Groundwater

Punjab groundwater contamination a public health emergency, says MP Satnam Singh Sandhu

December 12, 2025 7:38 pm

MP cites CGWB report showing highest uranium levels in India, seeks special mitigation mission

Pre-monsoon showers bring relief to Punjab, ease stress on groundwater for paddy sowing

June 18, 2025 10:12 am

The state received commutative rainfall of 24.7 mm, which is above the normal 22 mm for this time of the season, including 10.4 mm in just less than 24 hours. The pleasant rain helped reduce pressure on groundwater during the ongoing paddy sowing.

India cannot resolve its food challenge without fixing how it uses water

June 08, 2025 5:40 pm

Water must be treated as a finite economic resource, not a limitless political entitlement. This requires tough reforms

NGT Probe: Toxic metals from Kanpur tanneries causing brain, lung problems in residents

February 11, 2025 12:34 pm

NGT had ordered the UP Government to implement measures to tackle environmental health issues in people living near tanneries.

How to build a people-centric Viksit Bharat

October 02, 2024 11:33 am

If we really want a Viksit Bharat by 2047, much of the political structure needs an overhaul. Above all, we must connect our problems with useful knowledge creation and eventually, new jobs and professions

IIT study says groundwater in Himachal Pradesh town contaminated with 'cancer-causing' agents; here's how it affects health

June 19, 2024 11:56 am

Untreated, contaminated groundwater is suspected to be a major factor behind the high rates of cancer and kidney diseases reported in the region between 2013 and 2018

UPSC Essentials | Case Study (Week 6) — IAS officer who has a solution to water crisis

March 28, 2024 2:49 pm

About 3,000 kilometers away from water stressed Bengaluru, IAS Surendra Kumar Meena and Alipurduar district administration have an effective solution to water scarcity. Don't miss the Post Read Question.

Groundwater depleting, Punjab farms awash with treated water — and its seeds of success

March 22, 2024 9:21 am

Groundwater turns black, stinky; Ludhiana villagers say ‘we don’t want to die of cancer’

December 05, 2023 2:12 pm

Mangat locals blame pollution on dyeing unit, PPCB to inspect today

Groundwater most ‘exploited’ at Delhi’s VIP enclaves, shows report

December 02, 2023 6:39 am

In Delhi, prior permission is required to extract groundwater for any purpose. Most of the city’s groundwater, close to 80%, is used for domestic purposes, going by the report.