India establishes its own National Environmental Standard Laboratory in Delhi to certify air monitoring gear for local conditions, cutting import reliance and aiming for a share in the $4 billion global market.
Indore health officials declare a waterborne disease outbreak an epidemic in Bhagirathpura, with 10 fatalities. Central and state teams are investigating the contamination source. Read for latest updates.
A Bengaluru family's ordeal with suspected sewage-contaminated water leads to illness and exposes gaps in BWSSB's monitoring system. Residents demand proactive safety checks.
Indore faces a water contamination crisis with 20 new diarrhoea cases reported. Health officials screen over 9,000 residents. Read about the city's response and safety measures.
Gandhinagar reports 70 typhoid cases, Bengaluru residents fall ill as sewage leaks into drinking water pipelines. Officials scramble to contain the public health crisis. Read for details.
Indore's top civic official transferred following deaths linked to contaminated water. Probe ordered as officials face action over public health crisis. Read details.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes MP govt for Indore water contamination affecting 50+ areas. Officials 'slept like Kumbhakarna,' he says. Details on the crisis and response.
Indore reels from a water contamination crisis in Bhagirathpura, with 9 deaths reported. Authorities confirm 4 linked to sewage-mixed water, hundreds hospitalized. Govt announces compensation and probe.
Madhya Pradesh govt confirms 9 deaths in Indore's Bhagirathpura due to sewage-contaminated water. Over 300 fell ill; compensation announced. Details on the outbreak and state response.
Indore water contamination tragedy claims 7 lives in Bhagirathpura. Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava confirms deaths, Vijayvargiya admits administrative lapse. Read the full report.
Iconic Mysuru sunset viewpoint Sagara Katte is drowning in plastic, puja waste & liquor bottles. Locals urge authorities to regulate tourism & save Cauvery backwaters from contamination. Read more.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh demands Supreme Court action against retrospective environmental clearances, calling them a mockery of governance. Details on the Sariska boundary revision case.
A landmark audit exposes Punjab's sprawling network of 5,541 unregulated carcass dumps, handling 24,000 livestock deaths monthly. The NGT orders urgent environmental intervention. Read the full investigation.
A severe environmental crisis in Barmer prompts NGT intervention. Contaminated water from oil waste and Luni river pollution threaten farms and livelihoods. Read the full report.
Over 80,000 bags of shrimp recalled in the US due to potential cesium-137 contamination. Check brands, states affected, and health risks. Do not consume and return product.
The Karnataka High Court has halted a police investigation into Rameshwaram Cafe over a food contamination complaint, calling the allegations 'false and vindictive'. Read the full details of the legal relief granted to the popular eatery.
Mahisagar district on high alert after 299 jaundice cases in December. Two suspected deaths reported. Contaminated water identified as likely cause. Read for details and safety measures.
A Bengaluru NGO's student team discovers microplastics in salt samples, highlighting a serious environmental and public health concern. Learn about the sources and risks.
Moinabad police book two for trying to illegally dump sewage into Osman Sagar. HMWSSB assures no contamination occurred and water is safe. Report illegal dumping to 155313.
Around 7,000 farmers held a mahapanchayat in Hanumangarh against a proposed ethanol plant, citing groundwater contamination risks. Rakesh Tikait joined the protest as authorities formed an investigation committee.
Farmers in Hanumangarh demand the cancellation of a proposed ethanol plant, citing health and environmental risks. A major protest sets a January 2026 deadline for the state government.
Ventura Foods recalls 3,556 salad dressing cases across 42 US states due to black plastic found in ingredients. Brands like Hidden Valley and Costco items affected. Check your pantry now.
A Central Ground Water Board report finds elevated copper, iron, and manganese in Canacona's groundwater, posing health risks. Immediate monitoring and treatment urged.
Enforcement Directorate attaches assets worth Rs 79.93 crore of Malbros International in a money-laundering probe linked to severe groundwater pollution in Punjab. Read the full details.
Tiruvallur municipality discharges untreated sewage into Putlur lake, contaminating groundwater for over 10,000 families. Residents demand action as STP remains dysfunctional despite NGT orders.
Punjab Pollution Control Board seizes assets worth ₹79.93 crore of an ethanol plant in Gurdaspur for groundwater contamination. Read about the enforcement action.
Despite the Krishna river's bounty, Vijayawada residents depend on unregulated private RO plants, leading to diarrhoea outbreaks. Officials seize 51 plants as E. coli is found. Read more.
A celebratory dinner in Ahmedabad's Jamalpur turned sour as 34 guests suffered food poisoning from gajar halwa. One remains hospitalized as health officials investigate. Read for details.
Andhra Pradesh records 5 deaths from waterborne diarrheal infections in 2025, despite fewer outbreaks. Cholera cases traced to pipeline leaks. Read the full health report.
Earth Warriors flags Delhi's toxic groundwater to L-G & CM. Group demands immediate action on water quality reports, treatment systems, and accountability. Citizens' right to safe water violated.