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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Will work to make Yamuna as clean as Ganga: Delhi CM Gupta in Haridwar
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday visited Haridwar and took a dip in the Ganga at Har Ki Pauri ghat, where she promised to 'clean up the Yamuna' and work towards a 'developed Delhi.' Along with her family, the chief minister is on a two-day trip to Uttarakhand after completing 100 days in office. 'Taking blessings from Maa Ganga, we will work to make Maa Yamuna clean and beautiful. We will serve Yamuna to make it clean. We will work to speed up the development of Delhi. Taking the blessings of Maa, I feel very satisfied that as the chief minister of Delhi, I will be able to do better work for Delhi,' she said. Later in the day, Gupta and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the inauguration of Vatsalya Ganga Ashray, a dharamshala, at Kankhal. Hours after taking a dip in the river, Gupta on Sunday reiterated that her government was continuously working towards cleaning the Yamuna river. Gupta said, 'Yesterday, we did the aarti of Yamuna ji in Delhi and today, I took a bath in Ganga ji. Today, I want the blessings of all the saints sitting on this stage that one day we will be able to take a bath in Yamuna ji. Yamuna is dry; there is no water in it, and the water that is there is very dirty. I have to work continuously to achieve this goal of cleaning the Yamuna River.' CM Gupta said that she was a 'junior CM' compared to Dhami and that she would continue to seek his guidance. 'Keep guiding he passes (policy) here, we will also implement it in Delhi. Gangotri and Yamunotri both flow from here. We will take water for Yamuna ji as well as schemes for it.' On the second day of the trip, Gupta is likely to visit Kedarnath and Badrinath. CM Dhami said that Gupta has been working in the political and social sector for a long time. 'She made a resolution here that she will make Yamuna ji just like Ganga ji. Tomorrow, her visit to Kedarnath and Badrinath Dhaam is scheduled. I wish all the wishes of the people of Delhi can be fulfilled during her tenure.' Cleaning the Yamuna river was a major poll promise and a key priority of the BJP-led government in Delhi. At the event marking 100 days of the government at JLN stadium on Saturday, Gupta said the Arvind Kejriwal-led party merely put up a show under the guise of cleaning the river, while untreated sewage continued to be discharged into it. The BJP-led government, on the other hand, made a ₹9,000 crore allocation to the Delhi Jal Board budget to strengthen sewerage system and water supply infrastructure, install seven new sewage treatment plants, rehabilitate eight more STPs, and launch decentralised STPs.
Economic Times
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Economic Times
IPL 2025, KKR vs SRH: Will rain play spoilsport in Delhi today? Check the latest update on traffic and weather
Kolkata Knight Riders will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match. The weather forecast indicates a low chance of rain. Earlier rains caused waterlogging in Delhi. Traffic restrictions are in place around Arun Jaitley stadium. Spectator movement is expected to cause congestion. Certain roads should be avoided during match hours. Free parking and shuttle services are available near the stadium. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Jawaharlal Nehru marg (JLN): From Rajghat To Delhi Gate and Kamala Market roundabout ( Both sides) Asaf Ali road : Turkman gate to Delhi gate Bahadur Shah Zafar marg: Delhi Gate to Ramcharan Aggarwal Chowk ( Both sides) With Kolkata Knight Riders set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad tonight in a much-anticipated IPL clash, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a very low possibility of rain, raising concerns if weather would disrupt IPL fans can cheer as time for match appears closer, the possibility of rain is also expected to go as low as a per cent during match hours, according to weather in the national capital is expected to be hot and humid, with the temperature touching 38 degrees the wee hours of Sunday, rains caused severe water logging at the Sarai Kale Khan bus stand, Timarpur main market, Peeragarhi Chowk, near New Delhi Railway Station, Greater Kailash-2, ITO and underpasses at Dhaula Kuan, Palam, Azadpur, Minto Road and Zakhira, in the morning."Most of the waterlogging spots were cleared by early morning, and traffic is moving normally now. Quick response teams with pumps were deployed at all locations by around 5 am to drain the water," an official view of the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL match scheduled tonight, Delhi Traffic Police has released an advisory about the traffic restrictions and diversions that will be in place around the Arun Jaitley stadium Traffic police expects spectator movement to take place around 05:30 PM to 12:00 midnight which will likely cause heavy traffic advisory states that following 3 roads should be avoided between 05:30PM to 12:30:No heavy vehicle or bus will be allowed from Daryaganj to Bahadur Shah Zafar marg and Guru Nanak Chowk to Aasf Ali parking facilities will be provided at Mata Sundari road, Rajghat Power house road and Velodrome road. A shuttle service will be available from these places to the stadium. This facility will start two hours before the match and continue till one hour after the match ends.
