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Karnataka okays an extra Rs 79 crore for rejuvenation of Bengaluru's polluted Bellandur lake

May 10, 2025 1:07 pm

The comprehensive development of Bellandur Lake has been taken up on National Green Tribunal directions; Law Minister H K Patil said the total allotment has gone up to Rs 179 crore.

Pune rivers in 2024: Floods, flies, bloodworms and threat to riparian zones

December 23, 2024 4:51 pm

As the city witnessed heavy floods this year, Shailaja Deshpande highlights how Mula Mutha remains neglected, how little is being done to address water pollution and hopes that authorities will take action to prevent encroachments.

The new Rules – Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) rules, 2024, will come into effect immediately, as per the government’s notification.

Rules under new Water Act notified: How inquiry and penalties process will work

November 12, 2024 2:59 pm

The Rules come in the backdrop of the amendments made to the Water Act earlier this year, wherein offences and violations of the Act were decriminalised, replacing them with penalties instead.

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PPCB orders dyeing units to stop discharge in Buddha Nallah

September 27, 2024 8:38 am

With no arrangements for water reuse, fate of 200 dyeing units in limbo.

The Eiffel Tower is seen as police officers are pictured on the river Seine during the tour

Paris Olympics 2024 triathlon event postponed due to water pollution concerns; here's how it can affect athletes

July 31, 2024 1:27 pm

Water pollution damages not only the ecosystem but also human health.

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MPCB initiates measures to address Indrayani river pollution during Aashadhi Wari

June 30, 2024 11:52 pm

Continuous surveillance and sampling of Indrayani River will be conducted to detect and address pollution, with focused monitoring of sewage treatment plants and industrial discharges.

As artisans begin crafting Ganesha idols, Fadnavis stands his ground on viable alternative to PoP

June 11, 2024 9:30 pm

The state government, needs to look keenly into this industry that has a huge financial turnover and find a viable solution to address environmental concerns as well as ensure that the demand for Ganesha idols is also met, Shelar said,

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Rajya Sabha passes Bill to amend Water Act, decriminalise minor pollution-linked crimes

February 07, 2024 2:24 am

The Bill, which seeks to amend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, was approved by the Rajya Sabha by voice vote.

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Water pollution curbs: Bill allowing exemption to industrial units tabled

February 06, 2024 3:13 am

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by MoS for Environment Ashwini Kumar Choubey.

Express report on garbage choking UT's choes: NGT issues notice to MC commissioner

January 23, 2024 8:59 am

In a three-part series first published on December 15 titled ‘How garbage is choking N-choe in Chandigarh, The Indian Express had shed light on the poor state of three seasonal streams.

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Nepal's holiest river Bagmati tainted by garbage and black sewage

August 17, 2022 10:00 pm

As the Bagmati reaches the valley of Kathmandu, the capital, its colour changes from clear to brown and then to black, choked with debris, its contents undrinkable and unsuitable even for cleaning.

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Fishermen in Rameswaram wary of venturing into polluted sea waters

February 28, 2016 2:15 pm

Rameswaram, Feb 28 (ANI): Untreated sewage, factory waste and other pollutants have turned the waters of Agni Tirtham beach in Rameswaram into black sludge. The fishermen community in Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram complained that their repeated pleas to clean the beach and its surroundings have fallen on deaf ears. With garbage floating on the water, it has become difficult for fishermen to go fishing. The farmers also fear that the chemicals from factory waste could prove hazardous. Water pollution not only affects fishermen directly but the untreated sewage and chemicals endanger marine life. The fishing community in turn incurs huge loss as more and more fish die due to polluted water.