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Mandya Deputy Commissioner directs officials to stop sewage from entering Cauvery

Mandya Deputy Commissioner directs officials to stop sewage from entering Cauvery

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The Deputy Commissioner of Mandya, Kumar, directed officials in the district to take appropriate measures to stop the flow of untreated sewage into the Cauvery river. He chaired a meeting in Mandya on Monday (November 24) after the Upalokayukta filed a suo motu case upon observing that wastewater from the town has been flowing into the Cauvery near the Wellesley Bridge in Srirangapatna. Dr. Kumar said that a committee has been constituted and accorded the responsibility of constructing a barrier across the the river near Wellesley Bridge point so that sewage does not enter it. He noted that sewage from Srirangapatna town flows from Rampal Road in the northern part towards Chikkahole (water gate), runs alongside agricultural land, and then reaches Wellesley Bridge from Biddakote before eventually entering the Cauvery. ‘’A barrier near the water gate at Wellesley Bridge can help prevent this contaminated water from mixing with the river,’’ he added. The Deputy Commissioner further said that another barrier will be built near the Biddakote Ganapati Temple and a wet well will be constructed …

Delhi Yamuna pollution severe despite partial improvements, most sewage treatment plants underperforming: DPCC

Delhi Yamuna pollution severe despite partial improvements, most sewage treatment plants underperforming: DPCC

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Faecal contamination, a key indicator of untreated sewage, peaked at 1.5 million MPN/100ml by the time the river exited Delhi, far above the acceptable limit of 500 units for outdoor bathing. New Delhi: Yamuna remains severely polluted despite partial improvements, says April DPCC report The latest assessment by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) reveals that the Yamuna river remains heavily polluted, with certain parameters worsening in April. Faecal contamination, a key indicator of untreated sewage, peaked at 1.5 million MPN/100ml by the time the river exited Delhi, far above the acceptable limit of 500 units for outdoor bathing. This marks an increase from 1.3 million MPN/100ml in March 2025 and a sharp contrast to April 2024 levels, which were recorded at 430,000 units. Sewage treatment plants underperforming In a separate report, the DPCC found that 16 out of Delhi Jal Board’s 37 sewage treatment plants (STPs) failed to meet prescribed standards in April. These plants are critical to maintaining water quality, and their poor performance is directly linked to pollution levels in the river. …

Delhi Govt To Now Bill Hotels, Malls, Hospitals On Sewage Discharge To Stop Water Theft

Delhi Govt To Now Bill Hotels, Malls, Hospitals On Sewage Discharge To Stop Water Theft

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Last Updated:May 14, 2025, 23:58 IST Several big commercial players in Delhi have been using water without declaring their consumption or paying the appropriate charges, sources said In a statement, the government explained that all major private commercial units will be evaluated on the basis of the sewage they release. (PTI file photo) The Delhi government on Wednesday took a strong step to check the misuse of the city’s water resources. Water minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma announced that all hotels, banquet halls, shopping malls, private hospitals, and other large commercial establishments in the city will now be billed based on the amount of sewage they discharge instead of traditional water meter readings. The minister said the government has no accurate data on the water consumption of many of these commercial entities, and a number of these establishments do not have legal water connections or functional meters, yet they continue to discharge massive volumes of sewage every day. This has led to a significant loss of revenue for the government and unchecked exploitation of public …

NGT notice to Uttarakhand, Jharkhand over untreated sewage polluting Ganga | Latest News India

NGT notice to Uttarakhand, Jharkhand over untreated sewage polluting Ganga | Latest News India

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New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has sought reasons as to why sewage treatment plants (STPs) remain non-functional and effluents continue to pollute Ganga in Uttarakhand and Jharkhand. It has also sought a plan for how wastewater will be treated before releasing into Ganga, until STPs start functioning. The National Green Tribunal. (File Photo) NGT was hearing an application by MC Mehta against Union of India, in which the Tribunal is considering the issue of preventing and controlling pollution in Ganga. In the case of Uttarakhand, a compliance affidavit submitted by Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board (UKPCB) disclosed that “most of the STPs are not complying with the norms and were frequently found non-operational.” This is particularly important because the Jal Shakti ministry had informed Lok Sabha in March that faecal coliform levels met the bathing quality criteria in the entire stretch of Ganga in Uttarakhand and Jharkhand and certain stretches of UP, Bihar and West Bengal. Further, the ministry had informed that as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report on the Polluted River Stretches …

NGT directs TNPCB to act on untreated sewage discharge into Gulf of Mannar

NGT directs TNPCB to act on untreated sewage discharge into Gulf of Mannar

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The southern Bench of the NGT stressed the importance of protecting the eco-sensitive and biodiverse coast of the Gulf of Mannar. The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal has instructed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) to take urgent action against the release of untreated sewage into the Gulf of Mannar. Hearing a suo motu case on the issue of sewage discharge off the Ramanathapuram coast, Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana on Monday referred to TNPCB’s report that stated that the Keelakarai municipality generates 3.25 mld of sewage.Its fecal sludge treatment plant has a capacity of only 18 kld, and its Consent to Establish was valid until 31 March 2024, the report said. The TNPCB also reported that, following recommendations from the District Environmental Engineer, a notice was issued to the Commissioner of the Keelakarai municipality to take necessary steps to establish a new sewage treatment plant. However, the Bench raised concern over the lack of further action since the notice was issued two months ago, and stressed the importance of protecting the eco-sensitive and …

India has about 12600 MLD of sewage treatment capacity: Centre in Lok Sabha | Latest News India

