YAMUNA RIVER CLEANING
Bhai Dooj 2026 (Today, November 11) Check Shubh Tilak Muhurat, Puja Timing, Dwitiya Tithi, Panchang, Rituals And Festival Significance
Bhai Dooj 2026 is being celebrated today, November 11. Check the auspicious puja timing, New Delhi tilak muhurat from 1:10 PM to 3:20 PM, Dwitiya Tithi, Panchang, puja vidhi and the significance of Yama Dwitiya. Also explore the traditional story of Lord Yama and Goddess Yamuna and how the festival is celebrated across India.
Delhi's river tourism begins with the launch of Yamuna recreational cruise service
Delhi has launched its first ever recreational cruise service on the Yamuna River to encourage local tourism. This innovative program invites residents and tourists alike to explore the river's stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. With various engaging attractions on board, the service aims to stimulate regional economic activities and public involvement.
Yamuna's first recreational cruise to begin Tuesday
A recreational cruise service will begin on the Sonia Vihar-Jagatpur stretch of the Yamuna river. This initiative aims to enhance river-based tourism within the National Capital Region. Electric-powered cruise vessels will showcase clean and sustainable mobility along the waterways. The cruise service development involves multiple authorities, including the Inland Waterways Authority of India and the Delhi Development Authority.
Away From Bihar This Chhath Puja? Check These Ghats in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
Thousands of families from Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh celebrate Chhath Puja in cities far from their hometowns. From Yamuna-side ghats and neighbourhood ponds in Delhi to Juhu Beach in Mumbai and community-organised celebrations in Bengaluru, here are some places where devotees can observe Chhath Puja in 2026, along with practical details to check before visiting.
After Japan and Korea, now Singapore: UP's big plan to build a foreign-style city near Noida airport; check location, sectors and investment plans
Uttar Pradesh is planning to develop a dedicated 'Singapore City' in Sector 7 near Noida International Airport at Jewar to attract foreign investment and boost regional growth. Following talks between Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and a Singapore business delegation, the proposed project will focus on logistics, semiconductors, data centres, AI, green energy and modern urban infrastructure.
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November 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Diwali, Chhath Puja, Dev Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Other Important Dates
November 2026 features several important Hindu festivals, including Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Gujarati New Year, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, Tulsi Vivah and Dev Diwali. The month also includes Rama Ekadashi, Masik Shivratri, Kartik Purnima and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Check the complete November 2026 Hindu festival calendar for important dates, religious significance and observances across India.
Keralam to form special committee with trade union representatives on labour codes; report due in 10 days
Keralam government is forming a special committee that will include trade union representatives to review Labour Codes. This committee will submit recommendations within ten days regarding the state's rules implementation. Chief Minister V D Satheesan emphasized the need for protecting workers' interests during the meeting. All trade unions will be invited to provide their suggestions for amendments to the draft prepared in 2021.
Amit Shah launches projects worth Rs 8,941 crore for Delhi Yamuna river cleaning
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated projects aimed at cleaning the Yamuna river, including a sewage treatment plant. The projects, worth Rs 8,941, also include decentralized sewage treatment plants and new sewer lines. Shah emphasized the importance of these initiatives for wastewater treatment and drinking water. He stated that more than 40% of the goal for cleaning the Yamuna has been achieved so far.
Bittu Tabahi cleans Gurugram after Delhi’s Yamuna: 2,435 Kg waste removed from Khedki Daula, Noida the final stop of #CleanWithBittu drive
Surendra Singh Choudhry, also known as Bittu Tabahi, spearheaded an environmental cleanup initiative starting on World Cleanup Day. This campaign focused on eliminating waste from public areas across Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida. A remarkable 585 kg of trash was retrieved from the Yamuna in Delhi, and an impressive 2,435 kg was collected at Khedki Daula in Gurugram. This effort highlighted the detrimental effects of plastic pollution on local wildlife.
Bittu Tabahi cleans Delhi's Yamuna after Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh: 585 kg waste cleared in 4.5 hours; watch video
Bittu Tabahi on Sunday took the initative of cleaning Yamuna River in Delhi. He started his cleanliness drive from Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh. In Delhi he took up 3 days for his drive. After cleaning Yamuna River in Delhi which was his first stop, his next stop was Gurugram’s Kherki Daula. Many people on Sunday came to support him and make the drive a successful one. I almost 4.5 hours he managed to clean 585 kg of waste.
5 states & Delhi sign Kishau Project on Tons river, a Yamuna tributary
Six states signed the Kishau Multipurpose Project agreement on Tuesday. The Union government will cover ninety percent of the project's financial burden. A 232.6-meter concrete gravity dam will be built on the Tons River. This project will irrigate land and generate clean hydropower for the region. Delhi will benefit most, receiving twenty-five percent more water.
