So remote is Chak Shila, located in Delhi's Yamuna Khadar area, that villagers don't feel the need to wear masks or gloves. At any rate, access to food & water overshadows other issues.
Hundreds of homeless people moved to Yamuna Pushta in Delhi after a shelter home burnt down. But their living conditions were barely survivable for days.
The Old Iron Yamuna Bridge has been shut for vehicles and speed of trains have been restricted to 20 kmph as water levels are expected to rise further.
Water level of the Yamuna rose to 206m Tuesday, crossing the danger level of 205.33m. It is expected to rise further due to massive discharge by Hathni Kund barrage in Haryana.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal urged people in low-lying areas to move to safer places after Haryana released a record amount of water, causing the Yamuna water levels to rise.
Courts and govts have tried to tackle the Yamuna pollution problem, but DJB, which has missed multiple deadlines, says infrastructural roadblocks creating hurdles.
Delhi High Court order comes after court-mandated panel tells bench that 'bunds' have been put at 11 locations in the canals carrying water meant for Delhi.
Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.
India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.
Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?
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