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Posted by: MANOJa
On: March 20 2018 09:23 AM
[h=1]Delhi pollution takes its toll, frog species missing eyes[/h] [URL="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toireporter/author-Mohammad-Ibrar-479245494.cms"]Mohammad Ibrar[/URL]| TNN | Updated: Mar 20, 2018, 08:35 IST [IMG]https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-63372742,width-400,resizemode-4/63372742.jpg[/IMG]Representative image NEW DELHI: The high pollution in Delhi is proving a threat to the capital�s smallest known vertebrate. The new generation of Microhyla ornata � a small yellowish brown [URL="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/frog"]frog[/URL] � is showing physical deformities at birth such as the absence of eyes. These were established by research conducted by the environment science department of Delhi University�s Sri Venkateswara College. [IMG]https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/img/63373047/Master.jpg[/IMG] According to Robin Suyesh, professor of environmental science in the college, the research aimed at studying the behaviour of these amphibians in the Central Ridge area, which is the species� natural habitat in Delhi. �In the course of our research, however, we found many individuals with missing eyes,� said Suyesh. The researchers determined that the frogs were suffering from �anophthalmia�, or the absence of the left eye. �Scientific studies across the world have shown pollution, parasitic infection and ultraviolet radiation as the probable reasons for the developmental abnormality among amphibians,� Suyesh pointed out. �Delhi, which happens to be one of the most polluted cities in the world, has seen the quality of habitat constantly degrading due to anthropogenic activities, which might be affecting its biodiversity.� The population of this [URL="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/species"]species[/URL] has gone down over the years due to loss of habitat. �Since they are small in size and are seen in the open for only a few months in a year, not many know that this amphibian even exists,� the professor said. Suyesh revealed that amphibians are currently the most threatened group of vertebrates with more than one-third of the total known species facing extinction. �The amphibians are particularly sensitive to environmental changes and are hence considered to be barometers of environmental change because they are the first to react to any changes around them,� Suyesh said. Earlier research conducted in the Western Ghats has shown a high number of frogs with deformities. �This alarmed scientists and environmentalists who found that such physical changes were caused by toxicity in the frog�s environment and food chain.� While the frog�s Ridge habitat is �relatively less polluted�, there is nevertheless a need to reduce pollution levels in Delhi to stop it from facing extinction. [url]https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/city-pollution-takes-its-toll-frog-species-missing-eyes/articleshow/63372743.cms[/url]
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Posted by: MANOJa
On: March 20 2018 09:24 AM
[h=1]A vehicle for every second Delhi resident; e-rickshaws grow 838%[/h] TNN | Updated: Mar 20, 2018, 02:15 IST [IMG]https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-63372875,width-400,resizemode-4/63372875.jpg[/IMG] NEW DELHI: There is a [URL="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/vehicle"]vehicle[/URL]for every [URL="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/second"]second[/URL] person in Delhi now, with the vehicular count going beyond the one-crore mark in the capital. In 2016-17, the city saw a growth of nearly 7% in vehicles compared to 2015-16, states Economic Survey of Delhi. The survey reveals that Delhiites� dependence on private transport increased in 2016-17 while the number of people using public transport buses declined during the same period. Following the survey data, it may be inferred that a sizeable number of population has moved from public transport to two-wheelers. Hovering around 66 lakhs, two-wheelers now constitute 63.6% of all vehicles in the city. The category saw an 8.2% growth in 2016-17 in comparison to 2015-16. The number of cars, at 31.5 lakhs, recorded a growth rate of 5.6%. Though the overall growth rate of vehicles in Delhi slowed down in 2016-17, the number of vehicles per 1,000 population has still gone up. The number of vehicles grew by nearly 7%, less than the growth rate of nearly 10% witnessed in 2015-16. The number of vehicles per 1,000 population, however, grew from 530 in 2015-16 to 556 in 2016-17. Para-transit too witnessed a significant growth in 2016-17. The number of taxis has grown by 29.9% with nearly 1.2 lakh registered cabs in 2016-17 over 91,073 in 2015-16. The count of autos, however, remained static, hovering around one lakh, due to a cap on their number. While the metro, despite a dip following the fare hike, has emerged as the backbone of public transport in Delhi, the survey reveals that vehicles meant for last-mile connectivity has seen an increase. The number of other passenger vehicles, including [URL="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/e-rickshaws"]e-rickshaws[/URL] and maxi cabs, has grown by 838.4%, as their numbers have risen from just 6,368 in 2015-16 to 59,759 in 2016-17. A major reason behind this jump is that e-rickshaws are now being registered with the transport department. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), on the other hand, has seen a dip not only in the ridership but also in the number of buses in its fleet. From 46.8 lakh passengers in 2012-13, the number has come down to 31.5 lakhs in 2016-17. The number of DTC buses on road has also come down to 3,547 in 2016-17 from 3,817 in 2015-16. In terms of fleet utilisation, 1,757 cluster buses are doing much better at 98.1% compared to Delhi Transport Corporation �s 85.1%. [url]https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/a-vehicle-for-every-second-city-resident-e-ricks-grow-838/articleshow/63372875.cms[/url]
