News for 'Yamuna'

Cracks noticed on metro pillars connecting Noida

Cracks noticed on metro pillars connecting Noida

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Cracks have been noticed on two piers with cantilevers on the newly constructed Yamuna Bank- Noida Metro line during an inspection of all Metro structures, a move taken up after the July 12 mishap which claimed six lives.

Heatwave intensifies in India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C

Heatwave intensifies in India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The India Meteorological Department, which had issued a red colour-coded alert for north India for May 25-26 when the prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to peak, said dust and thunderstorms are likely to bring some relief on May 29-30.

We don't even know who the poor really are!

We don't even know who the poor really are!

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'I worry that the suffering of these people might be as invisible as the people themselves,' observes Geetanjali Krishna.

Indrani quit most of her companies by mid-2011

Indrani quit most of her companies by mid-2011

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Her corporate footprint is fading fast.

The tragic story behind this viral photo of migrant

The tragic story behind this viral photo of migrant

Rediff.com16 May 2020

PTI photographer Atul Yadav recounts his meeting with Rampukar Pandit on a Delhi roadside and the powerful image that captured the tragedy of migrants across India.

Green Tribunal rejects Art of Living plea, orders it to pay fine

Green Tribunal rejects Art of Living plea, orders it to pay fine

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The tribunal said the AOL has been engaging in multiple litigations in order to not pay the fine.

Govt issues SOPs for partial reopening of schools for classes 9-12

Govt issues SOPs for partial reopening of schools for classes 9-12

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

According to the 'SOP for partial reopening of Schools for students of 9th to 12th classes on a voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers: In the context of COVID-19', a seating arrangement has to be made to ensure a distance of 6 feet between chairs, desks etc and the teaching faculty will ensure that they themselves and students wear masks throughout the conduct of the teaching/guidance activities.

UP plans subsidy for Patanjali's Rs 6,000 cr food park

UP plans subsidy for Patanjali's Rs 6,000 cr food park

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The land transfer or subleasing would allow the Patanjali Group to set up the food processing facility and entitle it to other incentives under the central policy guidelines.

Saraswati river did exist, says government constituted panel

Saraswati river did exist, says government constituted panel

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

"We have reached a conclusion that river Saraswati existed, it flowed. It originated in the Himalayas and met gulf at the western sea," Professor K S Valdiya, who led the panel, said while handing over the report to the government.

Manoj Tiwari, supporters scuffle with AAP workers, cops at bridge event

Manoj Tiwari, supporters scuffle with AAP workers, cops at bridge event

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Tiwari also said, "I have identified the police officials who pushed me in connivance with AAP workers and I will show them within four days what police is."

Kejriwal visits riot-hit areas, blame outsiders for violence

Kejriwal visits riot-hit areas, blame outsiders for violence

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Speaking in the Delhi Assembly, the chief minister appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah that if required, the Army should be called in to control the situation in the riot-affected areas.

Prices of milk, veggies go up in violence-hit NE Delhi

Prices of milk, veggies go up in violence-hit NE Delhi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The Delhi police had on Tuesday clamped restrictions on the gathering of four or more people under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure in a bid to check violent clashes which has also left more than 200 injured.

10 Films You Must Watch

10 Films You Must Watch

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Films that amazed Aseem Chhabra at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt.

IN PHOTOS: 17 shades of India

IN PHOTOS: 17 shades of India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

These photographs show India in various colours and moods in 2015.

Monsoon havoc claims more lives in north, toll over 138

Monsoon havoc claims more lives in north, toll over 138

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Flash floods and landslips triggered by the monsoon fury left eight more persons dead, taking the number of people killed in calamity-hit Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh to 138 even as 2700 pilgrims and locals were rescued from Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts.

How govt plans to raise Rs 90,000 cr for discoms

How govt plans to raise Rs 90,000 cr for discoms

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

LIC, EPFO and PSBs are likely to be asked to subscribe to bonds.

Delhi: 2 drown, 7 feared dead during Ganesh idol immersion

Delhi: 2 drown, 7 feared dead during Ganesh idol immersion

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

At least two persons were drowned and another seven feared dead during immersion of idols of Lord Ganesha in the Yamuna on Wednesday in two separate incidents, police said.

Kejriwal outlines relief plan for Delhi riot victims

Kejriwal outlines relief plan for Delhi riot victims

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Kejriwal said the government has set up 9 shelters for the riot-affected people and is distributing food among them.

Aishwarya, Abhishek visit Allahabad to immerse her father's ashes

Aishwarya, Abhishek visit Allahabad to immerse her father's ashes

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The last time the Bachchans visited the city was a decade ago.

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

A collection of oddball, amazing moments from the world!

