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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pune: Dry Cleaners Sealed for Polluting Pavana River
PCMC cracks down on dry cleaning units in Walhekarwadi for releasing untreated effluents into the Pavana river, a key drinking water source. Activists demand stricter regulations. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mangaluru's Nandini River Gets Sewage Treatment Boost
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's Rs 213 Crore Sewage Plan After Tragic Death
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.
Punjab village ends stubble burning, gets Union Minister visit
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.
NGT summons officials over Mohali wastewater crisis
National Green Tribunal takes stern action against Gmada, gram panchayat and developer for untreated wastewater stagnation near Kharar. Officials ordered to appear personally on Dec 8.
Bengaluru Sewage Plants Open for Startup Innovation
BWSSB invites startups to use sewage treatment plants for testing innovative solutions in water management. Apply now to transform wastewater into resources!
Odisha Plans Gangua Nullah Rejuvenation via Jaipur Model
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.
Dibrugarh Water Project Foundation Laid for Second Capital
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 ₹9,000 Crore River Cleanup: Costly Experiments
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.
Worker dies cleaning STP in Powai, contractor critical
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 to Set Up 30 MGD Sewage Treatment Plant
Bokaro Steel Limited launches massive sewage treatment plant to achieve zero liquid discharge, saving Rs 50 crore annually and revolutionizing water conservation in Jharkhand.
Coimbatore: 10,000 Homes Get Underground Sewage Connections
Coimbatore achieves major milestone with 10,000 household connections under Kuniyamuthur UGD project, transforming urban sanitation infrastructure.
Bengaluru's Sewage Crisis: Treatment Plants Overwhelmed
Bengaluru faces a critical water management crisis as sewage treatment plants struggle with capacity, forcing millions of litres of untreated wastewater into lakes and threatening urban sustainability.
NGT Sets 2026 Deadline for Jharkhand Waste Management
National Green Tribunal demands urgent action from Jharkhand government to overhaul solid waste and sewage management systems, setting strict compliance deadlines.
Punjab Minister Reviews Buddha Nullah Cleanup, Sets Dec Deadline
Punjab's Local Government Minister reviews Buddha Nullah restoration project, directs officials to accelerate work and schedules critical December review meeting for Ludhiana's crucial water body revival.
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