenation of three water bodies under the ASI has already been issued to the DJB in September, the report stated.
Sat, Jan 23, 2021
Polluted Haryana drains among reasons for high Yamuna ammonia levels: ExpertsSubscriber Only
January 18, 2021 01:44 IST
The committee said in the email, “We have been repeatedly highlighting specific fault lines but we are not sure whether the recommendations of the CPCB and of NEERI given in 2019 have been brought to your notice.”
Mon, Jan 18, 2021Haryana rejects draft report that sought more water for Yamuna revivalSubscriber Only
January 15, 2021 02:04 IST
A draft report by the institute had stated that the river stretch between Haryana’s Hathnikund barrage and Delhi’s Okhla needs more water for maintaining its environmental flow (e-flow).
Fri, Jan 15, 2021
Yamuna ammonia up, Delhi blames Haryana for laxitySubscriber Only
December 30, 2020 05:36 IST
The impact of increasing pollution in the Yamuna is being noted in frequent disruption to Delhi’s water supply.
Wed, Dec 30, 2020
Dirty water wars: Why it’s Delhi versus Haryana on Yamuna’s ammonia levelsSubscriber Only
December 30, 2020 01:37 IST
The issue is a long-standing one between Haryana and Delhi. It is brought into focus every time the concentration of ammonia increases in the river.
Wed, Dec 30, 2020
Explained: Here is how man-made wetlands can treat waste waterSubscriber Only
December 26, 2020 16:12 IST
A unique sustainable experiment is under way in Delhi, where a ‘constructed’ natural feature brings hope of reducing the need for expensive sewage treatment plants, with issues of capacity and utility.
Tue, Dec 29, 2020
Along DND where solid waste once was, an ‘island’ comes upSubscriber Only
December 23, 2020 04:32 IST
At present, the water that surrounds the island and much of the wetlands — from Dhobi Ghat in Okhla to DND flyway near Kilokari village — is sewage from 25 drains, which would render it difficult for fish to survive.
Wed, Dec 23, 2020Constitution of Yamuna panel ‘under process’Subscriber Only
December 22, 2020 07:05 IST
The committee is being formed following directions of the NGT to the DDA last year for constituting a 'special purpose vehicle' for rejuvenation of the river.
Tue, Dec 22, 2020Journalism of Courage
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