Environment

-May 16, 2026

Bhalswa, Okhla landfills to be flattened this year: Delhi Mayor

Bhalswa, Okhla landfills to be flattened this year: Delhi Mayor

On the other hand, the Mayor said that the authorities are aiming to flatten the Ghazipur landfill by 2027-end

-May 16, 2026

Tender floated for rejuvenation of Ranikhera pond by Delhi govt

Tender floated for rejuvenation of Ranikhera pond by Delhi govt

The Delhi State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) has floated a tender to rejuvenate the Ranikhera water body in Mundka

-May 9, 2026

Carbon credit: Study finds underground treasure of Delhi’s forests

Carbon credit: Study finds underground treasure of Delhi’s forests

Researchers estimated the carbon credit value of Delhi's forests at nearly USD 4,846, or more than Rs 4 lakh per hectare

-May 9, 2026

Delhi govt grants Reserved Forest status to 673 ha of Central Ridge

Delhi govt grants Reserved Forest status to 673 ha of Central Ridge

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the decision marked a major step towards protecting Delhi's ecologically sensitive Central Ridge

-April 14, 2026

Delhi schools to roll out year-long environmental awareness drive

Delhi schools to roll out year-long environmental awareness drive

Delhi schools will run a year-long programme with monthly themes—from plastic waste to air pollution—through activities, campaigns and key environmental observances

-April 12, 2026

As Delhi counts trees, a story of bloom and loss unfolds

As Delhi counts trees, a story of bloom and loss unfolds

As Delhi undertakes its first comprehensive tree census under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, the exercise turns attention to the city’s green cover — its seasonal beauty, historical evolution, and the growing pressures it faces from rapid urbanisation and infrastructure expansion

-April 3, 2026

Delhi govt creates nine new wildlife inspector posts

Delhi govt creates nine new wildlife inspector posts

Delhi government approves dedicated wildlife inspector posts to strengthen on-ground conservation, curb illegal activities, and improve biodiversity protection across the capital’s field divisions

-February 1, 2026

NGT asks Delhi govt, others to implement recommendation to preserve native fish species in Yamuna

NGT asks Delhi govt, others to implement recommendation to preserve native fish species in Yamuna

The NGT took suo-motu cognisance of a news report citing a survey by ICAR- CIFRI stating the dangers for native fish species in Yamuna