2026 Board Exams: CBSE, States Adopt Twice-a-Year Model
India's Class 10th & 12th board exams undergo a historic shift in 2025. CBSE leads the move to two annual exams, ending high-stakes pressure. Explore the new flexible, student-friendly system.
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MP Board Class 5, 8 Exam Schedule 2026 Announced
MPBSE has announced the 2026 exam schedule for Class 5 and 8. Exams begin on February 20. Check the complete subject-wise timetable and key details here.
JNU seeks urgent repair of campus check dam to save green cover
JNU writes to Delhi authorities for urgent survey and repair of a deteriorating check dam crucial for groundwater recharge and campus biodiversity. The dam is vital for Delhi's green lungs.
ISRO Funds PAU Study on Groundwater & Climate Change
PAU scientists secure ISRO project to monitor India's groundwater using NASA satellites. Aim: identify vulnerable regions and ensure long-term water security. Read the full story.
Indore confectionery units get notices for pollution norm violations
MPPCB issues show-cause notices to three Sanwer Road confectionery units for serious pollution control breaches. Units given 7 days to respond or face legal action. Read the full report.
PAU & ISRO Partner on Groundwater & Climate Change Study
Punjab Agricultural University teams with ISRO for a national project on groundwater sustainability and climate resilience using satellite data and AI. Read more.
Hyderabad's Massive 50,000 Rainwater Harvesting Plan
Hyderabad launches a major water security plan to build 50,000 rainwater harvesting pits, aiming to recharge up to 10 TMC of groundwater. Learn how this initiative could eliminate the need for new water schemes.
RBSE 12th Board Exam 2026 Dates Announced
Rajasthan Board (RBSE) has released the Class 12 board exam schedule for 2026. Theory exams run from February 12 to March 11. Check the complete subject-wise timetable and key instructions here.
Durg's Water Campaign Saves Rs 4 Cr, Builds 10K Soak Pits
Durg district's 'Mor Gaon-Mor Paani' campaign becomes a mass movement. Villagers & women's SHGs built ~10,000 soak pits, saving Rs 4 crore. Read how this water conservation drive is recharging groundwater.
India's Water Crisis: 600 Million Face Extreme Stress
India faces its worst water crisis, with 600 million under high stress. Groundwater extraction hits 60.6%, pushing states like Punjab to 156% overuse. Can the nation avert a Day Zero?
UP Board 2026 Exam Centres List Out: Check Now
UPMSP releases list of 7,448 exam centres for 2026 High School & Intermediate exams. Students can check online & raise objections by Dec 22, 2025. Get details.
Farmers Protest Ethanol Plant in Rajasthan Over Pollution Fears
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 Give 20-Day Ultimatum Against Rajasthan Ethanol Plant
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.
Rajasthan to enact strict law against water theft
Rajasthan govt announces new stringent law to prevent water theft and ensure equitable distribution. Major projects like ERCP worth Rs 9400 crore underway to address scarcity. Read more.
UP Board 2026 Practical Exam Schedule Announced
Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad releases detailed schedule for 2026 intermediate practical exams. Check district-wise dates, guidelines, and internal assessment procedures here.
Goa's Summer Water Shortage: CGWB Proposes 422 Cubic Metre Boost
Central Ground Water Board's new study reveals a plan to tackle acute water scarcity in Canacona's hilly villages. Implementation could provide an extra 422 cubic metres daily. Read the full report.
Goa Groundwater Contamination: High Metal Levels Found
A Central Ground Water Board report finds elevated copper, iron, and manganese in Canacona's groundwater, posing health risks. Immediate monitoring and treatment urged.
Farmers Protest Hanumangarh Ethanol Plant, Internet Suspended
Farmer leaders from Punjab, Haryana, and other states will join a major protest in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh on December 17 against a proposed ethanol plant, citing severe groundwater depletion fears. Internet services have been suspended.
ED attaches Rs 80 cr assets in Punjab pollution money-laundering case
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.
Punjab's Seleniferous Soil: PAU Maps Toxicity in Districts
Punjab Agriculture University experts identify seleniferous soil in Nawanshahr and Hoshiarpur, causing toxicity. Learn about GIS mapping, health risks, and gypsum-based solutions for farmers.
ED attaches Zira distillery assets worth Rs 79.9 crore
Enforcement Directorate attaches Rs 79.9 crore properties of Zira distillery owner in money-laundering case linked to severe groundwater pollution. Villagers protest for permanent shutdown.
Untreated sewage pollutes Tiruvallur's Putlur lake, groundwater
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.
₹79.93 Cr Ethanol Plant Assets Attached for Pollution
Punjab Pollution Control Board seizes assets worth ₹79.93 crore of an ethanol plant in Gurdaspur for groundwater contamination. Read about the enforcement action.
RO Water Waste in Lucknow Could Quench 40 Lakh Thirsts
Shocking study reveals Lucknow's RO systems waste 12 MLD water daily, enough drinking water for 33-40 lakh people. Experts urge maintenance over purification. Read more.
Punjab's Rs 1.61 Cr Water Study Gets In-Principle Nod
Punjab govt greenlights a detailed Rs 1.61 crore micro-study on water resources & seepage patterns with IIT Ropar. Learn how this 12-month project aims to tackle the state's water crisis.
Odisha Villagers Block Road Demanding Safe Drinking Water
Residents of Jajpur villages block Tamaka-Mangalpur road for 3 hours, demanding action after 18 diarrhoea deaths. Officials sealed polluted tube wells, sparking protests. Read more.
Gurgaon water table rises, but experts cite rain, not policy
Gurgaon's groundwater level hits a decade high of 30.6m, but experts reveal the rise is due to heavy monsoon rains, not sustainable water management. The city still extracts 212% of its safe limit.
Gurgaon survey finds 78% wells inactive, water crisis
A Gurgaon district survey reveals 78% of dug wells are defunct, highlighting a critical loss of traditional water infrastructure. Experts call for urgent revival and rainwater harvesting. Read more.
Faridkot Jail Inmates Booked for Attack, Smuggling Bid
Punjab police book inmates & outside accomplices for attacking staff & smuggling attempt at Faridkot Central Jail. Read the full investigation details.
UP Board 2026 Model Papers Out: New Pattern for Class 10
Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has published the 2026 model question papers for Class 10 and 12. Download PDFs to understand the new exam format, including OMR-based MCQs for Class 10. Start your preparation now!
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