New Delhi: A study by geology researchers at Delhi University and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal, has shown that the Yamuna flowing through Delhi today is a fraction of what it was two centuries ago. The study has found that the river’s average width has shrunk by nearly 68%, while its…
Officials said the proposed STP will intercept untreated domestic sewage and wastewater generated by industrial units in Indrapuri, Banthala and Lal Bagh before it reaches the Yamuna Ghaziabad: A new sewage treatment plant (STP) is set to come up in Loni by 2028 as part of efforts to prevent untreated sewage and industrial wastewater from…
Maha plans new desilting scheme for Vidarbha Nagpur: The Maharashtra govt is preparing a new statewide scheme for river and canal deepening works, with revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule directing officials to immediately draft a standard operating procedure (SOP) for projects in Nagpur and Amravati divisions.The decision was taken during a high-level meeting held at Mantralaya…
Prayagraj: With a motto to create awareness on water, forests and land conservations, volunteers of the ‘Mangal Bhumi Foundation’ on Sunday embarked on a study tour of the Loni river. During the journey, the volunteers observed the river’s current condition, water flow, pollution levels, encroachments, traditional water sources, and various social, economic, and environmental aspects…
Gaya: Years after the Patna high court ordered the removal of encroachments from the Falgu river and restoration of its original condition, the long-delayed exercise is finally set to begin in Gaya.The district administration had earlier identified nearly 900 permanent encroachments along both banks of the river. Although several attempts were made to remove them,…
Sanjay Soni cleans an area near Vishwamitri river Vadodara: Along the Vishwamitri’s banks, one man’s flowing hair tells a quiet story of persistence. For a decade, Sanjay Soni has refused to cut his hair, turning a personal vow into a symbol of Vadodara’s long, unfinished fight to restore its river and protect its iconic crocodiles.With…
Supreme Court constituted panel member visits riverfont project sites in Pune Pune: A member of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC), constituted by the Supreme Court, Anjan Kumar Mohanty on Saturday visited several locations that come under the riverfront development project (RFD) after citizen groups submitted ecological concerns associated with the project.“On 4 March 2025, the…
People use boats to break up the foam covering the waters of the Yamuna in New Delhi Noida: Calling rivers the lifeblood of civilisation and criticising official apathy, the Supreme Court has ordered the formation of a high-powered committee under the Union home secretary to prepare a coordinated plan for the Yamuna’s revival.The apex court…
Lucknow: Diversion of water between Kudiya Ghat and Gomti Barrage for gate repairs has exposed stretches of the riverbed, offering a chance for the restoration of the polluted Gomti.Talking to TOI, experts said that as water levels receded, thick deposits of black sludge, plastic waste, decayed organic matter and invasive vegetation became visible, exposing years…
