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Mahakumbh waters unsafe for bathing: A report finds faecal bacteria 13 times over safe limit

A Central Pollution Control Board report filed in the National Green Tribunal reveals that at several ghats in Prayagraj, where crores of devotees are attending the Mahakumbh, the water is unfit for bathing. In some locations, faecal coliform levels – indicating human and animal waste – were 13 times the…

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Yamuna: Fair to evict farmers from floodplains?

Despite National Green Tribunal’s strict guidelines prohibiting construction on the Yamuna floodplain, the Delhi Development Authority has been increasingly concretising several areas adjacent to the river, as reported previously by Newslaundry.

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Amit Shah condemns Kejriwal's 'poisoned Yamuna' remark, says he "committed a sin"

Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah continued his relentless attack against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Read further on Dynamite News.

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Ahead of Delhi polls, troubled waters of Yamuna at the centre of political slugfest

Ahead of the high-octane Delhi polls as the mud slinging between parties rages on, the water of Yamuna has found itself caught between a war of words.

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Reliance serves millions at Maha Kumbh to facilitate pilgrims' progress

As the sacred waters of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati converge at Prayagraj, millions embark on a spiritual pilgrimage to Maha Kumbh 2025. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Yamuna Water Row: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accuses Kejriwal of spreading lies

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on Friday stepped up her attacks on the Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal over his claims on Yamuna water and stated that he is resorting to a "shameful lie" because he is sensing his defeat in the upcoming assembly polls in Delhi. Read further on…

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Yamuna Water Row: Kejriwal submits his reply to EC over 'poison' claim

Kejriwal today visited the ECI and submitted his fresh reply to the second notice of poll body regarding Yamuna 'poisonous' water remark. How does ECI react to the reply is to be seen? A must read on Dynamite News

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'Provide factual evidence on your "poisoned water" remarks': ECI asks Kejriwal

Kejriwal had alleged that the raw water received from Haryana is contaminated full of toxins...Must follow the full story on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: At least 15 feared dead in stampede during huge Hindu festival in India

Crush happened as pilgrims tried to jump over police barricades to reach Sangam Nose, the point where India's Ganges river meets Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers

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In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?

Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims expected to take part

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Maha Kumbh: Over 4.55 million devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam

The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela has attracted a significant number of devotees to Prayagraj, where they come to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Act of water terrorism': Delhi CM Atishi Writes to CEC

Atishi has written to the CEC, requesting urgent intervention over the rising ammonia levels in the Yamuna River. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Over 10.8 million devotees take holy dip

The Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj has seen an unprecedented influx of devotees, with a massive 10.80 crore plus taking the sacred plunge at the revered Ganga-Yamuna-Saraswati confluence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Scrutinising the LG’s role in the Yamuna clean-up

In January 2023, the National Green Tribunal formed a high-level committee to tackle pollution in the Yamuna. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena was made its chairperson.

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Delhi: Former PM Manmohan Singh 'Asthi Visarjan' at Yamuna Ghat

The ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed at the Yamuna Ghat near the Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tila Sahib in Delhi. Read further on Dinamite News:

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Tents at Sangam; Temporary bridges built for devotees

The drone visuals from the banks of 'Triveni Sangam' (confluence) of Ganga and Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj showcase the arrangements made by the state Read further on Dynamite News

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High ammonia level in Yamuna river: Know how it can affect those living in Delhi (and how to stay safe)

Elevated ammonia levels in the Yamuna River have become a pressing concern for Delhi residents, posing significant health risks and disrupting daily life. Ammonia, a colorless gas with a pungent odor, is highly soluble in water.

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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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