The President said Chhath Puja is a festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God that provides an opportunity to offer reverence and gratitude to rivers, ponds, and other sources of water. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also wished the people on the occasion. Chhath Pooja 2023: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Offers 'Arghya' to Sun God in Lucknow As Part of Chhath Celebrations (Watch Video).
Delhi government approved the project to connect 29 unauthorised colonies and 3 villages with sewer line connections. Nearly 5 lakh people of unauthorised colonies and villages of the area will benefit. The total cost of this project is Rs 77.7 crores. Delhi Government To Provide Individual House Sewer Connections to 29 Unauthorised Colonies To Clean Yamuna.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has claimed that the speedy flow of river Yamuna from Uttar Pradesh is the cause behind foam formation atop the river in the national capital. Heavy Flow From Uttar Pradesh Caused Foam on Yamuna, Says Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai.