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Recurring fish deaths raise concerns over Ramgarh Tal’s water quality

District officials said appropriate action would be taken after the investigation report is received. If pollution is found to be responsible, necessary corrective measures will be initiated to prevent such incidents in the future. (For representation only)

Published 11 hours ago

Punjab: PPCB orders restoration of 5 polluted ponds in Ludhiana’s Alamgir village

Laboratory analysis conducted on March 13, 2026, revealed that all five ponds failed to meet the standards prescribed under the state action plan for the rejuvenation of village ponds.

Updated 12 days ago

‘No deity will be pleased if Yamuna is polluted’: Delhi CM at cleanliness drive

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said the government will carry out its duties with full diligence, and we, as citizens, should fulfil our responsibilities.

Published 42 days ago

Haryana sets a December 2027 deadline for Yamuna water improvement projects

Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi directs departments to accelerate implementation of projects aimed at improving water quality of Yamuna and its tributaries

Published 48 days ago

Delhi govt designates analysts to collect, test water samples

The appointments follow the designation of a state water laboratory in Delhi earlier this year under Section 52 of the Water Act. (Representative photo)

Updated 79 days ago

Delhi govt plans to redesign Kalindi Kunj barrage to tackle Yamuna froth

Delhi govt plans to redesign Kalindi Kunj barrage to tackle Yamuna froth

Published 80 days ago

MPCB set to complete audit of STPs in housing societies across five cities; report by mid-May

The first phase of the audit covers Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and Thane. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published 90 days ago

Polluting tag on over 50% industries in MMR

Smoke rises from industrial units in Chembur (HT Photo)

Published 91 days ago

Wildlife SOS rescues 50kg flapshell turtle from polluted east Delhi waterbody

The resident placed the turtle in a container and alerted the NGO, which sent a team to secure it (HT)

Published 100 days ago

Crores down the drain as project fails to curb untreated sewage flow to Yamuna

The ambitious project, launched in 2006, was designed to intercept smaller drains feeding the Yamuna and divert raw sewage to sewage treatment plants (STPs).

Updated 101 days ago

State to establish river rejuvenation body: Pankaja Munde

Munde directed officials to prioritise eco-friendly, pollution-free measures in river beautification. (FILE)

Published 106 days ago

Delhi Jal Board underestimated sewage by around 20%, says CAG report

The report added that the board was not testing faecal coliform bacteria levels in effluents from existing STPs to aid the Yamuna clean-up.

Updated 123 days ago

Dead fish in Gomti turns out to be a rumour

The fish dumped in the Gomti in Itaunja (HT Photo)

Published 125 days ago

Irrigation dept demands ₹143 crore from PCMC over unpaid water dues, penalties

(FILE PIC)Pune, India - July 22, 2013:Pawana Dam in Pune, India, on Monday, July 22, 2013. (HT PHOTO)

Published 126 days ago

Okhla barrage turbulence behind Yamuna froth at Kalindi Kunj, says water minister

Experts highlighted that the froth formation is localised and largely linked to the structural and flow conditions at the Okhla barrage, officials said. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)

Published 130 days ago

Ludhiana: ₹1.14 crore PAU study to examine heavy metals in soil, groundwater

Experts from Punjab Agricultural University will cover 16 districts during their study. (HT Photo)

Published 136 days ago

Untreated sewage, detergents behind recurring toxic froth in Yamuna: Govt tells RS

Untreated sewage, detergents behind recurring toxic froth in Yamuna: Govt tells RS

Published 139 days ago

Sukhbir targets AAP govt over Sutlej-Beas pollution

Shiromani Akali Dal (Shiromani Akali Dal) president Sukhbir Singh Badal during a political rally at Bhai Rupa village in Rampura assembly segment in Bathinda district. (HT)

Published 148 days ago

GMDA to set up treatment plant in Gadoli

Officials said that the pollution board proposed that the plant could be established adjacent to the final discharge point in Gadoli. (HT)

Published 156 days ago

Toxic groundwater in Kanpur belt: NGT directs UP govt to ensure medical care, relief for affected residents

General View of National Green Tribunal in New Delhi (File)

Published 168 days ago

Rao Inderjit reviews Gurugram projects, sets landfill, drainage deadlines

175 new rainwater recharge units planned before monsoon. Properties without functional RWH may face OC cancellation, while polluting units risk penal action. (HT Photo)

Published 169 days ago

Scientific study on 3 Jaipur dams aims to tackle pollution, boost eco-tourism

Scientific study on 3 Jaipur dams aims to tackle pollution, boost eco-tourism

Published 177 days ago

NGT orders probe into alleged pollution in Nimgaon Bhogi near Ranjangaon MIDC

Representative image (HT)

Published 178 days ago

Delhi: Sirsa reviews progress on water pollution control

The meeting was chaired by environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published 179 days ago

Delhi water supply normalises as ammonia levels in Yamuna decline

The water disruption is triggered by contamination in the Yamuna.

Published 183 days ago

Delhi: Taps run dry as ammonia spike, canal repair cripple water plants

The Delhi Jal Board on Thursday confirmed the complete shutdown of the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant.

Updated 185 days ago

Oil spill at Sukhna Lake: CPCC pumps out oil; probe ordered

The man-made, rain-fed lake, which spreads over 338 acres, supports around 30 species of fish, including major Indian carps and several exotic varieties. (HT Photo)

Published 191 days ago

Delhi battles ecological concerns as toxic froth resurfaces at Yamuna Ghat

The froth accumulated heavily around boats moored along the riverbank, clinging to their sides and dust particles were also visibly embedded in the froth that settled along the riverbank.

Updated 196 days ago

Ludhiana: NGT seeks reply from PPCB, CPCB over Tajpur dyeing complex pollution

Dyeing units have been generating flying ash massively, say activists. (HT Photo)

Published 198 days ago

Karnal: Rights panel orders night checks to curb pollution from Kaithal mills

The HHRC bench led by chairperson justice Lalit Batra and comprising members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia were hearing a complaint filed by sarpanch of Khushhal Majra village Sarbjit Kaur and other residents. (HT Photo for representation)

Published 205 days ago

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