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.
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.
Ransih Kalan village in Punjab achieves zero stubble burning with innovative schemes. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan visits to study their success model funded largely by villagers.
BWSSB invites startups to use sewage treatment plants for testing innovative solutions in water management. Apply now to transform wastewater into resources!
Odisha government is transforming Bhubaneswar's polluted Gangua Nullah into an eco-friendly urban wetland, inspired by Jaipur's Amanishah Nullah revival. The project includes sewage treatment plants and flood management.
Assam ministers launch Dibrugarh Town Water Supply Project and sewage plant under AMRUT 2.0. Key infrastructure boost for city designated as Assam's second capital by 2027.
India's massive ₹9,000 crore investment in river cleanup faces criticism as experiments yield elusive results. Learn why the Namami Gange program struggles to deliver clean rivers despite huge spending.
A 21-year-old worker died while cleaning a sewage treatment plant in Powai. His uncle and contractor were critically injured during rescue. Mumbai Police filed accidental death report.
Bokaro Steel Limited launches massive sewage treatment plant to achieve zero liquid discharge, saving Rs 50 crore annually and revolutionizing water conservation in Jharkhand.
Discover 5 powerful desi home remedies using kitchen ingredients to treat melasma or jhai. Learn how potato juice, aloe vera, and turmeric can help restore your natural glow.
Indian researchers develop breakthrough technique converting body fat into bone-forming cells to heal spinal fractures. Revolutionary approach promises new hope for osteoporosis patients.
In a groundbreaking medical advancement, the FDA has approved Linzess (linaclotide) for children aged 7+ with IBS-C, offering the first dedicated treatment for pediatric constipation and abdominal pain.
Coimbatore achieves major milestone with 10,000 household connections under Kuniyamuthur UGD project, transforming urban sanitation infrastructure.
Breakthrough fertility preservation techniques at Ludhiana hospitals are helping young cancer patients dream of parenthood while battling the disease. Learn how medical advancements are changing lives.