Goa HC Seeks Action Plan on Illegal Chimbel Borewells
Goa High Court directs Water Resources Dept to file affidavit on steps against illegal groundwater extraction in Chimbel. Bench seeks concrete action timeline within four weeks.
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Haryana forms panel on Water Pollution Act after court warnings
Facing judicial pressure over water wastage and pollution, Haryana sets up a committee led by the Chief Secretary to adopt the 2024 Water Act. Key focus on Yamuna pollution and groundwater contamination.
Indore Water Tragedy: Old Warnings Ignored, Lives Lost
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.
MP Water Crisis: 36.7% Rural Samples Fail Safety Test
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.
Odisha Groundwater Contamination Poses Health Risk
OSPCB report reveals alarming groundwater pollution in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri. High turbidity, faecal matter, and saline intrusion threaten public health. Learn the risks and official response.
Jal Jeevan Mission Survey Reveals MP's Rural Water Woes
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.
Jaipur's First Eco Block Water Harvesting Project
Jaipur Development Authority launches a Rs 2.5 crore Eco Block project to recharge groundwater in Kalwar Road & Khirni Phatak. A first for the city, this tech promises sustainable water management. Read more.
Chennai's 9 School Playgrounds Get Underground Water Tanks
Greater Chennai Corporation installs 9 underground stormwater tanks in school playgrounds using German tech to tackle flooding and recharge groundwater. Read how this 'sponge city' project works.
Jio's Long-Term Plans Keep SIM Active Until 2027
Discover Reliance Jio's affordable long-validity recharge plans that can keep your SIM card active until 2027. Learn about the best budget-friendly options for minimal usage.
Zero Rain in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh: Driest December in Decades
Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh recorded 0 mm rainfall in December 2025, a 100% deficit. Meteorologists warn of severe stress on groundwater and rabi crops like wheat and mustard. Read more.
Audit reveals Punjab's massive unregulated carcass dumping
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.
Drinking water crisis hits 35 villages in Chamarajanagar
A severe drinking water shortage has impacted 35 villages in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district prematurely. With groundwater depleted, tankers are deployed as the crisis looms.
Delhi Govt Probes Officials in Paharganj Groundwater Scam
Delhi govt launches inquiry to identify officials behind illegal groundwater extraction in Paharganj. NGT calls it a 'scam'. Rs 4.32 crore penalty recovered. Full report in six weeks.
Delhi misses NGT deadline, new borewell policy not notified
Delhi govt fails to notify new groundwater policy as NGT deadline lapses. Probe into illegal extraction by 536 Paharganj hotels incomplete, ₹4.32 crore recovered as compensation. Read more.
NGT criticises Gurgaon's landfill delay, warns of contamination
National Green Tribunal criticises Gurgaon's delay in Bandhwari landfill tender, highlighting waste treatment gap and groundwater contamination risks. Next hearing set for March 2026.
Delhi Groundwater: 20% Samples Have Unsafe Nitrate Levels
Shocking CGWB data reveals over 20% of Delhi's groundwater is nitrate-contaminated, posing severe health risks. Learn which districts are worst affected and the national crisis.
Pilot: Aravalli Damage Will Have Far-Reaching Consequences
Congress leader Sachin Pilot joins NSUI's 'Save Aravalli' march, highlighting the range's critical role as a shield against pollution and a groundwater preserver. Read more.
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.
BSNL's New Year 2025 Offers: More Data, Longer Validity
BSNL unveils special New Year 2025 offers, adding extra daily data and extending validity up to 365 days on popular prepaid plans. Great deals for long-term users!
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.
Aravallis: New Definition Exposes 90% to Mining Risk
A new govt definition accepted by the Supreme Court strips protections from 90% of the Aravallis, risking desertification, water security & wildlife. Read why this ancient range is India's ecological shield.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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