Sangam water unfit for bathing, contains faecal bacteria: Govt data

The Ganga water at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, where lakhs of people are taking a holy dip every day during the ongoing Maha Kumbh, is currently unsafe for bathing as it exceeds the prescribed......

Petition filed in NGT seeking safe disposal of carbide waste

A petition has been filed in the National Green Tribunal's Bhopal bench, seeking an assurance from the Madhya Pradesh government that the Union Carbide waste disposal in Pithampur won't harm people......

As pure 'as alkaline water': UP quotes scientist on Sangam water

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday issued a release, quoting a scientist to "debunk doubts" about the purity of Ganga water at the Maha Kumbh and assert that the river water is as pure "as......

Assam coal mine tragedy: Bodies of 3 more labourers recovered

Divers on Saturday fished out bodies of three workers from a flooded coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district, where they had been trapped since January 6, an official said. IMAGE: A rescue......

IL&FS group resolves debt of Rs 38,082 cr as of Sep-end

IL&FS group has discharged debt of Rs 38,082 crore to its creditors as of September 30, 2024, according to the latest status report affidavit filed by the debt-ridden firm before insolvency......

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

The central government’s Great Nicobar development project, proposed around an unprecedented transhipment port, will be executed to keep environmental impact minimal, and is essential as it......

Centre's new regulations bring cheer to owners of vintage cars in India

On Sunday morning, the sun shone brightly on vintage cars parked in symmetry on the grounds of ITC Maurya in New Delhi. Photograph : ANI Photo The owners were making sure the old beauties turned......

Voting advisory firms divided over FMCG major ITC's hotel demerger move

Three leading domestic voting advisory firms are not on the same page over the proposed demerger and separate listing of ITC’s hotel business, ITC Hotels. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

Is IPL using up Bengaluru's water supply?

Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI Amidst the worsening water crisis in the city, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Karnataka State Cricket Association and other state authorities......

Water scarcity threatens IPL kickoff in Bengaluru?

Water crisis in Bengaluru might not affect three first-leg IPL matches: KSCA The acute water shortage in the city might not pose any immediate threat to the three IPL first-leg matches to be......

Green Tribunal concerned over water use in IPL

IMAGE: The National Green Tribunal suggested laying down mandatory requirement of engagement of an environmental expert for every cricket stadium for ensuring compliance with the environmental......

Green Tribunal refuses to order demolition of Siri Fort Sports Complex

IMAGE: A general view of a squash stadium inside the Siri Fort Sports Complex in Delhi, one of the venues for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Adnan Abidi/Reuters The National Green Tribunal has......