As Yamuna chokes, political heat rises in Mathura ahead of 2027 UP electionsThe deteriorating condition of the Yamuna river in Mathura is becoming a significant political issue ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assemb...
03 May, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Why battery recycling units across India are harmful for children and pregnant womenA new study by Toxics Link reveals alarming lead contamination in soil surrounding battery recycling units across India, with levels signif...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
High lead levels found in soil near battery recycling units in several parts of India: StudyA new study reveals alarming lead contamination in soil surrounding battery recycling facilities in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Utta...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi slams BJP’s double-engine government, calls it ‘Bhrasht Janata Party’Rahul Gandhi has labelled the BJP as the 'Bhrasht Janata Party'. He claims their governments have harmed citizens through corruption and ar...
09 Jan, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
As Indore reels from deadly water contamination, data shows only 2 of Delhi’s 25 public water labs meet global standardsIndore water contamination: Indore’s water crisis has drawn attention to Delhi’s worrying lack of accredited water testing laboratories, wi...
02 Jan, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Uranium found in Delhi groundwater, new report raises health and safety alertDelhi's groundwater shows a concerning rise in uranium contamination, now ranking third nationally. The latest CGWB report reveals 13-15% o...
29 Nov, 2025, 04.49 PM IST
Kejriwal responds to EC, says water received from Haryana 'extremely poisonous' for human healthArvind Kejriwal responded to the Election Commission's notice, claiming that raw water from Haryana is highly contaminated and harmful for ...
29 Jan, 2025, 09.29 PM IST
Haryana CM takes sip of water from Yamuna river amid 'mixing poison' claim by Arvind Kejriwal; Watch video hereThe controversy between the Haryana and Delhi governments has intensified with accusations from former Delhi CM Kejriwal that Haryana is mi...
29 Jan, 2025, 06.17 PM IST
ECI asks Kejriwal to provide Yamuna 'poisoning' evidenceThe Election Commission has issued a notice to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal for his claims about the 'poisoning' of Yamuna waters ahead of Del...
28 Jan, 2025, 11.47 PM IST
"Who made Haryana number 1 in unemployment": Congress leader Jairam RameshThe Congress accused the BJP government of failing to provide permanent employment in Haryana, instead promoting temporary jobs through the...
23 May, 2024, 01.27 PM IST
Arsenic found in groundwater in 25 states, fluoride in 27 statesThe CGWB under the Ministry of Jal Shakti conducts regular monitoring and assessment of groundwater quality including ground water contamin...
04 Dec, 2023, 09.11 PM IST
Yamuna pollution: Will consider moving court against Haryana govt, says DJB vice chairman ChadhaThe Delhi Jal Board will consider moving court against the "apathetic" Haryana government as it is yet to stop the discharge of pollutants ...
31 Dec, 2020, 06.53 PM IST
Delhi at epicentre of global groundwater crisis: ReportNew research has shown that the largest groundwater depletion in the world is happening in northern India.
24 Feb, 2019, 10.38 AM IST
Across India, high levels of toxins in groundwaterApart from nitrate contamination, the presence of fluoride, iron, arsenic and heavy metals has also touched worrying levels.
31 Jul, 2018, 10.24 AM IST
Water pollution in India is more deadly: Jairam RameshRamesh said the intensity of environmental pollution, was worse in areas like Dhanbad or Chembur in Mumbai than Delhi.
08 Nov, 2016, 08.50 PM IST
Waste polluting NCR's groundwater: NGT seeks Centre's replyThe Tribunal was hearing a plea by Gurgaon residents Vivek Kamboj and Amit Chaudhery seeking directions to relocate the Bandhwari waste tre...
22 Sep, 2015, 05.50 PM IST
Landfill in Faridabad hills will make NCR aquifers toxicThe Haryana government may end up destroying the water recharge zone for Delhi NCR if it goes ahead with its plan of landfilling quarry pit...
09 Sep, 2015, 11.36 AM IST