Rajya Sabha member Balbir Singh Seechewal reports significant improvement in Ludhiana's Buddha Dariya water quality. TDS levels have fallen, and sewage discharge is being tackled. Read about the ongoing cleanup campaign.
Goa plans to auction more mineral blocks after quantifying iron ore reserves. The state, restarting mining after a long hiatus, has operationalized 5 of 11 auctioned blocks and will export up to 25 MTPA of dump ore.
GBA Commissioner Maheshwar Rao inspected Bengaluru's K-100 waterway, ordering a halt to sewage inflow and a plan for long-term sustainability. Read about the revival efforts.
Russia blocks Apple FaceTime, citing misuse for terrorism & fraud. This follows crackdowns on WhatsApp, Telegram & YouTube. Details on the ban and its impact inside.
Russia has restricted Apple's FaceTime and other foreign calling apps. This move tightens control over digital communication. Read about the implications and global tech response.
Delhi LG VK Saxena reviews TERI's Yamuna pollution study, orders immediate action. Key focus on STPs, industrial waste, and sewage management to clean the river.
Mangaluru Deputy Commissioner announces laterite stone price drop from Rs 65 to Rs 45, with further reduction expected. 59 extraction permits issued to boost supply. Read for details on sand mining and road repairs.
Chandigarh MP Manish Tiwari confronts environment ministry over unchecked pollution in seasonal rivulets. Ministry admits wastewater discharge, reveals gaps in sewage monitoring. Read the full story.
A dispute over sewage tanker entry at Baga's STP led to a blockade by the Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch. Read about the confrontation and resolution.
The Central Government has admitted in Parliament that untreated wastewater is entering Chandigarh's N-Choe seasonal rivulet. Learn about the pollution sources and the city's sewage treatment challenges.
Trichy district's two government colleges to get new academic blocks worth ₹13.6 crore, addressing infrastructure gaps after student protests. Construction begins this week.
Bhilai Municipal Corporation begins construction of 150 MLD sewage treatment plant near Kachandur village. This Rs 145 crore project will clean water bodies and enable water reuse for irrigation.
Jalandhar MLA Sheetal Angural supports Bilga villagers protesting proposed sewage pipeline through agricultural land. Residents demand project cancellation.
District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao orders sewage plant modernization and river dredging to address pollution. Rs 160 crore road repairs planned. Karavali Utsav from Dec 20-Jan 4.
Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao orders MCC to prepare an estimate for upgrading the old Munchoor STP to prevent pollution in the Nandini river. Action plan initiated on 28 November 2025.
Delhi Jal Board launches Rs 213 crore sewage network project after 5-year-old girl's death in drain. New STPs and safety measures planned by 2028. Read full details.
Ransih Kalan village in Punjab achieves zero stubble burning with innovative schemes. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan visits to study their success model funded largely by villagers.
BWSSB invites startups to use sewage treatment plants for testing innovative solutions in water management. Apply now to transform wastewater into resources!
Jammu makes history with its first limestone block auction today. Learn how this groundbreaking event will boost local economy and create new opportunities.
Odisha government is transforming Bhubaneswar's polluted Gangua Nullah into an eco-friendly urban wetland, inspired by Jaipur's Amanishah Nullah revival. The project includes sewage treatment plants and flood management.
Assam ministers launch Dibrugarh Town Water Supply Project and sewage plant under AMRUT 2.0. Key infrastructure boost for city designated as Assam's second capital by 2027.
India's massive ₹9,000 crore investment in river cleanup faces criticism as experiments yield elusive results. Learn why the Namami Gange program struggles to deliver clean rivers despite huge spending.
A 21-year-old worker died while cleaning a sewage treatment plant in Powai. His uncle and contractor were critically injured during rescue. Mumbai Police filed accidental death report.
Bokaro Steel Limited launches massive sewage treatment plant to achieve zero liquid discharge, saving Rs 50 crore annually and revolutionizing water conservation in Jharkhand.
Pune Municipal Corporation initiates 2026 Population Census preparations by appointing 36 staff members and starting Enumeration Block demarcation across the city.
Coimbatore achieves major milestone with 10,000 household connections under Kuniyamuthur UGD project, transforming urban sanitation infrastructure.
Malerkotla administration initiates construction of specialized litigant blocks and additional rooms to enhance public service infrastructure and improve citizen experience.
Bengaluru faces a critical water management crisis as sewage treatment plants struggle with capacity, forcing millions of litres of untreated wastewater into lakes and threatening urban sustainability.
National Green Tribunal demands urgent action from Jharkhand government to overhaul solid waste and sewage management systems, setting strict compliance deadlines.
Punjab's Local Government Minister reviews Buddha Nullah restoration project, directs officials to accelerate work and schedules critical December review meeting for Ludhiana's crucial water body revival.