Tag: Yamuna River

AAP vs BJP: Political Firestorm Over Yamuna Water Contamination Allegations

Manish Kumar

AAP and BJP Lock Horns Over Delhi’s Water Crisis Delhi’s political landscape has been set ablaze by a heated exchange between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over allegations of water contamination in the Yamuna River. Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP-led Haryana government of deliberately releasing toxic water into the Yamuna, which supplies drinking water to the national capital. The BJP, in response, has dismissed the allegations as baseless and accused Kejriwal of misleading the public. The controversy…

Delhi AQI Crosses 400: BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla Criticizes Local Government

Manish Kumar

As air quality worsens in Delhi, Bhartiya Janata Party spokesperson Shahzad Poonawalla took a jibe at the Delhi government stating that Delhi has achieved a milestone by crossing Lahore in terms of pollution. He said, “Delhi is covered under a layer of pollution. You cannot even go out without wearing a mask. Delhi has achieved a milestone as it has crossed Lahore in pollution. AAP has brought Delhi to a state worse than Lahore. Today, the AQI is crossing the mark of 500-600. They (AAP) blame UP, Haryana and Diwali…

Delhi-NCR’s ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality and Toxic Foam in Yamuna Signal Environmental Crisis

Manish Kumar

Delhi-NCR continues to reel under severe air pollution, with the air quality locked in the “Very Poor” category, casting a heavy blanket of smog over the region. On Tuesday, the familiar morning haze engulfed Delhi, joined by a new sign of environmental distress: toxic foam floating on the surface of the Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area. Despite efforts to tackle pollution, complaints flood in, and authorities struggle to address the worsening situation. This environmental and public health crisis has raised concerns about accountability and the effectiveness of air…

Delhi High Court Upholds Ban on Chhath Puja at Yamuna Banks: Pollution Concerns Lead to Restrictions

Manish Kumar

As the annual Chhath Puja festival commenced, the Delhi High Court reaffirmed its decision to restrict the celebration along the banks of the Yamuna River due to high pollution levels. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by devotees challenging the ban and seeking permission to conduct the rituals at traditional sites along the river. However, the court upheld the restrictions, citing severe contamination of the Yamuna and potential health risks associated with using its waters. Court’s Rationale: Health Risks from Polluted Waters The Delhi High Court, led by Chief…