A central review reveals funding shortfalls and coordination problems are hampering groundwater recharge in Ghaziabad. Officials warn of worsening conditions without urgent corrective measures.
Indore's inaugural Jal Sunvai saw massive public turnout with 310 complaints recorded. Residents presented murky water samples, highlighting contamination, foul smells, and inconsistent supply across 85 wards.
Union Minister C R Patil inaugurated the National Centre for River Research at WII Dehradun. The center will focus on freshwater ecosystem monitoring and aquatic biodiversity conservation under the Clean Ganga Mission.
Indore Municipal Corporation and Mandsaur district administration will hold Jal Sunwai every Tuesday to resolve water-related complaints from citizens, following the Bhagirathpura deaths.
The government plans to reduce Jal Jeevan Mission funding from Rs 67,000 crore to Rs 17,000 crore due to pending Cabinet approval for scheme extension until 2028.
MP CM Mohan Yadav launches Swachh Jal Abhiyan for state-wide water testing & weekly public hearings after Indore deaths. Campaign aims to ensure clean drinking water for all.
Thiruvananthapuram city corporation completes standing committee polls, but BJP withdrawals leave tax appeal committee short. Secretary Jahamgeer S explains the rule-bound impasse and the path forward.
Guwahati Jal Board launches a special water testing drive in South Central zone to ensure safe drinking water for 53,000 households. Read about the preventive measures and public safety initiative.
Remembering ecologist Madhav Gadgil, whose WGEEP report remains a vital guide for protecting the Western Ghats. His vision of community-led conservation is more urgent than ever. Read his untold story.
Indore, MP's industrial hub, is poised to become a 'Har Ghar Jal'-certified district. The state pushes for early declaration as it races to complete the Jal Jeevan Mission by March 2027, ahead of the national deadline. Read more.
Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar alleges lack of cooperation from Centre & neighbouring states on Upper Krishna project. Congress government prioritizes Krishna Bhagya Jal Nigam works. Read more.
Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar writes to Jal Shakti Minister, demanding urgent central funds and action plan to combat pollution and encroachments on the River Cauvery in Kodagu.
Delhi Jal Board announces 2-day water supply disruption in central & west Delhi areas on Jan 9-10 due to reservoir flushing. Check full list of affected localities.
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha delegation to meet Supreme Court-appointed committee and parliamentary panel in Chandigarh on Friday to discuss MSP legal guarantee and other farming concerns.
Delhi government plans a complete overhaul of its water billing system as 60% of consumers don't get bills. Smart metering and a waiver scheme are key to recovering Rs 5000 crore dues.
Explore the story of ecologist Madhav Gadgil's dedicated life and the controversial fate of his panel's recommendations for protecting the Western Ghats. Understand why his vision remains unrealized.
Supreme Court dismisses Mahua Moitra's plea, allowing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to proceed with an inquiry committee on cash-for-query allegations. Key details inside.
Rajasthan High Court demands state government and ED's response on alleged large-scale corruption in Jal Jeevan Mission. Petitioner claims only two firms targeted, 'big fish' protected. Read the full story.
Shiv MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati protested at PHED office in Barmer, alleging crores spent but no water in villages. Villagers call for bandh, officials given 10 days to resolve crisis. Read more.
Delhi Jal Board mandates strict action to prevent water contamination. Minister Parvesh Verma orders intensive pipeline checks, 2-day complaint resolution, and a major sewer cleaning drive. Read more.
Senior officials from India's Jal Shakti Ministry inspected the Farakka Barrage, a key component of the Ganga Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh set to expire in December 2024. Read about the review and upcoming negotiations.
Delhi Water Minister orders DJB to intensify pipeline checks and water quality monitoring to prevent contamination, following fatal incidents in Indore and Gandhinagar. Stay informed.
Delhi Jal Board directed to intensify pipeline inspections and ensure 24/7 vigilance to prevent water contamination, following deaths in Indore. Stay informed about public health safety measures.
Congress reveals a Jal Shakti Ministry report shows only 47.3% of Gujarat households have potable tap water. Ahmedabad at 46.1%, Gandhinagar at 31.9%. The state ranks 30th nationally on water quality.
Delhi Jal Board reports fecal coliform in 124 out of 144 sampled rainwater harvesting pits in Dwarka societies, confirming groundwater contamination risks. Read the full NGT report details.
UP Chief Secretary SP Goyal mandates tap connections for all rural schools & anganwadis. Jal Jeevan Mission contract extended till 2027. All 97,070 villages now have piped water.
A 2019 survey exposed critical gaps in MP's rural water testing labs. Despite Jal Jeevan Mission, 2025 data shows persistent weaknesses, raising concerns about underreported contamination risks. Read the full investigation.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has strongly refuted allegations made by AAP's principal spokesperson, Malvinder Singh Kang. The committee accuses him of spreading misinformation and tarnishing its reputation. Read the full details of t
Delhi government signs landmark MoU with RBI to fund Yamuna river rejuvenation and strengthen financial governance. A major step for urban ecology and fiscal management.
Protests erupt in Bailadila hills, Dantewada, against mining deposit no. 4. Youth, Congress, AAP, BSP, CPI demand protection of Bastar's ecology. Next march planned for 2026.