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Sewage overflow poses health hazard in many areas of Tiruchi

A section of city residents is raising a stink over frequent incidents of leaky and overflowing sewage in residential areas. The sight is common in interior streets, especially at Kaliamman Kovil Street in Khajamalai, Melur Road, North Chithirai Street, and Thiruvallur Street in Srirangam, Emily Nagar, Kallukuzhi and K.K. The issue has persisted for several months and overflowing manholes pose …

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Exasperated by frequent sewage overflow, Khajamalai residents in Tiruchi take to the streets

The Hindu

Residents of Khajamalai blocked the road near TVS Nagar bus stop on Saturday, alleging that the Tiruchi Corporation had failed to address frequent underground drainage issues in the area. Khajamalai area witnesses frequent blocks in the pumping lines of the underground drainage network, leading to bursts. When the pipes burst, a portion of the road is damaged and sewage overflows, …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Revealed: The water firm bosses who claim millions in pay and benefits - despite bills increasing

Daily Mail

Water company fat cats who pollute Britain’s seas, rivers and streams claim millions in pay and perks while blowing similar amounts on fines for their poor performance. Thames Water boss Chris Weston who became CEO of struggling Thames Water in January UK’s worst-performing water company Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, is run by former electricity board boss Peter Perry The UK’s …

Water Pay Company Million Boss Perry Bonus

3 days, 15 hours ago

Fatcat water firm bosses are accused of fleecing households with eye-watering bill hikes to subsidise the broken industry

Daily Mail

Fat cat water bosses were last night accused of fleecing households with eye-watering bill hikes to subsidise the broken industry – as they enjoyed bumper bonuses for failure. Mark this day, for it is the day you became angry.’ Singer turned water campaigner Feargal Sharkey said that Ofwat is making people pay 'for decades of criminal activity' Aerial view of …

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3 days, 22 hours ago

Heartstopping moment schoolboy plummets through open manhole on his family's driveway into 'sewage' - as furious mother accuses Thames Water workers of leaving it open

Daily Mail

A schoolboy plummeted down an open manhole into 'sewage' on his own driveway that his 'fuming' mother claims Thames Water workers left open. His mother Bethan Walker, from Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, says she is 'absolutely fuming' as she claims Thames Water workers left the drain uncovered. Footage shows 12-year-old Corey Walker walking to get into his car before he screams …

School Water Hole Left His Leg Walker Thames Water

5 days, 23 hours ago

Government breached law by allowing water firms to discharge sewage, watchdog finds

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Summary The Office for Environmental Protection ruled that the UK government and regulatory bodies …

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6 days, 12 hours ago

UK govt accused of breaking law by allowing sewage spills

Hindustan Times

The UK government and regulators broke the law by allowing water companies to dump raw sewage into tributaries even when it wasn’t raining, a public watchdog said Tuesday while threatening court action. Discharges of untreated waste into public waters in recent years triggered outrage among Britons and prompted citizen scientists to conduct their own testing regimes because they don’t trust …

Law Companies Defra Ofwat Sewage

1 week, 1 day ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Two drones flying without permission shot down by anti-drone system deployed at mega fair

India TV News

The Uttar Pradesh government said a robust anti-drone system has been deployed in Mahakumbh Nagar to ensure the safety of devotees who will attend the Maha Kumbh 2025. Two drones flying without permission shot down "An anti-drone system has been activated in the Maha Kumbh fair area. On the very first day on Friday, the hi-tech system successfully shot down …

Uttar Pradesh Kumbh Maha Kumbh Mahakumbh System Drones Sewage

1 week, 1 day ago

Residents on every U.S. coast are looking for solutions for rising sea levels

NPR

Residents on every U.S. coast are looking for solutions for rising sea levels Communities along the three U.S. coastlines are exploring solutions for rising sea levels. This city's edge, with towering skyscrapers, metro lines and big tech companies is separated from San Francisco Bay by a sea wall that doubles as one of the city's main tourist attractions. ROMERO: UC …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Gujarat High Court Seeks Stand Of State, Harij Nagar Palika In PIL On Pollution Of Lake Due To Dumping Of Waste

