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High ammonia content in Yamuna, water supply likely to be hit in Delhi

It said the high ammonia level in the raw water sourced from the Yamuna affected the operations at the Chandrawal, Wazirabad and Okhla water treatment plants

High ammonia content in Yamuna, water supply likely to be hit in Delhi
Updated On : 12 Jan 2021 | 10:47 PM IST

Spike in ammonia levels in Yamuna waters from Haryana to hit Delhi's supply

Water supply will be affected in parts of Delhi due to an "abnormal" increase in ammonia levels in raw water discharged into the Yamuna by Haryana, Delhi Jal Board vice chairman Raghav Chadha said

Spike in ammonia levels in Yamuna waters from Haryana to hit Delhi's supply
Updated On : 29 Oct 2020 | 7:57 PM IST

Water released from Hathnikund barrage, Yamuna nears warning mark in Delhi

The water discharged from the barrage - which provides drinking water to Delhi - normally takes two-three days to reach the capital

Water released from Hathnikund barrage, Yamuna nears warning mark in Delhi
Updated On : 28 Aug 2020 | 12:22 PM IST

Water level in Yamuna rising but likely to stay below danger mark: official

The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi rose slightly and the river was flowing precariously close to the warning mark

Water level in Yamuna rising but likely to stay below danger mark: official
Updated On : 27 Aug 2020 | 12:25 PM IST

Yamuna continues to flow near warning level in Delhi; likely to increase

Yamuna was flowing close to the warning mark in Delhi on Wednesday morning and is likely to swell further with more water being released into it from the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana

Yamuna continues to flow near warning level in Delhi; likely to increase
Updated On : 26 Aug 2020 | 11:01 AM IST

Flatten Chambal ravines for farming? Why the ambitious plan may struggle

Union agriculture minister is of the view that 300,000 hectares of rugged land is not cultivable, which if improved will help in the integrated development of the Bihad area

Flatten Chambal ravines for farming? Why the ambitious plan may struggle
Updated On : 19 Aug 2020 | 1:22 AM IST

NGT panel recommends reworking 1994 water-sharing pact to revive Yamuna

The barrage regulates the flow of the river for irrigation in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh

NGT panel recommends reworking 1994 water-sharing pact to revive Yamuna
Updated On : 02 Aug 2020 | 8:15 PM IST

NGT panel seeks report from CPCB, DPCC on frothing in Yamuna river

The NGT-appointed Yamuna Monitoring Committee (YMC) has sought a report from CPCB, Delhi Pollution Control Committee and Industries Commissioner about the reasons behind "sudden froth" in the river.

NGT panel seeks report from CPCB, DPCC on frothing in Yamuna river
Updated On : 27 Jul 2020 | 9:54 AM IST

Will make Yamuna so clean people will be able to take dip in it: Kejriwal

Addressing his fourth townhall meeting in East Delhi, Kejriwal said cleaning the Yamuna will be the AAP government's priority in the next five years

Will make Yamuna so clean people will be able to take dip in it: Kejriwal
Updated On : 03 Jan 2020 | 11:35 PM IST

Yamuna set to cross danger mark, Kejriwal asks people to move to shelters

Haryana has released a record 8.28 lakh cusecs water in the Yamuna on Sunday, Delhi CM said.

Yamuna set to cross danger mark, Kejriwal asks people to move to shelters
Updated On : 27 Dec 2019 | 7:27 PM IST

NGT panel asks DPCC to submit last 5 years' report on Yamuna water quality

The DPCC monitors the river water quality on monthly basis through nine water quality monitoring stations

NGT panel asks DPCC to submit last 5 years' report on Yamuna water quality
Updated On : 03 Dec 2019 | 11:25 PM IST

Delhi's idol pursuits

Immersion controls a model for other public interest initiatives

Delhi's idol pursuits
Updated On : 12 Oct 2019 | 6:31 PM IST

Yamuna breaches danger mark; death toll mounts to 37 in north India

Heavy rain battered Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, claiming 37 lives so far

Yamuna breaches danger mark; death toll mounts to 37 in north India
Updated On : 20 Aug 2019 | 2:04 AM IST

How this advocacy group is fighting to bring Yamuna back to life

The Yamuna Jiye Abhiyaan is strenuously advocating cleanup and restoration of the river

How this advocacy group is fighting to bring Yamuna back to life
Updated On : 09 Aug 2019 | 10:19 PM IST

Dust from drying Yamuna creating pockmarks on monuments: Environmentalists

Environmentalist Shravan Kumar Singh said the dust level continues to rise alarmingly in the city

Dust from drying Yamuna creating pockmarks on monuments: Environmentalists
Updated On : 03 Jun 2019 | 8:21 AM IST

Provide status of Yamuna cleaning committees in 2 weeks: NGT to Haryana, UP

The direction came while hearing a plea filed by Ghaziabad resident Sushil Raghav and others alleging pollution of river Yamuna on account of polluted Sahibabad drain and Indrapuri drain

Provide status of Yamuna cleaning committees in 2 weeks: NGT to Haryana, UP
Updated On : 01 Nov 2018 | 7:28 PM IST

Yamuna Water Taxi project to ferry tourists to gain momentum

Project may shorten the travel time between Wazirabad to Fatehpur Jat from 3.5 hours to 45 minutes

Yamuna Water Taxi project to ferry tourists to gain momentum
Updated On : 11 Oct 2016 | 4:58 PM IST

Plea in NGT seeks stay on construction of Yamuna riverfront

Project proposes expansion of Kesi ghat by 750 metres into the river floodplain

Plea in NGT seeks stay on construction of Yamuna riverfront
Updated On : 09 Oct 2016 | 11:28 AM IST

Expert panel needs more time to quantify AOL's damage to Yamuna riverbed

NGT said 'World Culture Festival' held in March completely destroyed the riverbed; took Rs 5 crore as compensation

Expert panel needs more time to quantify AOL's damage to Yamuna riverbed
Updated On : 30 Sep 2016 | 8:29 PM IST

Delhi's waste chokes Yamuna

River-basin degradation, ecological pollution, contaminant effect on ecosystem, solid and liquid waste pollution had killed Yamuna's aquatic life

Delhi's waste chokes Yamuna
Updated On : 24 Aug 2016 | 2:42 PM IST