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Delhi minister inspects Yamuna river, says 1,300 tonnes of garbage removed
Delhi Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Verma, inspected the Yamuna by boat on Wednesday and said 1,300 tonnes of garbage had been removed from the river in the past 10 days. (Pics/PTI)
05 March,2025 08:01 PM IST | ronak mastakar
Hours after being sworn in as Delhi CM, Rekha Gupta takes part in Yamuna 'aarti'
Delhi Chief Minister (CM) Rekha Gupta, along with her ministers, attended the Yamuna 'aarti' on Thursday evening, just hours after the Governor administered the oath of office to the new cabinet. Following the 'aarti', the Delhi CM emphasised that cleaning the river would be a priority for her government. "Today, during the aarti of Maa Yamuna, we reaffirmed our commitment to cleaning the river. We will allocate the necessary resources, and it will be our top priority," she said (Text: ANI, PICS/PTI)
20 February,2025 09:45 PM IST | Divya Nair
IN PHOTOS: Yamuna clean up drive in Delhi
The Delhi government will make all the sewage treatment plants in the city, including six that are being newly set up, fully functional to completely check the flow of sewage and industrial effluents into the Yamuna in the next two years, and clean the river by December 2027, Additional Chief Secretary Navin Chaudhary said on Monday. Pics/Pallav Paliwal
17 February,2025 10:02 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
IN PHOTOS: Over 410 million devotees bathe at Triveni Sangam during Mahakumbh
Over 410 million devotees have taken a holy dip at Triveni Sangam during Mahakumbh 2025. The Mahakumbh at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj is one of the world's largest religious gatherings, attracting pilgrims from across the globe. (PICS/PTI)
09 February,2025 11:42 AM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
IN PHOTOS: From akharas to AI-driven care, Prayagraj gears up for Maha Kumbh
The Maha Kumbh 2025 marks the grand entry of Vaishnav sect akharas—Digambar, Nirvani, and Nirmohi—led by Jagadguru Rambhadracharya. The procession includes elephants, horses, camels, and symbolic white and yellow flags, adding grandeur to the holy event. (Pic/ PTI)
09 January,2025 01:14 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
IN PHOTOS: Devotees perform rituals, mark the start of Chhath Puja festivites
Chhath Puja, celebrated annually after the Diwali festival, is widely observed in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and adjoining regions of Nepal. This festival falls on the sixth day of the Kartik month according to the Hindu calendar, which is why it is also known as Surya Shashti. (Pic/text PTI)
05 November,2024 02:36 PM IST | Patna, Bihar | Jyoti Shukla
IN PHOTOS: Delhi Jal Board begins efforts to combat toxic foam in Yamuna
Delhi Jal Board workers began spraying chemicals in the Yamuna River on Sunday to combat toxic foam, a recurring issue that worsens during the winter months. Pics/ PTI
03 November,2024 03:05 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
In Photos: Toxic foam seen floating on Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj area
As Delhi grapples with rising air pollution, toxic foam was seen floating on the Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area on Saturday. (Pics/PTI)
19 October,2024 01:48 PM IST | ronak mastakar
In Photos: Water level in Delhi's Yamuna declines, but still above danger mark
The water level of the Yamuna river in Delhi followed a downward trend on Tuesday though it was still above the danger level of 205.33 metres. Photos/PTI/File
25 July,2023 02:02 PM IST | Editor
IN PHOTOS: Yamuna floodwater yet to recede
At 208.66 metres on July 13, the Yamuna surpassed its previous record of 207.49 metres set in September 1978 by a significant margin. It breached embankments and penetrated deeper into the city than it has in more than four decades. see pics (Photo/PTI)
24 July,2023 09:19 PM IST | Anagha Sawant