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Video: Crores spent by govt every year, Yamuna still remains polluted

As soon as winter sets in, the air pollution causes various diseases. Delhi is already struggling with the air pollution, now the poisonous water of Yamuna has also created problems. The increased amount of ammonia in the water of Yamuna has raised concerns for quite some time. Read further on…

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Delhi: Toxic foam floats on Yamuna in Kalindi Kunj causing health risks

The visual from Kalindi Kunj on Sunday morning revealed thick toxic foam floating on the Yamuna underscoring severe pollution. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Video: Lok Sabha MP Naveen Jindal arrives at Parliament in EV, vows to fight against pollution

Noted industrialist and senior BJP MP Naveen Jindal reached Parliament by driving the shiny silver coloured four-seater Electric car. Read further on Dynamite News

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Reporters Without Orders Ep 345: Why Yamuna is choking, funds squandered on Modi’s unofficial trips

This week, host Shivnarayan Rajpurohit is joined by Newslaundry’s Anmol Pritam and Basant Kumar.

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Delhi HC denies permission to hold Chhath Puja at Yamuna banks

The bench led by Chief Justice of Delhi, emphasized that allowing people to perform the puja in the river could lead to health issues due to severe contamination. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: Toxic foam in Yamuna raises pollution concerns ahead of Chhath Puja

The National Capital's Kalindi Kunj area saw toxic foam floating on the Yamuna River on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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AP PHOTOS: River and air pollution in India's capital pose a severe health threat to residents

One of India’s most sacred rivers, the Yamuna in New Delhi, is covered with white toxic foam, with vast sections frothing as a result of pollutants discharged from industries around the city. The pollution poses a severe health threat to residents since the river provides more than half of the…

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Yamuna is choking in Delhi. Is floodplain encroachment to blame?

A thick layer of white foam has taken over the Yamuna river in Delhi yet again. The toxic foam, a result of untreated sewage waste, has raised concerns months after a report pointed to increasing encroachment and concretisation on the floodplains of the river.

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Delhi: Yamuna pollution level high as toxic foam floats in river

Thick, toxic foam was once again observed floating on the Yamuna River at Kalindi Kunj on Saturday as pollution levels in the river remain alarmingly high in the National Capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: Toxic foam surfaces in Yamuna River near Kalindi Kunj

Toxic foam was seen floating on the Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi’s air quality worsens as smog blankets Indian capital

Toxic foam also covered the river Yamuna

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Weather : Smog engulfs Delhi; Air quality drops to 'Very Poor' level

New Delhi: A thin layer of smog engulfed the national capital with Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 349 at 8 am on Monday, categorized as 'Very Poor.' Read further on Dynamite News:

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Yamuna foam contains harmful organic toxic leads to health hazards

Experts have raised concerns over the toxic white froth in the Yamuna River. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: Toxic foam covers Yamuna in Kalindi Kunj; Leads to health hazards

Toxic foam covers Yamuna in Kalindi Kunj; Leads to health hazards. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi govt writes to Haryana CM Saini requesting Yamuna water release in Munak Canal

Delhi's Water Minister Atishi on Sunday wrote a letter to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini regarding the release of water in the Munal Canal by the Haryana government. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi High Court permits demolition of illegal Shiva temple in Yamuna riverbed

The bench said that there could be no iota of doubt that Lord Shiva would be happier if the Yamuna riverbed is cleared of all encroachments and unauthorised construction. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Disposal of offerings in Ganga, Yamuna: NGT allows DPCC, UPPCB to file responses within 4 weeks

National Green Tribunal allows DPCC and UPPCB to respond to pollution caused by worship offerings in Ganga and Yamuna rivers.

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Delhi HC directs DDA not to undertake demolition activities against Pak Hindu refugees

The Delhi High Court directed the DDA (Delhi Development Authority) to not undertake any demolition against the Pakistani Hindu refugees who have been living in Yamuna floodplains since 2011. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kumbh Mela: NGT forms Committee to carry out inspection of drains joining Rivers Ganga, Yamuna in Prayagraj

NGT has formed a committee and is directed to inspect all the drains joining the Ganga and Yamuna rivers and all the Sewage Treatment Plants from which discharge is being made to the rivers in the Prayagraj district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chhath Puja | Toxic foam on Yamuna will be cleared in one or two days, says Delhi Minister Atishi

Ahead of Chhath puja, Delhi Minister Atishi said toxic foam on Yamuna will be cleared in 1-2 days & asked U.P. Govt to stop release of dirty water.

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Uttar Pradesh: Devotees take dip at confluence of Ganga, Yamuna on auspicious occasion of Dhanteras

Thousands of people took a dip at the confluence of the holy Ganga and Yamuna praying for good health and fortune on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras.

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Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea seeking permission to organise Chhat Puja at Yamuna

Chhat Puja is celebrated on the sixth day after Diwali. Chhath is primarily celebrated in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News

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CSIR-NGRI releases 3D aquifer map of 10,000 sq.km area of Ganga-Yamuna ‘doab’ between Prayagraj and Kanpur

Scientists from Hyderabad’s CSIR-NGRI unveiled the 3D aquifer map of 10,000 sq.km area of Ganga-Yamuna ‘doab’. The map is expected to aid management and augmentation of groundwater resources. Hydrogeological linkages between two existing and one ancient river have also been discovered. Over 100 sites for managed aquifer recharge have been…

The Hindu

Yamuna recedes after crossing danger mark in Delhi

Yamuna's water level in Delhi dropped Wed. after crossing danger mark of 205.33m on Tues. due to rain in upper catchment areas. 56 killed in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand ravaged by rain. In July, Delhi faced unprecedented flooding due to heavy rainfall, Yamuna swelled to 208.66m. Encroachments on floodplain, extreme rain…

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Watch | What caused Yamuna’s devastating floods?

A video examining the reasons behind the Yamuna flooding around Delhi and how it has forced several people to shift to relief camps

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