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.
Gandhinagar's new sewage treatment plant faces a 6-month delay as Jaspur overflows. The Rs 189.58 crore project's tender saw 10 amendments, raising health and environmental concerns. Read more.
Margao Municipal Council targets Jan 26, 2026, to commission its advanced waste gasification plant at Sonsoddo. The Rs 7.2 crore project promises a sustainable solution to the town's garbage woes. Read the full update.
North Chennai residents face a severe drinking water crisis as the 100MLD Minjur desalination plant remains shut for over a year. Families rely on costly private supplies while Metrowater promises a partial restart by April-May.
UPPCB report reveals Gomti River water in Lucknow is unsafe, with critically low oxygen levels. Experts blame untreated sewage. Discover the alarming details and expert analysis.
Kerala High Court reiterates need for a unified body to tackle Periyar River contamination, issues warning to state government. Details on the ETP plan and fund lapse inside.
Scientists in Malaysia have discovered a bizarre new parasitic plant, Thismia selangorensis, that steals nutrients from fungi. Learn about this rare 'fairy lantern' and its unique survival strategy.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation begins dry run of new solid waste plant at Bhandewadi. The 10-acre facility, to be fully operational from Jan 20, will process 500 MT of fresh garbage daily, aiming for near-total scientific waste management.
Discover the rare Rheum nobile, or Sikkim Sundari, a Himalayan plant that grows for decades, blooms spectacularly once, and then perishes. Anand Mahindra calls it a 'masterclass in patience'.
Southern Railway begins using 6 million litres daily of recycled sewage water for coach cleaning & maintenance in Chennai, a major step for urban water sustainability. Read how it works.
Southern Railway will use treated sewage water for coach cleaning & maintenance in Chennai, sourcing 6 MLD from Langs Garden plant. A major step for water conservation.
CEG research finds Chennai's sewage sludge, after pathogen treatment, is suitable for non-food agriculture. Heavy metals are within limits, but raw sludge is hazardous. Learn about safe reuse methods.