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water quality news

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 11, 2026 04:54 am IST

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)
pune news
Published on Jun 06, 2026 07:48 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on May 21, 2026 07:42 am IST

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)
pune news
Published on Apr 16, 2026 03:46 am IST

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)
pune news
Published on Apr 12, 2026 04:14 am IST

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

Sohna Sec 36 locals flag lack of piped water, poor quality supply
gurugram news
Published on Apr 07, 2026 07:23 am IST

DDA set to revive CWG complex lake

The project worth around ₹28 lakh is classified as a specialised intervention, officials said.
delhi news
Published on Mar 31, 2026 11:51 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Mar 11, 2026 10:39 am IST

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
delhi news
Published on Mar 09, 2026 09:24 pm IST

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.
technology
Published on Feb 23, 2026 01:17 pm IST

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)
gurugram news
Updated on Feb 23, 2026 11:54 am IST

Pollution, invasive species push Ujani Dam towards disaster

Pollution, invasive species push Ujani Dam towards disaster
pune news
Published on Jan 24, 2026 06:08 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 23, 2026 05:26 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Jan 16, 2026 04:12 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Jan 13, 2026 03:34 am IST

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.
noida news
Updated on Jan 10, 2026 08:23 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jan 07, 2026 09:16 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 06, 2026 06:24 am IST

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)
opinion
Published on Jan 06, 2026 12:16 pm IST

‘Surfactants behind Yamuna froth’: TERI study

The foam is exaggerated when the Okhla barrage gates are suddenly opened. (HT Archive)
delhi news
Published on Dec 22, 2025 03:54 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Dec 03, 2025 04:46 am IST

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

Bhalswa lake polluted with garbage dumped. (File photo)
delhi news
Published on Nov 29, 2025 04:10 am IST

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.
bengaluru news
Published on Nov 28, 2025 03:24 pm IST

Reviving urban drains: From sewers to pristine streams

Sewer (HT File)
climate change
Published on Nov 26, 2025 03:54 pm IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Oct 31, 2025 09:40 am IST

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)
noida news
Published on Oct 28, 2025 03:13 am IST

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

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inspects a Chhath ghat. (HT Photo)
delhi news
Published on Oct 23, 2025 03:22 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Oct 22, 2025 04:43 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Oct 17, 2025 03:28 am IST

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.
health
Updated on Oct 08, 2025 02:48 pm IST
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