PPCB seeks power cut for 30 polluting Ludhiana units
Punjab Pollution Control Board recommends disconnecting electricity to 25-30 electroplating units in Ludhiana for flouting environmental norms, risking Buddha Dariya pollution.
Punjab Pollution Control Board recommends disconnecting electricity to 25-30 electroplating units in Ludhiana for flouting environmental norms, risking Buddha Dariya pollution.
PAC exposes gross failure of sewage plants in Ludhiana, discharging toxic waste into Satluj River. An environmental emergency threatens public health and biodiversity. Urgent action needed.
Activist groups in Ludhiana protest at Punjab Pollution Control Board, demanding enforcement of NGT orders to close toxic wastewater outlets from dyeing plants into Buddha Dariya. Key meeting scheduled for Jan 2026.
A tense confrontation erupted in Ludhiana's Shivpuri between MC officials and Nihang Singhs over the demolition of a building obstructing a road along Buddha Dariya. The MC has given a Monday deadline for self-removal. Read the full details.
A Rs 10 crore chain-link fence along Ludhiana's polluted Buddha Dariya is damaged and dangling. Municipal workers prioritized cleaning, raising questions about fund misuse and accountability. Read more.
Activists in Ludhiana demand an open debate with AAP MP Balbir Singh Seechewal over the Buddha Dariya cleaning process, raising key concerns about treated water and fly ash. Read the full story.
The official teaser for the Gujarati film 'Mauje Dariya', starring Taksh Shah and Siddharth Dolli and directed by Parry Majmudar, is now out. Watch the video and get the latest updates here.
Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal's voluntary service marks one year, transforming the toxic Buddha Dariya. Water quality improves dramatically. Read about the community-led environmental success.
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.
Rajya Sabha member Balbir Singh Seechewal reports significant improvement in Ludhiana's Buddha Dariya water quality. TDS levels have fallen, and sewage discharge is being tackled. Read about the ongoing cleanup campaign.
Ludhiana's Public Action Committee files contempt petition against MC & officials for violating NGT order, risking floods and health crises. Read the full report.
Dairy farmers in Ludhiana's Tajpur Road face severe sanitation issues due to inadequate effluent treatment plant capacity. Stagnant water mixed with cow dung floods streets, raising health concerns and disrupting dairy operations.
Punjab officials face strict action if Buddha Dariya rejuvenation fails. Ministers demand proper functioning of treatment plants to combat pollution in Ludhiana.
Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seechewal criticizes negligent officials after finding Jamalpur pumping station non-functional, allowing sewage into Buddha Dariya. Demands accountability.