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Guest column | Let zero tolerance for pollution be the rule

Rapid economic growth cannot come at the cost of citizens’ right to clean air, safe water and a healthy environment.

Published 15 days ago

Ludhiana: Buddha Nullah clean-up : Team effort yielding improvement in water quality, says Seechewal

Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seechewal during a review meeting at MC Zone D office in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)

Published 53 days ago

PMRDA sets 2029 deadline for Pavana pollution control project

PMRDA informed NGT that it has prepared DPR for the installation of 14 sewage treatment plants across 15 natural drains carrying sewage into the Pavana River. (HT FILE)

Published 58 days ago

Toxic inflow threatens Harike Ramsar site, Punjab wildlife wing sounds alarm

The Punjab wildlife department has raised concerns over rapidly deteriorating water quality at Harike Wetland after laboratory analysis of water samples collected from the Harike barrage in Ferozepur district revealed dangerously high turbidity levels and signs of sewage contamination.

Published 74 days ago

Fish deaths at Pashan Lake due to multiple factors, not STP alone: Primove Consultancy

nvironmental factors such as the spread of water hyacinth and a consequent drop in dissolved oxygen levels could have played a significant role, says report. (HT FILE)

Published 109 days ago

Oxygen levels dip in Pashan lake; PMC, MPCB begin probe after fish deaths

The development comes amid reports of untreated sewage entering the lake. (HT)

Published 113 days ago

Sohna Sec 36 locals flag lack of piped water, poor quality supply

Sohna Sec 36 locals flag lack of piped water, poor quality supply

Published 118 days ago

CAG highlights Namami Gange Programme’s poor implementation in Uttarakhand

The audit assessed the implementation of the programme in the state’s Ganga-front towns. (HT PHOTO)

Published 145 days ago

Yamuna water still highly polluted in Delhi, DPCC reports show elevated faecal coliform levels

Yamuna water still highly polluted in Delhi, DPCC reports show elevated faecal coliform levels

Published 146 days ago

Seeing these 5 signs? It might be time to replace your home water purifier

Top 10 water purifiers for hom with latest filters and strong build.

Published 161 days ago

Gurugram: Fear in every glass of water, Chayansa no longer sleeps easy.

A team from the health department conducts rapid tests at Chhainsa village in Palwal district. (Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated 161 days ago

Pollution, invasive species push Ujani Dam towards disaster

Pollution, invasive species push Ujani Dam towards disaster

Published 191 days ago

Industrial, domestic waste from HP, Punjab polluting Tangri, Markanda: Haryana pollution control board tells NGT

Tangri, a seasonal river, originates from Shivalik hills in HP and enters Punjab from Haryana’s Ambala. Markanda also originates from Shivalik hills in HP and enters Punjab through Haryana. (File)

Published 192 days ago

41 real-time monitoring stations to track Yamuna pollution by March

The stations will measure flow, pH, biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total suspended solids (TSS), total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), ammonium, dissolved oxygen, temperature and conductivity. (HT Archive)

Published 199 days ago

Winter spectacle: Over 20,000 birds recorded at Surajpur and Okhla sanctuary

Despite the high numbers, birders highlighted river water pollution, kite strings, cattle grazing and waste dumping as persistent threats to the habitat (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Published 202 days ago

After Indore scare, Noida authority forms special panel to test drinking water

Following complaints of contaminated water supply, the Greater Noida Authority conducted spot inspections in Delta 1 on Wednesday.

Updated 205 days ago

Water quality rankings sink without a trace

Indore: Family members of a victim, who died after consumption of allegedly contaminated water, mourn in Bhagirathpura area of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.

Updated 208 days ago

Only 5 water samples out of 2 lakh have failed test in Himachal: Officials

Taking serious note of leakages of water pipes, Jain issued strict directions to plug them immediately, warning that failure to do so would invite action. (File)

Published 209 days ago

A wake-up call from Indore for India’s cities

True urban public health rests on less visible foundations — safe water, resilient infrastructure, and accountable governance. (PTI)

Published 209 days ago

‘Surfactants behind Yamuna froth’: TERI study

The foam is exaggerated when the Okhla barrage gates are suddenly opened. (HT Archive)

Published 224 days ago

Fresh tests show improvement in Satpula Lake water quality, DPCC tells NGT

The DDA’s April 21 report had stated that there was no sewage contamination and that wastewater from the drain was being treated by the STP. (HT Archive)

Published 243 days ago

DDA plans ₹1.2 cr project to clean up Bhalswa lake, improve water hygiene

Bhalswa lake polluted with garbage dumped. (File photo)

Published 247 days ago

8-year-old boy dies amid fears over water contamination at Bengaluru apartment

Officials in Bengaluru dismissed water contamination as the cause of the boy's death at the apartment complex on Kanakapura Main Road.

Published 248 days ago

Reviving urban drains: From sewers to pristine streams

Sewer (HT File)

Published 250 days ago

Despite ₹6,800 cr spent, Yamuna remains polluted, CSE calls for smarter clean-up strategy

According to the analysis, Delhi’s 22-km Yamuna stretch, just 2% of river’s total basin, contributes over 80% of total pollution. (HT archive)

Published 276 days ago

Chhath Puja devotees bemoan ‘dirty water’ in Hindon river

The rain-fed river, which draws its flow from the Upper Ganga Canal, had not received fresh water until late Sunday evening, according to local officials. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published 279 days ago

Water inflow upped to flush Yamuna in Delhi ahead of Chhath Puja

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inspects a Chhath ghat. (HT Photo)

Published 284 days ago

Delhi’s first Yamuna river cruise set for December launch

Built near Wazirabad, the vessel features open seating, a restaurant, and plans for live performances to showcase Delhi’s heritage on the water. (Hindustan Times)

Published 285 days ago

Yamuna froth-free for Chhath, claims CM; AAP questions defoamer use

AAP Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj accused the government of using the same “chemicals” to defoam the water that water minister Parvesh Verma had called “poison” during the Arvind Kejriwal government in 2022. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Published 290 days ago

Hair transplant surgeon explains how hard water fuels hair loss, shares 6 tips

Dr Jangid says like hair loss can be triggered by several factors, including the quality of water, which can degrade hair health.

Updated 299 days ago

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