Environment
Over 100 hectares of Delhi’s forest land used for development in 15 years: Govt data
Furthermore, 384.38 hectares, equivalent to 3.84 square kilometers, of forest land within the capital is presently occupied by encroachments
Delhi’s draft climate action plan aims to cut dependency on other states for hydropower
According to the Delhi Economic Survey 2022-23, in the fiscal year 2021-22, Delhi procured a total of 37,460 million units of electricity. Out of this, approximately 16.65 percent came from power plants owned by the Delhi government, while the rest was purchased from the central government and other states
Delhi govt launches internship programme to empower wildlife enthusiasts
Rai said the government has a plantation target of 5.2 million saplings this year. In addition, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will plant 5 million shrubs
Rains lash Delhi, IMD predicts more showers
In the 24-hour period till Saturday morning, the city has witnessed 54 mm of rainfall. The humidity at 8.30 am was recorded at 100 per cent
Flood victims unsure about compensation
Soon after Yamuna floods led to destruction and large-scale displacement of civilians in low-lying areas, Delhi government announced a compensation of Rs 10,000 for each affected family. While many received it within two days, some are still waiting with bated breath
Snake scare adds to city’s flood woes
Wildlife SOS chief says frantic calls after sighting of snake increased during the floods
Vaginal infection on the rise in camps
Residents of the congested Yamuna Khadar area have been severely affected not just by eye infections but also by vaginal and skin infections due to flood water
Solar panels emerge as flicker of light in the race to survive floods
Harnessing sun's energy to rebuild lives, solar panels energise Delhi's flood shelters