Himalayas running out of water, 20% of India's GDP at risk: 200 glacial lakes linked to rivers like Ganga, Yamuna found to be high risk
A new report by Systemiq and the Integrated Mountain Initiative, backed by the Rockefeller Foundation, warns that the Himalayas are approaching a tipping point, with glaciers melting 65 percent faster than a decade ago. Nearly 200 glacial lakes have been rated high risk, and the region underpins over 20 percent of India's GDP, putting water, food and economic security at stake for hundreds of millions of people.
Safety can't be reduced to paperwork, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced mandatory building safety audits after a recent collapse. The city aims for electric mobility transition with specific registration deadlines for vehicles. New electric three-wheelers and goods carriers will register from January 2027. Electric two-wheelers will be registered starting April 2028. The Yamuna River cleanup targets untreated sewage stoppage by 2028.
Locals say rising Ganga, Yamuna levels shift Sangam point in Prayagraj; shops, businesses affected
Water levels of Ganga and Yamuna rivers are rising in Prayagraj. The Sangam area is shifting closer to the banks and low-lying regions. Local businesses and shops are facing disruptions due to the advancing river waters. This recurring seasonal phenomenon brings the Sangam nearer to the Hanuman Temple. Authorities monitor river levels and low-lying areas for potential precautionary measures.
Delhi: 45-point action plan to rejuvenate Yamuna River
Under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Jal Board has launched a Rs 9,000 crore, 45-point action plan to overhaul Delhi's water infrastructure and rejuvenate the Yamuna River. The initiative, targeted for completion next year, includes upgrading sewerage, enhancing tanker transparency, and intensive pollution monitoring.
Delhi government to set up 32 real-time water monitoring stations for Yamuna clean-up
All the monitoring stations are expected to be operational by the end of this year. The tender process has already been initiated. These stations will monitor water quality in real time and transmit the data directly to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) server.
River Yamuna to be guarded by Territorial Army in Delhi
The Delhi Government has enlisted the Territorial Army to protect the Yamuna River from dumping, mining, encroachment, and theft. This initiative aims to clean the river within three years. Additionally, a citywide campaign will educate people on the importance of preserving the river.
Delhi govt unveils Rs 1,500-cr plan for Yamuna cleaning, sewage management
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a Rs 1,500-crore plan to clean the Yamuna River and improve Delhi's sewage infrastructure. The plan includes building 40 decentralised sewage treatment plants, upgrading existing STPs, and investing in advanced machinery. The government seeks Rs 2,000 crore from the Centre for bringing water and sewage infrastructure to international standards.
We will support BJP's Yamuna cleanup plan so they can take a dip: AAP's Anil Jha
AAP's winning candidate from the Kirari Assembly constituency, Anil Jha, stated that he intends to play a constructive role in the opposition while supporting initiatives that benefit the public, particularly the BJP's pledge to clean the Yamuna River, and holding the party accountable for its promises.
Environmentalists pin blame on Delhi govt as toxic foam covers sections of Yamuna
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has given his nod to hold Chhath Puja at designated ghats on the Yamuna and urged Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to ensure clean ghats and water for devotees, sources in his office said on Wednesday.
Will make Yamuna so clean people will be able to take dip in it: Kejriwal
"I can say this with complete confidence that within the next five years, Yamuna would be clean. Before next elections, you all would be able to take bath in Yamuna, and I will take a dip along with you then. We will clean Yamuna to that level. I hope we will hold a town hall session on the banks of river Yamuna," Kejriwal added.
Plan to make seaplane land on Yamuna in next five years: BJP’s Manoj Tiwari
The 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 campaign.
Delhi government proposes floating Special Purpose Vehicle to clean Yamuna
"Setting up of SPV to clean Yamuna. We can clean the river in next two or three years if SPV is set up by both Centre and Delhi government on the line of DMRC,"
Delhi to implement 'Seechewal model' to clean Yamuna river
Punjab's 'Seechewal model' of river cleaning involves eco-friendly and natural processes to treat wastewater and sewage.
18 Delhi drains contribute most in polluting Yamuna
The 20 km stretch of Yamuna in Delhi is considered to be the most polluted part of the river, Water Resources and River Development Minister Uma Bharti said.
Clean Ganga not possible without clean Yamuna: Uma Bharati
Bharati also said that she has spoken to Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi on the plan of Yamuna rejuvenation and it will yeild positive results.
Be united for Yamuna's cause: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
"The power of the two groups fighting for the Yamuna is divided. Instead, the two factions should join hands for the struggle," he said.
Clean up of river Yamuna a part of Ganga rejuvenation: Uma Bharti
Union Water Resource Minister Uma Bharti has said the River Ganga rejuvenation programme would not be successful without cleaning up of river Yamuna.
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