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Delhi High Court orders DDA to stop parking and commerce on Yamuna flood plains at Sur Ghat

Delhi High Court orders DDA to stop parking and commerce on Yamuna flood plains at Sur Ghat

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority to halt all activities on the Yamuna flood plains at Sur Ghat, including parking and commercial use. Citing the area’s ecological sensitivity and its Zone-O classification, the court restricted religious and commercial activities and asked for alternative parking arrangements outside the flood plains for devotees.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Delhi issues eviction notices to 310 Old Delhi residents near Yamuna floodplain

Delhi issues eviction notices to 310 Old Delhi residents near Yamuna floodplain

Delhi government has served eviction notices to residents of nearly 310 houses near the Yamuna floodplain in Old Delhi. The notice, issued under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, cites recurring flood risks and public safety concerns. The action follows earlier government plans to build a flood protection wall along a vulnerable Ring Road stretch to curb Yamuna flooding.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 8 May 2026

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Six including children missing after Yamuna boat capsizes in Hamirpur UP search underway

Six including children missing after Yamuna boat capsizes in Hamirpur UP search underway

A boat capsized on the Yamuna River in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, leaving six people including children missing. According to reports, the vessel lost balance and overturned on Wednesday evening, and only three were rescued by the boatman. NDRF and SDRF teams have launched search operations to locate the missing passengers.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
UP Boat Capsizes After Jabalpur Tragedy Six Missing Including Five Children in Hamirpur

UP Boat Capsizes After Jabalpur Tragedy Six Missing Including Five Children in Hamirpur

A boat carrying nine people submerged in the Yamuna River in Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday. Three people were rescued, while six—including five children—remain missing. District officials say the administration has activated response measures, with three SDRF teams deployed and authorities promising updates to the Chief Minister as investigations proceed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 7 May 2026
Yamuna chokes in Mathura and 2027 election stakes explode over polluted water

Yamuna chokes in Mathura and 2027 election stakes explode over polluted water

As Yamuna pollution worsens in Mathura, the issue is quickly turning into a major election flashpoint ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls. Opposition parties are accusing the ruling BJP of failing to control alarming turbidity and bacterial contamination, saying the water is unsafe for drinking and even bathing despite claims of ongoing clean-up efforts.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026
Father allegedly drowns four year old in Yamuna after domestic fight in Firozabad

Father allegedly drowns four year old in Yamuna after domestic fight in Firozabad

Two separate domestic disputes turned tragic for children in India. In Firozabad, a father is accused of drowning his four-year-old son in the Yamuna and then attempting suicide. In another incident, a couple allegedly left their two daughters at a police station while attending marital counseling. Authorities are investigating both cases and the fallout from family conflict.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026

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Mamata taunts Modi offering a Hooghly boat ride, contrasting a polluted Yamuna

Mamata taunts Modi offering a Hooghly boat ride, contrasting a polluted Yamuna

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi by suggesting he could take a boat ride on the cleaner Hooghly river. She contrasted it with Delhi’s Yamuna, saying such a trip would be impossible there due to pollution, and blamed the BJP-led administration for the river’s condition.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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