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Jalladianpet residents oppose sewage pumping station fearing groundwater contamination

Residents of Jalladianpet in Pallikaranai under Zone XIV oppose a sewage pumping station planned in Raghavendra Colony there, fearing groundwater contamination leading to drought and health issues. As per details accessed regarding the project, the Chennai Metro Water Supply and Sewage Board project in Raghavendra Colony involves constructing a suction well for the underground sewerage system on a site with …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

Keep sewers as pristine as your arteries, says Madras High Court

The Hindu

Observing that manual scavenging deaths might not occur if people maintained sewers and drains “as pristine as their arteries” without letting them choke due to garbage, the Madras High Court said that society, as a whole, must apologise to every human being forced to enter sewer lines. Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy made these observations while directing the Chennai Metropolitan Water …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Special officers' rule in Telangana villages worse: BJP

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Telangana BJP general secretary Dr Kasam Venkateshwarlu charged that the villages under the rule of special officers have been witnessing dark ages with stagnated drains, intensive mosquito menace, poor health conditions, dried saplings of Haritha Haram during the Congress government’s one-year rule. Addressing a press conference along with official spokespersons Rani Rudrama and Sriramulu Yadav, Venkateshwarlu said that former …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Marked drop in Ganga bacteria count in Prayagraj: UPPCB report

Hindustan Times

As Mahakumbh 2025 approaches, the latest report of the UP Pollution Control Board shows marked drop in bacteria count in the Ganga in Prayagraj and some other districts of the state. As per the prescribed norms, for bathing the desirable permissible limit of total faecal coliform bacteria count is 500 most probable number /millilitre while the maximum permissible limit of …

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2 weeks ago

Video: Elderly Bengaluru man sweeps streets to keep locality clean. Internet applauds

India Today

In Bengaluru’s HSR Layout, 82-year-old Surya Narayan has emerged as an inspiring figure, stepping in to do what the civic authorities often fail to accomplish. A video of the elderly man sweeping the streets was shared on X by local resident Madhu Sudhan, sparking a wave of admiration and discussions online. For years, Narayan and his wife have called HSR …

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2 weeks ago

Is ‘doom spending’ draining your money? How to fix your financial habits in 2025

The Independent

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Maha Kumbh 2025 | Ensure Pilgrims Don't Suffer, Prevent Sewage & Waste Discharge Into Ganga, Yamuna: NGT Directs UP PCB, CPCB

Live Law

In a series of significant directions to the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board and Central Pollution Control Board, the National Green Tribunal has directed the authorities to ensure that the pilgrims visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 do not suffer and that no untreated sewage and solid waste is discharged in river Ganga and Yamuna.This time around the 40-day Maha. …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Age-old channels have become open drains for discharging raw sewage in Tiruchi

The Hindu

While the Tiruchi Corporation has been engaged in expanding the underground sewer network over the past few years, a large number of households and commercial establishments continue to discharge sewage into the open drains in different parts of the city. In the absence of a proper storm-water drainage network, these open drains serve as the city’s primary outlet to carry …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan rips into Bud Light in latest episode of new show

Daily Mail

Taylor Sheridan's new hit series, Landman, featured a cutting dig at Bud Light in Sunday's episode, as the beer giant continues to deal with fallout from their partnership with trans activist Dylan Mulvaney. Taylor Sheridan's new hit series, Landman, featured a cutting dig at Bud Light in Sunday's episode The lager brand continues to deal with fallout from their partnership …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Kerala High Court seeks report on waste management measures from Corporation

The Hindu

The Kerala High Court has sought a report from the Kochi Corporation on actions taken to clear city drains and to prevent dumping and accumulation of plastic and other wastes into drains, rivers, and backwaters. The court also instructed the secretary of the Local Self-Government department to file an affidavit on agencies handling waste collection and disposal from local authorities, …

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Ammonia spike: Delhi water supply crisis worsens, more plants impacted

Hindustan Times

An ongoing water supply disruption in the northern and central parts of the city, triggered by a spike in pollutants and an increase in ammonia levels in the Yamuna, worsened on Monday due to limited supply from five of nine water treatment plants in the city, according to relevant authorities and resident groups. “Due to regular receipt of high pollutants …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

After L-G’s post, CM Atishi visits Rangpuri

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: A day after Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena expressed deep concern over the appalling civic conditions, criticising the lack of basic amenities provided to residents in several areas of Delhi, Chief Minister Atishi visited one of the affected areas and assured immediate action to address the issue. Ahead of the Delhi assembly, polls, due in February, Saxena on Saturday …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Blame game breaks out over drainage chamber collapse on JM Road

Hindustan Times

Pune: A blame game has erupted between Pune Municipal Corporation and Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited after a drainage chamber caved in on Jungli Maharaj Road, creating a large pothole. A blame game has erupted between PMC and Maha-Metro after a drainage chamber caved in on JM Road, creating a large pothole. Dilip Pawara, executive engineer, PMC Road Department, said, …

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3 weeks ago

Irrigation dept tells NGT: Will oversee all of Delhi’s key drains

Hindustan Times

The Irrigation and Flood Control department has informed the National Green Tribunal that it has taken over all 22 major drains that end up in the Yamuna, making it the sole agency which is now responsible for maintenance and clean-up of drains in the Capital. In its submission dated December 18, the department, part of the Delhi government, said the …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Why are water bills going up so much, and what does it mean for consumers?

