MCD reaffirms deadlines to flatten Okhla, Bhalswa & Ghazipur landfills by 2027. A third agency hired to speed up biomining as 133.5 lakh MT legacy waste remains. Read the latest progress report.
Harprasad Raikwar, 62, clung to a pillar in Lakha Banjara Lake for hours after falling from an elevated corridor. Rescued at dawn, police probe his claim of being pushed. Read the harrowing survival story.
Delhi Development Authority launches a Rs 1.1 crore bioremediation project to clean Bhalswa Lake, aiming to eliminate foul odour, reduce algae, and improve water quality for local residents. Bids due by Jan 2.
West Bengal PWD gets Nabanna's approval to repair Salt Lake Stadium, damaged during Messi's visit. Committee investigates, restoration to start in January. Read details.
Hyderabad's HYDRA agency removed 5 acres of illegal parking encroachments from Durgam Cheruvu lake, reclaiming land generating Rs 50 lakh monthly rent. Action follows complaints about the lake's shrinking area.
Despite over Rs 1,200 crore spent in 20 years, Hyderabad's iconic Hussainsagar lake remains choked with sewage and industrial waste. Residents suffer health issues as pollution levels hit dangerous lows. Read the full investigation.
Rayanal Lake in Hubballi's Ward 32 is severely contaminated by sewage, causing a foul stench and health risks. Residents urge authorities for a development plan. Officials promise a DPR soon.
Madhavaram Lake in Chennai will become the city's first restored waterbody to offer jet ski rides and boating from Pongal. The Rs 11.56 crore project aims to create a leisure hub for North Chennai.
Madhavaram Lake in North Chennai is set to open as a major leisure hub with jet ski and boating facilities after a Rs 4.56 crore restoration. A new attraction for Pongal holidays!
A JCB's entry into Vidyaranyapura Lake for alleged BWSSB work sparks confusion among Bengaluru citizens about which body is in charge of lake supervision and conservation efforts.
Panchkula Municipal Corporation fails to meet Dec 25 deadline for clearing Sector 23 dumping ground, raising environmental and health concerns for residents. Read more about the delayed bioremediation project.
Lionel Messi has appreciated his 70ft statue in Kolkata's Lake Town, says Minister Sujit Bose. An enquiry committee is probing the Salt Lake stadium fiasco. Details inside.
The sudden, unexplained rise in Lonar Lake's water level has submerged ancient temples. IIT Bombay scientists are now investigating this geological mystery in Maharashtra. Read for details.
Bidhannagar Police arrest three more individuals linked to the Salt Lake stadium rampage during the Messi event. Total arrests now nine. Details on the accused and court proceedings inside.
Pallavaram Periya Eri, Chennai's largest lake on Radial Road, lies choked with sewage & encroachments. Restoration funds fail to revive a water source that could double supply. Details inside.
Mangaluru Deputy Commissioner HV Darshan mandates 24/7 lake patrols to stop land grabs. Officials face legal action for negligence. Read the latest directives.
After decades of pollution, Bengaluru's Byramangala lake is set for a major revival. A Rs 391-crore govt plan includes a new STP to clean the waterbody by 2028-29. Read the full story.
Fans across Bengal spent life savings & took loans to see Lionel Messi at Salt Lake Stadium, only to be blocked by crowds & mismanagement. Their heartbreaking stories & demands for refunds.
Recent chaos at Salt Lake stadium over Messi revives political debate on late CPM minister Subhas Chakraborty's legacy, his 2008 Maradona event controversies, and Hope '86 success. Read more.
Kolkata police arrested three football spectators for allegedly vandalising Salt Lake stadium. The key evidence? A marigold plant one of them carried home. Read the full story.
Bidhannagar Police arrested five persons for vandalism at Salt Lake stadium during Messi event. They face BNS charges and judicial custody. Details inside.
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.
Indore's Sirpur Lake, a Ramsar site, sees a 50% drop in migratory birds as water hyacinth covers 150 acres. Experts warn of ecological collapse and threat to its protected status. Read more.
Indore accelerates efforts to save Sirpur Lake from sewage-fueled water hyacinth. A new 20-MLD STP and phytoremediation aim to restore the Ramsar wetland. Read about the rescue plan.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is informally rejecting contractors with litigation history, even if lowest bidders. A major Rs 87 crore lake project was scrapped and re-tendered due to this unwritten rule. Read the full report.
Karnataka government awards crucial sewerage project for Jigani to tackle Hennagara lake pollution, following NGT's criticism over delays. Read the full story.
A major fire gutted 10 fishing boats in Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam. No casualties reported. Authorities order probe, fishermen seek compensation. Read the full report.
A major fire gutted around 10 fishing boats in Kollam's Ashtamudi Lake early Sunday. No casualties reported. Fire officials suspect a gas cylinder blast. Read for details.
A 63-year-old Kolkata woman lost Rs 12.35 lakh while trying to book a doctor's appointment online. Police have registered a case. Learn how to protect yourself from such digital scams.
BMC's ambitious Rs 731-crore biomining project at Mulund dumping ground faces another setback, with the deadline extended to February 2024. Only 5.8 million tonnes of 7.8 million tonnes legacy waste treated so far.