Dutch govt to assist in comprehensive plan for Yamuna
NEW DELHI: The Centre plans to create mega reservoirs by dredging the bed of the Yamuna for which the Dutch government has agreed to facilitate an action plan. "To rejuvenate the river and meet the water
View ArticleTo cut dependence on fuel, govt warms up to electric vehicles, bikes
The concept of e-bikes and electric vehicles as a ‘green’ mode of transport, to help lessen dependence on petrol, diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG), were some measures discussed by the Department
View ArticleTo ease congestion, govt plans to widen single-lane flyovers
The Delhi government plans to convert several single-carriageway flyovers in the capital into two-carriageway flyovers to ease the traffic load. The proposal includes the flyovers at Moti Nagar, Punjabi
View ArticleCSE report comes down hard on junk food in schools
The research and advocacy organisation Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has called for a ban on junk food in schools and the regulation of advertisements promoting its consumption. Children are
View ArticleEco-friendly vehicles, not e-rickshaws, for government fleet
In an environment-friendly initiative, the city administration will deploy electric and hybrid vehicles on a pilot basis for para-transit applications and for the government fleet. Senior officials said
View ArticleQuestion raised in Rajya Sabha on pollution in Yamuna, 21/07/2014
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on pollution in Yamuna, 21/07/2014.
View ArticleNGT restrains tree felling in GK-II park
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday asked the tree officer and the Horticulture department to calculate the number of trees felled by the South Municipal Corporation, while restraining any agency
View ArticleUse of acid for toilet cleaning poses health risks: survey
A survey conducted by the Indian Medical Academy (IMA), a private association of doctors, across six States in the country, including Delhi, has found that 91 per cent of doctors link acid usage in toilet
View ArticleLondon ranked among world's most water-stressed cities
London is one of the most water-stressed cities in the world according to new research, which has mapped 500 large cities to determine how global urbanisation is affecting water supplies. London is
View ArticleDJB project to benefit 1.35 lakh residents
In order to benefit around 1.35 lakh residents, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) today commissioned the 7.8-million litre capacity Qutubgarh Underground Reservoir (UGR) and Pumping Station. This is an important
View ArticleBan e-rickshaws, says HC after govt says they are unauthorized
In an affidavit filed before the Delhi High Court on Wednesday, the Delhi government has said that e- rickshaws were a “public service vehicle” which would be regulated under the Central Motor Vehicles
View ArticleDevelopers line up Rs 5k-cr budget housing projects
In the wake of boost from the Budget & RBI move on affordable housing, Tata Housing & Mahindra Lifespace, among others, plan new launches Helped by the government’s budget moves and the Reserve...
View Articlee-rickshaws are illegal, says Delhi Govt.
To clarify its stand by July 31 on how to regulate them Contrary to the Union Government’s stand in favour of validating e-rickshaws plying in large numbers in the Capital, the Delhi Government on...
View ArticleThis monsoon, Delhi to get 2.2 lakh plants
The forest department is planning to make the most of the monsoons — it is gearing up to plant 2,20,000 saplings in different parts of the city. The rain makes the soil moist and more conducive for plants
View ArticleAsaram Bapu's ashram made certain violations on central ridge: Government
An official committee has found that the ashram of controversial godman Asaram Bapu on the ecologically sensitive central ridge of Delhi has made "certain violations", Lok Sabha was informed today.
View ArticleDelhi BJP asks Haryana to release 381 cusecs of water
In a letter written to the Chief Minister of Haryana, Bhupender Singh Hooda, BJP Delhi Pradesh president Satish Upadhyay has demanded that the Haryana government should release 381 cusecs of water through
View ArticleOver 20% Delhi households have no access to safe water
6.1 per cent households source their drinking water from untreated sources: report. It’s no secret that the Capital annually suffers from an alarming rise in the cases of cholera, acute diarrhoeal...
View Article1.2 lakh additional families under food security net
With the widening of the food security cover, an additional 1.2 lakh families in Delhi began receiving subsidised food under the Food Security Act from July. Entitlement While food security cards are
View ArticleDelhi’s entire population given treated water: DJB
The Delhi Jal Board says all residents of the Capital have access to drinking water, either through its piped supply network or its free tanker service. “The entire population of Delhi is being given...
View Article10% of city eaten up by car spaces
Finding parking space in Delhi is like a treasure hunt. The growing number of cars has led to a scramble for vacant slots and frayed nerves. Rajinder Bhatia's death in west Patel Nagar underlines a larger
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