Buddha Dariya Cleanup Snag: Private Firm Dumps Wastewater
Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seechewal discovered untreated wastewater flowing into Buddha Dariya during an inspection, threatening the river's revival progress.
Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seechewal discovered untreated wastewater flowing into Buddha Dariya during an inspection, threatening the river's revival progress.
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta declares Yamuna cleaning a public movement after inspecting a Sunday drive. She highlights youth involvement and a war-footing government strategy.
A community movement in Guwahati cleans Dighalipukhuri Park, removing over 1700 kg of garbage. Volunteers promote waste segregation and environmental awareness. Read how citizens are driving change.
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Volunteers in Itanagar cleared over 1,8 tons of plastic and construction waste from the Yagamso River. The drive highlights the urgent need for public awareness and proper waste segregation to combat pollution.
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Madras High Court directs Chennai Corporation to restrict Marina Beach shops to food, toys, and fancy items only. The court calls 1,980 shops 'obnoxiously high'. Read the full order and its impact.
Discover how Bengaluru's sanitation heroes cleared 8-9 tonnes of New Year's Eve waste overnight. A story of civic responsibility and efficient waste management. Read more!
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike introduces a new garbage tender with strict penalties for contractors failing to collect waste. Learn about the new rules and fines.
ICAR-CMFRI Mangaluru spearheaded Swachhta Pakhwada with campus cleanups, a major Tannirbhavi Beach plastic drive, and a Kisan Diwas event. Learn about their push for sustainability.
Delhi govt will use rock filters & aquatic plants to treat polluted water in 4 drains before it enters Yamuna. NMCG-approved NbS initiative is a cost-effective, sustainable step for river rejuvenation.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's cleanup of the historic Nawab Kua well uncovers a motorcycle, bricks, and iron beams buried in sludge. The restoration aims to revive a lost water source for the city. Read about the plans and challenges.
NMCG approves master plan for Gomti's origin, protects sandbar-nesting birds, and uses nature-based solutions for Delhi's Yamuna drains. A major push for river rejuvenation.
Vadodara's Vishwamitri river sees improved water quality, but 16 million litres of sewage still flow daily. VMC's Rs 195 crore project shows progress. Read about the ongoing cleanup efforts.
Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends order blocking disposal of 800 MT toxic ash from Union Carbide plant. Govt directed to complete process in two months. Key developments explained.
Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seechewal's year-long drive cleans Buddha Dariya, reducing TDS from 2000 to 160. The campaign now moves into city areas. Read about the challenges and achievements.
Mumbai launches its most ambitious Mithi river cleanup yet: a 6.6-km underground sewage tunnel and tidal overhaul costing over Rs 2,000 crore. Will this finally revive the long-polluted river? Read the full analysis.
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