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Chemical effluents in water bodies worry Navi Mumbai residents

Residents of Nerul and Seawoods in Navi Mumbai are concerned about chemical factories releasing untreated effluents into nearby water bodies, causing pollution. The issue has been raised by residents in various areas of Navi Mumbai, but officials have shown little interest in addressing the problem.

Revamped Mehrauli monuments now open in Delhi

Lieutenant governor VK Saxena inaugurated six renovated monuments in Mehrauli Archaeological Park in Delhi, along with a restored water body and other amenities. The restoration work was undertaken jointly by stakeholders at a cost of ₹2.6 crore. Saxena said the revival of the water body would serve as a template for others in the city. Conservation work included repairs, strengthening, and fresco painting.

Thane collector to decide Lotus Lake’s wetland status

The High Court (HC) on Wednesday directed the Thane collector to go through the revenue records to ascertain the nature of the land and its use before the area was handed over to CIDCO

Ludhiana: Civil society groups demand rejuvenation of Buddha Nullah

Members of the Buddha Darya Action Front and Public Action Committee submitted the memorandum at Sahnewal MLA Hardeep Singh Mundian’s office demanding rejuvenation of Buddha Nullah

480 challaned for throwing waste into Sidhwan Canal in Ludhiana

The civic body had started imposing a penalty of ₹5,000 on the violators after its public awareness drive to curb the dumping of waste into the water body fell on deaf ears

Climate conclave: Expo showcasing eco-friendly products, diving suits

Representatives from the environment and forest ministries of various states are taking part in the expo.

Seven-foot mugger rescued from Firozabad village

The early morning visit by the unexpected guest caused quite a flutter in Nagla Pasi village as also in Firozabad district.

CM inaugurates projects worth ₹32cr in Gurugram

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has rejuvenated a water body at Sikanderpur village, which was earlier filled with sewage and plastic. The chief minister inaugurated the water body and a railway overbridge connecting Basai Chowk to Dwarka Expressway. The 910-metre long, four-lane railway overbridge connecting arterial roads has been constructed at a cost of ?23 crore, while the water body was executed at a cost of ?9 crore. The GMDA has taken up seven major pond revival projects in collaboration with NGOs and four of these have been completed, said GMDA CEO Sudhir Rajpal.

Restore Sanjay lake by June 30, says Delhi LG

Spread over 54 acres with 172 acres of land, the lake is east Delhi’s biggest green asset and the most striking feature of the park it is situated in

Low oxygen levels in Pune rivers put aquatic life at risk: Report

According to the CPCB report on ‘Polluted river stretches for restoration of water quality- 2022’, Maharashtra has 55 polluted river stretches, which is the highest number in the country

World Water Day 2023: History, significance, theme

World Water Day 2023: The main objective is to inspire people to sustainably manage the freshwater resources and learn more about water-related issues.

Centre gives ₹48 crore to Delhi govt to restore MCD water bodies

A major part of the funds will be used to restore Roshanara lake ( ₹11 crore), Naini Lake ( ₹10.7 crore) in Model Town, and Welcome Jheel in Shahdara ( ₹10.2 crore ), a senior official from the engineering department said.

Study finds toxic chemical in water samples, can cause health effects: Experts

While India currently has no separate standard for nonylphenol in drinking and surface water, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has set a standard of 1ppb for all phenolic compounds in drinking water and 5ppb in surface water, experts said.

World Water Day: PM Modi reiterates on water conservation and sustainable planet

World Water Day is observed every year on March 22 in order to highlight the importance of water and raise awareness about the water crisis in the world.

Will 221 water bodies in Delhi soon cease to exist?

Yes, but only if an expert committee finds that it is unfeasible to carry out the revival of these water bodies — because of existing structures on them. 

Probe ordered after medicines for Covid patients found abandoned in J&K

The medicines, reportedly meant for the distribution among the Covid-19 patients, were noticed by people after hundreds of fish died under mysterious circumstances

24/7 canal-based water supply project: Ludhiana villagers submit quotations for land acquisition

As per the officials, villagers from Deep Nagar, Bilaspur, Bowani and Landa have submitted a quotation with the authorities, which would be discussed in the next meeting of the MC.

Uttarakhand to revive one himalayan river in every district: CM Rawat

Mountains, glaciers, rivers, water bodies, forests are all our priceless heritage and their protection is the responsibility of all of us, said chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat.

Guest column: Some calm, some chaos, that’s what farm life is all about

Being in a farm is all about engaging with nature in such a wholesome way that everything else pales in comparison

The environmental tragedy in Mumbai’s hinterland

In 2017, this newspaper reported about industrial effluents being released in the Kasadi river in Taloja, an industrial town in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The news was picked up by the international media, not because industrial pollution in India was a cause for concern in the West but because the story provided striking visuals of dogs with blue fur.

Patiala gets ODF++ status, might get boost in Swachh ranking

The Patiala municipal corporation (MC) has finally received a certification of being included in the list of open defecation free (ODF) ++ category of urban local bodies in India. In a third-party certification process carried out by the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs, the Patiala municipal corporation has been declared ODF++, which means that it has achieved safe sustainable sanitation for all.

Mangrove destruction: Forest dept files fresh report against INS Hamla

HT Picks: The most interesting books of the week

This week’s reading list includes a volume on old Delhi, another on Nepal, and a how-to book on throwing the perfect party

Pollution: Karva Chauth rituals add to Sukhna woes

In 2007, the administration had banned the celebrations of religious festivals like Chhath Puja at the lake

Ban politicians who resign before full term: Mann to EC

Campaigning for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Aman Mohi in Dakha by-polls, state president and Sangrur member of parliament Bhagwant Mann, on Thursday, said the election commission (EC) should ban politicians who resign from their respective posts without completing the term.

Three children drown in Bengal as boat capsizes

Of the 14, eleven managed to swim to safety. This is the second boat tragedy in the district within a span of six days. On October 3, four persons had died when their boat capsized in the Mahananda river.

Mines near rivers polluting water, affecting flow, in Chhattisgarh

Coal mines have a heavy water demand, using millions of litres each day to wash off impurities – the effluents are invariably diverted back downstream.

Goa battles to save its low-lying lands from redesignation by the MoEF

This move will affect the livelihood of Goan villagers who depend on these khazans. The state government seeing the plight of the farmers have asked the environment ministry to implement their plan carefully.

Extreme weather is the new norm

Climate change and poor urban planning are jeopardising lives

Breathlessness leaves four councillors hospitalised, others visit Panyong Lake

Councillors Raj Bala Malik, Heera Negi and Chandravati Shukla taken to hospital a day after reaching Leh