UP boat mishaps claim 26

UP boat mishaps claim 26

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

With 10 more bodies fished out from the Yamuna river in Kaushambi district on Saturday, the number of deaths in two separate boat mishaps in Uttar Pradesh has risen to 26.

Anil Ambani meets Delhi Lt Governor

Anil Ambani meets Delhi Lt Governor

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Last month, then Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had ordered a CAG scrutiny of private power distribution companies.

Dense fog in North India hits air, rail traffic; causes road accidents

Dense fog in North India hits air, rail traffic; causes road accidents

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Visibility was very low in many areas of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.

Pay fine by tomorrow or face action: NGT to Sri Sri

Pay fine by tomorrow or face action: NGT to Sri Sri

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The tribunal also refused to give an urgent hearing on a fresh plea seeking stay on the three-day event on the banks of river Yamuna from Friday, alleging that AOL has not taken permissions from the competent authority as directed by the tribunal.

6 Indian ventures among world's most innovative infra projects

6 Indian ventures among world's most innovative infra projects

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Delhi Metro, Yamuna-expressway and Tata Power's Mundra ultra mega power project in Gujarat are among the six ventures that have figured in the list of world's most innovative, impactful infrastructure projects prepared by international accounting firm KPMG.

Ganga above danger mark in Bihar, West Bengal and UP

Ganga above danger mark in Bihar, West Bengal and UP

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

The Ganga has crossed the danger mark in West Bengal, Bihar and neighbouring districts of Uttar Pradesh where Yamuna river is also in spate, while heavy rainfall has created a flood-like situation in some parts of Rajasthan where six persons have died so far.

Shah, Kejriwal spar over Shaheen Bagh protests

Shah, Kejriwal spar over Shaheen Bagh protests

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Addressing a rally in Rithala in northwest Delhi, Shah said Kejriwal and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi were against the construction of Ram temple, the scrapping of provisions of Article 370 and were not bothered about the country's image and soldiers.

REWIND: India in the week gone by

REWIND: India in the week gone by

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the last week.

Let there be light: Vrindavan widows celebrate Diwali

Let there be light: Vrindavan widows celebrate Diwali

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

In an attempt to lift their spirits, the widows of Vrindavan began their Diwali celebrations on Wednesday at the banks of Yamuna.

Work can wait, family can't, say stranded migrants

Work can wait, family can't, say stranded migrants

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Daily wagers are running out of resources, including ration and cash, and the state governments might not be able to sustain their needs for a longer period of time, given the lockdown has already been extended until May 3.

20,000 weddings, Sri Sri fest; Delhi braces for major traffic snarls

20,000 weddings, Sri Sri fest; Delhi braces for major traffic snarls

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Major arterial roads in south and east Delhi are expected to witness severe traffic snarls for the next three days in view of the 'World Culture Festival', events hosted by the Radha Soami Satsang Beas, and more than 20,000 weddings scheduled in the city on Friday.

Why is Amarinder threatening to quit?

Why is Amarinder threatening to quit?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Although assembly election are 16 months away, it makes sense to let his party know he's very much in the running for the job he's currently holding.

Uneasy calm in JNU, women students leave campus

Uneasy calm in JNU, women students leave campus

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Some were heading back to their home and some to their relatives' place. Though there was a massive deployment of security personnel and authorities only allowed students with valid ID cards inside, these measures did not assuage the concerns of students over their safety.

Breathtaking India photos you should not miss!

Breathtaking India photos you should not miss!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Why photograph just the Taj Mahal or India's poverty asks Bisheswar Choudhury, the Indian National Award winner at the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards.

Waterlogging, traffic snarls after heavy rains in Delhi

Waterlogging, traffic snarls after heavy rains in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Streets were waterlogged near the Civic Centre at Minto Road and also in Civil Lines area where various cars were seen half-submerged in water.

'You have to be alive to celebrate any festival': HC says no Chhath puja

'You have to be alive to celebrate any festival': HC says no Chhath puja

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The right to life and health of the public at large cannot be sacrificed at the altar of a right to celebrate a festival

PM takes dip at Kumbh, washes feet of sanitation workers

PM takes dip at Kumbh, washes feet of sanitation workers

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

He also washed the feet of sanitation workers at the 'Swachh Kumbh, Swachh Aabhaar' programme in Prayagraj.

Quietly, they are changing Delhi's profile

Quietly, they are changing Delhi's profile

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

There are four million people from Bihar in the capital. Manavi Kapur explores the ecosystem that helps them survive and thrive

Delhi power regulator nods up to 8% tariff hike

Delhi power regulator nods up to 8% tariff hike

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission said the surcharge was for a period of three months from February 1 or until any further order.

Situation peaceful but uneasy calm in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Situation peaceful but uneasy calm in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

No untoward incident has been reported from the district over the past three days.