Jal Jeevan Mission Budget Slashed by 60% This Year
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.
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.
Five years after Jal Jeevan Mission launch, 51 Uttarkashi villages remain without tap water. Residents face daily struggles fetching water, with forest approvals delaying Rs 121 crore projects.
A bank employee and his daughter died in a tragic accident on the Bakhtiyarpur-Mokama highway near Patna. Four others critically injured. Read the full details of the fog-related collision.
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu urges Centre to release pending funds for Chennai Metro, Samagra Shiksha & Jal Jeevan Mission, citing a Rs 5,000 cr burden from VBGRAMG. Read the full demands.
Rajasthan Governor grants prosecution sanction against former PHED minister Mahesh Joshi in the Jal Jeevan Mission money laundering case. ED and ACB to conduct separate trials. Read the full details.
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.
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.
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.
A 2024 Jal Jeevan Mission survey reveals 87.8% of Punjab households are satisfied with tap water quality, lower than India's 92.4%. Discover district-wise data and key findings.
Himachal Pradesh outperforms national average in tap water access, quality, and regularity. Latest JJM report reveals 9 districts achieve 100% coverage. Discover the state's success story.
A new report reveals Haryana's Jal Jeevan Mission has not achieved full coverage, with districts like Mewat and Hisar facing severe water shortages. Read the key findings.
A Union govt survey reveals 36.7% of rural MP's drinking water is unsafe. This follows 10 deaths in Indore, where a 2017 report had flagged sewage contamination but was ignored. Read the shocking district-wise data.
A Union govt survey finds stark disparities in potable water access in rural Madhya Pradesh. While some districts score 100%, others hit zero. Discover the alarming data and groundwater contamination risks.
Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna launches a 5.27-minute awareness film 'Scam Files' to warn citizens about digital arrest scams. Learn the four human triggers of cybercrime and the helpline numbers.
Congress leaders Kharge and Rahul Gandhi accuse BJP of misgovernance and corruption after deaths from contaminated water in Indore. They question PM Modi's silence and the failure of schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission.
A young man was rescued from Ahmedabad's Sabarmati River after a passerby used a rope from his goods vehicle. The incident highlights urgent need for suicide prevention measures on city bridges.
Nanded police range's massive crackdown on illegal businesses nets Rs 109 crore in seizures. Over 17,000 cases registered across four districts with public help via 'Khabar' helpline.
A 10-year-old girl in Ahmedabad was found roaming streets to avoid isolation at home. Abhayam 181 helpline counselled the family, highlighting perils of sibling neglect. Read the full story.
Mumbai's 1930 cyber helpline blocked Rs 202 crore of fraud funds in 2025, helping citizens recover money. Learn how this 24/7 service works and why reporting quickly is crucial.
An Agra man in his 30s was duped of Rs 25 lakh after downloading a fraudulent gaming app and sharing bank details. Police are investigating under the IT Act. Learn how to stay safe from such cyber fraud.
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur, found chained and locked by his parents, was rescued by the District Child Protection Cell. The child, with severe bruises, is now safe. Read the full story.
Lucknow Police faced a deluge of 1,398 incidents between Dec 31 and Jan 1. Interpersonal disputes topped the list. Discover how the force managed the festive chaos.
A 17-year-old girl in Bengaluru died by suicide, citing her parents' marital row in a death note. The incident highlights the severe impact of family conflict on adolescent mental health. If you need support, call a helpline.
Delhi, the national capital, has less than 8% of its public water testing labs accredited, raising serious public health concerns. Discover the facts and implications.
A Chandkheda-based trader lost Rs 25 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as a forex expert on Telegram. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial tips to stay safe from such online investment frauds.
A 39-year-old Ahmedabad man lost Rs 17.9 lakh to cyber fraudsters via a fake WhatsApp stock trading group promising 200% returns. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.
Gujarat's Cyber Centre of Excellence recovers Rs 61 crore of Rs 121 crore reported fraud via helpline 1930. Timely reporting in the 'golden hour' is key. Act fast if scammed!
A victim in Mangaluru was cheated of Rs 51.8 lakh in a sophisticated stock investment scam run via WhatsApp and a fake app. Police have registered a case. Learn how to spot such cyber fraud.