Live Law

The Gujarat High Court on December 12 sought the stand of the State and Harij Nagar Palika located in Patan District in a PIL petition concerning pollution in a lake in the area allegedly due to untreated sewage being diverted into the water body which is stated the largest lake in the town. During the hearing counsel appearing for the …

Gujarat Pil Nagar Lake Sewage Petitioner Stp

1 week, 5 days ago

Thames Water got itself into this mess – but its customers will pay the price

The Independent

The latest results from Thames Water are difficult to wade through. Companies like to report several different measures of profit, and Thames Water – which, remember, still needs to find £3bn to survive past March – says its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation, increased by 14 per cent to £715m, when compared with the same period in 2023. …

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1 week, 5 days 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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2 weeks ago

Bengaluru: Sewage from Indiranagar restaurants enters homes, residents blame illegal commercialisation

Hindustan Times

A resident of Bengaluru's Indiranagar has shared a video on X showing how sewage from nearby restaurants on 12th Main has flowed into her home. Check out the video here: The Integrated Command and Control Centre Bengaluru responded to the viral post saying: "Dear Citizen, Can you please share the specific location? The disturbing video showing sewage from restaurants in …

Bengaluru Video Resident Indiranagar

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Nagercoil Corporation begins restoration of key waterbodies

The Hindu

The Nagercoil Municipal Corporation has been restoring key waterbodies across the city to reinforce the bunds and to include essential amenities such as footpath and seating areas, said Mayor R. Mahesh here on Friday. Ramesh, councilor of Thengamputhoor said, “for the first time the pond has been selected for the restoration work, I am excited to see this happening after …

Water Restoration Corporation Pond

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Water-logging continues to haunt Puducherry’s Krishna Nagar residents

The Hindu

The promises given by the political class of finding a lasting solution to the water-logging issue in Krishna Nagar, Rainbow Nagar, Chellan Nagar and Venkata Nagar areas in the town have come to naught once again with the four residential areas and adjoining places bearing the brunt of rain that lashed the region when Cylone Fengal crossed the Puducherry-Tamil Nadu …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Chennai: One Dead, 23 Hospitalised Due To Suspected Water Contamination In Pallavaram

ABP News

Chennai news: One person died and 23 others were hospitalised on Thursday following suspected water contamination after drinking water got mixed with sewage in the Pallavaram area of Chennai. Condemning the incidents that led to the tragedy, AIADMK chief Edappadi Palaniswami said, "Drinking water is a very basic thing; It is the duty of the government to distribute it with …

Chennai Drinking Drinking Water Water Contamination

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Two dead, 34 fall ill in Tamil Nadu's Pallavaram, locals allege water contamination

India Today

Two people died, and 34 others fell ill in Pallavaram, Chengalpet district in Tamil Nadu, allegedly due to drinking contaminated water. Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian confirmed that 34 residents sought medical care at government hospitals. While inspecting the area, Minister TM Anbarasan dismissed claims of water contamination, suggesting food contamination as a potential cause. The incident sparked political …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Musi Riverfront Project: Telangana HC Directs State To Take Steps To Evict Illegal Occupants, Ensure Sewage Doesn't Contaminate River Water

Live Law

While hearing the Musi Riverfront Development Project case, the Telangana High Court ordered the state authorities to implement guidelines of the Supreme Court regarding issuing notices to encroachers for removal of "unauthorised constructions" in River Bed Zone, Full tank Level and the Buffer Zone of the river. The petitioners' argued that on the ground that the houses constructed by them …

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3 weeks ago

Texas farmers say sewage-based fertilizer tainted with 'forever chemicals' killed animals

Raw Story

" Texas farmers say sewage-based fertilizer tainted with “forever chemicals” poisoned their land and killed their livestock" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. “We shouldn’t have to wait.” Without federal regulations, some states have taken action, requiring …

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3 weeks ago

Sewage enters Muttukadu backwaters

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: With the city receiving heavy downpour, the Muttukadu backwaters south of Chennai has turned black with the sudden influx of raw sewage from upstream areas. The wide bar mouth of the estuary was found pushing large volume of raw sewage into the sea, posing a serious environmental hazard. An official from Central Institute of Brackish-water Aquaculture, which is operating …

