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Cocaine pollution in rivers may be affecting salmon behaviour more than scientists expectedResearch reveals cocaine and its metabolite, benzoylecgonine, significantly alter salmon behavior, causing increased travel distances and p...08 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST- 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
- Bengaluru, Gandhinagar reel under water contamination crisis after Indore; Typhoid and other diseases spikeWater contamination crisis: Following 10 deaths in Indore, Gandhinagar and Bengaluru are now grappling with public health emergencies due t...04 Jan, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
- Rahul Gandhi hits out at BJP govt of MP for deaths due to water contamination in IndoreRahul Gandhi criticized the Madhya Pradesh BJP government over the deaths of about 10 people in Indore due to contaminated water. He accuse...02 Jan, 2026, 11.30 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
- 'You want citizens to drink sewage mixed water?' Delhi HC raps DJB over water contaminationThe Delhi High Court reprimanded the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) for supplying contaminated water to several East Delhi colonies, questioning how...04 Jul, 2025, 04.36 PM IST
- High Court directs Delhi Jal Board to inspect areas getting contaminated waterThe Delhi High Court has instructed the Delhi Jal Board to inspect and fix a problem of highly contaminated drinking water in east Delhi ar...02 Jul, 2025, 01.18 PM IST
- Your toilet could be the reason behind Delhi’s highest Yamuna pollution since 2020Delhi's Yamuna River faced severe pollution in November. Fecal pollution hit a four-year high. Untreated sewage is a major source. The rive...11 Dec, 2024, 04.17 PM IST
- 'Is this Brand Bengaluru?': Angry resident shares video as sewage from restaurants enters homes, contaminating drinking waterA Bengaluru resident shared a video of sewage flooding her home. The sewage originated from nearby restaurants. The incident sparked online...10 Dec, 2024, 10.21 AM IST
- Brazil's cocaine sharks make waves: Sequel to 'cocaine bear' now a hot topicCocaine Sharks Brazil: A study by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation found that Brazilian sharpnose sharks off Rio de Janeiro tested positive for ...25 Jul, 2024, 03.29 PM IST
- Level of toxic substances going up in rivers, chemical fertilisers contaminating groundwater: CentreCentral Ground Water Board (CGWB) had cautioned that the levels of fluoride, arsenic, nitrate and iron ore were beyond the acceptable limit...21 Jul, 2019, 08.21 PM IST
- Only 37% sewage treatment capacity in urban areas: GovernmentSewage treatment capacity in urban areas is only 37 per cent of the total amount generated, the government said today.08 Dec, 2015, 06.16 PM IST
- Bengaluru lakes can be revived in 15 Months: IISc scientistsScientists say the city's polluted lakes can be rejuvenated in 15 months by adopting the integrated wetlands ecosystem model.08 Jun, 2015, 10.12 AM IST
- Is it a joke? Sewage flows into only two city lakes, says BWSSBThe Nayandahalli lake has one storm water drain inlet with four laterals discharging waste water into it. Then how can this lake be free fr...20 May, 2015, 10.53 AM IST
- Hindustan Zinc builds Udaipur's first sewage treatment plantApart from treating sewage, the STP would also generate a large quantity of manure which will be sold by Udaipur Municipal Corporation.03 Nov, 2014, 03.50 PM IST
- Sufficient waterflow can help solve Ganga's pollution woesThe Ganga, declared National River in 2009, is still battling with pollution and people's apathy.The Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) admits t...26 Oct, 2013, 02.19 AM IST
- Ganga water contamination exceeds permissible limitBacterial contamination in the Ganges has exceeded the maximum permissible limit at a number of locations even as 80 per cent of pollution ...14 Aug, 2012, 04.27 PM IST
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