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Ganga water in Bihar not conformed to faecal coliform levels at 34 sites: BSPCB

Ganga water in Bihar not conformed to faecal coliform levels at 34 sites: BSPCB

BSPCB said that coliform levels at locations like Gaighat in Patna were 1,60,000 most probable number (MPN) of microorganisms per 100 millilitres of a sample. This was about 300 times the 500 MPN/100 ml lower limit that was recommended for bathing; the upper limit is 2,500 MPN/100 ml.

18 March 2025 4:22 PM GMT

23 Yamuna sites fail water quality test: Parliamentary Panel

23 Yamuna sites fail water quality test: Parliamentary Panel

13 March 2025 12:40 PM GMT

High levels of microbes found in river water at Maha Kumbh: Report

High levels of microbes found in river water at Maha Kumbh: Report

The water quality was not suitable for bathing in terms of the presence of microbes from faecal matter, the Central...

2025-02-18T15:17:23+05:30

Mass hair loss sparks panic in Maharashtra villages, polluted water suspected

A team from the health department has identified approximately 50 individuals affected so far.

2025-01-08T18:35:17+05:30

When toxins flow through Periyar once again

When toxins flow through Periyar once again

The fate of the nation is to witness the government and the Pollution Control Board working together with the death...

2024-05-23T11:04:04+05:30

Rajya Sabhas Bill to decriminalise some offences of water pollution

Rajya Sabha's Bill to decriminalise some offences of water pollution

The amendment proposes to rationalise criminal provisions and ensure that citizens, businesses and companies operate...

2024-02-06T19:40:03+05:30

Human chains formed along Yamuna to protect river from severe pollution

Human chains formed along Yamuna to protect river from severe pollution

A large number of representatives of social, cultural and religious organisations too participated in the campaign.

2023-06-04T12:39:51+05:30

Aquatic life population declines considerably in Yamuna: ministry

In 2021-2022, around 75 lakh fish fingerlings of major Indian carp species were released into the river system.

2023-03-13T21:59:08+05:30

EU says zero air and water pollution by 2050 is the goal

EU says zero air and water pollution by 2050 is the goal

The EU is also focusing on the "a polluter pays" principle to regulate toxic micropollutants in the water.

2022-10-26T22:22:15+05:30

Delhi government imposes fine on immersing idols in Yamuna and other water bodies

Delhi government imposes fine on immersing idols in Yamuna and other water bodies

Urban local bodies have been instructed to build artificial ponds.

2022-08-30T19:30:46+05:30