Environment

-July 31, 2023

Migrants stare at distress as Hindon river flows through homes

Migrants stare at distress as Hindon river flows through homes

With over 9,000 displaced within a week, the flood fury at Hindon river banks has returned after 45 years

-July 31, 2023

‘Van Mahotsav’ at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary begins

‘Van Mahotsav’ at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary begins

To enhance visitor experience and engagement, a new online portal, abwls.eforest.delhi.gov.in, was launched specifically for the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

-July 31, 2023

Sowing seeds of disaster: How unnatural afforestation is of little help

Sowing seeds of disaster: How unnatural afforestation is of little help

Mindless planting of trees along the Yamuna floodplains is neither helping the ecology not the environment, say experts

-July 28, 2023

On World Nature Conservation Day, experts talk about climate change: “It’s now or never”

On World Nature Conservation Day, experts talk about climate change: “It’s now or never”

Experts who have been working in the field of conservation of the fast-disappearing flora and fauna say conserving forests and biodiversity must rank high on the priority lists of the governments as well as the common people

-July 28, 2023

Schools submerged, studies take a hit

Schools submerged, studies take a hit

Centres of education in Yamuna Khadar meant to help underprivileged government school students, have been badly hit by the floods, impacting children’s education

-July 27, 2023

Delhi to introduce new tree pruning guidelines

Delhi to introduce new tree pruning guidelines

Currently, the city government's guidelines allow the regular pruning of tree branches with a girth up to 15.7 cm without seeking permission from the tree officer

-July 27, 2023

When man became animal’s best friend

When man became animal’s best friend

Victims of Yamuna floods have a special bond with animals. As the high water-level rendered the animals homeless, the locals were ready to risk their lives to save them

-July 26, 2023

Yamuna flows below danger mark, rainfall raises concerns

Yamuna flows below danger mark, rainfall raises concerns

According to the Central Water Commission (CWC), the water level at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) stood at 205.09 metres at 9 am