Ganga Sabha installs boards at Haridwar's Har ki Pauri prohibiting non-Hindu entry, citing 1916 agreement. CM Dhami reviews laws as critics call move unconstitutional amid political reactions.
Controversial boards restricting entry to Hindus only have appeared at Har Ki Pauri in Uttarakhand, raising questions about religious access and local governance.
Haridwar's Har-ki-Pauri ghat now features notice boards citing a 1916 municipal bylaw that restricts entry of non-Hindus. Ganga Sabha officials call for strict enforcement, while critics label the move discriminatory.
Signs at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar restrict entry to Hindus only during Kumbh Mela, raising questions about inclusivity and religious access at the holy site.
Police detained two Haridwar residents who wore 'sheikh' attire at Har Ki Pauri for a YouTube video, sparking demands to restrict non-Hindus at Ganga ghats during Kumbh Mela.
Indore's inaugural Jal Sunvai saw massive public turnout with 310 complaints recorded. Residents presented murky water samples, highlighting contamination, foul smells, and inconsistent supply across 85 wards.
Indore Municipal Corporation and Mandsaur district administration will hold Jal Sunwai every Tuesday to resolve water-related complaints from citizens, following the Bhagirathpura deaths.
The government plans to reduce Jal Jeevan Mission funding from Rs 67,000 crore to Rs 17,000 crore due to pending Cabinet approval for scheme extension until 2028.
A violent altercation over a parking fee near Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar resulted in a man's death. Police have arrested two Haryana residents in connection with the murder. Details inside.
MP CM Mohan Yadav launches Swachh Jal Abhiyan for state-wide water testing & weekly public hearings after Indore deaths. Campaign aims to ensure clean drinking water for all.
Delhi Jal Board faces a crisis with over 1,600 posts vacant and half its pipeline network over 20 years old, leading to 55% water loss. Can Delhi's water supply be saved?
Guwahati Jal Board launches a special water testing drive in South Central zone to ensure safe drinking water for 53,000 households. Read about the preventive measures and public safety initiative.
Haridwar Municipal Commissioner clarifies that rules restricting non-Hindus' entry at Har Ki Pauri are pre-Independence, not a new policy. Read the full facts here.
Rajasthan Governor grants prosecution sanction against former PHED minister Mahesh Joshi in the Jal Jeevan Mission money laundering case. ED and ACB to conduct separate trials. Read the full details.
Indore, MP's industrial hub, is poised to become a 'Har Ghar Jal'-certified district. The state pushes for early declaration as it races to complete the Jal Jeevan Mission by March 2027, ahead of the national deadline. Read more.
Residents across Delhi report foul-smelling, dirty tap water, raising fears of a major public health crisis. Officials scramble with temporary fixes as complaints surge.
Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar alleges lack of cooperation from Centre & neighbouring states on Upper Krishna project. Congress government prioritizes Krishna Bhagya Jal Nigam works. Read more.
The hit TV sitcom 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain' is coming to the big screen! 'Fun On The Run' releases on February 6, 2026, with the original cast. Get ready for the chaos!
Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar writes to Jal Shakti Minister, demanding urgent central funds and action plan to combat pollution and encroachments on the River Cauvery in Kodagu.
Delhi Jal Board announces 2-day water supply disruption in central & west Delhi areas on Jan 9-10 due to reservoir flushing. Check full list of affected localities.
Following the Indore water contamination tragedy, BJP MP Gyaneshwar Patil urges citizens to report issues proactively. Learn about the call for public accountability and PM Modi's 'Har Ghar Nal' vision.
Delhi government plans a complete overhaul of its water billing system as 60% of consumers don't get bills. Smart metering and a waiver scheme are key to recovering Rs 5000 crore dues.
Rajasthan High Court demands state government and ED's response on alleged large-scale corruption in Jal Jeevan Mission. Petitioner claims only two firms targeted, 'big fish' protected. Read the full story.
Shiv MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati protested at PHED office in Barmer, alleging crores spent but no water in villages. Villagers call for bandh, officials given 10 days to resolve crisis. Read more.
Delhi Jal Board mandates strict action to prevent water contamination. Minister Parvesh Verma orders intensive pipeline checks, 2-day complaint resolution, and a major sewer cleaning drive. Read more.
Senior officials from India's Jal Shakti Ministry inspected the Farakka Barrage, a key component of the Ganga Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh set to expire in December 2024. Read about the review and upcoming negotiations.
Delhi Water Minister orders DJB to intensify pipeline checks and water quality monitoring to prevent contamination, following fatal incidents in Indore and Gandhinagar. Stay informed.
Delhi Jal Board directed to intensify pipeline inspections and ensure 24/7 vigilance to prevent water contamination, following deaths in Indore. Stay informed about public health safety measures.
Congress reveals a Jal Shakti Ministry report shows only 47.3% of Gujarat households have potable tap water. Ahmedabad at 46.1%, Gandhinagar at 31.9%. The state ranks 30th nationally on water quality.
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.