Talking to reporters, Gaurav said, "Yamuna river is very important for us just like Ganga. We all Delhiites should come forward and help in this cause. When we were cleaning the ghats, we found several idols thrown by people and also beer bottles. This was really disheartening. We say Yamuna
A thick layer of toxic foam is visibly seen floating on the surface of the Yanuma River, raising serious concerns about the potential health risks it poses to the surrounding communities.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) at 424 as of 9 am, placing it in the 'severe' category.
According to a release, the accused, identified as Gian Chand and Sanjay Dhiman, were arrested on 18.11.2024 in an illegal mining case pertaining to Beas River, Himachal Pradesh and Yamuna River, Saharanpur (UP). They were produced before the Hon'ble Special Court (PMLA), Ghaziabad on Monday
BJP Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Monday lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leader Arvind Kejriwal for failing to address both the severe pollution in Delhi and the ongoing contamination of the Yamuna River.
Amid a dense layer of smog enveloping various parts of the national capital, people carried on with their daily chores on Monday morning. Locals continued taking morning walks around Kartavya Path amid deteriorating air quality.
The air quality worsened in Delhi on Monday morning and a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts. The air quality level plunged to 'severe plus' levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index recorded at 7 am was 483 in the national capital.
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Monday morning with hospitals in the national capital witnessing a surge in patients with respiratory issues.
BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla hit out at Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government over rising pollution and stated that the national capital has become "a toxic gas chamber."
"Today, a thick layer of toxic foam is floating on the surface of the river. The health of the sisters from Purvanchal, who have come to the Yamuna ghat to offer prayers to the Sun god, is being compromised. Rs 7,000 crore have been spent but the condition of the river has worsened. Devotees
Speaking to ANI about the toxic foam in Yamuna River and Delhi pollution, Dixit said, "Politics will happen, because politics is the reason for this destruction. The current situation of Yamuna River and air quality is the responsibility of the Delhi government."