The stretch between Rajiv Chowk and Kherki Daula — one of the busiest corridors in the city — remains particularly vulnerable Gurgaon: Clogged surface drains along Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway are posing a major challenge as the monsoon looms, raising fears of waterlogging and traffic disruption.The stretch between Rajiv Chowk and Kherki Daula — one of the…
Rescue operations at Balagere STP Bengaluru: Three days after a worker went missing inside the Balagere sewage treatment plant (STP), rescue teams said thick layers of silt, sludge, plastic waste, and accumulated sewage have emerged as the biggest obstacles to the search operation.Officials said the missing worker, Akhilesh, a 30-year-old from Bihar, is believed to…
Bottles, left behind by antisocial people, collected from the campus Chatra: Maa Kauleshwari Temple, a major centre of faith in Chatra’s Hunterganj block known as a confluence point of three religions, is grappling with serious civic and security issues.Despite a steady footfall of pilgrims throughout the week, the poor condition of the main entrance near…
TOI found that the pond is currently being de-watered for the upcoming monsoon Gurgaon: Basai pond, which supports rich biodiversity despite growing environmental pressure, is plagued with several crises.A seven-day independent study, conducted between May 16 and 22, identified multiple ecological stressors at Basai pond: fish deaths, sewage inflows concern, ritual food offerings, livestock pressure,…
TOI found that the pond is currently being de-watered for the upcoming monsoon Gurgaon: Basai pond, which supports rich biodiversity despite growing environmental pressure, is plagued with several crises.A seven-day independent study, conducted between May 16 and 22, identified multiple ecological stressors at Basai pond: fish deaths, sewage inflows concern, ritual food offerings, livestock pressure,…
Massive threat to soil, environment Vadodara: One of Gujarat’s oldest and largest public parks is facing an unusual threat—one it has never encountered in its 148-year history. Not weeds, pests or encroachment, but thousands of discarded plastic bottle caps are quietly endangering the city’s largest green space. Scattered across the sprawling lawns of Sayajibaug, these…
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Residents have warned that contamination threatens nearby wells Panaji: As a child growing up in Vaddem, Catalino Pereira remembers a time when he and his friends would jump and frolic in the Merces creek. Fish used to dart freely beneath the surface, and children swam without a care. Pereira and his peers have watched the…
Guwahati: Fish, meat and poultry are vital sources of protein and nutrients, but their highly perishable nature makes proper hygiene essential. Despite this, several roadside stalls across the city continue to operate under unhygienic conditions, raising concerns over food safety and public health.Observations at several roadside markets revealed fish and meat displayed uncovered, flies swarming…
While the front area near the entrance appeared relatively clean due to municipal workers using water pipes to create an air mist to settle fresh soil and control odour, a walk across the terrain revealed massive accumulation of plastic, clothes, slippers, and polythene bags stuck in the earth. Chandigarh: Advocate Tanu Bedi, the specially appointed…
