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A rare Siberian visitor was documented at Delhi's Najafgarh lake, marking only the fifth recorded sighting in 150 years and highlighting the ecological significance of the wetland area.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has unveiled a ₹48,204 crore plan to add 97 kilometers of new Metro lines and 65 stations, extending connectivity to areas like Najafgarh, Narela, Mithapur, and Khera Kalan.
Desilting operations are currently focused on critical locations including the Badusarai Bridge, Najafgarh drain, and Pankha Road drain to improve water flow and prevent flooding.
The Delhi Jal Board reports a 76% increase in drain discharge into the Yamuna River, significantly more than estimated, with the Najafgarh drain contributing heavily to the river's pollution near the Signature Bridge.
A joint task force in Delhi successfully dismantled an illegal operation in the Najafgarh area, seizing banned steroids and expired dietary supplements.
A new Atal Garden is planned for development on a 50-acre waste dumping ground located along the Najafgarh Drain in the Capital, transforming the area into a green space.
The Delhi government has given its approval to an Rs 860-crore project aimed at cleaning the Najafgarh drain, which is identified as one of the largest polluters of the Yamuna River.
Authorities in India have deployed high-tech multitasking harvesters and trash skimmer machines at the Najafgarh drain and other areas as part of ongoing efforts to clean the Yamuna River.
The Delhi government has given its approval for the construction of a road along both sides of the Najafgarh drain, aiming to improve local infrastructure.