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3 weeks ago

MCC proposes to rejuvenate four more waterbodies amid concerns over flow of sewage to already dredged bodies

The Hindu

The Mangaluru City Corporation has proposed to rejuvenate four more waterbodies. Rejuvenated earlier Of the lakes proposed for rejuvenation, the Mangaluru Urban Development Authority had invested in the rejuvenation of Byradi lake and Jogimatta lake when Ravishankar Mijar was the chairman between 2019-20 and 2022-23. Hence the scope of work is yet to be identified.” Sewage flow Nemu Kottari, Secretary, …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Heavy rains inundate south Chennai, residents face flooding, sewage overflow, poor drainage issues

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Consistent rainfall since Friday night inundated several parts of Chennai South. Ram Nagar, Murugu Nagar and AGS Colony in Velachery and Sadhasivam Nagar and Ram Nagar South in Madipakkam were among the worst-affected areas. Several streets in AGS Colony in Velachery remained under knee-deep water following heavy rains. Residents said that while there was reduced water stagnation during brief …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

HC summons Commissioner of Rameswaram Municipality on plea to prevent discharge of sewage into sea at ‘Agni Theertham’

The Hindu

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has summoned the Commissioner of Rameswaram Municipality to appear before the court while hearing a public interest litigation petition that complained about sewage and contaminated water getting mixed into the sea at ‘Agni Theertham’ in Rameswaram. He said that the ‘Agni Theertham’ was an important theertham, abutting the Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple in …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Workers clear silt with bare hands in Chennai, clip triggers furore

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: A video doing the rounds on social media showing two workers desilting a drain on Kaveri Street in Saligramam with bare hands has raised concern regarding safety and welfare of labourers. According to a corporation official, the desilting began on Thursday following instructions from the councillor as the nearby Thiyagi Logaiah Street junction often gets inundated during rains. L …

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Sewage overflow poses health hazard in many areas of Tiruchi

Exasperated by frequent sewage overflow, Khajamalai residents in Tiruchi take to the streets

Revealed: The water firm bosses who claim millions in pay and benefits - despite bills increasing

Fatcat water firm bosses are accused of fleecing households with eye-watering bill hikes to subsidise the broken industry

Heartstopping moment schoolboy plummets through open manhole on his family's driveway into 'sewage' - as furious mother accuses Thames Water workers of leaving it open

Government breached law by allowing water firms to discharge sewage, watchdog finds

UK govt accused of breaking law by allowing sewage spills

Maha Kumbh 2025: Two drones flying without permission shot down by anti-drone system deployed at mega fair

Residents on every U.S. coast are looking for solutions for rising sea levels

Gujarat High Court Seeks Stand Of State, Harij Nagar Palika In PIL On Pollution Of Lake Due To Dumping Of Waste

Thames Water got itself into this mess – but its customers will pay the price

Yamuna in Delhi continues to suffer heavy pollution: Report

Bengaluru: Sewage from Indiranagar restaurants enters homes, residents blame illegal commercialisation

Nagercoil Corporation begins restoration of key waterbodies

Water-logging continues to haunt Puducherry’s Krishna Nagar residents

Chennai: One Dead, 23 Hospitalised Due To Suspected Water Contamination In Pallavaram

Two dead, 34 fall ill in Tamil Nadu's Pallavaram, locals allege water contamination

Musi Riverfront Project: Telangana HC Directs State To Take Steps To Evict Illegal Occupants, Ensure Sewage Doesn't Contaminate River Water

Texas farmers say sewage-based fertilizer tainted with 'forever chemicals' killed animals

Sewage enters Muttukadu backwaters

MCC proposes to rejuvenate four more waterbodies amid concerns over flow of sewage to already dredged bodies

Heavy rains inundate south Chennai, residents face flooding, sewage overflow, poor drainage issues

HC summons Commissioner of Rameswaram Municipality on plea to prevent discharge of sewage into sea at ‘Agni Theertham’

Workers clear silt with bare hands in Chennai, clip triggers furore