Delhi CM says Yamuna cruise to be inaugurated before Chhath festival

October 26, 2026 3:39 PM

Delhi CM says Yamuna cruise to be inaugurated before Chhath festival

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the 'Namo Yamuna River Safari' cruise service will be inaugurated before the Chhath festival, with the government aiming to develop it as a picnic destination for families. "Our effort is to have its inauguration before the Chhath Mahaparv. This will become a beautiful picnic spot for families, where full attention will be given to nature and the cleanliness of Mother Yamuna," Gupta said. Gupta, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra and other officials t...

Delhi to begin trial run of first Yamuna River cruise, 40-minute ride to cost Rs 500

October 26, 2026 12:25 PM

Delhi to begin trial run of first Yamuna River cruise, 40-minute ride to cost Rs 500

Delhi is set to begin the soft launch of its first-ever Yamuna River Cruise on Monday, with the Delhi government starting trial runs of the 'Namo Yamuna - River Safari' service. The eco-friendly initiative aims to offer residents and visitors a new way to experience the national capital's skyline and heritage from the water. The cruise is also intended to transform a stretch of the Yamuna into a leisure corridor, combining sustainability with recreation. The ferry safari will cover a distance ...

Delhi govt, ICCR sign MoU to promote culture, tourism and academic sectors

September 29, 2026 10:25 AM

Delhi govt, ICCR sign MoU to promote culture, tourism and academic sectors

The Delhi government and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the cultural and academic sectors and provide Delhi's artists and cultural groups greater opportunities on international platforms.   The MoU was signed in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Delhi Cabinet ministers Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Kapil Mishra, along with senior officials from the concerned departments, were also presen...