Dehradun imposes 2-month ban on GAIL work permits
Dehradun administration cancels GAIL permits after surprise inspection finds safety violations in road cutting work, causing traffic hazards. Read the full report.
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Tambaram's 5-year drainage crisis leaves residents in sewage
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.
Alambagh Water Pipeline Burst: Repairs Expected This Week
A key water pipeline burst near Nahariya Crossing in Lucknow's Alambagh last Wednesday, worsening traffic on the busy route. Officials say repairs will be completed this week. Read more for details and commuter reactions.
Lucknow's 50 MLD Sewage Plant Non-Operational Since June
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.
German Youth Protest Against Compulsory Military Service
Massive youth-led protests erupt across Germany against the plan to revive compulsory military service. Students walk out, calling it 'recruitment of death'. Details inside.
New 12 MLD Sewage Plant for Greater Noida's Techzone
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.
NGT panel suggests Rs 5 lakh/month fine for BMC over Powai Lake
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.
NGT panel suggests Rs 5 lakh/inlet fine for BMC over Powai Lake
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.
HPCL pipeline fuel theft racket busted, mastermind held
Delhi Crime Branch arrests mastermind Swaran Singh Sardar for a sophisticated fuel theft operation targeting HPCL pipelines using tunnels and valves. Details inside.
Retteri Lake Reservoir Plan Stalled by Encroachments, Sewage
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.
Interstate diesel theft racket busted by Delhi Police
Delhi Police arrests two men for a sophisticated diesel theft operation spanning Rajasthan, Haryana & Delhi. The racket used rented houses & hidden tunnels to siphon fuel. Read the full investigation.
Buddha Dariya Water Quality Improves, TDS Drops to 852
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.
Chandigarh approves ₹24.17 crore water, sewer upgrade
Chandigarh's state committee approves a ₹24.17 crore plan to replace aging water and sewer pipelines across multiple sectors under AMRUT 2.0. Read details of the major infrastructure push.
Bengaluru's K-100 Waterway Revival Gets Push with Sewage Crackdown
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.
NHM Staff Protest in Ludhiana Over Unpaid Salaries
Hundreds of NHM employees staged a massive protest at Ludhiana's Civil Surgeon office, demanding release of their two-month overdue salaries. Read about their demands and the administration's response.
5 held for plotting to steal crude oil from IOCL pipeline
Police in Deoghar arrested five men from an inter-state gang planning to steal crude oil from the Paradip-Haldia-Barauni pipeline. Equipment and evidence seized. Read the full story.
Sirsa Directs Action on Yamuna Pollution Post-TERI Study
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.
Punjab Rail Roko Protest Announced for December 5
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha calls for a statewide rail roko in Punjab on Dec 5, demanding MSP law and debt waiver. Commuters advised to plan travel accordingly.
Parliament Questions Chandigarh's Choe Pollution Crisis
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.
Jalandhar sanitation workers protest privatisation of services
Safai karamcharis in Jalandhar staged a protest against the proposed privatisation of sanitation work, fearing job losses. They demand permanent status and oppose contract system.
GMDA to connect 1600mm pipeline, boost Gurgaon water supply
GMDA's new 1600mm pipeline connection at Basai will double Sector 51 boosting station's capacity to 300 MLD, reducing reliance on a single feeder. A 48-hour shutdown is planned for the work.
Chandigarh Road Cut at Mauli Jagran for Water Pipeline Work
Chandigarh MC announces road closure at Mauli Jagran from Dec 2 to 12 for TT water pipeline work. Details on the water supply upgrade and traffic diversions here.
Sewage Dispute Erupts at Calangute's Baga STP
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.
Mumbai Water Cut Cancelled for Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Day
BMC cancels 15% water cut in 14 wards to avoid inconvenience for lakhs of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's followers expected in Mumbai on Mahaparinirvan Day. Details here.
Centre Admits Wastewater Flowing into Chandigarh's N-Choe
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.
Bhilai's New STP to Provide Pollution-Free Water Sources
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.
MLA Joins Villagers Protest Against Bilga Sewage Pipeline
Jalandhar MLA Sheetal Angural supports Bilga villagers protesting proposed sewage pipeline through agricultural land. Residents demand project cancellation.
Kolkata's major water pipeline repair causes supply concerns
Kolkata faces water supply issues as civic authorities repair breached 1200mm pipeline under Ballygunge Circular Road. Traffic disruptions and infrastructure damage reported. Read full details.
Mangaluru STP Upgrade to Clean Nandini River
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.
Water Cut in Kandivali East Areas on December 4
Mumbai's BMC announces 18-hour water shutdown in Thakur Village, Samta Nagar, Chikhalwadi & Janu Pada for pipeline work. Residents advised to store water.
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