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Flight to the Future: Noida International Airport's Asia-Pacific transit dream set to be ready by November-end
The Noida International Airport is set to become India's first transit hub and a major civil aviation facility in the Asia Pacific region. Modeled on Zurich Airport, this greenfield project in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, will feature advanced passenger and flight handling capabilities. The airport will also include a multimodal cargo hub, operational by November 2024, developed by Air India SATS. Recruitment and infrastructure developments are underway to ensure the airport meets international standards.
Delhi water crisis: ADM, SDM level officers to be deployed in each Zone to monitor situation
Delhi government deployed officers at various levels to form Quick Response Teams for water provision and complaint resolution amid water shortage in the region. Water minister Atishi directed regular inspections of the water distribution network to prevent leaks and ensure water conservation. Residents faced shortages and relyed on water tankers. A dispute arose between the AAP government and the Lieutenant Governor over responsibility for the crisis, with accusations of water theft by a "tanker mafia."
Noida Traffic Restrictions: Here are the roads to avoid, alternate routes & other advisories you should know
Noida Traffic Restrictions: Noida will be hosting two major events this weekend - the inaugural MotoGP Bharat and Uttar Pradesh's first international trade fair. Traffic restrictions will be in place on a 35km stretch of the main road leading to the event venues. Trucks, buses, autos, and e-rickshaws will not be allowed on certain sections of the expressways. To avoid congestion, commuters are advised to use alternative routes. Hotels are reporting full occupancy due to the influx of foreign delegates and tourists.
Delhi Jal Board spent Rs 1,011 crore of Rs 1,071 crore fund from Centre under Yamuna Action Plan in 8 years
The DJB, responsible for the production and distribution of drinking water as also for collection, treatment and disposal of domestic sewage in the national capital, shared the figures in response to a query by Noida-based RTI activist Amit Gupta. Sharing the year-wise details of funds received in the last eight years, the DJB said it got Rs 4.96 crore in 2015-16, Rs 2.17 crore in 2016-17, Rs 36.37 crore in 2017-18, Rs 190 crore in 2018-19, Rs 160 crore in 2019-20, Rs 225 crore in 2020-21, Rs 390 crore in 2021-22 and Rs 70 crore in 2022-23.
IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi; expect heavy downpour
Earlier in the day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that there is no flood threat in Delhi due to the rise in the water level of Yamuna, following two days of heavy rain in the national capital and adjoining areas. He also urged all political parties to refrain from blame games stating that it was not the time to "point fingers" at each other."A flood-like situation unlikely to arise in Delhi. Government is prepared to deal with any situation," he said addressing a press conference here after a meeting to review the city's handling of the heavy rainfall
Torrential rains wreak havoc in north India; several dead, 17 trains cancelled: Key updates
In cities and towns across the region, including the national capital and Gurugram, waterlogging led to traffic woes, with social media filled with pictures and videos of commuters wading through inundated roads, stuck vehicles, and flooded underpasses.
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Delhi govt likely to increase number of revenue districts in city
Delhi's population is nearly two crore but the number of revenue districts has remained 11. People have to battle long-waiting time in some areas, specially the trans Yamuna area, to get their issues resolved, an official said.
Delhi's master plan proposes conservation plans, heritage cells, cultural hubs
Besides proposing to boost infrastructure growth, the voluminous vision document also includes norms for heritage zones, archaeological parks and cultural precincts as well as instruments for improving conservation of heritage buildings to promote Delhi's rich history and culture.
197 shelter homes to protect Delhi homeless from biting cold
Vipin Rai said that separate shelter homes and tents have been set up for women and separate for men. Also, separate arrangements have been made for families. He said that as the temperature is falling in Delhi, the number of people in night shelter homes is increasing. "Till January 4, i.e. Wednesday, more than 8000 people took shelter in the shelter homes all over Delhi," he said. This number may increase further in the coming days as the cold is increasing continuously, he added.
Significant increase in Yamuna pollution since 2017: Delhi government report
The report shows that barring Palla, the annual average concentration of biological oxygen demand (BOD) increased at every location of water sample collection for testing in the national capital.
85 EV charging stations installed at 82 locations; 92 more to be set up by December: MCD
Several state governments are also working towards accelerating EV adoption in their respective states, it added.
9,000-hactare land available in Yamuna floodplains for plantation: Delhi forest dept
The forest department said it has conducted a detailed analysis of the land available for plantation in the Yamuna floodplains, considering the Centre's project to rejuvenate 13 major rivers, including the Yamuna, through forestry intervention.
