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Weakened flow is killing the Yamuna

Ahead of Delhi polls, many articles on Yamuna cleaning emerged, highlighting sewage treatment up to mandatory tertiary discharge standards as key solution

Capital and technology for this solution are readily available, and now, so is the political drive. Given these drivers, the river water ought to achieve bathing quality in the near future. (Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

india news

Updated on Apr 12, 2025 06:18 PM IST

ByManu Bhatnagar

Delhi: The River and the City

In this series, HT takes a look at the complicated relationship that the Capital shares with the Yamuna as it journeys through the city

A bridge of boats across the Yamuna, as viewed from Delhi, in 1858. Photo by Felice Beato (Getty Images)

india news

Published on Mar 24, 2025 06:28 AM IST

BySomya Lakhani

A barrage of compromises fail the Yamuna

A decades-old water-sharing pact faces renegotiation this year – making it a pivotal moment for the Yamuna in Delhi.

A view of Yamuna River near Wazirabad Barrage, in New Delhi on March 4, 2025. (HSanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Mar 21, 2025 05:47 AM IST

ByParas Singh, Jasjeev Gandhiok

The Ghats of Delhi: Sacred, yet struggling to survive

In this series, HT takes a look at the complicated relationship that the Capital shares with the Yamuna as it journeys through the city.

A view of Yamuna Bazaar Ghat, which once served as the epicentre of Delhi’s interaction with the river. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Mar 20, 2025 01:41 PM IST

ByParas Singh, Jasjeev Gandhiok

Where the Yamuna still has signs of life

In this series, HT takes a look at the complicated relationship that the Capital shares with the Yamuna as it journeys through the city.

A fisherman casts his net in the Yamuna at Sur Ghat. The spot near the Wazirabad Barrage is the last point where fishes are found in the river. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Mar 18, 2025 09:04 PM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok, Paras Singh

Palla: The first, untarnished stretch of Yamuna in Delhi

Nestled at the tri-junction of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, Palla village marks the Yamuna’s entry into Delhi

Marigold flower cultivation on the banks of the Yamuna near Palla on February 24. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

cities

Published on Mar 17, 2025 12:14 AM IST

ByParas Singh, Jasjeev Gandhiok

Delhi: Yamuna water worsens, faecal coliform 6,400 times safe level

Water quality in Delhi's Yamuna worsens, with faecal coliform levels soaring to 16 million units/100ml, highlighting ongoing sewage pollution issues

Toxic foam floats on the Yamuna near Kalindi Kunj in Delhi on March 5. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Mar 14, 2025 04:09 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Yamuna virtually ‘dead’in city, says Parliamentary panel report

The report, tabled in both houses of Parliament on Tuesday, said, of the three main portions of the river flowing through the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi, the stretch in Delhi was the most polluted

Toxic foam floating over Yamuna River near Kalindi Kunj on March 5. (Sunil Ghosh /HT PHOTO)

india news

Published on Mar 13, 2025 05:00 AM IST

ByZia Haq

Delhi unlocks water tourism; boat rides on Yamuna are finally happening

Move over metro! Delhi introduces stunning boat rides for commuters on Yamuna. Here's all you need to know.

Cabinet Minister of Irrigation and flood control Parvesh Sahib Singh takes a boat ride from Boat Club to Chhath Ghat during his visit to the Yamuna River, near ITO in New Delhi, India.(Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)

lifestyle

Published on Mar 12, 2025 04:26 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Amit Sadh: Old Delhi is like a planet in itself; it's stuck in a time space

Bollywood actor Amit Sadh – on a recent visit to his janam bhumi, Delhi – explores Old Delhi's eternal charm over a cup of chai and a plate of nihari.

Actor Amit Sadh breathes in fresh, cool air at the Yamuna river during Delhi's spring season. (Photo: Vineet Vohra)

htcity

Published on Mar 07, 2025 08:07 PM IST

ByHenna Rakheja

Delhiwale: River sutra

A man wades in the polluted Yamuna river in Delhi, as cars rush by on the bridge above, highlighting the river's neglected state amidst urban life.

While some 15 bridges span over the Yamuna along its fateful Delhi course, this bridge on the DND flyway most cinematically illustrates the bonds between the megapolis and the river. (HT)

cities

Published on Mar 07, 2025 05:34 AM IST

ByMayank Austen Soofi

Delhi government plans to launch cruise service on Yamuna for tourist operations

The operator will be tasked to provide two electric-solar hybrid boats, each for 20-30 passengers, with speeds of 5-7 knots for ferry services.

BJP government plans a river cruise between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur to boost tourism. (Representative image)(PTI)

india news

Updated on Mar 02, 2025 07:16 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

WATCH: Maha Kumbh sangam comes to Noida, residents take shahi snaan in soc pool

Missed the chance of visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh? Residents of Greater Noida's ATS Society took shahi snaan right in the society.

