Environment

-July 31, 2023

Delhi Floods: Yamuna Khadar farmers suffer losses

Delhi Floods: Yamuna Khadar farmers suffer losses

For the farmers in Yamuna Khadar, the floods couldn't have come at a worse time

-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