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Delhi Minister orders strict action against illegal units polluting Yamuna
New Delhi, April 20: Ordering strict action against polluting and illegal industries, Delhi Minister for Water, Irrigation and Flood Control, Parvesh Verma, said on Sunday that the city government will work in close coordination with Haryana to ensure that untreated water does not flow into the Yamuna River.
Use space tech, involve public: PM Modi's advice on Yamuna cleaning
New Delhi, April 17: Calling for the use of technology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed Yamuna cleaning, taking a big step towards fulfilling his promise of personally monitoring the rejuvenation of the holy river and delivering a memorable experience to Chhath devotees.
Drains will be cleaned in one month...: Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma
New Delhi, April 12: Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday attacked the previous Aam Aadmi Party government and said that the authorities have assured that the drains will be cleaned in one month.
Work of cleaning Yamuna is underway: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, April 10: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday asserted that the work of cleaning the Yamuna is underway, and the government is doing it in a time-bound manner.
Delhi L-G, CM Gupta inspect Yamuna cleaning drive at Wazirabad, discuss riverfront revamp
New Delhi, April 10: Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday conducted a joint inspection of the Pollution Control Center in the Wazirabad area as part of the government's intensified efforts to clean the Yamuna River.
Delhi govt is committed to working for people, says CM Rekha Gupta after inspecting supplementary drains
New Delhi, April 10: After inspecting the supplementary drains in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and said that the BJP government, unlike the previous one, is committed to working for the people.
Delhi CM, along with LG Saxena, Minister Parvesh Verma inspects Barapullah, Wazirabad drain
New Delhi, April 10: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected the supplementary drain at Wazirabad in the national capital on Thursday.
PWD Minister Parvesh Verma inspects water management, infrastructure in East Delhi
New Delhi, April 4: Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma on Friday inspected water management and infrastructure in East Delhi.
Clean Yamuna: Pune experts help Delhi govt in riverbed dredging; total 33 projects across 4 states
New Delhi, March 20: For cleaning the Yamuna, 33 projects have been sanctioned in Delhi and other states for the creation of a sewerage treatment capacity of 2,130 million litres per day (MLD) at a cost of Rs 5,911 crore, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
Congress tells Delhi govt to clean Yamuna before 'cruise tourism' gimmick
New Delhi, March 17: Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devender Yadav on Monday said that the BJP government in the city should take urgent, practical steps to clean up the toxic Yamuna.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta holds 'Jan Milan Samaroh' at her residence
New Delhi, March 12: To meet and interact with the people of the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday hosted 'Jan Milan Samaroh' at her residence.
Inland Waterways Authority of India and Delhi govt ink pact to boost cruise tourism on Yamuna River
New Delhi, March 11: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the nodal agency of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) for National Waterways, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with multiple Delhi government agencies, including the Irrigation and Flood Control department, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), and the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), on Tuesday.
Delhi Minister Sirsa discusses pollution & waste management concerns with LG VK Saxena
New Delhi, March 7: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa met Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena to discuss key environmental issues, including pollution, waste management, and the condition of the Yamuna river on Friday.
Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh visits Yamuna, takes boat ride
New Delhi, March 5: Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh visited the Yamuna River on Wednesday, taking a boat ride from Boat Club to Chhath Ghat. He also held discussions with officials as he inspected the river.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and his wife perform prayers at Keshighat , Vrindavan
Vrindavan, March 3: Kota MP and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with his wife, on Monday performed a special prayer and worship ceremony at Keshighat and offered his prayers to the Yamuna River.
People who wronged Maa Yamuna would never have peace: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, March 3: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday asserted that her government will hold a Maha Aarti at the Yamuna River.
Delhi Govt plans to revitalise River Yamuna with solar-powered ferry, cruise service to boost tourism
New Delhi,, March 2: In a bid to boost tourism and promote sustainable water transport, the Delhi government is set to launch a ferry and cruise service along a 7-8 km stretch of the Yamuna River.
River cruise on Yamuna: Delhi govt plans new tourism hotspot in capital
New Delhi, March 2: Riding high on the big electoral mandate from Delhiites, the newly formed BJP government has set its sights on realising its long list of poll promises, one by one -- the latest among them is the revitalisation of Yamuna River and also its transformation into a tourism hub.
Gajendra Shekhawat assures Yamuna clean-up on PM Modi's guarantee
Jodhpur, March 1: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday reaffirmed the government's commitment to cleaning River Yamuna, just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the guarantee to clean River Ganga.
Delhi HC expresses concern over 16 industrial areas choking River Yamuna
New Delhi, February 28: The Delhi High Court on Friday expressed serious concerns over the untreated effluent flowing from 16 industrial areas in the national capital, choking River Yamuna.
Delhi: Parvesh Verma assumes charge as PWD minister; vows to clean Yamuna
New Delhi, Feb 25: Delhi Cabinet Minister Parvesh Verma officially assumed charge as the Public Works Department (PWD) Minister on Tuesday, walking in the footsteps of his illustrious father Sahib Singh Verma who served on the Council of Ministers and went on to become the Chief Minister.