Residents of a society in Noida turned their pool into the Triveni sangam using water from Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj (Photo: PTI; Screenshot: X)

htcity

Published on Feb 25, 2025 05:24 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

CPCB says Sangam water ‘unsafe’ due to high BOD level. What is it? Explained

The Central Pollution Control Board has declared the water at Triveni Sangam unfit for bathing due to high biological oxygen demand levels.

Pilgrims take a holy dip in Sangam, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers, on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj on February 12, 2025. (File)(AFP)

india news

Published on Feb 20, 2025 10:24 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Yamuna cleaning begins days before BJP government formation in Delhi

During his address at the BJP's assembly poll victory celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to make every effort for pollution-free Yamuna.

Trash Skimmer conducts a cleaning operation of Yamuna River, in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI)

india news

Published on Feb 16, 2025 09:35 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

New rail bridge beside ‘Loha Pul’ in Delhi to start operations this year

The nearly 1km bridge parallel to the old bridge has been built at a cost of ₹226.7 crore connecting old Delhi’s Yamuna Bazaar to east Delhi’s Shastri Park

A view of the new Yamuna Bridge, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

cities

Published on Feb 13, 2025 04:45 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Maha Kumbh: Surge in devotees leaves a trail of garbage in Ganga, Yamuna

Mahakumbh boosts pilgrim numbers in Prayagraj, causing a surge in river garbage. A trash skimmer removes 10-15 tons daily to ensure clean waters.

Trash skimmer in operation near Sangam in Prayagraj. (HT photo)

cities

Updated on Feb 11, 2025 10:43 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

The opportunity for a seamless NCR

All five governments with stakes in the National Capital Region are now under the political umbrella of one party

The NCR might be among the world’s largest contiguous urban regions but it suffers from stark problems of income inequality and living conditions (Bloomberg)

editorials

Published on Feb 09, 2025 08:14 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Parvesh Verma, who defeated Kejriwal, vows to complete ‘unfinished work’

Parvesh Verma, paying tributes to ex-Delh CM Sahib Singh Verma in Mundka village, said he would resolve to finish his father's unfulfilled works.

Parvesh Verma, the BJP's candidate from the New Delhi assembly seat paid tribute to his father, former CM Sahib Singh Verma(Sanchit Khanna/HT)

india news

Published on Feb 09, 2025 01:26 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Greater Noida: 37 villages told to clear illegal constructions from Hindon, Yamuna floodplains

The administration has made it clear that it will not be liable for any damages caused by flooding in these areas and will not provide compensation for losses incurred on account of illegal developments

The district administration has been issuing warnings against the illegal establishments on the floodplains and issuing a fresh warning on Friday, that if any illegal construction is being carried out in these areas, it must be removed immediately. (HT Photo)

cities

Published on Feb 08, 2025 07:16 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Greater Noida

Delhi HC seeks info over release of industrial effluents into Yamuna

india news

Updated on Jan 31, 2025 08:44 PM IST

PTI |

Kejriwal reaches EC office, alleges poll body 'shooting the messenger'

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal submitted his response to the Election Commission regarding his controversial remark on Yamuna water.

Arvind Kejriwal, National Convenor of Aam Admi Party along with AAP leaders Sanjay Singh, Atishi addressing a press conference in New Delhi(HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Jan 31, 2025 02:23 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

‘Cabinet ke saath chullu bhar paani’: Fadnavis slams Kejriwal over Yamuna row

CM Fadnavis hit out at Arvind Kejriwal for not fulfilling his promise to clean the Yamuna river during his tenure as chief minister.

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis slammed Kejriwal over the Yamuna water issue(PTI)

india news

Published on Jan 31, 2025 10:16 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj challenges Haryana CM to drink water from drain no 6

Saurabh Bharadwaj of AAP challenged Haryana CM Saini to drink water from a toxic drain, accusing him of polluting the Yamuna

On Thursday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was challenged by Delhi Minister and AAP contender for the Greater Kailash Assembly seat, Saurabh Bharadwaj, to drink water from drain number 6, which is purportedly dumping dangerous industrial waste into the Yamuna River.(Ritik Jain/ANI)

india news

Published on Jan 30, 2025 03:45 PM IST

ANI |

‘Promoting disharmony’: EC replies to Kejriwal’s response on Yamuna remarks

The Election Commission warned Arvind Kejriwal that his statements could harm relations between residents of Haryana and Delhi, causing lasting division.

india news

Updated on Jan 30, 2025 04:05 PM IST

BySohil Sehran

'Didn't drink, but...': AAP leader's charge against Haryana CM amid Yamuna row

AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar criticized Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini for pretending to drink polluted Yamuna water

On Thursday, AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar attacked Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini for rebutting Arvind Kejriwal's charges by drinking Yamuna water. (ANI)

india news

Published on Jan 30, 2025 10:43 AM IST

ANI |

Haryana CM ‘pretended’ to drink Yamuna water, says Kejriwal; Saini hits back

Kejriwal shared a video of Saini performing Achman at Yamuna bank in Haryana and accused him of wanting Delhi people to drink "poisonous" water.

