Bombay HC: No OC Without Sewage Plants, Blacklist Builders
The Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra civic bodies to withhold occupancy certificates from buildings lacking proper sewage treatment plants and to blacklist errant developers.
The Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra civic bodies to withhold occupancy certificates from buildings lacking proper sewage treatment plants and to blacklist errant developers.
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College Hospital in Jamshedpur will receive piped water supply from Subarnarekha River starting April. A new 3.5km pipeline project costing Rs 8.69 crore will deliver 3 million litres daily.
Learn how to restore your money plant's lush green color using simple household ingredients. Discover the causes of yellowing leaves and a step-by-step natural remedy.
Tamil Nadu police will soon take gangster Maradu Aneesh into custody after his arrest in Kochi. Aneesh faces charges in a 2005 case and a Coimbatore robbery.
The compressed biogas plant at Brahmapuram, meant to tackle Kochi's garbage crisis, faces further delays as construction of its purification unit remains incomplete.
Learn how to protect your money plant during winter with simple adjustments to watering, lighting, and placement. These easy tips ensure your indoor plant stays vibrant despite cold temperatures and low sunlight.
Opposition councillors in Maradu municipality staged a protest against Kerala Water Authority, accusing officials of failing to resolve a severe water shortage lasting nearly three weeks.
Residents in Kolhapur oppose a sewage treatment plant location, citing health risks. They also highlight traffic, garbage, and poor roads as key election issues.
Drinking Water Minister Subhash Phal Desai announces special measures including a Rs 443 crore treatment plant and new pipeline to address Mormugao's water shortage, while MLA Sankalp Amonkar criticizes delays.
South Goa's water woes to end as a new Rs 370 crore treatment plant using Canadian filter technology begins trials in April, boosting supply by 95MLD. Read how this will benefit the region.
Dhubri Municipal Board's 4-year development drive brings an urban forest on railway land, a new sewage treatment plant, renovated parks, and a unique wall magazine. Discover the town's transformation!
Discover eight powerful houseplants, from Money Plant to Tulsi, that bring calm, luck, and positive energy to your home, according to Vastu Shastra and Feng Shui principles. Boost your well-being today!
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.
Chennai's GCC launches a ₹20.19 crore modernisation of the Saidapet slaughterhouse, promising safer meat, better sanitation, and odour control by November. Read more about the new public health initiative.
A leak in the 2050 mm main pipeline from Morbe Dam disrupted water supply to Navi Mumbai and parts of Panvel. Repairs are ongoing, with full pressure expected by Friday morning. Citizens urged to use water wisely.
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.
Kochi's crucial 190 MLD water treatment plant faces tender delays as KWA awaits fresh administrative sanction from the Kerala government. Details inside.
Discover the rare phenomenon of snake plant flowering. Learn why it happens, what the blooms mean, and how you might encourage this celestial event in your own home. Witness a small miracle!
Body of 51-year-old Subhash discovered in Maradu. Police suspect accidental fall from top floor of deserted structure. Separate reports on Pocso conviction & airport fraud arrest.
Kochi grapples with severe drinking water shortage due to Thammanam storage tank partial collapse and Pazhoor pumphouse repairs. Councillors raise alarm in first council meeting. Read more.
Gurgaon water supply to be disrupted for 36 hours from Jan 7 due to pipeline work at Chandu Budhera plant. Check affected sectors and details.
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 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.
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.
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.
Following the deadly water contamination in Indore, Raipur Mayor Meenal Choubey launches emergency inspections of water and sewage systems to prevent a similar crisis. Details inside.
Bhopal residents face water supply disruption in several colonies as Kerwa treatment plant shuts down for maintenance on Jan 4. BMC advises cooperation.
Water supply in several Vizag areas will be disrupted on Monday due to maintenance. Check the full list of affected wards and emergency tanker contact numbers here.
Bengaluru's Peenya industrial hub will soon receive 20 million liters per day of high-quality treated water from the BWSSB, reducing reliance on groundwater and Cauvery water. Learn about this major sustainability initiative.
Following 10 deaths in Indore from contaminated water, Kolkata's civic body orders stringent lab tests at all major treatment plants and booster stations to ensure safe drinking water.