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New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The National Green Tribunal has asserted that its order directing GPS tracking systems fitting applies to tankers supplying groundwater for commercial purposes, as well as tankers transporting STP-treated water. Treated water is a byproduct of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), and used for non-potable purposes, such as construction, horticulture, road sprinkling and similar activities, to reduce dependence on groundwater and promote sustainable water use. On May 28 last year ...Read More >
BENGALURU: With the temperature in the city crossing 33 degrees Celsius and hot and humid conditions prevailing, the primary concern remains watering and taking care of saplings and trees in the city's 1,353-plus parks and 70 central medians. The Horticulture Department of Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) does not have to worry much in taking care of plants and trees as treated water from four sewage treatment plants (STPs) at Nayandahalli, HSR Layout, Mahadevapura and Hebbal is meeting their n ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Eight lakes in Bengaluru South City Corporation (BSCC) limits are set to be filled with treated water from sewage treatment plants (STPs) next month. With this, Konanakunte, Chunchaghatta, Bandepalya, Pillaganahalli village and surrounding areas will see a boost in their groundwater levels. According to Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) engineers, the project involves connecting 8 to 6-inch pipes from different STPs to Chunchaghatta, Ganapathipura, Konanakunte, Kodic ...Read More >
Last month, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the 'green budget' allocating ₹22,236 crore out of total outlays of ₹1.03 lakh crore, laying a clear roadmap to make Delhi cleaner and greener, according to a Delhi CMO statement. The 17 departments of the government have been allocated a dedicated fund for driving the green push with top priority on the Yamuna clean-up and e-buses. The responsibility for delivering on these goals has been systematically distributed, with the 17 key departmen ...Read More >
PUNE/NASHIK: The state chief secretary, Rajesh Aggarwal, stressed the need for various departments to complete all projects in Nashik city and Trimbakeshwar before the commencement of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Aggarwal arrived in Nashik on Friday for his three-day visit to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of different infrastructure projects in Nashik city and Trimbakeshwar. "I would request the different departments to ensure that the projects are completed on time before the event while mai ...Read More >
NGT news: Just before the Uttarakhand Char Dham yatra kicks off, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has flagged the risk of untreated sewage contaminating the Alaknanda, one of the primary tributaries of the Ganga and directed authorities to deploy GPS tracking in septage tankers ensuring stringent, real-time monitoring of sewage treatment systems in Badrinath. Principal bench of Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Chairperson along with Expert Members Dr A Senthil Vel and Dr Afroz Ahmad was hearing a ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 3 (UNI) Punjab Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, and Power, Sanjeev Arora, on Friday, unveiled a comprehensive roadmap on Friday to transform the state's urban infrastructure. The Minister announced a major infrastructure blitz, including the reconstruction and repair of 2,120 kilometers of roads across various Municipal Corporations and Councils. This initiative, budgeted at ₹1,300 crore, is slated for completion by the end of ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 2 (PTI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday stayed the operation of the Haryana government's 'stilt-plus-four floors' policy for residential plots, observing that the state appears to have put public safety at risk merely to earn more revenue. The interim order came on a petition challenging the July 2, 2024 order issued by the additional chief secretary of the town and country planning department. The order had permitted construction of 'stilt-plus-four floors' on res ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 01: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Gulmarg Development Authority is actively strengthening sanitation and waste management infrastructure in the area. He said that a 2 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project, costing Rs 46.50 crore, has been approved, and its execution is proposed to commence in the financial year 2026-27. Replying to a question raised by MLA Kreeri-Wagoora, the Chief Minister stated that a Detailed Project Repor ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Gulmarg Development Authority is actively strengthening sanitation and waste management infrastructure in the area. He said that a 2 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project, costing Rs 46.50 crore, has been approved and its execution is proposed to commence in the financial year 2026-27. Replying to a question raised by MLA Kreeri-Wagoora, the Chief Minister stated that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) f ...Read More >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to phased regularisation of daily-wage workers, announced a Rajasthan-style behavioural training model to improve the tourism experience in Jammu and Kashmir, and informed the Assembly that 578 illegal constructions had been identified in tourist destinations over the past three years. Replying to a private member's bill moved by CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami seeking regularisation of casual and other ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday conducted a review of key infrastructure and urban development projects of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in Dwarka and asked officials to ensure the best global civic infrastructure and services across all DDA projects. "Dwarka has the potential to emerge as a premier destination for global engagements, given its excellent connectivity through Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), proximity to IGI airport and world-class infr ...Read More >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to phased regularisation of daily-wage workers, announced a Rajasthan-style behavioural training model to improve the tourism experience in Jammu and Kashmir, and informed the Assembly that 578 illegal constructions had been identified in tourist destinations over the past three years. Replying to a private member's bill moved by CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami seeking regularisation of casual and other ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a step towards tackling river pollution and strengthening water conservation, the Maharashtra government has approved the formation of the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on wednesday. CM Fadnavis to Head Apex Body for River Conservation The newly proposed authority will function as the state's apex body for both regulatory and developmental activities related to river conservatio ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to promote Dwarka sub-city as a vibrant hub for international events, business engagements and cultural activities, citing its strategic location and expanding infrastructure.Sandhu reviewed several projects in Dwarka on Wednesday, including storm water channels No. 2 and 5, the golf course at Sector-24, the five-star hotel project at Sector-23, Bharat Vandana Park and the Yashobhoomi Conventi ...Read More >
