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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution of Godavari river, Telangana, 29/05/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari threatens lives livelihoods appearing in the Telangana Today dated 13.05.2025" dated 29/05/2025. The application was registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item titled Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari …

Ganga in Haridwar unfit even for bathing, finds RTI query

DEHRADUN: A dip in the Ganga may wash away your sins but the river's water is also likely to make you sick. The Central Pollution Control Board's reply to an RTI query put up by TOI has said that the water of the river along Haridwar is not even fit …

Corporate firms offer to chip in for cleaning Bellandur, Varthur lakes

Many corporate firms are approaching civic agencies and the urban development department to rejuvenate the city’s lakes, especially Bellandur and Varthur, under the corporate social responsibility (CSR) scheme. One such proposal has come to the Karnataka Lake Conservation and Development Authority (KLCDA) for inlet treatment. “I have asked the company, …

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Alarming level of water pollution, 27/03/2017

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Alarming level of water pollution, 27/03/2017. The water quality is monitored by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in association with the concerned State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) for Union Territories across the country at 2500 stations, including 1693 …

A report on assessment of pollution of drains carrying sewage /industrial effluent joining river Ganga and its tributaries (Kali-East/Ramganga) between Haridwar (Down) to Kanpur (Down)

A report on “assessment of pollution of drains carrying sewage /industrial effluent joining river Ganga and its tributaries (Kali-East/Ramganga) between Haridwar (Down) to Kanpur (Down)” Submitted to Hon'ble NGT in the matter of M C Mehta vs Union of India & ORS (March 27 , 2017). The main causes attributed …

Godavari pollution: Activist miffed with NMC ‘inaction’

NASHIK: Godavari pollution case petitioner Rajesh Pandit has alleged that the civic administration has not complied with nearly 50% of HC orders based on Neeri guidelines. The Bombay high court had asked the petitioner to prepare a report on the court's directions from 2012 till present. Apart from this, the …

Mumbai’s water quality index is bad as air quality index

According to a survey by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) the water quality index of Mumbai is bad much like air quality index. According the survey Mumbai’s expensive real eastate is surrounded by polluted water. Water quality index at Malabar Hill, Nariman Point, Gateway of India, Worli sea face, Juhu …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding Ganga river pollution, 25/01/2017

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Others dated 25/01/2017 regarding Ganga pollution. NGT observed that by different Orders passed by the Tribunal "we had directed all the stakeholders to put forward their submissions/suggestions in regard to the 30 drains …

A report on assessment of pollution of drains carrying sewage /industrial effluent joining river Ganga and its tributaries (Kali-East/Ramganga) between Haridwar (Down) to Kanpur (Down)

The main causes attributed to the Pollution of River Ganga are due to disposal of industrial and domestic sewage effluent directly by drains or indirectly through tributaries. The storm water drains designated to flood-out the storm water during rainy season, are now being used for disposal of sewage and trade …

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Prevention of Water Pollution in Ganga, 05/12/2016

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Prevention of Water Pollution in Ganga, 05/12/2016. Water quality monitoring of river Ganga is being carried out by CPCB from Gangotri to Diamond Harbour. The overall water quality data as well station wise water quality data of last three years i.e 2013-15 indicates: The …

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Prevention of Water Pollution in Ganga, 05/12/2016

Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Prevention of Water Pollution in Ganga, 05/12/2016. Water quality monitoring of river Ganga is being carried out by CPCB from Gangotri to Diamond Harbour. The overall water quality data as well station wise water quality data of last three years i.e 2013-15 indicates: The …

European water policies and human health: combining reported environmental information

The quality of drinking water and bathing water, and the effectiveness of waste water treatment across the European Union continues to improve, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report. However, pollution from sources like waste water treatment plants, agricultural runoff and storm water overflows, and emerging risks like …

European water policies and human health: combining reported environmental information

The quality of drinking water and bathing water, and the effectiveness of waste water treatment across the European Union continues to improve, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report. However, pollution from sources like waste water treatment plants, agricultural runoff and storm water overflows, and emerging risks like …

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Pollutants in River Systems, 29/11/2016

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Pollutants in River Systems, 29/11/2016. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) along with State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) is monitoring the river water quality across the country through a network of 1275 monitoring stations on various rivers under National Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NWQMP). …

A report on assessment of pollution of drains carrying sewage /industrial effluent joining River Ganga and its Tributaries (Kali- East/Ramganga) between Haridwar Downstream to Kanpur …

The main causes attributed to the Pollution of River Ganga are due to disposal of industrial and domestic sewage effluent joining to it directly by drains or indirectly through tributaries. The storm water drains designed to flood-out the storm water during rainy season, are now being used for disposal of …

Lake’s blues end with green push

The Neela Hauz lake, a natural depression near Sanjay Van in south Delhi, once the source of drinking water for the locality, had turned into a dumping ground for malba and raw sewage from the surroundings. After its revival through entirely natural means, the lake is now the symbol of …

Durga Puja: Yamuna pollution spiked during idol immersion but river cleaning helped

A report on the pollution levels in the Yamuna before, during and after idol immersion during Durga Puja shows that pollution levels were highest during the time of immersion, but quick action and a river cleaning plan meant most pollutants were fished out within three days. Samples for the Delhi …

Idol immersion chokes dying Yamuna, says watchdog

The idols immersed during Dussehra has plummeted the dissolved oxygen (DO) level in Yamuna to zero in the river’s journey through the national capital, a Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) study has found. The DO supports aquatic life in the river. The recent idol immersions have resulted in high levels …

Pollution levels up by six times at Hussainsagar

HYDERABAD: Three weeks after removing thousands of Ganesh idols from the Hussainsagar, authorities are now struggling to clear over 3,000 Durga idols immersed in the iconic lake. With idol immersion concluding on Thursday night, officials of the Telangana state Pollution Control Board (TSPCB), said the pollution level at the lake …

Environment (Protection) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2016: Standards for discharge of effluents from textile industry

In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 6 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, namely: These rules may be called the Environment (Protection) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2016. They …

OSPCB tightens noose around bakeries

The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) has decided to turn the heat on bakery units, which are allegedly causing water pollution in the city. At least 10 bakeries here have to apply for consent to establish and operate. The move comes with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recently …

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