Bihar's Water Crisis: 30K Wards Have Unsafe Drinking Water
The Indore tragedy is a grim warning for Bihar, where over 30,000 rural wards face contaminated groundwater with arsenic, fluoride & heavy metals. Learn the shocking scale of the crisis.
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Bihar Water Quality Shows Steady Recovery, Ganga Cleaner
Bihar's water quality improves as 18 sewage plants cut Ganga pollution. BSPCB reports progress on arsenic, fluoride. Read the full update on river and groundwater recovery.
Tambaram's Irumbuliyur Underpass a Mess, No Lights or CCTV
The Irumbuliyur underpass near East Tambaram station, built for ₹2 crore, is now a hazard with sewage, no lights, and safety issues. Residents demand action. Read more.
Tambaram's Irumbuliyur Underpass Neglected, Poses Health Hazard
The Irumbuliyur underpass in Chennai, built for ₹2 crore, is plagued by sewage, darkness, and safety issues. Residents demand action. Read the full report.
NGT criticises UP govt for failing to stop sewage in rivers
NGT refuses UP's plea for more time on sewage plants, cites worsening pollution. State secretary must appear at next hearing. Key facts and data inside.
Bengaluru's STP Policy Needs Overhaul, Say Experts
BDA President Satish Mallya and expert T Mahesh call for a uniform sewage policy, warning that standalone apartment STPs are insufficient for Bengaluru's drainage crisis. Read more.
Second Road Cave-in in 10 Days on Chennai's RK Mutt Road
A portion of RK Mutt Road in Mylapore, Chennai, collapsed again due to a sewage pipeline leak. Residents blame old infrastructure and poor coordination between civic bodies for the recurring danger.
Indore's Drinking Water Network at Risk: IMC Report
IMC report reveals sewage contaminates Indore's water due to ageing pipes & negative pressure. A Rs 3358 crore overhaul is needed to secure the city's future. Read the full investigation.
NGT Slams Bhopal Authorities Over Upper Lake Pollution
Bhopal's vital Upper Lake, a Ramsar site, faces severe pollution from sewage & encroachments. NGT expresses displeasure at civic inaction despite repeated orders. Activists fight for its survival.
NGTA Ultimatum to Greater Noida on Illegal Constructions
NGTA slams Greater Noida Authority for inaction on illegal colonies extracting groundwater. Tribunal gives one-month final deadline to file report. Next hearing on April 8.
NGT Seeks Fresh Reports on Yamuna Pollution, Flags Waste Gaps
The National Green Tribunal has identified critical waste management failures in Delhi, directing authorities to submit fresh action-taken reports on Yamuna pollution by July 31. Read the full story.
Panaji's New Sewer Line Under Cleaning, Not Commissioned
IPSCDL clarifies water near manholes is part of routine maintenance, not sewage overflow. No risk to Panaji's water supply, says official. Smart City Mission work continues.
Greater Noida Water Contamination Sickens Residents
Several residents in Greater Noida fall ill with vomiting and fever after drinking tap water. Authorities deny sewage mixing allegations. Read the full report.
Greater Noida Sewage Crisis Puts 10,000 Residents at Risk
Greater Noida residents face health hazards from stagnant sewage on roads and parks. NGT orders action, but little progress seen. Read about the ongoing civic crisis.
Greater Noida Water Contamination Sickens Residents, Children Affected
Dozens in Greater Noida's Sector Delta 1 fall ill with vomiting and diarrhoea after sewage mixes with drinking water. Authorities plug leak, distribute medicines as residents demand better infrastructure.
30 Sick in Greater Noida, Suspect Contaminated Water
At least 30 residents in Greater Noida's Delta 1 report illness, blaming sewage-mixed water. GNIDA denies contamination evidence but orders city-wide testing. Details inside.
Viral Video Shows Garbage Crisis in Guwahati's Bharalu River
A viral video by YouTuber 'WhiteLotusChris' highlights severe pollution in Guwahati's Bharalu river, sparking outrage. Residents blame civic neglect and lack of sewage treatment. Read more.
Indore Water Contamination Hospitalizes 16, Sparks Outbreak
A diarrhoeal disease outbreak in Indore's Bhagirathpura area has hospitalized 16, with patients suffering liver abscess & severe dehydration. Victims cite sewage-mixed tap water for months. Read the full investigation.
MCG Scrutinized Over Wastewater Treatment Deficiencies
Haryana ULB department flags serious concerns over Gurgaon's sewage treatment capacity and illegal sewer-drain links. MCG ordered to assess and rectify issues immediately.
Bengaluru's Gravity-Powered STP Unveiled, Treats 10K Litres/Day
A novel gravity-based sewage treatment plant (STP) capable of treating 10,000 litres per day was launched in Bengaluru. This four-stage system offers a sustainable solution but requires significant space. Read more about this innovation.
Mangaluru Water Contamination Sparks Health Fears
Residents of Kodialbail ward report sewage contaminating drinking water wells. MLC Ivan D'Souza intervenes, instructs officials for immediate resolution. Read more.
UP's High-Tech Aerial Survey of Ganga for Pollution Control
Uttar Pradesh deploys LiDAR & drone tech for Ganga rejuvenation, creating a live GIS dashboard for 24/7 pollution monitoring. A step towards cleaner rivers. #CleanGanga
Robots trace 40-year-old sewage leak sickening Bengaluru residents
Advanced robotic tech helped BWSSB pinpoint a 40-year-old corroded sewage pipe contaminating water in Lingarajapuram, sickening dozens. Supply halted, new pipes being laid. #Bengaluru #WaterCrisis
Kochi's crucial sewage plant faces relocation hurdle
Kerala Water Authority's plan for a 55 MLD sewage treatment plant in Elamkulam hits a roadblock as the Pollution Control Board denies permission citing proximity to residential areas. The city's wastewater crisis deepens.
Noida's Phased Plan to Treat Wastewater, Clean Yamuna
Noida Authority greenlights a multi-phase project to intercept and treat sewage from city drains flowing into the Yamuna. The plan, mandated by NGT, includes new STPs and bioremediation, with completion targeted for 2028. Read the full story.
Indore's Narmada Pipeline Delay Causes Sewage-Mixed Water
Delayed replacement of ageing Narmada pipelines over 5 municipal tenures led to sewage-mixed water in Bhagirathpura, Indore. Officials promise action under AMRUT 2.0. Read details.
Jaipur colony faces road block threat from JDA's new plan
Residents of Kausalya Vihar in Jaipur fear being cut off as JDA plans a boundary wall for an STP and commercial projects, blocking their only access road. Read about their health and access concerns.
BWSSB Finds 40-Year-Old Pipe Caused Bengaluru Water Contamination
A robotic inspection in Bengaluru's Lingarajapuram traced water contamination to a 40-year-old rusted pipeline and a sewage leak. BWSSB is replacing pipes and advises residents to upgrade connections. Read more.
Bhopal Slum's Water Crisis: Conflicting Test Results
In Bhopal's Gond Basti, drinking water pipes run under sewage lanes. While one lab report found dangerous contamination, BMC later declared water safe. Residents face health risks daily. Read the full investigation.
Police to Act Against Sewage Dumping in Gurgaon, Jhajjar
Haryana police will file FIRs and issue challans against tankers dumping sewage in open areas and drains in Gurgaon and Jhajjar, threatening the Yamuna. Key agencies ordered strict compliance.
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