Ganga Sabha installs boards at Haridwar's Har ki Pauri prohibiting non-Hindu entry, citing 1916 agreement. CM Dhami reviews laws as critics call move unconstitutional amid political reactions.
Controversial boards restricting entry to Hindus only have appeared at Har Ki Pauri in Uttarakhand, raising questions about religious access and local governance.
Haridwar's Har-ki-Pauri ghat now features notice boards citing a 1916 municipal bylaw that restricts entry of non-Hindus. Ganga Sabha officials call for strict enforcement, while critics label the move discriminatory.
Signs at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar restrict entry to Hindus only during Kumbh Mela, raising questions about inclusivity and religious access at the holy site.
A 51-year-old man from Nepal was fatally attacked by a leopard in Bada village, Pauri district, while returning from a Makarsakranti ritual. Forest officials have increased patrolling and installed camera traps.
District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar directs environment officials to map polluting sources entering Hindon River and submit weekly reports. He also orders removal of encroachments in flood-prone areas.
Police detained two Haridwar residents who wore 'sheikh' attire at Har Ki Pauri for a YouTube video, sparking demands to restrict non-Hindus at Ganga ghats during Kumbh Mela.
Residents in Kolhapur oppose a sewage treatment plant location, citing health risks. They also highlight traffic, garbage, and poor roads as key election issues.
Noida Authority has not provided a comprehensive plan to utilize all treated wastewater as directed by NGT. Only 33% of treated sewage is currently reused, with the rest discharged into drains.
Uttar Pradesh launches four major sewage treatment plants in Agra, Varanasi & Unnao under Namami Gange. 74 STPs approved, 41 completed. Details on capacity, cost & beneficiaries.
Noida Authority admits only 86 MLD of 260 MLD treated sewage is reused. The rest flows into drains. NGT unimpressed with future plans. Next hearing on Feb 5.
Thiruvananthapuram's plan to install 5 sewage plants in Rajaji Nagar hits a roadblock as KSPCB demands stricter BOD norms below 10mg/l, stalling the Rs 6 crore project aimed at cleaning Amayizhanjan canal.
18-month-old Aditri battles Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Kolkata's ICH. On ventilator for a year, her only hope is a Rs 9 crore gene therapy, Zolgensma. Her family pleads for help as time runs out.
Dhubri Municipal Board's 4-year development drive brings an urban forest on railway land, a new sewage treatment plant, renovated parks, and a unique wall magazine. Discover the town's transformation!
A violent altercation over a parking fee near Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar resulted in a man's death. Police have arrested two Haryana residents in connection with the murder. Details inside.
Ahead of Pune's civic polls, voters demand action on sewage treatment and river cleanup for Mula, Mutha, and Pawana. Citizens reject promises, seek concrete plans.
Bihar's water quality improves as 18 sewage plants cut Ganga pollution. BSPCB reports progress on arsenic, fluoride. Read the full update on river and groundwater recovery.
A male leopard terrorising Dhandri village near Pauri, Uttarakhand, was finally put down by forest authorities after a 48-day operation. The big cat had attacked villagers and killed livestock, forcing residents indoors. Read more on the growing human-leo
Haridwar Municipal Commissioner clarifies that rules restricting non-Hindus' entry at Har Ki Pauri are pre-Independence, not a new policy. Read the full facts here.
NGT refuses UP's plea for more time on sewage plants, cites worsening pollution. State secretary must appear at next hearing. Key facts and data inside.
BDA President Satish Mallya and expert T Mahesh call for a uniform sewage policy, warning that standalone apartment STPs are insufficient for Bengaluru's drainage crisis. Read more.
Bhopal's vital Upper Lake, a Ramsar site, faces severe pollution from sewage & encroachments. NGT expresses displeasure at civic inaction despite repeated orders. Activists fight for its survival.
The National Green Tribunal has identified critical waste management failures in Delhi, directing authorities to submit fresh action-taken reports on Yamuna pollution by July 31. Read the full story.
IPSCDL clarifies water near manholes is part of routine maintenance, not sewage overflow. No risk to Panaji's water supply, says official. Smart City Mission work continues.
A grieving family from Pauri demands justice for their 19-year-old daughter, murdered in 2022 at a Rishikesh resort. They seek a CBI probe, as social groups call for a statewide bandh.
Uttarakhand govt renames Pauri Garhwal nursing college after Ankita Bhandari. Parents demand CBI probe into 2022 murder case. CM Dhami assures justice.
Greater Noida residents face health hazards from stagnant sewage on roads and parks. NGT orders action, but little progress seen. Read about the ongoing civic crisis.
A viral video by YouTuber 'WhiteLotusChris' highlights severe pollution in Guwahati's Bharalu river, sparking outrage. Residents blame civic neglect and lack of sewage treatment. Read more.
Haryana ULB department flags serious concerns over Gurgaon's sewage treatment capacity and illegal sewer-drain links. MCG ordered to assess and rectify issues immediately.
A novel gravity-based sewage treatment plant (STP) capable of treating 10,000 litres per day was launched in Bengaluru. This four-stage system offers a sustainable solution but requires significant space. Read more about this innovation.