Southern Railway Switches to Recycled Sewage Water in Chennai
Southern Railway will use treated sewage water for coach cleaning & maintenance in Chennai, sourcing 6 MLD from Langs Garden plant. A major step for water conservation.
Southern Railway will use treated sewage water for coach cleaning & maintenance in Chennai, sourcing 6 MLD from Langs Garden plant. A major step for water conservation.
CEG research finds Chennai's sewage sludge, after pathogen treatment, is suitable for non-food agriculture. Heavy metals are within limits, but raw sludge is hazardous. Learn about safe reuse methods.
Two years after a Telangana High Court order, untreated sewage continues to flow into Hyderabad's Durgam Cheruvu, causing severe pollution and health hazards. Locals demand action.
Indian researchers unlock how a rare plant compound from the Indian snakeroot fights cancer cells. A breakthrough for future oncology treatments. Read the full study details.
Rayanal Lake in Hubballi's Ward 32 is severely contaminated by sewage, causing a foul stench and health risks. Residents urge authorities for a development plan. Officials promise a DPR soon.
Residents of Medavakkam endure stagnant sewage and mosquito menace due to an incomplete stormwater drain project stalled for over six years. Authorities' blame game continues as health hazards rise.
Vizag Steel Plant management opens VRS window from Jan 1-20, 2026, aiming to cut 570 permanent jobs. This third phase continues a major workforce reduction strategy amid union criticism. Read the full details.
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.
GVMC secures a landmark ₹498 crore loan from the World Bank's IFC for a new underground drainage system and sewage treatment plant in Madhurawada, aiming to serve 2.5 lakh residents and curb sea pollution.
Russia announces ambitious plan to construct a nuclear power plant on the moon within the next decade, aiming to reclaim its status as a leading space power. Read more about this groundbreaking lunar mission.
Residents in Noida sectors grapple with blocked sewers and overflowing wastewater, causing waterlogged parks and health risks. Authorities face flak for inaction. Read more.
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.
Panchkula's long-delayed horticultural waste processing plant is set to become a reality. The MC has purchased machinery worth Rs 2.42 crore to convert green waste into eco-friendly briquettes, ending months of dumping woes. Read more.
The BWSSB's Blue Force team has disconnected 70 illegal water and sewage connections in Bengaluru in one month. This crackdown aims to curb water misuse and protect the city's infrastructure. Read more about the enforcement drive.
The incomplete sewage treatment plant at Aluva's new KSRTC terminal prevents shop rentals, causing financial losses. Read how the delay impacts the Rs 8.64 crore facility.
An ICAR-NBPGR scientist discovers Luffa aegyptiaca var. alba, a new wild sponge gourd with white seeds in Odisha. This find could boost crop genetics and disease resistance. Read more.
Foxconn's Devanahalli plant near Bengaluru has rapidly onboarded 30,000 employees, accelerating India's iPhone production ambitions. Read about the hiring surge and its impact.
Trichy Corporation introduces a high-tech super sucker truck worth ₹3.7 crore to clear underground drainage blocks with minimal manual effort, promising cleaner streets.
Japan announces a major policy shift, restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant after 15 years. The move, watched closely by China and North Korea, faces strong public opposition in Niigata and raises regional security concerns.
Greater Noida villagers challenge GNIDA's claim of 100% sewer connections, highlighting choked drains and sewage backflow. Read the full ground report on the infrastructure dispute.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for a Rs 10,600-crore ammonia-urea plant in Namrup, Assam. The plant will produce 12.7 lakh metric tonnes of urea annually, boosting agriculture and industry in the Northeast. Read more about this historic
PM Modi inaugurates a massive brownfield ammonia-urea plant in Namrup, Assam. The Rs 10,601 crore project promises industrial growth and thousands of jobs for the Northeast region.
Is your holy basil wilting in the cold? Learn 7 science-backed winter care measures for Tulsi plants to ensure they survive and thrive. Essential guide for Indian homes.
A 3-year-old boy drowned in an uncovered toilet tank near the Bundelkhand Expressway toll plaza in Etawah. Officials confirm the tank was left open since construction.
Parliamentary panel exposes huge gaps in Punjab's water & sewage treatment under AMRUT. State achieved only 113 MLD against 518.9 MLD target. Read the full report.
Pune marriage halls must now get a no-objection certificate from MPCB for annual PMC approval renewal. 272 venues face action for violating norms. Details inside.
JSW Energy acquires GE's supercritical boiler plant in Durgapur, plans to ramp up employment and invest Rs 40,000 crore in power projects. Read the full strategic move details.
A massive water storage tank ruptured at Avaada Group's solar plant in Butibori, Nagpur, killing six workers and injuring nine. The incident raises serious safety concerns.
A significant fire erupted at NTPC's Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project in Aurangabad during maintenance. No injuries reported, but damage could run into crores. Read the full report.
Stop pouring rice water down the drain. Discover how this kitchen leftover, rich in nutrients, can become a powerful, free fertiliser for your resilient snake plants. Learn 3 easy methods.