Significant increase in Yamuna pollution since 2017: Delhi government reportThe report shows that barring Palla, the annual average concentration of biological oxygen demand (BOD) increased at every location of wate...
23 Nov, 2022, 09.17 PM IST
Possible to clean Yamuna to bathing standards by 2025: ExpertsThe Yamuna can be considered fit for bathing if biological oxygen demand (BOD) is less than 3 milligram per litre and dissolved oxygen (DO)...
11 May, 2022, 08.03 PM IST
Go bird-watching in Andamans, visit the 700-yr-old Khonoma village: Here are the best options for an eco-friendly vacationDo you and your partner have a mutual love for wilderness? Break free from the urban shackles and go back to nature with these themes.
21 Feb, 2019, 05.13 AM IST
Yamuna at its 'healthiest' state this year due to rise in flood water inflow: Experts"The quality of Yamuna water is at its healthiest state for the first time this year but that is due to the better water flow. Any water th...
31 Jul, 2018, 04.09 PM IST
Plan to make seaplane land on Yamuna in next five years: BJP’s Manoj TiwariThe project called "Yamunosa" will be on the lines of Sabarmati on which PM Narendra Modi made a splash on the last day of the Gujarat camp...
02 Mar, 2018, 08.05 AM IST
Here's a Rs 6,000-crore plan to revive Yamuna river by DelhiThe plan has an in-principle approval from the Centre, have had a couple of consultations, Centre has agreed to finance the Yamuna river fr...
15 Jun, 2016, 12.36 PM IST
DDA might shelve riverfront planDDA seems to have shelved its riverfront development plans for now because of different views on the matter.
15 Mar, 2016, 12.01 PM IST
DDA plans wetlands off Barapullah to curb pollution in YamunaDDA has decided to develop a wetland on the floodplains to treat the water of Barapullah drain before it is released into the river.
06 Jun, 2015, 11.42 AM IST
Barrage work leaves Delhi's Okhla sanctuary high and dryOkhla Bird Sanctuary is in a precarious state with vast stretches of its wetlands parched. Water has been diverted because Uttar Pradesh ir...
04 Apr, 2015, 02.03 AM IST
Fewer bird species back in OkhlaOnly seven species of migratory birds have arrived in Okhla Bird Sanctuary.Last year, 15 species were spotted at this time.However, this ha...
23 Oct, 2014, 02.17 AM IST
Panel appointed by Environment Ministry suggest 1.2 km eco-sensitive zone for Okhla Bird SanctuaryThe three-member committee report recommends a 1.2 km area between the northern boundary of the bird sanctuary and the DND flyover as the e...
09 Jul, 2014, 05.16 AM IST
- More waterbirds spotted in Delhi
The Asian Waterbird Census has thrown up happy surprises this time. Not only the number of wetland birds spotted in Delhi during the census...
10 Feb, 2014, 03.56 AM IST
Okhla Bird Sanctuary turns dry, UP govt can’t answer whyThe Okhla Bird Sanctuary now looks like a desert with a cracked water bed and few birds of prey flying around.
27 Oct, 2013, 05.23 AM IST
- Birds take flight as realty boom jolts Okhla sanctuary
Okhla Bird Sanctuary is in danger . Atleast 10 realty projectswithin a kilometre radius of its Noida boundary might just sound its death kn...
03 Sep, 2013, 06.23 AM IST
- Green zones packed as avian guests flock
With more than 450 species of birds residing here through the year, Delhi boasts of having the highest number of birds that can be seen in ...
09 Dec, 2012, 05.41 AM IST
Migratory birds in Okhla SanctuaryWhile relatively few Indian and foreign migratory birds had arrived at the Okhla Bird Sanctuary, a Greater Noida wetland area had this time...
13 Feb, 2009, 09.37 PM IST
- Delhi has 202 bird species
Delhi Bird Group identified 202 species of birds in the capital in a unique event on Sunday.
27 Feb, 2008, 11.11 AM IST