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From river to muddy trail: Yamuna in Delhi is now just a shallow brown stream, Villagers walk across the dry river bedThe Yamuna River in Delhi has shrunk to a shallow, brown stream, with locals now walking across its dry bed. This yearly phenomenon is attr...28 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST- Delhi government approves Rs 1,000 crore projects for Yamuna rejuvenationThe government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is working in mission mode for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna and the cleaning of the Naj...24 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
- Jharkhand records zero polluted stretches on Ganga main stem for 7th straight year: Namami GangeJharkhand has set a benchmark by maintaining its segment of the Ganga river pristine for seven straight years. This achievement stems from ...19 May, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
- 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
- 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
- Stop making our rivers flowing hellThe Supreme Court upheld the National Green Tribunal's order, penalizing Agra Nagar Nigam ₹58.39 crore for polluting the Yamuna river with ...06 Nov, 2024, 12.15 AM IST
- Devarabeesanahalli lake revival hit as sewage flows uninterruptedAdarsh Palm Retreat, a plush gated community located adjacent to the lake, is believed to be the main culprit. had earlier reported on how ...25 Jun, 2018, 11.13 AM IST
- Water quality of major rivers in UP not as per norms: CAGThe UP Pollution Control Board failed to take appropriate action against the defaulters like municipal authorities and industries.18 May, 2017, 07.20 PM IST
- Bellandur Lake: apartments, industries come under lensThe inspection follows last week's rap by the NGT, which gave authorities a month to take steps to arrest pollution of the 919-acre lake, t...25 Apr, 2017, 11.34 AM 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
- PCMC gets notice for pollution in Pavana riverThe Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued a notice to the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) for failing to curb...19 Jul, 2015, 03.19 AM 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
- 700-plus grossly-polluting industries asked to monitor effluent flowThe Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued directions to 794 grossly-polluting industries to ensure real-time monitoring of effl...08 Dec, 2014, 11.03 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
- Nashik Municipal Corporation fined for releasing sewage into GodavariThe Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has penalised the Nashik Municipal Corporation for polluting the Godavari river.31 Jan, 2013, 05.00 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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