najafgarh drain

Drive to identify gaps, ensure compliance as city grapples with waste management

Gurgaon contributes nearly 70% of total pollution load entering Yamuna from Haryana, largely through Najafgarh, Basai and Badshapur drains

Leg-IV Drain, Expected To Be Done By June, Likely To Give Relief During Monsoon

Delhi's Yamuna River experienced a significant surge in pollution load this March compared to February, with faecal coliform levels quadrupling at Asgarpur. Despite this increase, the water quality remains better than March of the previous year. Pollution spikes persist downstream of the najafgarh drain, a major contributor to the river's contamination.

Delhi's Public Works Department is launching a massive 150km road infrastructure plan, including 46km of flyovers and underpasses, to tackle severe traffic congestion. Key areas like ITO, Ring Road, and airport access points will see significant upgrades. The ambitious project aims to cut travel times, improve commute speeds, and enhance interstate connectivity.

Gurgaon alone contributes nearly 70% of Haryana's Yamuna pollution, but a wider network of sewage and industrial discharge from Sonipat, Jhajjar, Bhiwani, and Faridabad is turning the river into a toxic flow. Dissolved oxygen levels have plummeted, rendering stretches biologically dead. This systemic failure across districts ensures the Yamuna remains critically polluted before reaching Delhi.

A viral video captured an autorickshaw involved in early morning thefts. Police investigated and identified two individuals, dubbed 'doodh chor'. They were apprehended with stolen milk crates and a stolen tempo. The duo confessed to stealing milk and curd consignments and selling them. One accused has a history of vehicle theft and snatching.

An autorickshaw driver was arrested in Delhi for systematically stealing milk and curd consignments from vendor shops in Uttam Nagar. Police identified and apprehended two alleged "doodh chor" members after analyzing CCTV footage and using informers. The duo confessed to selling the stolen dairy products and were also linked to vehicle thefts.