NGT criticises UP govt for failing to stop sewage in rivers
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.
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.
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.
Uttar Pradesh deploys LiDAR & drone tech for Ganga rejuvenation, creating a live GIS dashboard for 24/7 pollution monitoring. A step towards cleaner rivers. #CleanGanga
Kerala Water Authority's plan for a 55 MLD sewage treatment plant in Elamkulam hits a roadblock as the Pollution Control Board denies permission citing proximity to residential areas. The city's wastewater crisis deepens.
Noida Authority greenlights a multi-phase project to intercept and treat sewage from city drains flowing into the Yamuna. The plan, mandated by NGT, includes new STPs and bioremediation, with completion targeted for 2028. Read the full story.
Residents of Kausalya Vihar in Jaipur fear being cut off as JDA plans a boundary wall for an STP and commercial projects, blocking their only access road. Read about their health and access concerns.
PAC exposes gross failure of sewage plants in Ludhiana, discharging toxic waste into Satluj River. An environmental emergency threatens public health and biodiversity. Urgent action needed.
A viral video shows untreated water entering Uttarakhand's Khoh river, raising contamination fears. Officials promise action as SPECS data reveals a decades-old sewage crisis in Doon valley.
Following the deadly water contamination in Indore, Raipur Mayor Meenal Choubey launches emergency inspections of water and sewage systems to prevent a similar crisis. Details inside.
Bhagirathpura deaths expose years of ignored warnings on Indore's contaminated groundwater. A 2016 PCB report found faecal pollution in 59 locations. Read why action failed.
Residents of Lingarajapuram's KSFC Layout battle sewage-contaminated drinking water, causing illnesses and forcing reliance on costly private tankers. BWSSB struggles to locate the leak.
NGT forms a joint committee to halt open sewage flow in Greater Noida villages. Committee given 10 weeks to act, ensure 100% sewer connections. Read the full story.
The Indore sewage tragedy highlights Ahmedabad's persistent water contamination crisis. AMC data reveals thousands of illness cases, with infrastructure leaks to blame. Read more.
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.
Shocking TGPCB report reveals none of Hyderabad's 185 designated lakes meet water quality norms. Low oxygen, high pollution, and heavy metals threaten ecology and public health. Read the full investigation.
A tragic mix-up of sewage and drinking water pipelines in Indore's Vijay Nagar area has claimed 10 lives. Authorities investigate the infrastructure failure and health crisis. Read the full report.
Rahul Gandhi blasts BJP over the Indore water contamination tragedy, questioning PM Modi's silence and demanding action against responsible officials. Read the full story.
Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP over Indore water contamination deaths. Sewage mix in supply claims 10 lives in India's 'cleanest city'. Demands accountability from double-engine government.
At least 10 people, including an infant, died in Indore's Bhagirathpura after drinking sewage-contaminated water. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi blames the 'double-engine' BJP government. Officials confirm pipeline leakage near a police toilet.
Greater Noida residents face sewage overflow and water supply issues, blaming GNIDA for poor maintenance. Sector Beta 1, Alpha, Gamma affected. Read more.
A deadly water contamination outbreak in Indore's Bhagirathpura has claimed 9 lives, with hundreds falling ill. Sewage seepage into the water supply is confirmed. Read the full report on the crisis.
At least 8 dead in Indore as sewage contaminates drinking water. Officials ignored warnings for months. NHRC issues notice to MP govt. Full details inside.
Lab tests confirm sewage leak caused diarrhoea outbreak in Indore's Bhagirathpura. Officials confirm 4 deaths, over 1,400 cases. CM announces ₹2 lakh compensation. Boil water advisory issued.