MP Deploys Robots, GIS to Fix Water Lines After Indore Tragedy
Madhya Pradesh launches Swachh Jal Abhiyan using robotics & GIS mapping to overhaul water monitoring after Indore contamination killed 8. CM Yadav vows strict action.
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MP CM Launches Swachh Jal Abhiyan, Weekly 'Jal Sunwai'
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.
TN Demands Rs 9,500 Cr Metro Funds, Flags Central Dues
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu urges Centre to release pending funds for Chennai Metro, Samagra Shiksha & Jal Jeevan Mission, citing a Rs 5,000 cr burden from VBGRAMG. Read the full demands.
Thiruvananthapuram Corp Elections: Key Committee Vacant
Thiruvananthapuram city corporation completes standing committee polls, but BJP withdrawals leave tax appeal committee short. Secretary Jahamgeer S explains the rule-bound impasse and the path forward.
Severe Staff Shortage Cripples Delhi's Water Board
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 Water Quality Drive After Indore Contamination
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.
Madhav Gadgil's Western Ghats Conservation Legacy
Remembering ecologist Madhav Gadgil, whose WGEEP report remains a vital guide for protecting the Western Ghats. His vision of community-led conservation is more urgent than ever. Read his untold story.
Ex-Minister Joshi to Face Trial in Jal Jeevan Mission Scam
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 Awaits 'Har Ghar Jal' Certification Under Jal Jeevan Mission
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.
Delhi's Contaminated Water Crisis Sparks Health Fears
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.
Shivakumar: Centre, States Blocking Upper Krishna Project
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.
MP Yaduveer Wadiyar Seeks Central Funds for Cauvery Conservation
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 water supply cut for 2 days in many areas
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.
Farmers to Meet SC, Parliamentary Panels on Agri Issues
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha delegation to meet Supreme Court-appointed committee and parliamentary panel in Chandigarh on Friday to discuss MSP legal guarantee and other farming concerns.
Delhi's Water Billing Crisis: 60% Not Receiving Bills
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.
Madhav Gadgil's Unfulfilled Vision for Western Ghats
Explore the story of ecologist Madhav Gadgil's dedicated life and the controversial fate of his panel's recommendations for protecting the Western Ghats. Understand why his vision remains unrealized.
Supreme Court Allows Birla to Form Inquiry Panel on Moitra
Supreme Court dismisses Mahua Moitra's plea, allowing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to proceed with an inquiry committee on cash-for-query allegations. Key details inside.
Rajasthan HC Seeks Answers on Jal Jeevan Mission Corruption
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.
MLA's Sit-In Protest Over Water Crisis in Jaisalmer Villages
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.
DJB's Zero-Tolerance Order on Water Contamination
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.
India Reviews Farakka Barrage Ahead of Ganga Treaty Renewal
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 Safety Drive After Indore, Gandhinagar Crises
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 orders water safety checks after Indore tragedy
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.
Gujarat Tap Water Access at 47.3%, Congress Cites Report
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.
Fecal Coliform Found in 124 Dwarka Rainwater Harvesting Pits
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.
UP to Prioritize Tap Water in Rural Schools, Anganwadis
UP Chief Secretary SP Goyal mandates tap connections for all rural schools & anganwadis. Jal Jeevan Mission contract extended till 2027. All 97,070 villages now have piped water.
Rural MP Water Labs Show Limited Improvement Since 2019
A 2019 survey exposed critical gaps in MP's rural water testing labs. Despite Jal Jeevan Mission, 2025 data shows persistent weaknesses, raising concerns about underreported contamination risks. Read the full investigation.
SGPC Rejects AAP Leader's Allegations as Baseless
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has strongly refuted allegations made by AAP's principal spokesperson, Malvinder Singh Kang. The committee accuses him of spreading misinformation and tarnishing its reputation. Read the full details of t
Delhi Govt, RBI Sign MoU for Yamuna Rejuvenation
Delhi government signs landmark MoU with RBI to fund Yamuna river rejuvenation and strengthen financial governance. A major step for urban ecology and fiscal management.
Fresh Agitation Against Bailadila Mining in Dantewada
Protests erupt in Bailadila hills, Dantewada, against mining deposit no. 4. Youth, Congress, AAP, BSP, CPI demand protection of Bastar's ecology. Next march planned for 2026.
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