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Posted by: MANOJa
On: March 20 2018 10:03 AM
[h=1]Fire at Ghazipur landfill, more expected as mercury rises[/h] TNN | Updated: Mar 20, 2018, 02:22 IST [IMG]https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-63372938,width-400,resizemode-4/63372938.jpg[/IMG] NEW DELHI: The [URL="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Ghazipur-landfill-site"]Ghazipur landfill site[/URL] on Monday witnessed a major fire incident spreading to the neighbouring area. An official of Delhi Fire Service said that the fire broke out between 12pm and 1pm after locals reported the incident. The fire tenders had to be driven up to the waste mound to control the flames. Civic officials managing the landfill site said that flames were brought under control within first hour of being reported and no major damage has occurred. Official added that frequency of such incidents is expected to rise as we approach summer. �It has nothing to do with fresh garbage being dumped on the site. The decomposition of garbage that has accumulated over so many years is accelerated with rise in temperature,� he added. Portion of [URL="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Ghazipur"]Ghazipur[/URL] landfill site had collapsed in September last year killing two people. After the accident, [URL="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/East-Delhi-Municipal-Corporation"]East Delhi Municipal Corporation[/URL] was ordered to shift the dumping site to an alternate location, but no new space could be found. This site should have been shut down in 2006 itself. But, Ghazipur, at three times the safe height, continues to receive east Delhi�s garbage. [url]https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/fire-at-ghazipur-landfill-more-expected-as-mercury-rises/articleshow/63372938.cms[/url]
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Posted by: MANOJa
On: March 20 2018 10:05 AM
[h=1]'Free water' impact: Meters up, usage dips[/h] Paras Singh| TNN | Updated: Mar 20, 2018, 08:02 IST [IMG]https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-63373594,width-400,resizemode-4/63373594.jpg[/IMG] NEW DELHI: The [URL="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/AAP-government"]AAP government[/URL]'s "free [URL="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/****/How-much-water-should-you-drink-every-day/articleshow/20408856.cms"]water[/URL]scheme" appears to have helped bring a large number of Delhiites into the formal [URL="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/metering-system"]metering system[/URL] while encouraging consumers to conserve water. Data from the annual economic survey shows unmetered connections in the city registered their biggest drop in recent history - getting more than halved between 2015-16 and 2016-17, from about 3.9 lakh to 1.8 lakh. Concurrently, metered connections jumped by nearly 4 lakh, from 19.2 lakh to 23.2 lakh. The usual annual increase has been of up to 1 lakh. DJB officials said the 'subsidy factor' introduced by the government in 2015 had playing a key role in changing consumer behaviour, including, it appears, an actual decrease in per capita consumption which remains less than 50 gallons a day. The AAP government had announced the scheme of giving free water to households consuming up to 20,000 litres in a month. They are charged the full amount if consumption exceeds 20,000 litres. The scheme came into force on March 1, 2015. �A large number of these consumers have shifted from unmetered connections to metered ones since only consumers with functional meters can avail benefits of the scheme. The lure of this scheme too might be a factor in decreasing the per capita consumption from 48 to 47 gallons a day but that can also be due to improved data collection,� a DJB official said. �Earlier, no one used to bother whether meters were functional or not but now benefits such as the free water scheme and rebates have been linked to metered connections and functional readings,� the official said. DJB, interestingly, had witnessed an increase of almost 1.3 lakh in unmetered connections just before the scheme was introduced. DJB attributes it to a number of factors including an increase in the consumer base due to a large number of fresh consumers coming in with new colonies being notified. �Additionally, we were also in the phase of notifying new meters during that phase� the official added. Consumers with unmetered connections get a bill on the basis of average usage. During the same period, a reduction of 1 gallon per person per day has been witnessed. The consumption pattern had plateaued at 50 gallons/day between 2008-09 and 2013-14. Between 2000-1 and 2007-8, there was a 10-gallon jump. Explaining the per capita consumption reduction, the official said: �The introduction of meters has also improved data collection. Both improvement in actual metering of readings and encouragement to use less water has led to this trend of per capita consumption remaining low.� [url]https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/free-water-impact-meters-up-usage-dips/articleshow/63373594.cms[/url]