NGT mandates timely desilting of Delhi drains ahead of monsoon
New Delhi, February 23: In a recent order, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed the Irrigation and Flood Control Department (I&FCD), Delhi governmentl to guarantee the completion of desilting 24 drains in the capital by May 31. The NGT emphasized that the desilting work must adhere to the timeline previously disclosed by the I&FCD.
Roadmap being prepared to fulfil all our promises: Delhi Minister Indraj Singh
New Delhi, February 22: Delhi Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh on Saturday emphasised that a roadmap is being prepared by the newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party government to carry out all the works in the national capital that the party has promised in its manifesto.
Yamuna clean-up began before BJP formed government: 'Modi Story'
New Delhi, February 21: The 'Modi Story' shared a video on Instagram, lauding the efforts of the newly formed BJP government in Delhi, saying that the Yamuna clean-up began even before the government was sworn-in.
Fulfilling promises made by PM Modi is our priority: Delhi Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh
New Delhi, February 21: Delhi Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Friday emphasized that the top priority of the newly formed BJP government in the national capital is to fulfil all the promises made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Delhi CM, Rekha Gupta and cabinet attend 'Yamuna aarti', reiterates resolution to clean river
New Delhi, February 20: After attending the evening Aarti on the banks of the Yamuna here on Thursday evening, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the resolution of making the Yamuna clean will be the priority of the Delhi government.
Day 1 in office: CM Gupta chairs Cabinet meeting, sets out on mission 'Viksit Delhi'
New Delhi, Feb 20: Delhi’s new Chief Minister Rekha Gupta hit the ground running on her first day in office as she assumed charge within hours of taking oath on Thursday, attended Yamuna aarti, allotted berths to her six Cabinet colleagues and chaired her maiden Cabinet meeting.
On first day as Delhi CM, Rekha Gupta, cabinet members attends 'Yamuna aarti'
New Delhi, February 20: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta who was sworn in in a grand ceremony on Thursday in the national capital's Ramlila Maidan attended the evening aarti on the banks of the Yamuna here.
RS MP Swati Maliwal urges Delhi govt to table CAG report, clean Yamuna
New Delhi, February 20: Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal urged the newly elected Delhi government on Thursday to table the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report and clean the Yamuna river at the earliest.
Newly sworn in Delhi ministers promise a 'Viksit Delhi'
New Delhi, February 20: Bharatiya Janata Party leader and newly sworn-in minister in the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi cabinet, Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Thursday that the council of ministers have been given an opportunity to be part of a team and make the national capital a 'Viksit Delhi'.
Will clean Yamuna in the next 3 years Delhi additional Chief Secretary on cleaning of Yamuna
New Delhi, February 17: The Yamuna cleaning process began in New Delhi on Monday. Delhi's additional Chief Secretary Navin Kumar Choudhary stated that as per the directions of the higher authorities, Yamuna will be cleaned in the next three years before 2027. He stated that the work will be done in three to four steps and firstly the solid waste will be removed from the river bed.
Yamuna's cleaning drive in Delhi: PM Modi's pre-election promise now in action
New Delhi, Feb 16: During the Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to clean the Yamuna River if the BJP comes to power after the polls. After the victory of the BJP, as promised the work on this project has already commenced, even before the formation of the new government.
Delhi's new CM to be chosen from MLAs, no deputy CM post: Sources
New Delhi, Feb 13: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will finalise the name for the Chief Minister's post in Delhi only after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his US visit, sources said on Thursday, adding that the pick will be from the MLAs and there will be no deputy CM.
Will begin working on Yamuna ...: Union Minister Harsh Malhotra
New Delhi, February 13: After BJP secured a historic win in the Delhi Assembly elections, Union Minister Harsh Malhotra on Thursday asserted that the party will begin the work of Yamuna cleaning and will finish the task within the given timeframe.
We will support BJP's Yamuna cleanup plan so they can take a dip: AAP's Anil Jha
New Delhi, February 10: AAP's winning candidate from the Kirari Assembly constituency, Anil Jha, stated that he intends to play a constructive role in the opposition while supporting initiatives that benefit the public, particularly the BJP's pledge to clean the Yamuna River, and holding the party accountable for its promises.
Cleaning Yamuna will be main responsibility: BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal after party emerges victorious in Delhi polls
New Delhi, February 9: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Sunday said that the main responsibility of the BJP government which will be formed in Delhi would be to clean the River Yamuna.
PM Modi slams AAP over Yamuna pollution, vows to restore river's identity
New Delhi, February 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday invoked chants for the sacred Yamuna River while slamming the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over pollution in the river, accusing them of blaming the people of Haryana "for their own failures."
Uttar Pradesh: SDRF rescues youth from drowning in Yamuna at Prayagraj
Prayagraj, February 3: Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel deployed at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj rescued a youth from drowning in the Yamuna River near the Sangam late on Sunday night.
Should take sip of Yamuna, will meet him in hospital after: Rahul Gandhi attacks Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi, February 2: In a no-holds-bar attack at Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pointed to the previous promise of the former Delhi Chief Miniser to clean Yamuna River, challenging him to take a dip in the river.
No work done in Delhi to clean Yamuna in 10 years: Haryana CM Saini
Chandigarh, Jan 31: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday slammed former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal over the quality of Yamuna water, saying no work had been done in Delhi over the past 10 years.