No threat to stability of Taj Mahal's foundation: Centre
In response to a written question if the "government is aware that for want of a dam/barrage on river Yamuna, there is a threat to the stability of the foundation of the iconic Taj Mahal", the ministry said, "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has informed that there is no threat to the stability of the foundation of Taj Mahal. It is further informed by ASI that regular monitoring is done by ASI in this regard and that the monument is in a good state of conservation."
Possible to clean Yamuna to bathing standards by 2025: Experts
The Yamuna can be considered fit for bathing if biological oxygen demand (BOD) is less than 3 milligram per litre and dissolved oxygen (DO) is greater than 5 milligram per litre.
Yamuna Action Plan Phase 3: Covid lockdown, air pollution-induced curbs, delay in nod slow down work
In the report detailing work progress till January 2022, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) said the work was delayed due to a “delay in tree-cutting permission, nod from road-owning agencies, traffic permissions, EPCA ban and slow progress during the monsoon season”.
DDMA allows Chhath Puja celebrations at designated sites except Yamuna river bank
"The celebration of Chhath Pooja during the month of November shall be allowed only at designated sites outside containment zones with requisite permission from the district magistrate. No site shall be designated on the bank of river Yamuna," the DDMA order said.
Master plan for Delhi dreams big but may bypass poor
Delhi's Master Plan 2041, its fourth since the first effort covering 1961-81, introduces policies for a "strategic and enabling framework that can nurture the future growth of the city," said Delhi Development Authority, the planning agency.
Yamuna Authority restores 1085 hectare land to Jaiprakash Associates
The land, which also has the Formula One (F1) race track, was allotted to Jaypee Sports International Ltd (JPSI), a subsidiary of Jaypee Group, in 2008. “The company will have to deposit 10% of the current value of the land as restoration charges,” said Arun Vir Singh, CEO of Yeida.
Environment, economy, mobility, heritage: Key areas in draft 2041 Delhi Master Plan
Focus areas that find mention in it are -- environment, water, critical resources, mobility, housing, built environment and public places, heritage assets, vulnerability, economic potential, and monitoring and evaluation. It also highlights the topographical vulnerability of Delhi, which "falls in seismic zone four and is under high risk of earthquake, incidents of fire outbreaks and flooding".
Centre should be asked to accept, notify revised E-flow for Delhi stretch of Yamuna: NGT panel
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, an environmental flow (E-flow) is the water provided within a river, wetland or coastal zone to maintain ecosystems and their benefits where there are competing water uses and where the flow is regulated.
NGT directs UP govt to take action against unregulated solid waste dumping in Yamuna flood plains
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said despite monitoring for over five years and also taking coercive measures, no progress is visible.
Increasing e-flow for Delhi stretch of Yamuna can lead to 'environmental disaster': Haryana govt
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, environmental flow is the water provided within a river, wetland or coastal zone to maintain ecosystems and their benefits where there are competing water uses and flows are regulated.
Yamuna authority plans Heritage City, riverfront development on the expressway
The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) has planned a Heritage City along the Yamuna Expressway, which connects religious cities like Mathura and Vrindavan and also tourist city Agra.
Delhi LG orders removal of debris from Yamuna floodplains, setting up of CCTV surveillance mechanism
Baijal, who is also the chairman of the Delhi Development Authority, gave the directions while chairing a meeting of the DDA to review the progress of work for restoration and rejuvenation of the Yamuna riverfront.
Shift Millennium Bus Depot from Yamuna flood plains: NGT appointed panel
A committee appointed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to monitor cleaning of the Yamuna has recommended that the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) shift the Millennium Bus Depot as it lies on the river's flood plain and said it is environmentally unsafe.
Yamuna authority to auction land for hotels near Jewar airport
The Uttar Pradesh government has earmarked about 5,000 hectares of land in Jewar on Yamuna Express for an aviation and transport hub. About 1,300 hectares of land will be handed over to Zurich Airports for the development of the airport in the first phase. The Jewar airport is expected to start operations around 2023-24, by when the existing airport is set to exhaust its capacity of more than 100 million.
NGT orders UP govt to submit 25 crore for failure to curb pollution in Agra
Solid waste is being burnt in open on the roads at Agra cantonment railway station, heaps of uncleared garbage lying unattended and chocked drains are creating flood like situation, the NGT noted.
UP declares Noida, Yamuna E-way as electronics manufacturing zone
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma said the aim of this policy is to ensure that the state gets the status of a favourite investment destination.
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