"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
Chhath Puja is celebrated widely across the country, particularly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Devotees in these states, as well as in Delhi, began the rituals early Tuesday morning at the Yamuna and Ganga ghats.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday attended the 'Sandhya Puja' as part of the Chhath Puja celebrations at Kolkata's Doi Ghat and said that all arrangements have been made for the ongoing four-day festival.
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."
The bench led by Chief Justice of Delhi, emphasized that allowing people to perform the puja in the river could lead to health issues, referring to a recent case where an individual fell ill after taking a dip in the polluted water and was hospitalized.
"Arvind Kejriwal had spoken 'on record' that he would not blame anyone and will make River Yamuna as clean as River Thames by 2025. Today Gopal Rai is saying that the people of UP are contaminating and polluting the River Yamuna. The stretch between Okhla to Wazirabad creates 80 per cent pol
The four-day Chhath Puja began on Tuesday with 'Nahay-Khay'. Chhath Puja is celebrated in different parts of the country and is a major festival in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Devotees in these states and in the national capital performed puja rituals on Tuesday morning at the Yamun
As the national capital grapples with air pollution, Environment Minister Gopal Rai pitched for a united effort a month in North Indian states to mitigate pollution, while accusing BJP governments in neighbouring states of doing politics.
The application window for this scheme opened on October 31, and will close on November 30, with allotment finalized via a draw of lots scheduled for December 27.
The National Capital's Kalindi Kunj area saw toxic foam floating on the Yamuna River on Friday, raising concerns among residents and political leaders over pollution just ahead of Chhath Puja.