The Independent

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

GMDA commissions study to solve Gurugram’s waterlogging woes

Hindustan Times

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority has hired a consultancy to analyse teh existing drainage network in the city and to suggest measures to resolve the waterlogging problem that is seen every year during monsoons. A senior GMDA official said that the consultant will study the capacities of existing drains and cross drainage works in the city including those along the …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Steps to revive south Delhi lake underway: DPCC to NGT

Hindustan Times

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has informed the National Green Tribunal that corrective action to revive Satpula Lake near Khirki village, south Delhi has been initiated by the Delhi Development Authority, months after it found that the water body was suffering from high algal bloom. In a report to the tribunal on December 13, DPCC said that DDA — the …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Orissa HC seeks update on pending government approval for vital drain projects in Cuttack

New Indian Express

CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court has directed the state government to inform about the status of the Rs 320 crore project being undertaken for repair and renovation of branch storm water channels and Rs 32 crore project to prevent unchecked discharge of effluents from drains into the Taladanda Canal in Cuttack city. The court sought the status reports from the …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

₹5 crore sanctioned to prevent flooding at Periyar Bus Stand, says Municipal Administration Minister Nehru in Tirunelveli

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration Minister K.N. Nehru on Saturday announced that ₹5 crore has been allocated to commence the work at Periyar Bus Stand to prevent flooding during the monsoon season. Addressing the media in Tirunelveli, the Minister said that the district has been experiencing heavy rainfall for the past two days causing flooding in various areas, including the Periyar …

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4 weeks ago

Two weeks on, new road in Chennai caves in due to damaged underground pipelines

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The road on Kuppusamy Street near Anna Salai in Chinna Porur has caved in just 15 days after it was newly laid. On Sunday a small pit appeared after a burst in the pipeline and metro water officials repaired the leak and filled the site with sand. While metro water officials completed repairs at the site only recently, the …

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4 weeks ago

Rs 5,000-cr plan to prevent damage by heavy rains, flooding in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle

Belagavi: A permanent plan worth Rs 5,000 crore has been formulated to prevent the damage caused by heavy rains and flooding in areas under the jurisdiction of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, announced Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. The Minister explained that flood-prone areas in Bengaluru have been identified, and measures are being implemented to improve stormwater drains and residential …

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4 weeks ago

Karnataka rains led to the death of 133 people in 2024: Minister Krishna Byre Gowda in assembly

Hindustan Times

A total of 133 people died in Karnataka due to rains this year, said Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda in assembly on Friday. Krishna Byre Gowda Speaking in the assembly, Gowda said, “The state has received 20 per cent above-normal rainfall this year, but it was uneven, with some areas receiving less rain. A total of 133 people have …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Widespread moderate to heavy rains in Chennai, parts of city waterlogged

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Chennai witnessed widespread moderate rainfall with heavy spells recording an average rainfall of around 10 cm from Wednesday night to Thursday evening. While places like Vyasarpadi, Muthamil Nagar in Kodungaiyur, Koyembedu market and Sterling road, among others faced water stagnation, sources reported that the corporation officials were engaged in draining out the water using motor pumps. Yet, in places …

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1 month ago

Yamuna in Delhi continues to suffer heavy pollution: Report

Hindustan Times

New Delhi A froth-filled Yamuna, indicating high pollution levels. Pollution in the Yamuna in Delhi continues to remain high, with faecal coliform reading hitting an MPN high of 7.9 million units per 100ml at Asgarpur, where the river exits the Capital, according to the latest water quality report submitted by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to National Green Tribunal on …

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Jalladianpet residents oppose sewage pumping station fearing groundwater contamination

Keep sewers as pristine as your arteries, says Madras High Court

Special officers' rule in Telangana villages worse: BJP

Marked drop in Ganga bacteria count in Prayagraj: UPPCB report

Video: Elderly Bengaluru man sweeps streets to keep locality clean. Internet applauds

Is ‘doom spending’ draining your money? How to fix your financial habits in 2025

Maha Kumbh 2025 | Ensure Pilgrims Don't Suffer, Prevent Sewage & Waste Discharge Into Ganga, Yamuna: NGT Directs UP PCB, CPCB

Age-old channels have become open drains for discharging raw sewage in Tiruchi

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan rips into Bud Light in latest episode of new show

Kerala High Court seeks report on waste management measures from Corporation

Ammonia spike: Delhi water supply crisis worsens, more plants impacted

After L-G’s post, CM Atishi visits Rangpuri

Blame game breaks out over drainage chamber collapse on JM Road

Irrigation dept tells NGT: Will oversee all of Delhi’s key drains

Why are water bills going up so much, and what does it mean for consumers?

GMDA commissions study to solve Gurugram’s waterlogging woes

Steps to revive south Delhi lake underway: DPCC to NGT

Orissa HC seeks update on pending government approval for vital drain projects in Cuttack

₹5 crore sanctioned to prevent flooding at Periyar Bus Stand, says Municipal Administration Minister Nehru in Tirunelveli

Two weeks on, new road in Chennai caves in due to damaged underground pipelines

Rs 5,000-cr plan to prevent damage by heavy rains, flooding in Bengaluru

Karnataka rains led to the death of 133 people in 2024: Minister Krishna Byre Gowda in assembly

Widespread moderate to heavy rains in Chennai, parts of city waterlogged

Yamuna in Delhi continues to suffer heavy pollution: Report