Panvel, March 30: The Panvel Municipal Corporation on Monday presented an estimated budget of Rs 4,853 crore for the financial year 2026-27, with a strong focus on infrastructure development and essential civic services. Budget presentation and priorities Municipal Commissioner Mangesh Chitale tabled the budget before Standing Committee Chairman Baban Mukadam during a special meeting. The budget outlines a balanced approach to urban growth, prioritising water supply, healthcare, sanitation, ed ...Read More >
Abdullah represents the Ganderbal constituency in the assembly. The projects, spanning multiple departments, were inaugurated and e-launched at different locations, underscoring the government's commitment to balanced and inclusive development. "From healthcare and sanitation to roads, schools and drinking water, these projects reflect our resolve to ensure comprehensive development of Ganderbal. Our focus is not merely on announcements but on timely execution and quality outcomes," he said. ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate has leveled money laundering accusations against Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd. and their board of directors. Central to the allegations are claims of environmental law violations, particularly the company's negligence in establishing necessary sewage treatment systems for its developments. NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday filed a money laundering chargesheet against Gurugram-based real estate company Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd ...Read More >
Pigeon feeding will be allowed only between 7 am and 9 am at the four sites, the civic body said. Mumbai: Mumbai's civic body on Friday said it has permitted "controlled feeding" of pigeons at four new locations in the city for two hours in the morning. In a release, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said this is an interim measure until a report from an expert committee and further orders from the High Courts are received. "Pigeon feeding will be allowed at Worli Reservoir in G South w ...Read More >
In another major bus accident in Jaipur, two people were burnt to death after the vehicle carrying labourers came in contact with a high-tension power line. An 11,000-kilovolt power line broke and fell onto the bus, leading to an electric shock and fire. Ten labourers on board had come from Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly to work at a brick kiln in Todi. Five of the labourers are in critical condition and have been referred to Sawai Maan Singh Hospital in Jaipur. Four others are being treated at the S ...Read More >
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to take part in Chhath Puja at Vasudev Ghat in north Delhi on Tuesday, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are engaging in a war of words over the condition of the Yamuna river and preparations for the festival. The AAP has accused the BJP-led Delhi government of constructing an "artificial Yamuna" with "filtered water" at Vasudev Ghat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to partake in the festiviti ...Read More >
New Delhi: Water minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday said that the govt's efforts to clean the Yamuna have started showing strong and measurable results. In seven months, the fecal coliform (human waste contamination) levels in the river have dropped significantly. "We promised to clean the Yamuna within three years, and I am proud to say that four out of eight sampling points have already reached the permissible limit," said Verma. Fecal coliform is a key indicator of untreated sewage entering a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Even as Delhi govt prepares to set up 23 major Chhath ghats along the Yamuna, the Delhi stretch of the river, which was visibly cleaner after the monsoon rain, is showing renewed signs of degradation. Frothing has reappeared in parts of it -- a sign that pollution levels are rising again. Delhi Pollution Control Committee's monthly analysis for Oct shows a sharp rise in pollution levels compared to Sept, a month when the Yamuna was the cleanest in the recorded history due to the stron ...Read More >
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday announced that the Delhi government will develop 17 model Chhath ghats along the Yamuna and withdraw all cases filed in previous years against devotees who performed Chhath Puja on the riverbanks. Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, Gupta said the government has made extensive arrangements to ensure that this year's Chhath Puja is celebrated with the same devotion and grandeur as Diwali, in a clean, safe, and sacred environment. "Earl ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on "sustained efforts to make the Yamuna clean", assuring him that BJP govt in Delhi is "fully committed to rejuvenate" the river. CM also said govt was making arrangements across the city to ensure that the Chhath was celebrated in a grand manner. "Delhi govt is committed to building a 'Viksit Delhi', transforming the capital into a modern, clean, safe and citizen-friendly city," CM said after the meeting.Gupt ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Residents of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to toxic air on Monday morning with the Air Quality Index (AQI) falling to the "very poor" category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national Capital recorded an AQI of 335 at 8 am on Diwali morning after people burst crackers on the eve of the festival of lights, causing severe noise pollution and blanketing Delhi-NCR in smoke. The CPCB's forecast for the coming days in ...Read More >
Delhi AQI: As Diwali festivities began on Monday, Delhi's air quality crisis has deepened, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas to impose Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Sunday with immediate effect. As of 4 pm on Sunday, the national capital recorded an AQI of 296 according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, this was not the first day that the air quality in Delhi worsened, ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties worth Rs 71 crore in connection with a major scam linked to illegal construction in the Vasai-Virar belt, part of which, Rs 44 crore, belongs to IAS officer Anil Pawar, reported TOI. The investigation revolves around 41 unauthorised buildings, which the Bombay High Court had ordered demolished. Central to the case is Bharti Pawar, wife of Anil Pawar, who has been named by the ED for allegedly fronting a portion of the scam worth Rs 169.6 ...Read More >
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inspected the Yamuna River at Kalindi Kunj, assuring that water quality has improved with no froth formation expected during Chhath. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inspected the preparations underway in Southeast Delhi's Kalindi Kunj (Madanpur Khadar) area for cleaning the Yamuna River and controlling froth formation. Further, Gupta reviewed a report from the on-site laboratory testing the river's water and expressed satisfaction with the quality of the Yamun ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday announced the 'Gomti Revival Mission', marking a significant step towards realising the vision of a clean, uninterrupted and pure river. "The Gomti, flowing from Pilibhit to Ghazipur, is not merely a river, but a symbol of our cultural consciousness, spiritual heritage and a vital lifeline for millions," he said. He added that the mission is not confined to water purification alone; it represents a comprehensive endeavor to revive both the ...Read More >
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