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10 dead as Yamuna boat capsizes near Keshi Ghat

10 dead as Yamuna boat capsizes near Keshi Ghat

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What began as pilgrimage, turned into a nightmare for several families from Punjab as boat carrying tourists capsized in Yamuna in Vrindavan on Friday, leaving 10 people dead, 22 injured and five missing. Of the 10 who died, nine are from Punjab and one from Haryana. Of the nine deceased from Punjab, five are from Jagraon, a small semi-rural town of Punjab’s Ludhiana district from where two buses carrying at least 132 pilgrims had left for Vrindavan on Thursday. A group of 25-30 pilgrims decided to go boating at Keshi Ghat on Yamuna river where the tragedy struck after the boat reportedly crashed into a floating pontoon drum. The tragedy has left several families shattered with deceased including two couples, a mother-son duo among others. The deceased were identified as Kavita Rani and her son Madhur Bahl of Jagraon (Kavita’s husband Vijay survived), Charanjit and his wife Pinky of Jagraon, Rakesh Gulati and his wife Anju of Ludhiana’s Dugri, Sapna Hans of Moga, Ishaan Kataria of Jagraon, Asha Rani of Hisar (Haryana), Meenu Bansal of …

How Yamuna boat ride in Vrindavan ended in tragedy for Punjab group, 10 dead| India News

How Yamuna boat ride in Vrindavan ended in tragedy for Punjab group, 10 dead| India News

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At least 10 people from Punjab’s Ludhiana district drowned in the river Yamuna in the Hindu holy town of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh on Friday afternoon, after one of two boats they’d hired for a joyride capsized, and those on the other also fell in. Officials said boat collided with a floating pontoon left behind after a bridge was dismantled recently. (HT Photo) The group that hired the boat at Keshi Ghat comprised 30 people, police said; at least 16 were rescued at the time of the last update, and 10 bodies found. Most of the victims belonged to Jagraon town in Ludhiana, it is learnt. “It appears that one of the boats went out of control and lost balance after colliding with a pontoon bridge on the river,” said Shailesh Pandey, deputy inspector general (DIG) of police, Agra range. The tragedy happened around 3 pm, he said. “The exact reason will, however, be assigned after proper investigation,” said Pandey. Floating parts of dismantled bridge The pontoon bridge had recently been dismantled due to rising …

Delhi CM, LG inspect Yamuna ghats, restoration works

Delhi CM, LG inspect Yamuna ghats, restoration works

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New Delhi: Delhi lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta visit the Vasudev Ghat on Wednesday. (Vipin Kumar/HT photo) Lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and chief minister Rekha Gupta, inspected the Vasudev Ghat and Yamuna Bazar Ghat on Tuesday, reviewing sanitation, infrastructure and ongoing works linked to Yamuna rejuvenation. According to officials, the visit aimed at assessing preparedness ahead of the summer and monsoon seasons, while reviewing the progress of Yamuna’s restoration. During the inspection, officials noted that Vasudev Ghat developed by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) was an eco-friendly public space, while Yamuna Bazar Ghat needed further development. The LG directed agencies to timely rejuvenate the entire floodplain stretch from Palla to Kalindi Kunj. He called for coordinated efforts from multiple agencies including the Irrigation and Flood Control Department (I&FC), the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). “Yamuna rejuvenation and curbing air pollution, water shortage and flooding are non-negotiable priorities,” Sandhu said. The chief minister said the Delhi government has …

Delhi LG Sandhu visits Kalindi Kunj barrage to take stock of pollution in Yamuna | Delhi News

Delhi LG Sandhu visits Kalindi Kunj barrage to take stock of pollution in Yamuna | Delhi News

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 20, 2026 01:20 AM IST As the Yamuna has developed pink froth, indicating pollution, Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday visited the Kalindi Kunj barrage, accompanied by with senior officials to assess the situation. He emphasised the need for practical and sustainable solutions to prevent the formation of froth on the river. “Visited the Kalindi Kunj Ghat along the Yamuna River, along with senior officials of concerned departments, to take a first-hand assessment of the current situation,” he posted on X. The LG also said that he discussed the involvement of local and international experts from leading scientific institutions and organisations to help identify practical and sustainable measures going forward. This comes a day after Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh visited the spot. Singh was accompanied by a team comprising environmental experts from IIT-Delhi, officials from the district administration, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Delhi Jal Board (DJB), and senior officers from the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) departments of both Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. During the visit, experts …

Delhi govt floats Rs 6.2 crore tender for two VIP inspection boats on Yamuna

Delhi govt floats Rs 6.2 crore tender for two VIP inspection boats on Yamuna

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The Delhi government’s Irrigation and Flood Control (IFC) Department has issued a tender to procure two boats for monitoring, survey, and inspection operations on the Yamuna river, officials said, the IANS reported. The move comes as the department seeks dedicated vessels to assist in river monitoring, flood management, and inspection visits by senior officials. The tender, floated on March 12, seeks two boats at an estimated combined cost of around Rs 6.2 crore, with each vessel priced at approximately Rs 3.1 crore. The procurement is expected to be completed within five months after the bidding process concludes, which is slated for March 19. Each boat will be designed to accommodate 16 to 20 persons and will measure about 13 metres in length, 4.3 metres in width, and 2.1 metres in height. The vessels will feature enclosed cabins equipped with air-conditioning and seating for officials. Interior features The interiors of the boats are planned with comfort and functionality in mind. Each cabin will have customised business-class push-back seats made of vegan leather, integrated hand rests with …

