NGT Expert Panel to Probe MP's Air Quality Crisis
NGT forms a 7-member committee to investigate worsening air quality in 8 Madhya Pradesh cities. Bhopal's PM2.5 levels are 2.5 times the safe limit. Report due in six weeks.
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High Nitrate Levels Found in Groundwater Across 39 MP Districts
A central report reveals alarming nitrate contamination in Madhya Pradesh's groundwater, second only to UP. The crisis affects 39 districts, including Indore, risking public health. Learn the causes and implications.
Fecal Coliform Found in 124 Dwarka Rainwater Harvesting Pits
Delhi Jal Board reports fecal coliform in 124 out of 144 sampled rainwater harvesting pits in Dwarka societies, confirming groundwater contamination risks. Read the full NGT report details.
Goa HC Seeks Action Plan on Illegal Chimbel Borewells
Goa High Court directs Water Resources Dept to file affidavit on steps against illegal groundwater extraction in Chimbel. Bench seeks concrete action timeline within four weeks.
Haryana forms panel on Water Pollution Act after court warnings
Facing judicial pressure over water wastage and pollution, Haryana sets up a committee led by the Chief Secretary to adopt the 2024 Water Act. Key focus on Yamuna pollution and groundwater contamination.
Indore: 70 Water Samples Tested for Contamination
MP Pollution Control Board and food safety teams collected 70 water samples in Indore's Bhagirathpura to trace the contamination source. Lab analysis ongoing to check for sewage mixing and public health risks.
Indore Water Tragedy: Old Warnings Ignored, Lives Lost
Bhagirathpura deaths expose years of ignored warnings on Indore's contaminated groundwater. A 2016 PCB report found faecal pollution in 59 locations. Read why action failed.
MP Water Crisis: 36.7% Rural Samples Fail Safety Test
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.
Odisha Groundwater Contamination Poses Health Risk
OSPCB report reveals alarming groundwater pollution in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri. High turbidity, faecal matter, and saline intrusion threaten public health. Learn the risks and official response.
Jal Jeevan Mission Survey Reveals MP's Rural Water Woes
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.
45 Held After BJP-Congress Clash Over MP Water Tragedy
A political clash erupted in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district after water contamination deaths. Police detained 45 workers from BJP and Congress as tensions rise over the tragic incident.
Jaipur's First Eco Block Water Harvesting Project
Jaipur Development Authority launches a Rs 2.5 crore Eco Block project to recharge groundwater in Kalwar Road & Khirni Phatak. A first for the city, this tech promises sustainable water management. Read more.
Chennai's 9 School Playgrounds Get Underground Water Tanks
Greater Chennai Corporation installs 9 underground stormwater tanks in school playgrounds using German tech to tackle flooding and recharge groundwater. Read how this 'sponge city' project works.
Bhopal Respiratory Cases Surge as AQI Remains Unhealthy
Bhopal reports 1,321 pollution-linked respiratory emergencies in 2024, a sharp rise from previous years. Experts blame high AQI, traffic, and construction dust. Read more on the health crisis.
NGT to MP: Explain Bhopal's Dangerous Air Pollution Levels
NGT issues notice over Bhopal's severe air crisis. AQI hit 616, data manipulation alleged. Authorities have 4 weeks to respond. Read about the health risks and legal battle for clean air.
Zero Rain in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh: Driest December in Decades
Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh recorded 0 mm rainfall in December 2025, a 100% deficit. Meteorologists warn of severe stress on groundwater and rabi crops like wheat and mustard. Read more.
Delhi's December Air Worst Since 2018, PM2.5 at 211 µg/m³
Delhi recorded its highest December PM2.5 levels since 2018, averaging 211 µg/m³. Pollution peaked at 392 µg/m³, driven by year-round emissions, not just farm fires. Read the full analysis.
Audit reveals Punjab's massive unregulated carcass dumping
A landmark audit exposes Punjab's sprawling network of 5,541 unregulated carcass dumps, handling 24,000 livestock deaths monthly. The NGT orders urgent environmental intervention. Read the full investigation.
Drinking water crisis hits 35 villages in Chamarajanagar
A severe drinking water shortage has impacted 35 villages in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district prematurely. With groundwater depleted, tankers are deployed as the crisis looms.
Delhi Govt Probes Officials in Paharganj Groundwater Scam
Delhi govt launches inquiry to identify officials behind illegal groundwater extraction in Paharganj. NGT calls it a 'scam'. Rs 4.32 crore penalty recovered. Full report in six weeks.
Delhi misses NGT deadline, new borewell policy not notified
Delhi govt fails to notify new groundwater policy as NGT deadline lapses. Probe into illegal extraction by 536 Paharganj hotels incomplete, ₹4.32 crore recovered as compensation. Read more.
NGT criticises Gurgaon's landfill delay, warns of contamination
National Green Tribunal criticises Gurgaon's delay in Bandhwari landfill tender, highlighting waste treatment gap and groundwater contamination risks. Next hearing set for March 2026.
Himachal's 2025 Challenge: Calamities, Debt, and Rebuilding
Himachal Pradesh faces a precarious 2025, grappling with natural calamities, a rushed rebuilding mission, and a staggering debt burden. Explore the state's fight for recovery and stability.
Delhi Groundwater: 20% Samples Have Unsafe Nitrate Levels
Shocking CGWB data reveals over 20% of Delhi's groundwater is nitrate-contaminated, posing severe health risks. Learn which districts are worst affected and the national crisis.
Pilot: Aravalli Damage Will Have Far-Reaching Consequences
Congress leader Sachin Pilot joins NSUI's 'Save Aravalli' march, highlighting the range's critical role as a shield against pollution and a groundwater preserver. Read more.
JNU seeks urgent repair of campus check dam to save green cover
JNU writes to Delhi authorities for urgent survey and repair of a deteriorating check dam crucial for groundwater recharge and campus biodiversity. The dam is vital for Delhi's green lungs.
ISRO Funds PAU Study on Groundwater & Climate Change
PAU scientists secure ISRO project to monitor India's groundwater using NASA satellites. Aim: identify vulnerable regions and ensure long-term water security. Read the full story.
Shah Praises MP's Regional Growth Summits for Balanced Development
Union Home Minister Amit Shah commended Madhya Pradesh's initiatives for equitable industrial growth at the Abhyudaya MP Growth Summit, highlighting the PM's Vibrant Gujarat model.
Indore confectionery units get notices for pollution norm violations
MPPCB issues show-cause notices to three Sanwer Road confectionery units for serious pollution control breaches. Units given 7 days to respond or face legal action. Read the full report.
PAU & ISRO Partner on Groundwater & Climate Change Study
Punjab Agricultural University teams with ISRO for a national project on groundwater sustainability and climate resilience using satellite data and AI. Read more.
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