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Scientists have discovered that cocaine-powered super salmon live longer and swim faster than normal salmonScientists found Atlantic salmon exposed to cocaine swam further and lived longer. This study highlights how drugs in waterways change aqua...25 Apr, 2026, 01.33 PM IST- Common weedkiller in Australian homes linked to ‘superbug’ threat, study warns of rising antimicrobial resistance beyond antibiotic misuseA common weedkiller used widely in Australia may be contributing to the rise of superbugs. New research suggests this chemical can drive ba...24 Mar, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- Delhi's Yamuna-cleaning plan needs reset, not just money: ReportA new analysis suggests a revised strategy for cleaning the Yamuna river in Delhi. The report highlights the need to stop mixing treated an...08 May, 2025, 06.42 PM IST
- River Yamuna to be guarded by Territorial Army in DelhiThe Delhi Government has enlisted the Territorial Army to protect the Yamuna River from dumping, mining, encroachment, and theft. This init...04 Apr, 2025, 10.57 AM IST
- Delhi govt unveils Rs 1,500-cr plan for Yamuna cleaning, sewage managementChief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a Rs 1,500-crore plan to clean the Yamuna River and improve Delhi's sewage infrastructure. The plan in...26 Mar, 2025, 04.19 PM IST
- 72% of urban wastewater in India flows into water bodies, land untreated: ReportA new report reveals that only 28% of India's urban wastewater is treated, with the remainder polluting natural water bodies. Experts empha...16 Dec, 2024, 08.27 PM IST
- BJP's 'dirty politics' responsible for growing air, water pollution in Delhi: AtishiDelhi Chief Minister Atishi attributed rising air and water pollution in the city to what she calls 'dirty politics' by the BJP. She highli...20 Oct, 2024, 02.53 PM IST
- Yamuna river froth contains harmful organic matter that releases volatile gases directly into atmosphere, warns expertExperts express alarm over the toxic white froth in the Yamuna River, which contains harmful organic matter, releasing volatile gases and f...20 Oct, 2024, 01.45 PM IST
- Aiming to treat all wastewater before it flows into Yamuna: Delhi CMThe STP is equipped with state-of-the-art phosphate and nitrogen removal facilities and designed to treat wastewater to new standards (biol...01 Jun, 2022, 03.54 PM IST
- Possible to clean Yamuna to bathing standards by 2025: ExpertsThe Yamuna can be considered fit for bathing if biological oxygen demand (BOD) is less than 3 milligram per litre and dissolved oxygen (DO)...11 May, 2022, 08.03 PM IST
- Kejriwal unhappy with delays in Clean Yamuna project: Delhi government"The Clean Yamuna project is one of the most ambitious projects of the Delhi government. We must ensure that there is no laxity at any phas...01 Apr, 2021, 07.36 PM IST
- Frothing in Yamuna: Delhi govt prepares 9-point action planUntreated sewage entering the Yamuna from Haryana and UP has on multiple occasions led to an increase in ammonia levels in the river water,...07 Jan, 2021, 05.01 PM IST
- Pollution in Ganga: NGT directs UP Jal Nigam to complete sewer work expeditiously02 Aug, 2020, 03.23 PM IST
- At Infosys, per capita water use down by 41 per centIn a place like Bengaluru with annual rainfall of about 900 mm, it is possible to meet the entire water requirement for a four-member famil...31 Jul, 2016, 01.24 PM IST
- Parkash Singh Badal writes to HP CM to check pollution of Ghaggar riverPunjab CM Parkash Singh Badal urged his Himachal Pradesh counterpart to jointly put up effective monitoring mechanism for cleaning up of Gh...15 Sep, 2014, 02.10 PM IST
- 80% urban sewage left untreated in India: StudyNearly 80 per cent of urban sewage is left untreated which is "killing" Indian rivers, a study has said.05 Mar, 2013, 10.13 PM IST
- IFC helps improve water supply and wastewater treatment services in IndiaIFC has provided a $5 million loan to Indian water services company to help increase access to water and improve sewage treatment.14 Jul, 2011, 07.22 PM IST
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