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MCD to geo-tag 1,300+ heritage buildings to prevent norm violations

India, July 15 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has decided to geo-tag heritage properties and integrate them with its building plan approval portal to prevent violations of heritage protec... Read More


Drain discharge in Yamuna rises 76% more than estimated: Delhi Jal Board

India, July 15 -- Delhi's 22 main drains contribute 76% more wastewater than previously estimated to the Yamuna as it flows through the city, according to an assessment by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) --... Read More


33, Shamnath Marg: Delhi govt kicks off process to convert 'jinxed' bungalow to command centre

India, July 15 -- New Delhi The Public Works Department (PWD) of Delhi has invited bids for consultancy services to convert the bungalow at 33, Shamnath Marg, in Civil Lines-long regarded as "jinxed"... Read More


Flaws in Delhi landfill ops take centre stage, MCD plans to ramp up facilities

India, July 13 -- New Delhi Poor disposal of fly ash, subpar performance of a waste-to-energy (WtE) plant and gaps in leachate disposal continue to hinder clearance of legacy waste at the Ghazipur la... Read More


After dry summer, rainfall upstream boosts Yamuna

New Delhi, July 13 -- The water levels in the Yamuna stretch in Delhi rose sharply on Sunday, increasing by over 2 metres following heavy rainfall in the hills upstream. This marks the first instance ... Read More


upstream rains raise Yamuna levels in delhi

New Delhi, July 13 -- The water levels in the Yamuna in Delhi rose sharply on Sunday - from 201.87m at 10pm on Saturday to 204.05m at 11am Sunday at the Old Railway Bridge - following heavy rainfall i... Read More


After a dry summer, heavy rain upstream boosts Yamuna levels

New Delhi, July 13 -- The water levels in Yamuna stretch in Delhi rose sharply on Sunday, increasing by over 2 metres, following heavy rainfall recorded in the hills upstream. This marks the first ins... Read More


Delhi govt proposes easier felling norms for five commercial tree species

India, July 11 -- In a significant relaxation of Delhi's tree-felling norms, the forest department has proposed exempting five commercially grown tree species from the existing permission regime for f... Read More


AAP's breakaway faction of 16 councillors merges with BJP

India, July 11 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday strengthened its position in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) after the 16 councillors of the Indraprastha Vikas Party (IVP) - a br... Read More


Meters to be mandatory on all borewells in Delhi as per new draft policy

India, July 11 -- All domestic and commercial borewells in Delhi will have to be fitted with water meters and users will be charged based on the amount of groundwater they extract under a new borewell... Read More