Delhi government approves Rs 1,000 crore projects for Yamuna rejuvenationThe government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is working in mission mode for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna and the cleaning of the Naj...
24 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Centre ready in principle for 50:50 funding of Hyderabad metro phase II: Union Minister G Kishan ReddyThe Union government is ready to fund the second phase of the Hyderabad Metro project. A 50:50 cost-sharing agreement with the state govern...
20 May, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
As Yamuna chokes, political heat rises in Mathura ahead of 2027 UP electionsThe deteriorating condition of the Yamuna river in Mathura is becoming a significant political issue ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assemb...
03 May, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Delhi govt unveils Rs 1,500-cr plan for Yamuna cleaning, sewage managementChief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a Rs 1,500-crore plan to clean the Yamuna River and improve Delhi's sewage infrastructure. The plan in...
26 Mar, 2025, 04.19 PM IST
Sewage tsunami on Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, commuters fume over agency inactionA service road on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway is flooded. Untreated sewage from Narsinghpur village is flowing onto the road. The drain is...
08 Nov, 2024, 12.53 PM IST
NGT flags solid, sewage waste management issues in Gujarat, OdishaThe National Green Tribunal reviewed waste management in Gujarat and Odisha. It highlighted gaps in waste processing and sewage treatment. ...
03 Nov, 2024, 03.35 PM IST
2023: As India gasps for breath, NGT cracks whip to spur authorities strive for cleaner air, waterA highlight of the tribunal's directions involved restoring the pristine sanctity of rivers, many of which are venerated entities like the ...
01 Jan, 2024, 04.40 PM IST
NGT imposes environmental compensation of over Rs 2,000 crore on PunjabNew Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed an environmental compensation of over Rs 2,000 crore on...
23 Sep, 2022, 06.30 PM IST
NGT slams Delhi Jal Board over Yamuna pollution, says pollutants being discharged continuouslyA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice A K Goel said it is clear that major problem of preventing pollution by discharge of sewage, indu...
29 Jan, 2021, 02.51 PM IST
JICA signs deal with Centre to provide Rs 1,000 croreJapan International Cooperation Agency said it has signed an agreement with the union government to provide approximately Rs 1,000 crore.
13 Jan, 2016, 09.12 PM IST
Dismal picture on solid waste management, by some civic bodies: Environment MinistryA recent inspection has brought out a "dismal" picture of negligence by some civic bodies in dealing with the issue of solid waste manageme...
20 Oct, 2015, 04.42 PM IST
Pilot project to improve sewerage facility gets nodAccording to the government, the pilot project will be first implemented at Aya Nagar which is a village cum unauthorised colony as it does...
17 Jul, 2015, 09.49 PM IST
Yamuna clean-up needs another 25,000 crore: LG Najeeb JungCivic agencies have been asked to control the pollution load in the Yamuna, after which plans will be made to "harness and beautify" it.
25 Jun, 2014, 12.00 PM IST
- 80% urban sewage left untreated in India: Study
Nearly 80 per cent of urban sewage is left untreated which is "killing" Indian rivers, a study has said.
05 Mar, 2013, 10.13 PM IST
Around 80% of sewage in Indian cities flows into water systemsNearly 80% of the sewage generated in India flows untreated into its rivers, lakes and ponds, turning the water sources too polluted to use.
05 Mar, 2013, 04.57 AM IST
- 'Excreta Does Matter' seminar to be held in New Delhi
Centre for Science & Environment (CSE) is organizing the second Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2013: 'Excreta Does Matter', on urban India's water s...
27 Feb, 2013, 07.06 PM IST
Yamuna keeps waiting, plans pile upThere is no fresh water in the river, and without that, there is no way the river can be kept clean, argue environmentalists.
28 Mar, 2008, 03.43 AM IST