Boy Drowns in Unprotected Jal Jeevan Mission Tank in Assam
A four-year-old boy drowned in an under-construction water tank in Assam's Cachar district. Locals blame lack of safety measures at the halted Jal Jeevan Mission site for the tragedy.
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Mandya CEO Inspects Jal Jeevan Mission, Directs Road Repairs
Zilla Panchayat CEO KR Nandini inspected Jal Jeevan Mission works in Mandya, addressing public grievances on uneven roads and stressing water quality and timely completion.
Bhopal, Indore Start Weekly Water Hearings Amid Quality Fears
Bhopal and Indore held their first weekly 'Jal Sunvai' water hearings, with hundreds reporting contamination, foul smells, and supply issues. Officials promise quick fixes for some complaints.
Indore Water Hearing: Hundreds Report Contamination, Low Pressure
Indore's inaugural Jal Sunvai saw massive public turnout with 310 complaints recorded. Residents presented murky water samples, highlighting contamination, foul smells, and inconsistent supply across 85 wards.
45,000 Water Contamination Complaints in Delhi in 9 Months
A government report reveals Delhi Jal Board received 45,000 water contamination complaints between April and December. The board reports 98% resolution and outlines measures to address aging infrastructure.
National River Research Centre Inaugurated in Dehradun
Union Minister C R Patil inaugurated the National Centre for River Research at WII Dehradun. The center will focus on freshwater ecosystem monitoring and aquatic biodiversity conservation under the Clean Ganga Mission.
MLC Demands Faster Jal Jeevan Mission, New Waste Facility
MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur urges timely completion of Jal Jeevan Mission projects in DK and Udupi districts and pushes for a new 10-ton material recovery facility in Amara Mudnoor to address waste management issues.
Delhi HC Directs DJB to Fix Shaheen Bagh Sewer Leak
Delhi High Court takes suo motu notice of TOI report on sewer leakage in Shaheen Bagh-Okhla, orders Delhi Jal Board to stop leakage and restore sanitation immediately.
Indore, Mandsaur Start Weekly Water Hearings
Indore Municipal Corporation and Mandsaur district administration will hold Jal Sunwai every Tuesday to resolve water-related complaints from citizens, following the Bhagirathpura deaths.
Jal Jeevan Mission Budget Slashed by 60% This Year
The government plans to reduce Jal Jeevan Mission funding from Rs 67,000 crore to Rs 17,000 crore due to pending Cabinet approval for scheme extension until 2028.
Bhopal Free Water Testing After Scare, Weekly Hearings Start
Bhopal municipal corporation launches free water testing and weekly grievance hearings after contamination deaths in Indore and local scare. Citizens can submit samples every Tuesday.
Uttarkashi: 51 Villages Still Lack Tap Water Despite Jal Jeevan Mission
Five years after Jal Jeevan Mission launch, 51 Uttarkashi villages remain without tap water. Residents face daily struggles fetching water, with forest approvals delaying Rs 121 crore projects.
MP Deploys Robots, GIS to Fix Water Lines After Indore Tragedy
Madhya Pradesh launches Swachh Jal Abhiyan using robotics & GIS mapping to overhaul water monitoring after Indore contamination killed 8. CM Yadav vows strict action.
MP CM Launches Swachh Jal Abhiyan, Weekly 'Jal Sunwai'
MP CM Mohan Yadav launches Swachh Jal Abhiyan for state-wide water testing & weekly public hearings after Indore deaths. Campaign aims to ensure clean drinking water for all.
TN Demands Rs 9,500 Cr Metro Funds, Flags Central Dues
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu urges Centre to release pending funds for Chennai Metro, Samagra Shiksha & Jal Jeevan Mission, citing a Rs 5,000 cr burden from VBGRAMG. Read the full demands.
Severe Staff Shortage Cripples Delhi's Water Board
Delhi Jal Board faces a crisis with over 1,600 posts vacant and half its pipeline network over 20 years old, leading to 55% water loss. Can Delhi's water supply be saved?
Guwahati Water Quality Drive After Indore Contamination
Guwahati Jal Board launches a special water testing drive in South Central zone to ensure safe drinking water for 53,000 households. Read about the preventive measures and public safety initiative.
Ex-Minister Joshi to Face Trial in Jal Jeevan Mission Scam
Rajasthan Governor grants prosecution sanction against former PHED minister Mahesh Joshi in the Jal Jeevan Mission money laundering case. ED and ACB to conduct separate trials. Read the full details.
Indore Awaits 'Har Ghar Jal' Certification Under Jal Jeevan Mission
Indore, MP's industrial hub, is poised to become a 'Har Ghar Jal'-certified district. The state pushes for early declaration as it races to complete the Jal Jeevan Mission by March 2027, ahead of the national deadline. Read more.
Delhi's Contaminated Water Crisis Sparks Health Fears
Residents across Delhi report foul-smelling, dirty tap water, raising fears of a major public health crisis. Officials scramble with temporary fixes as complaints surge.
Shivakumar: Centre, States Blocking Upper Krishna Project
Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar alleges lack of cooperation from Centre & neighbouring states on Upper Krishna project. Congress government prioritizes Krishna Bhagya Jal Nigam works. Read more.
MP Yaduveer Wadiyar Seeks Central Funds for Cauvery Conservation
Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar writes to Jal Shakti Minister, demanding urgent central funds and action plan to combat pollution and encroachments on the River Cauvery in Kodagu.
Delhi water supply cut for 2 days in many areas
Delhi Jal Board announces 2-day water supply disruption in central & west Delhi areas on Jan 9-10 due to reservoir flushing. Check full list of affected localities.
Delhi's Water Billing Crisis: 60% Not Receiving Bills
Delhi government plans a complete overhaul of its water billing system as 60% of consumers don't get bills. Smart metering and a waiver scheme are key to recovering Rs 5000 crore dues.
Rajasthan HC Seeks Answers on Jal Jeevan Mission Corruption
Rajasthan High Court demands state government and ED's response on alleged large-scale corruption in Jal Jeevan Mission. Petitioner claims only two firms targeted, 'big fish' protected. Read the full story.
MLA's Sit-In Protest Over Water Crisis in Jaisalmer Villages
Shiv MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati protested at PHED office in Barmer, alleging crores spent but no water in villages. Villagers call for bandh, officials given 10 days to resolve crisis. Read more.
DJB's Zero-Tolerance Order on Water Contamination
Delhi Jal Board mandates strict action to prevent water contamination. Minister Parvesh Verma orders intensive pipeline checks, 2-day complaint resolution, and a major sewer cleaning drive. Read more.
India Reviews Farakka Barrage Ahead of Ganga Treaty Renewal
Senior officials from India's Jal Shakti Ministry inspected the Farakka Barrage, a key component of the Ganga Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh set to expire in December 2024. Read about the review and upcoming negotiations.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Holds Public Hearing, Orders Action
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a Jan Sunwai public hearing on Tuesday, addressing citizen complaints directly. She ordered officials to resolve issues within set timelines and stressed accountability. Read more about the governance initiative.
Delhi Water Safety Drive After Indore, Gandhinagar Crises
Delhi Water Minister orders DJB to intensify pipeline checks and water quality monitoring to prevent contamination, following fatal incidents in Indore and Gandhinagar. Stay informed.
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