CPCB to SC: Delhi is habitual offender in Yamuna pollution

19 Jan, 2021

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the Delhi government is a habitual offender in causing pollution in the Yamuna river.

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