water quality

New Delhi, March 9 Untreated or partially treated sewage containing detergents is a key reason behind the recurring toxic foam in the Yamuna river, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.Responding to a question, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary said, The Central...

New Delhi, March 9 As many as 1.61 lakh water samples out of nearly 64 lakh tested across the country in 2025-26 were found to be contaminated, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.In a written reply, Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna said that more than 59 lakh samples were tested...

New Delhi, March 9 More than 12.58 crore additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.In a written reply, Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna said that significant progress has been...

Indore, March 5 The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday granted a month to a commission investigating the water contamination tragedy in Indore to submit its comprehensive report.The one-member commission, headed by former HC judge Justice Sushil Kumar Gupta, is investigating the deaths...

Chennai, March 4. Rapid and unplanned urban growth is putting increasing pressure on the water resources of the Chennai river basin, raising concerns about the city's long-term water security. A new data-based assessment has warned that the steady disappearance of traditional water storage...

Indore, March 3 A judicial commission investigating the deaths of several people due to contaminated drinking water in Indore has extended the deadline for submitting evidence, documents, and other related materials to April 1, officials said.The earlier deadline was February 28, they added...

Indore, March 2 A judicial commission investigating the deaths of several people due to contaminated drinking water in Indore has extended the deadline for submitting evidence, documents, and other related materials to April 1, officials said on Monday.The earlier deadline was February 28...

Fisheries officials say fungal and bacterial infections, triggered by contaminated and oxygen-depleted water, caused fish deaths at the Sherbagh garden ponds.Feb 27, Srinagar: Mass fish deaths at the historic Nagbal springs in Sherbagh garden have been attributed to fungal and bacterial...

The greenish tint in Dal Lake raises concerns in Srinagar, as experts cite algal bloom while authorities assure of treated drinking water supply and continuous quality monitoring.February 26, Srinagar: The water of Dal Lake has recently turned greenish, raising concerns among residents in...

Amaravati, February 25 – The Andhra Pradesh government suspended the Municipal Commissioner of Srikakulam on Wednesday following an outbreak of diarrhea in the town that has left one person dead and dozens hospitalised.Municipal Commissioner Kurma Rao was suspended on charges of negligence...

Indore, February 23 Six people have been admitted to a hospital after consuming contaminated food in the Bhagirathpura area of Indore, a health department official said on Monday.Bhagirathpura was the epicenter of the diarrhea outbreak caused by contaminated drinking water, which has claimed...

Bengaluru, February 23 – Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Monday that the issue of banning mobile phones in schools is under discussion, and there is pressure from parents as well."Many countries have implemented such measures. The issue is also being discussed at the...

Bhopal, February 17 Congress legislators, led by the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Umang Singhar, staged a protest on the second day of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly session on Tuesday over the deaths of people caused by contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura.The Congress MLAs...