Woman’s Body Found On Yamuna Expressway: Cops Use AI To Identify Her, Then Arrest Live-In Partner | India News

Woman’s Body Found On Yamuna Expressway: Cops Use AI To Identify Her, Then Arrest Live-In Partner | India News

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Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 21:07 IST The digital reconstruction provided a crucial breakthrough, leading to the identification of the woman as Sonali, a 25-year-old resident of Mahoba. The pan shop owner was allegedly assaulted at the spot as the argument intensified. The four youths fled soon after, leaving the shop owner injured. Image: Representative A woman’s body wrapped in a blanket was found lying on the side of Yamuna Expressway in Agra in Uttar Pradesh, leading to the arrest of her live-in partner after police used artificial intelligence-based tools to establish the identity of the victim. The case came to light on February 6 after a passerby spotted what appeared to be a body lying along the expressway in the Khandauli area and alerted the police. A team from the local police station reached the spot soon after. They found the body of a woman tightly wrapped in a blanket and dumped on the roadside, with visible injuries on her neck and face. Investigators said the nature of the injuries indicated she may have been …

6 Killed As Truck Rams Into Bus On Yamuna Expressway In Mathura, UP CM Takes Cognisance | India News

6 Killed As Truck Rams Into Bus On Yamuna Expressway In Mathura, UP CM Takes Cognisance | India News

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Last Updated:February 07, 2026, 13:11 IST As per the police, a container truck rammed into the side of a parked bus and ran over the passengers standing near it. Remains of the vehicle after the fatal crash. (Photo: PTI) In the early hours of Saturday, a tragic accident on the Yamuna Expressway claimed six lives and left three others severely injured. The incident took place when a container truck collided with a bus. The truck ran over passengers standing in front of the parked vehicle, according to local police. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath acknowledged the incident and extended his condolences to the grieving families. He instructed officials to promptly reach the scene and accelerate relief operations. The accident took place at approximately 2:45 am in the Sureer police station area. A bus travelling from Noida to Rasulabad in Kanpur Dehat district had stopped on the Yamuna Expressway to allow passengers to relieve themselves. During this stop, a container truck rammed into the side of the bus and ran over the passengers in front …

At least six killed, three injured as truck rams into bus on Yamuna Expressway in Mathura

At least six killed, three injured as truck rams into bus on Yamuna Expressway in Mathura

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People stand near a damaged bus after it was rammed by a container truck on the Yamuna Expressway, killing at least six people and leaving one injured, in Mathura on February 7, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Six people were killed and three were injured when a container truck rammed into a bus, and ran over passengers standing in front of the parked vehicle on the Yamuna Expressway in the early hours of Saturday (February 7, 2026), police here said. The incident occurred around 2.45 a.m. in the Sureer police station area, they said. A bus going from Noida to Rasulabad in Kanpur Dehat district had stopped midway on the Yamuna Expressway for passengers needing to relieve themselves when a container truck rammed into it from the side. It also ran over the passengers who were standing in front of the parked bus, Senior Superintendent of Police of Mathura Shlok Kumar said. Six people died on the spot, and three were injured in the accident, the SSP said. Shivkant Dubey (46), among the injured, is …

Delhi govt set to launch Yamuna cruise on Feb 20 Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur| India News

Delhi govt set to launch Yamuna cruise on Feb 20 Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur| India News

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The Delhi government is planning to launch a Yamuna cruise service on February 20, as the flagship event of celebrations marking the first anniversary of the Bharatiya Janata Party coming to power, said officials. Workers prepare a cruise ship, ahead of the launch of cruise service on Yamuna river, in New Delhi. (PTI) “We plan to launch the cruise on February 20 and a trial run is planned for February 16 or 17,” said an official. The service is part of the government’s river rejuvenation and tourism development plan. According to officials, the one-hour cruise will operate between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, covering a five-kilometre stretch of the Yamuna. It will offer passengers a panoramic views of the ghats and the natural landscape along the riverbanks, said officials. The boat for the cruise can accommodate 32 people, including two crew members. The jetties will include boarding zones, ticket counters, and waiting areas. The boat has been built by Mumbai-based Inspiration Marine Pvt Ltd, and has a hull painted blue with a maroon underside, and a …

Centre to set up stations to monitor Yamuna e-flow in Delhi, Haryana

Centre to set up stations to monitor Yamuna e-flow in Delhi, Haryana

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New Delhi The Okhla Barrage on the Yamuna in Delhi. (HT Archive) The central government will set up and operate two monitoring stations on the Yamuna River, near the Hathnikund and Okhla barrages, in an attempt to establish an independent monitoring mechanism for tracking the e-flow of the river, government officials said on Tuesday. Restoring the ecological flow of the highly polluted Yamuna is a key component of the river rejuvenation plan. Once complete, the two stations will enable real-time monitoring of the river parameters and its flow, officials said. An official aware of the matter said that the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has granted administrative approvals. “The project will be executed under the Namami Gange Mission with central government providing ₹1.56 crore for both the stations. Around ₹1 crore would be spent on equipment while remaining money on boards and other assets,” the official said. Environmental flow, or e-flow, refers to the minimum flow of water required in a river to sustain its ecological health. The Yamuna in Delhi has long fallen …