Gurgaon's groundwater level hits a decade high of 30.6m, but experts reveal the rise is due to heavy monsoon rains, not sustainable water management. The city still extracts 212% of its safe limit.
A Gurgaon district survey reveals 78% of dug wells are defunct, highlighting a critical loss of traditional water infrastructure. Experts call for urgent revival and rainwater harvesting. Read more.
Assam government invokes new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to ban JMB, ABT materials. Crackdown follows arrests and fears of cross-border radicalization targeting youth. Read more.
Assam DGP Harmeet Singh reviewed security for PM Modi's Dec 21 Namrup visit to lay the foundation stone for a Rs 11,000-crore ammonia-urea project. The plant aims to boost agriculture and create jobs.
SLPRB Assam invites applications for 1,715 Constable posts in Armed & Unarmed branches. Apply online from Dec 16, 2025 to Jan 16, 2026. Check eligibility & process.
BWSSB expands its Sarala Cauvery EMI plan to commercial properties, aiming to boost piped water connections. Over 25,000 residential users have already enrolled, and the 5th Stage project is halfway to its 2028 goal.
Earth Warriors flags Delhi's toxic groundwater to L-G & CM. Group demands immediate action on water quality reports, treatment systems, and accountability. Citizens' right to safe water violated.
Jalaun district in Uttar Pradesh wins Best District in North Zone at National Water Award 2024. Groundwater levels rise by 2m, crop area expands, and farmer income grows 20-30%. Discover the community-driven success story.
Six communities in Assam demand urgent tripartite talks with Centre and state to resolve Scheduled Tribe status deadlock. Protests escalate, impacting daily life.
A new study reveals Delhi's severe smog hours tripled after Punjab & Haryana's 2009 groundwater policy. Learn the link between paddy cultivation and toxic air.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hands over appointment letters to 5,815 recruits for police & home dept. He highlights transparent, merit-based hiring, with total jobs since 2021 now at 1,41,194. Read more.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a key meeting with lawmakers from Assam, a state set for polls in 2026. He specifically sought enrolment data for central welfare schemes targeting women and children.
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water schemes due to land acquisition and contractor issues. Learn about the state's challenges and measures to ensure safe drinking water.
A 2025 report reveals alarming groundwater over-extraction in Kolar, Bengaluru Urban, Chikkaballapur, Bengaluru Rural, and Chitradurga. Urgent action is needed to prevent a water crisis.
Patna workshop led by CGWB and state officials stresses judicious use of field data in national groundwater mapping. Experts call for a common platform and training for effective resource management.
Assam's Education Minister Ranoj Pegu launches Khasi-Jaintia Development Council in Cachar to address land rights and welfare gaps for tribal communities in Barak Valley. Read more.
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water supply projects. Minister V Somanna cites land acquisition & contractor issues. Learn about state's corrective measures & plans to tackle water scarcity.
A Patna workshop organized by CGWB and state officials emphasized creating a common data platform for groundwater mapping. Experts called for judicious data use and specialized training for effective resource management.
Explore how the promise of Scheduled Tribe status for six Assam communities is shaping the electoral battle in at least six Lok Sabha constituencies. Discover the political strategies of BJP and Congress.
Assam government unveils suppressed 1984 Tewary Commission report exposing land disputes as root cause of Nellie massacre. Discover the explosive findings kept hidden for four decades.
Moovar Nagar playground in Pozhichalur near Pallavaram has transformed into an illegal dumpyard due to irregular waste collection, causing environmental and health hazards for residents.
Kerala's draft water policy 2025 proposes government ownership of groundwater, differential pricing, and strict regulations to combat scarcity. Read how this will impact households and industries.
India's annual groundwater recharge increased to 448.52 BCM in 2025, yet 25% of units face over-exploitation. Discover the critical state-wise data and solutions.
Shocking NGT report reveals Delhi's groundwater contains dangerous levels of heavy metals and contaminants. Urgent action needed to address this public health emergency.
CPCB report flags severe uranium & lead contamination in Delhi's groundwater, posing serious health risks for borewell users. Urgent action demanded.
Alarming rise in Delhi's uranium groundwater contamination to 15%, making it India's 3rd worst-affected region. Learn the health risks and hotspots.
Assam govt completes 6 climate research projects, with 9 more in progress. The state's comprehensive Climate Change Action Plan features 211 actions across key sectors.
Shocking study reveals uranium contamination in breast milk across Bihar districts. 70% of infants face health risks. Researchers urge continued breastfeeding while demanding urgent action.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau visits Bengaluru to document traditional well diggers creating recharge wells for groundwater improvement. See how Mannu Vaddars are solving water crisis.