YAMUNA RIVER CLEANUP
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.
Namami Gange: Industrial pollution flowing into Ganga down nearly 60 per cent since 2017
Industrial pollution in the Ganga has significantly decreased by almost 60 percent since 2017. This achievement is credited to the Namami Gange program's strict regulations. Key interventions in Kanpur's Jajmau tannery belt have been successful. While water quality has improved, some stretches still face challenges. Further efforts are underway to enhance treatment and wastewater reuse.
Delhi’s 'toxic' air hits offices: Employee requests WFH for severe headache, and what the manager said is now viral
The young worker’s complaint reflects a growing frustration among office-goers who must navigate both health risks and workplace expectations while Delhi continues to battle another spell of toxic air.
Froth returns to Yamuna river after temporary cleanup for Chhath Puja
Froth has returned to the Yamuna river after a temporary cleanup for Chhath Puja. Increased water flow from Hathnikund barrage had briefly improved its appearance. However, the river is now frothing again, indicating pollution from untreated sewage. Delhi's environment minister blames poor sewage treatment plant functioning and promises upgrades. Experts call for long-term solutions and consistent river flow.
Delhi govt sets November deadline to clear Yamuna floodplains of encroachments
The Delhi government has ordered agencies to remove all encroachments from the Yamuna floodplains by November as part of a 45-point action plan to clean and rejuvenate the river. The DDA has been instructed to clear encroachments, including illegal nurseries and unauthorized structures, along Yamuna floodplains in east, northeast, and south Delhi.
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Cruises on the Yamuna, green belts from landfills, and no waterlogging: What Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has planned for the city
Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced initiatives to enhance the city's environment and infrastructure. She plans to convert landfills into green spaces, clean the Yamuna River for potential cruise boats, and address water management issues, including preventing waterlogging during monsoon and ensuring no water scarcity in summer.
People who wronged Maa Yamuna would never have peace: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a plan to hold a Maha Aarti at the Yamuna River to symbolize its purification and rejuvenation. Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar confirmed the recovery of the Somnath Shivling pieces, which will undergo a purification ritual before being consecrated.
Delhi Cabinet Meeting Highlights: From Ayushmann Bharat scheme to CAG reports, a look at key decisions by CM Rekha Gupta
Rekha Gupta, the newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Delhi, held her first cabinet meeting, finalizing the tabling of 14 CAG reports and the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The scheme aims to provide comprehensive healthcare, transforming Mohalla Clinics into Ayushman Mandirs, with new centers planned across the city.
So, Delhi has finally entered a new era. For BJP, the real test may have only just begun
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially returned to power in Delhi with Rekha Gupta as the new Chief Minister, ending a 26-year hiatus. The new government faces some urgent major tasks, including fulfilling promises such as the women's honorarium, continuing AAP's welfare schemes, improving infrastructure, and addressing corruption allegations.
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.
After Maha boost, BJP wants 'Ladki Behna' like direct bank transfer scheme for Delhi polls
The BJP is strategizing for the Delhi elections by emulating its Maharashtra model, centering on welfare initiatives like cash transfers for women. This mirrors a similar proposal by the ruling AAP, though yet unimplemented. The BJP also aims to address job security and wages, particularly within the unorganized sector, alongside student scholarships.
India faces severe water crisis: Solve major disputes, clean rivers on priority
From water-sharing conflicts to failed clean-up attempts to interlinking, India's rivers could do with some farsighted management.
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