News18
22-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
'My Target Is...': Sachin Yadav Eyes World Championship Qualification At Asian Meet
Last Updated: Yadav expressed disappointment over the postponement of the NC Classic, but hoped to make it through to the Worlds with a strong showing at the Asian Athletics Championships. Indian javelin throw athlete Sachin Yadav expressed disappointment over the postponement of the NC Classic, but hoped to make it through to the World Championships with a strong showing at the Asian Athletics Championships slated to be held in South Korea. The NC Classic was originally scheduled to be held on the 24th of May in Bengaluru, but has been postponed in the wake of the armed conflict between India and Pakistan. 'I was preparing for the NC Classic. It is world-class field and you do better when you compete with the best in the world," Yadav began. 'I was hoping to breach the World Championships' automatic qualifying distance during the NC Classic, so I am a bit disappointed," the 25-year-old said. 'Had I gone to South Korea after competing in the NC Classic, it would have been much easier. Now I have to qualify for the World Championships in South Korea. That is my target." Yadav, who boasts a PB of 84.39m, was introduced to the sport by his neighbour Sandeep Yadav who later patched him through to renowned javelin coach Naval Singh. 'The training under Naval Singh changed my life. I did not even imagine that I would reach this stage. But it happened due to Sandeep bhai and guruji (Naval Singh)." The installation of new tracks inside the JLN Stadium and the warm-up area for the World Para Athletics Championships scheduled for September-October has caused inconvenience for Yadav, who now has to travel to Faridabad for his throwing practices. This situation also highlights important concerns about Delhi's limited top-class training facilities. 'I am going to Faridabad from the NCoE for throwing sessions thrice a week as new tracks are being laid inside the JLN Stadium as well as in the warm-up area," the athlete said. 'In the remaining days, I do routine things like weight training, running, etc at the NCoE at JLN itself," he added. First Published: May 22, 2025, 21:23 IST
News18
24-04-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Bhai-Bhatija Nahi Chalega': Mansukh Mandaviya Won't Allow Nepotism And Factionalism In National Sports Federations
Published By : Last Updated: Mansukh Mandaviya urged National Sports Federations to maintain an athlete-centric approach, end factionalism and nepotism, and present a united front for India's 2036 Olympic bid. National Sports Federations will not be allowed to deviate from an 'athlete-centric" approach, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday as he asked them to end factionalism and nepotism to ensure that India's 2036 Olympic bid is successful. At an elaborate ceremony to launch the first set of certificates in Digilocker, a cloud-based platform for storage, easy-sharing and verification of documents and certificates, the minister did not mince words in addressing the issues that plague NSFs. 'I don't like to interfere in NSFs but it doesn't mean that they are allowed to deviate from the athlete-centric approach of the government," Mandaviya said in his address to representatives from 40 NSFs, who showed up for the digital initiative's formal launch. 'I have spoken to various factions in different federations and I have told them to work on it and ensure that athletes don't suffer," he added. 'You have to serve the athletes and they suffer when there is factionalism. I will not allow that. NSFs have to be responsible." Mandaviya's remarks were, in all likelihood, aimed at the rampant infighting in NSFs of sports like boxing, football, wrestling and equestrian which have forced the hand of international bodies and even the courts of the land. Currently an ad-hoc committee is in place in boxing and matters related to football and equestrian's current administration are in court. The issues plaguing wrestling were only recently resolved after the sports ministry lifted the suspension imposed on it for violation of the sports code. Advertisement The rebuke did cause its fair share of discomfort among those present with some of them expressing their displeasure in hushed tones. Many of them felt that they are doing their best to adhere to the demands of good governance. Mandaviya reiterated that NSFs will get all possible infrastructural and financial support from the ministry, including office space in the national capital. 'You will get all support from the ministry. As I had said (earlier), even office space will be provided ministry. 18 rooms are ready at the JLN (Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium). You just have to apply, please do it," said Mandaviya. advetisement ' Lekin bhai-bhatija nahi chalega (But nepotism will not be allowed). Sports administration is not done like that. The other day I met an official who had listed his peon as his secretary. Things don't work like that," he added. Present United Front Internationally The minister also stressed on the need to present a united front for international bodies given that India has already bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and submitted letter of intent to host the 2036 Olympics. advetisement 'At international platforms, we should be united. We have to ensure that," Mandaviya said. top videos View All 'We have to give our best to the efforts to bring 2036 Olympics to India. And we have to get the 2030 CWG," he added. Most recently, the Wrestling Federation of India had repeatedly complained about the issues hampering its functioning to the international parent body. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) Get latest sports news, live score updates, and match highlights of cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : 2036 Olympics CWG 2030 Mansukh Mandaviya National Sports Federations Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: April 24, 2025, 15:47 IST News sports 'Bhai-Bhatija Nahi Chalega': Mansukh Mandaviya Won't Allow Nepotism And Factionalism In National Sports Federations
