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Froth returns to Yamuna river after temporary cleanup for Chhath PujaFroth has returned to the Yamuna river after a temporary cleanup for Chhath Puja. Increased water flow from Hathnikund barrage had briefly ...18 Nov, 2025, 02.21 PM IST- BJP plans to save a dying Yamuna in Delhi, but it won't be an easy taskAs the BJP prepares to govern Delhi, it faces pressure to clean the Yamuna River. Previous efforts by the AAP fell short, and now the BJP m...11 Feb, 2025, 02.30 PM IST
- Your toilet could be the reason behind Delhi’s highest Yamuna pollution since 2020Delhi's Yamuna River faced severe pollution in November. Fecal pollution hit a four-year high. Untreated sewage is a major source. The rive...11 Dec, 2024, 04.17 PM IST
- Delhi Water Woes: Your jeans may be the reason behind Delhi's 'blue' waterDelhi Water Woes: In southeast Delhi, illegal denim dyeing units are causing severe environmental and health problems. Located in Meethapur...29 Jul, 2024, 11.02 AM IST
- Delhi floods raise concerns for public health: Experts stress preventive measuresFloods caused by the Yamuna River in Delhi pose several health risks that require attention, warn health experts. These risks include water...14 Jul, 2023, 05.48 PM IST
- In a first, DPCC to study microplastics pollution in River Yamuna, Delhi's soil, foodThe river water and the adjacent soil are contaminated with various pollutants, including heavy metals. In this study, the effects of seaso...19 Dec, 2021, 05.25 PM IST
- Supreme Court seeks report from NGT-appointed panel on cleaning of river YamunaA bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde took note of the submission of amicus curiae and senior advocate Meenakshi Arora that the NGT-app...19 Jan, 2021, 03.17 PM IST
- Yamuna pollution: Will consider moving court against Haryana govt, says DJB vice chairman ChadhaThe Delhi Jal Board will consider moving court against the "apathetic" Haryana government as it is yet to stop the discharge of pollutants ...31 Dec, 2020, 06.53 PM IST
- Give specific timelines for cleaning of Yamuna: National Green TribunalA bench headed by NGT chairperson justice Adarsh Kumar Goel made it clear that the tribunal will finalise fresh timelines with clear advers...25 Aug, 2019, 04.43 PM IST
- Delhi Jal Board CEO moves National Green Tribunal alleging sand mining in YamunaThe green panel had earlier that said that pollution in the Yamuna was of serious concern as the river was highly contaminated with industr...18 Aug, 2019, 06.00 PM IST
- Your habit of throwing medicines is breeding superbugs that are hard to cure"Superbugs" are strains of bacteria that are resistant to the majority of antibiotics commonly used today to treat infections.29 Aug, 2018, 11.02 AM IST
- Remove debris on Yamuna floodplains in 3 weeks: NGTA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said the Department of Irrigation of Delhi and UP would be responsible for carryi...01 Aug, 2017, 05.18 PM IST
- NGT says no to farming on polluted Yamuna landThe green panel said no activity can be permitted in that area till the time Yamuna is restored and made pollution-free.15 Nov, 2016, 07.20 PM IST
- Why should farmers grow vegetables on polluted Yamuna: NGTWhy should the farmers be allowed to grow vegetables on the land along polluted Yamuna, the National Green Tribunal asked on Tuesday while ...15 Nov, 2016, 06.29 PM IST
- Ban on farming along Yamuna to continueThe green panel said that Yamuna's water was "highly" polluted as it contained "acidic, heavy metals and other high pollutants" which were ...07 Jun, 2016, 08.10 PM IST
- Yamuna pollution can't be reversed: Central Water CommissionBOD is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms to break down orga nic material, in a given time and at a cert...08 Feb, 2015, 11.29 AM IST
- National Green Tribunal bars vegetable farming on Yamuna floodplainsThe Tribunal, however, has allowed restricted activities of floriculture and silviculture subject to specific permissions and restrictions.15 Jan, 2015, 07.13 PM IST
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