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Posted by: MANOJa
On: March 20 2018 12:39 PM
[h=1]More houses got water supply[/h] [URL="http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/more-houses-got-water-supply/article23297839.ece#"][IMG]http://www.thehindu.com/static/theme/default/base/img/author-deafault.png[/IMG][/URL][URL="http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/more-houses-got-water-supply/article23297839.ece#"]STAFF REPORTER[/URL] NEW DELHI, MARCH 20, 2018 00:00 IST UPDATED: MARCH 20, 2018 03:46 IST [h=2]DJB to report revenue deficit for third consecutive year[/h] In the span of one year, 2.12% more households were added to the Delhi Jal Board�s (DJB) piped water network, the Economic Survey of Delhi 2017-18 has revealed. The report said that 83.42% of all households had access to piped water in 2016. This was up from 81.30% in 2015. In 2016, the economic survey had showed that over 16% of households did not have access to piped water. In the sewage sector, the DJB�s utilisation of its installed treatment capacity went down from 74% as on March 31, 2016, according to the Economic Survey 2016-2017, to 69% on March 31, 2017, according to the 2017-2018 survey. �The sewerage treatment plants are not functioning up to their optimum level due to various reasons such as low flow of sewage to STPs, trunk and peripheral sewer lines still to be connected to these STPs, rehabilitation of silted and settled trunk sewer lines yet to be completed, etc,� the survey stated. When it came to the finances of the DJB, the survey said that the water utility had continued to meet its operating expenses on its own since 2010-11. However after revenue surplus between 2012 and 2015, the DJB had revenue deficits in 2015-16, 2016-17 (revised estimate) and 2017-18 (budget estimate), the survey said. The Aam Aadmi Party government had started its free 20 kilolitres of water scheme in 2015. For this scheme, the government gave Rs. 325.20 crore to the DJB to pay for this subsidy in 2016-17, the survey said. [url]http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/more-houses-got-water-supply/article23297839.ece[/url]
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Posted by: MANOJa
On: March 20 2018 01:43 PM
[h=1]Delhi Economic Survey 2017-18: As cars and two-wheelers increase, buses hit 8-year low[/h] [h=2]The Delhi Transport Corporation�s fleet of buses was at an eight-year low in 2016-17. While the total number of buses in 2009-10 was 4,725, it dipped to 4,027 last year.[/h] By: [URL="http://indianexpress.com/agency/express-news-service/"]Express News Service[/URL] | New Delhi | Updated: March 20, 2018 5:56 am While the number of cars and jeeps, motorcycles and scooters in the capital has increased by 5.56 per cent and 8.25 per cent respectively in 2016-17, the number of buses � the city�s biggest mode of public transport � grew only by 2.45 per cent in the same period. According to the [URL="http://indianexpress.com/about/economic-survey-2018/"]Economic Survey[/URL] of Delhi 2017-18, the number of motorised vehicles in the city have grown at 6.99 per cent in 2016-17 as compared to in 2015-16. This means that 455 cars and jeeps, and 1,380 two-wheelers were added to Delhi�s roads per day. Meanwhile, the Delhi Transport Corporation�s fleet of buses was at an eight-year low in 2016-17. While the total number of buses in 2009-10 was 4,725, it dipped to 4,027 last year. According to officials in the transport department, the fleet is expected to go up by at least 1,000 in 2018 as the tender for these buses has already been floated. �The Supreme Court has asked us to bring the fleet up to 10,000 in the coming months. We are working towards getting as many buses as we can and the fleet size will see a definite increase,� the official said. [IMG]http://images.indianexpress.com/2018/03/cars.jpg[/IMG] Transport experts have long flagged the inadequacies in public transport and the growth in the number of personal vehicles. These are also among the biggest causes of pollution in the city, as per an IIT-Kanpur apportionment study on pollutants. [B]Metro ridership to touch 40 lakh after Phase III[/B] According to the survey, after the completion Delhi Metro Phase III, the total span of the Metro network will reach 350 km and the ridership will go up from 28 lakh in 2016-17 to nearly 40 lakh. After a section of the Pink Line � Majlis Park-Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus � opened last week, the length of the network touched 252 km. Work for Phase-III was approved for 160.586 km, and the remaining � close to 100 km network � is expected to be complete by December, 2018. �Phase-III and additional corridors of the 160.586 km route length, with 109 stations (including 42.192 km of route length with 30 stations of NCR), are planned to be completed by December 2018 (except Extension to Dhansa bus stand, targeted to be completed by 2020). Phase IV is under consideration,� the survey said. [url]http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-economic-survey-2017-18-as-cars-and-two-wheelers-increase-buses-hit-8-year-low-5103837/[/url]
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