Yamuna Cruise in Delhi: Route, Capacity, Details
Delhi is gearing up for the launch of a new Yamuna cruise service, offering scenic rides along the river. Check out the planned route, passenger capacity, and other exciting details here.
Delhi is gearing up for the launch of a new Yamuna cruise service, offering scenic rides along the river. Check out the planned route, passenger capacity, and other exciting details here.
Delhi Development Authority launches a European cuisine cafe at Yamuna Sports Complex as part of its strategy to enhance recreational facilities and increase public footfall at sports venues.
Delhi Development Authority plans a permanent Kashmiri-style houseboat at Baansera Park featuring multi-purpose halls, corporate meeting spaces, and intricate Persian carvings, with construction to complete in six months.
A high-tech dredger imported from Finland has started operations at Delhi's Najafgarh Drain, targeting 70% of Yamuna's pollution. The Rs 8-crore machine aims to clean sludge and prevent flooding.
The Centre has revived three long-pending dam projects on the Yamuna and its tributaries. These projects aim to provide sustainable water supply to Delhi for 25 years and improve river flow.
Delhi's irrigation department commissions a Finnish amphibian dredger and barges for the Najafgarh Drain to tackle pollution and enhance flood management ahead of monsoon.
Delhi government finalizes roadmap to curb air pollution and clean Yamuna, including misting at 62 hotspots, waste management, and transport upgrades by 2028.
Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra visits Navi Mumbai to inspect a 40-seater luxury cruise vessel for the Yamuna river. The cruise will offer affordable onboard entertainment and food, starting operations in February between Wazirabad and Sonia Vihar.
Delhi's first river cruise service on the Yamuna is set to begin operations in February, potentially coinciding with the BJP government's first anniversary. The 7-8 km route will offer hour-long trips for up to 40 passengers.
Delhi's first Yamuna river cruise service is scheduled to begin in February 2026. Minister Kapil Mishra inspected the vessel, marking a major step for tourism and riverfront development.
Delhi's Yamuna river shows better pollution levels for Nov-Dec 2025 vs 2024, but activists highlight inconsistencies in DPCC data. Read the full investigation.
Uttar Pradesh government sanctions Rs 2,474 crore interest-free loan to YEIDA to accelerate land acquisition for industrial expansion near Noida airport. Funds to boost new sectors and medical device park plots.
Ghaziabad administration demolished illegal constructions on Yamuna floodplains in Loni. The drive targeted 13.5 hectares of unauthorised colonies after multiple warnings. Read about the crackdown on land mafia.
Delhi Water Minister reveals nearly 50% of city's water pipelines are 20-30 years old, leading to leaks & contamination. A Rs 50,000 crore, 8-year revamp plan is announced to ensure 24/7 clean water.
Delhi government boosts funds for roads and Yamuna Action Plan to fight dust pollution. Revised Estimates 2025-26 see major allocations for transport, education, and power subsidies. Read more.
Delhi govt revises 2025-26 budget, adding Rs 2,132 crore for capital projects. Major funds for Metro, Yamuna cleanup, and road upgrades. Read how this impacts public transport and city infrastructure.
Residents across Delhi report foul-smelling, dirty tap water, raising fears of a major public health crisis. Officials scramble with temporary fixes as complaints surge.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta detailed her government's focus on planned development, pollution control, and electric mobility in the Assembly. She also launched a sharp attack on the AAP. Read more.
The National Green Tribunal has identified critical waste management failures in Delhi, directing authorities to submit fresh action-taken reports on Yamuna pollution by July 31. Read the full story.
Delhi's pollution issue will be discussed in the Assembly on Friday. Minister Sirsa claims AAP is responsible. Delhi's AQI improved to 276. NGT orders DPCC to submit Yamuna water quality data.
Asian Waterbird Census spots over 9,000 birds along Yamuna floodplains, but warns of severe threats from pollution, mining, and habitat degradation. Read the full report.
Asian Waterbird Census in Delhi records 9,000+ birds but warns of habitat threats from mining, pollution, and degradation. Experts call for urgent conservation action.
L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena detailed the BJP-led Delhi government's progress on Yamuna cleaning, road projects, and health schemes on Day 1 of the Winter Session. Four AAP MLAs suspended for disruption.
Delhi government signs landmark MoU with RBI to fund Yamuna river rejuvenation and strengthen financial governance. A major step for urban ecology and fiscal management.
Delhi government signs a historic MoU with RBI for financial reforms. Funds to focus on Yamuna rejuvenation, water supply, and infrastructure. A new era of fiscal discipline begins.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta declares Yamuna cleaning a public movement after inspecting a Sunday drive. She highlights youth involvement and a war-footing government strategy.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected the Yamuna clean-up at Chhath ghat, calling it a public movement. She praised volunteers and outlined the government's phased campaign for river rejuvenation.
A Delhi govt-sanctioned TERI report reveals ammonia levels in Yamuna far exceed DJB's official data, raising serious concerns about water safety and monitoring credibility. Read the full investigation.
NMIMS begins construction of its first campus outside Maharashtra on Yamuna Expressway. Sharda Trust proposes a Rs 5,000 crore multi-campus project, while SIMATS seeks 250 acres for a mega university.
Delhi govt will use rock filters & aquatic plants to treat polluted water in 4 drains before it enters Yamuna. NMCG-approved NbS initiative is a cost-effective, sustainable step for river rejuvenation.