Environment

-August 8, 2023

Over 100 hectares of Delhi’s forest land used for development in 15 years: Govt data

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

-August 7, 2023

Delhi’s draft climate action plan aims to cut dependency on other states for hydropower

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

-August 7, 2023

Delhi govt launches internship programme to empower wildlife enthusiasts

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

-August 5, 2023

Rains lash Delhi, IMD predicts more showers

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

-August 4, 2023

Flood victims unsure about compensation    

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  

-August 4, 2023

Snake scare adds to city’s flood woes

Snake scare adds to city’s flood woes

Wildlife SOS chief says frantic calls after sighting of snake increased during the floods

-August 3, 2023

Vaginal infection on the rise in camps

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

-August 1, 2023

Solar panels emerge as flicker of light in the race to survive floods

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