Mumbai's ambitious Rs 2,100 crore project, featuring a 6.6km diversion tunnel and tidal-stretch overhaul, aims to trap 60% of Mithi's sewage. Success depends on encroachment removal and a new treatment plant. Will this be the river's final chance?
Chandigarh's Sukhna Choe faces a severe pollution crisis as BOD levels explode to 286. CPCC report blames untreated sewage discharge, defying NGT orders. Read the full investigation.
Kochi's crucial sewage treatment project faces further delays as costs escalate from Rs 1,300 crore to Rs 1,700 crore. Read about the reasons and impact on the city's urban regeneration.
Despite massive investments, Mumbai's Mithi river remains polluted. Experts argue for localised, ecological solutions alongside large engineering projects to truly revive the river. Read more.
Pallavaram Periya Eri, Chennai's largest lake on Radial Road, lies choked with sewage & encroachments. Restoration funds fail to revive a water source that could double supply. Details inside.
Moinabad police book two for trying to illegally dump sewage into Osman Sagar. HMWSSB assures no contamination occurred and water is safe. Report illegal dumping to 155313.
New NACO data reveals a worrying rise in HIV patients dropping out of treatment in India, with over 20,000 lost in 2024-25. Experts call for urgent action to retain patients in care programs.
Residents of Thirumudivakkam near Chennai endure hazardous roads, illegal garbage dumping, and sewage contamination. Local officials promise action. Read more about the civic crisis.
A 65-year-old from Turkmenistan regained motor control after Deep Brain Stimulation surgery at Medanta Noida. The procedure ended his years-long battle with debilitating hand tremors. Read his inspiring recovery story.
Tiruvallur municipality discharges untreated sewage into Putlur lake, contaminating groundwater for over 10,000 families. Residents demand action as STP remains dysfunctional despite NGT orders.
Indore accelerates efforts to save Sirpur Lake from sewage-fueled water hyacinth. A new 20-MLD STP and phytoremediation aim to restore the Ramsar wetland. Read about the rescue plan.
Despite a real estate surge, Vandalur lacks basic amenities like proper roads, drainage, and water. Residents face health hazards from sewage and stray dogs. Read more.
Five years after becoming a corporation, Tambaram still lacks basic drainage. Residents face sewage overflow, health risks, and high costs. A ₹750-crore project remains stalled. Read more.
Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar orders immediate repair of Loniyapurwa STP after major pipeline leak halted operations. Action follows months of inaction on flagged issues. Read more.
Greater Noida Authority announces a Rs 38-crore, 12 MLD sewage treatment plant in Techzone IT City to address persistent overflow issues. Completion expected in 18 months. Read more.
An NGT-mandated committee recommends a Rs 5 lakh monthly fine per inlet for BMC if untreated sewage continues to flow into Mumbai's Powai Lake. Read the full report and the civic body's proposed action plan.
An NGT committee recommends a hefty penalty on BMC for untreated sewage flowing into Mumbai's Powai Lake. The report highlights civic lapses and demands urgent action to save the water body.
Chennai's plan to create a seventh reservoir at Retteri Lake, worth ₹43 crore, is stuck for two years due to encroachments and sewage inflow. The project aimed to add 10MLD water supply.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HIV survivors in Bengaluru reveal how early treatment and medical support helped them return to normal life. Learn how disciplined routine transforms lives despite social stigma.
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.