India has about 12600 MLD of sewage treatment capacity: Centre in Lok Sabha | Latest News India

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Mar 27, 2025 06:50 PM IST West Bengal has the lowest STP capacity (108.3 MLD) among large states, while Gujarat has the highest capacity at 2769.14 MLD. The central government has built 12,599.28 MLD (megalitres per day) of sewage treatment capacity through sewage treatment plants (STPs) across states and Union Territories under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 1 and 2, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Of these, nearly a fourth (3,531.52 MLD) of the treated sewage is fit for recycling and reuse. A sewage treatment plant in Noida. (HT File Photo) Union minister of state for housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) Tokhan Sahu made the announcements while responding to a question by Congress MP Sanjna Jatav on MoHUA’s awareness regarding STPs that primarily focus on treating wastewater to a level suitable for discharge into water bodies without harming the environment rather than purifying it for the drinking purposes. Sahu said that MoHUA also launched ‘Jal Hi AMRIT’ initiative under AMRUT 2.0 to incentivise states and UTs to efficiently …

Haryana CM directs officials to stop sewage discharge into Yamuna, boost flood control measures

Haryana CM directs officials to stop sewage discharge into Yamuna, boost flood control measures

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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed district administrations to ensure no untreated sewage water is discharged into the Yamuna river. Reaffirming his government’s commitment to keeping the Yamuna river clean, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed district administrations to ensure that no untreated sewage water is discharged into the river. Chairing a meeting of the Haryana State Drought Relief and Flood Control Board on Saturday, Saini said, “It is our collective responsibility to ensure the cleanliness of the Yamuna.” He instructed the deputy commissioners of Panipat, Sonipat, Palwal, and Yamunanagar districts to expedite the establishment of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to prevent the flow of polluted water into the river. According to an official statement, the chief minister also asked officials to review the functioning of six STPs at Masani Barrage in Rewari and ensure their proper maintenance. In view of the upcoming monsoon season, Saini emphasised preventive measures to mitigate flooding and waterlogging. He directed all deputy commissioners to carry out desilting of drains and canals in their respective areas …

Sewage Flow To Yamuna In Delhi To Be Stopped In 2 Years, River To Be Clean By Dec 2027: Official

Sewage Flow To Yamuna In Delhi To Be Stopped In 2 Years, River To Be Clean By Dec 2027: Official

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Last Updated:February 18, 2025, 00:18 IST The entire 57-km stretch of the Yamuna in Delhi, from Haryana where it enters the city to the Uttar Pradesh border where it exits, will be cleaned. Delhi L-G rolls out plan to clean Yamuna river (Photo: X/@RajNiwasDelhi) The Delhi government will make all the sewage treatment plants in the city, including six that are being newly set up, fully functional to completely check the flow of sewage and industrial effluents into the Yamuna in the next two years, and clean the river by December 2027, Additional Chief Secretary Navin Chaudhary said on Monday. During a visit to oversee the work to clean the Yamuna, Chaudhary, who is in charge of the irrigation and flood control department, said commitments have been made at the highest level for cleaning the river in three years. The entire 57-km stretch of the Yamuna in Delhi, from Haryana where it enters the city to the Uttar Pradesh border where it exits, will be cleaned, he said. Addressing a celebratory gathering over the Bharatiya …

Gujarat: 2 Workers Die Of Asphyxiation Inside Sewage Pumping Station During Cleaning

Gujarat: 2 Workers Die Of Asphyxiation Inside Sewage Pumping Station During Cleaning

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Last Updated:January 21, 2025, 21:01 IST The incident occurred around noon, Deputy Superintendent of Police J D Purohit said. The two workers entered the pumping station without safety gears for cleaning it and died of suspected asphyxiation, police said. (Representational Image) Two workers died of suspected asphyxiation inside an underground sewage pumping station which they entered to clean in Patdi town of Gujarat’s Surendranagar district on Tuesday, police said. The incident occurred around noon, Deputy Superintendent of Police J D Purohit said. The two workers entered the pumping station without safety gears for cleaning it and died of suspected asphyxiation, he said. According to a Patdi police station official, after the two workers fell unconscious, they were rushed to a hospital for treatment, but were declared brought dead. The deceased, identified as Jayesh Patadiya and Chirag Patadiya, were contract workers of the Patdi Municipality, the police said. The incident occurred a day before Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s scheduled visit to Patdi. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a …

‘Delhiites Living In Sewage’: LG Saxena; AAP Says ‘Focus On Law And Order’

‘Delhiites Living In Sewage’: LG Saxena; AAP Says ‘Focus On Law And Order’

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Last Updated:January 12, 2025, 23:45 IST AAP called on Saxena to stop indulging in “petty politics” after the LG criticised the Delhi government of failing to provide clean water and Yamuna river to residents. Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena Residents of Delhi are living surrounded by sewage under the AAP government, which has failed to give them clean water and a clean river, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has said. The LG made the remarks in a podcast with former member of Rajya Sabha ‭Vinay Sahasrabuddhe‬, who is also a BJP member. In its response, the Aam Aadmi Party said suggested the LG to focus on his remit — law and order, which, it alleged, has “utterly collapsed under his watch.” During the podcast, Saxena said the Delhi‭ Jal Board spent Rs‬ 28,000‭ crore in capital expenditure over seven years, a sum enough to replace every pipeline in the city. ‬ “The‭ people of Delhi are being forced to live amidst sewage water under the AAP‬ government’s rule,‬”‭ Saxena said, adding, it is the responsibility …