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini drinking water (achman) from Yamuna to demonstrate its ‘purity’ near Dahisara village on the Delhi-Haryana border on Wednesday.(HT Photo)

india news

Published on Jan 30, 2025 01:28 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Arvind Kejriwal replies to EC, says Yamuna remark made in public interest

Arvind Kejriwal defended his remarks on Haryana's water contamination. He said high ammonia levels in the water present significant health risks.

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal addressing a press conference in New Delhi. (HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Jan 30, 2025 04:51 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

12 years back, stampede on Mauni Amavasya in 2013 killed 36 Kumbh pilgrims

The Maha Kumbh Mela is the world’s largest gathering with origins in Lord Vishnu wresting a golden pitcher with a nectar of immortality from demons after a 12-day celestial fight

Devotees in Prayagraj on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Jan 29, 2025 01:57 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi LG slams Kejriwal's 'Haryana poisoning Yamuna' claim; AAP hits back

The Aam Aadmi Party hit back at the LG and said that he needs to choose between public welfare and his "political masters".

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena said that Arvind Kejriwal's remarks were

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Published on Jan 29, 2025 02:49 AM IST

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Ahead of Delhi polls, many articles on Yamuna cleaning emerged, highlighting sewage treatment up to mandatory tertiary discharge standards as key solution

In this series, HT takes a look at the complicated relationship that the Capital shares with the Yamuna as it journeys through the city

A decades-old water-sharing pact faces renegotiation this year – making it a pivotal moment for the Yamuna in Delhi.

In this series, HT takes a look at the complicated relationship that the Capital shares with the Yamuna as it journeys through the city.

In this series, HT takes a look at the complicated relationship that the Capital shares with the Yamuna as it journeys through the city.

Nestled at the tri-junction of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, Palla village marks the Yamuna’s entry into Delhi

Water quality in Delhi's Yamuna worsens, with faecal coliform levels soaring to 16 million units/100ml, highlighting ongoing sewage pollution issues

The report, tabled in both houses of Parliament on Tuesday, said, of the three main portions of the river flowing through the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi, the stretch in Delhi was the most polluted

Move over metro! Delhi introduces stunning boat rides for commuters on Yamuna. Here's all you need to know.

Bollywood actor Amit Sadh – on a recent visit to his janam bhumi, Delhi – explores Old Delhi's eternal charm over a cup of chai and a plate of nihari.

A man wades in the polluted Yamuna river in Delhi, as cars rush by on the bridge above, highlighting the river's neglected state amidst urban life.

The operator will be tasked to provide two electric-solar hybrid boats, each for 20-30 passengers, with speeds of 5-7 knots for ferry services.

Missed the chance of visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh? Residents of Greater Noida's ATS Society took shahi snaan right in the society.

The Central Pollution Control Board has declared the water at Triveni Sangam unfit for bathing due to high biological oxygen demand levels.

During his address at the BJP's assembly poll victory celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to make every effort for pollution-free Yamuna.

The nearly 1km bridge parallel to the old bridge has been built at a cost of ₹226.7 crore connecting old Delhi’s Yamuna Bazaar to east Delhi’s Shastri Park

Mahakumbh boosts pilgrim numbers in Prayagraj, causing a surge in river garbage. A trash skimmer removes 10-15 tons daily to ensure clean waters.

All five governments with stakes in the National Capital Region are now under the political umbrella of one party

Parvesh Verma, paying tributes to ex-Delh CM Sahib Singh Verma in Mundka village, said he would resolve to finish his father's unfulfilled works.

The administration has made it clear that it will not be liable for any damages caused by flooding in these areas and will not provide compensation for losses incurred on account of illegal developments

Delhi HC seeks info over release of industrial effluents into Yamuna

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal submitted his response to the Election Commission regarding his controversial remark on Yamuna water.

CM Fadnavis hit out at Arvind Kejriwal for not fulfilling his promise to clean the Yamuna river during his tenure as chief minister.

Saurabh Bharadwaj of AAP challenged Haryana CM Saini to drink water from a toxic drain, accusing him of polluting the Yamuna

The Election Commission warned Arvind Kejriwal that his statements could harm relations between residents of Haryana and Delhi, causing lasting division.

AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar criticized Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini for pretending to drink polluted Yamuna water

Kejriwal shared a video of Saini performing Achman at Yamuna bank in Haryana and accused him of wanting Delhi people to drink "poisonous" water.

Arvind Kejriwal defended his remarks on Haryana's water contamination. He said high ammonia levels in the water present significant health risks.

The Maha Kumbh Mela is the world’s largest gathering with origins in Lord Vishnu wresting a golden pitcher with a nectar of immortality from demons after a 12-day celestial fight

The Aam Aadmi Party hit back at the LG and said that he needs to choose between public welfare and his "political masters".

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