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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
UP Chief Secretary SP Goyal mandates tap connections for all rural schools & anganwadis. Jal Jeevan Mission contract extended till 2027. All 97,070 villages now have piped water.
A 2019 survey exposed critical gaps in MP's rural water testing labs. Despite Jal Jeevan Mission, 2025 data shows persistent weaknesses, raising concerns about underreported contamination risks. Read the full investigation.
A 2024 Jal Jeevan Mission survey reveals 87.8% of Punjab households are satisfied with tap water quality, lower than India's 92.4%. Discover district-wise data and key findings.
Himachal Pradesh outperforms national average in tap water access, quality, and regularity. Latest JJM report reveals 9 districts achieve 100% coverage. Discover the state's success story.
A new report reveals Haryana's Jal Jeevan Mission has not achieved full coverage, with districts like Mewat and Hisar facing severe water shortages. Read the key findings.
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.
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.
Congress leaders Kharge and Rahul Gandhi accuse BJP of misgovernance and corruption after deaths from contaminated water in Indore. They question PM Modi's silence and the failure of schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission.
A young man was rescued from Ahmedabad's Sabarmati River after a passerby used a rope from his goods vehicle. The incident highlights urgent need for suicide prevention measures on city bridges.
Delhi, the national capital, has less than 8% of its public water testing labs accredited, raising serious public health concerns. Discover the facts and implications.
Union Minister C R Patil launches Jal Seva Anakalan to ensure reliable daily water supply under Jal Jeevan Mission. Read about the new focus for Har Ghar Jal.
Residents of Nellihudikeri voiced grievances over Jal Jeevan Mission work quality and rising human-animal conflict at the gram sabha. Officials respond with assurances. Read the full report.
Nita Ambani inaugurates the Jeevan medical centre at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, marking its 10th year. The facility offers advanced oncology and paediatric care. Read more.
As temperatures plummet, Noida and Greater Noida residents form night patrols, distributing blankets, tea, and medical aid to the homeless. Discover how community action is saving lives.
Nanded police arrest 7 in abduction of NCP secretary Jeevan Patil. FIR names MLA, son, ex-MLA. Court grants 3-day custody. Read the full story.
Five accused in the Jal Jeevan Mission corruption case sent to judicial custody in Jaipur. ACB's SIT examines PHED documents on tenders, payments, and alleged collusion. Read the latest developments.
Andhra Pradesh govt renames Jal Jeevan Mission water grid scheme as 'Amarajeevi Jaladhara' to honour Potti Sreeramulu. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan launches projects worth ₹7,910 crore to benefit 1.21 crore people. Read more.
ACB's Special Investigation Team raids PHED office in Jaipur, examining JJM documents after arresting 5 in a bribery racket. Probe focuses on tender allocation to two firms.
Rajasthan ACB arrests five more in Jal Jeevan Mission fund misuse case. Probe reveals collusion, fake measurements & substandard work. Read the full details.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge admits in Assembly there is no immediate solution for defunct rural drinking water units. Learn about the challenges and government's plan.