Bhubaneswar: Water Corporation of Odisha (Watco) has initiated the process to set up 46 water quality testing laboratories across the state to undertake long-term monitoring of water quality in urban areas.The Watco recently floated a tender for the project, estimated at Rs 3.61 crore, which includes the establishment of laboratories, and their operation and maintenance…
Panaji: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has directed multiple departments to take measures to curb pollution in River Sal following repeated complaints and an inspection by its team.Based on the inspection team’s recommendations, the Board directed the Water Resources Department (WRD) to desilt and clean all nullahs within the Fatorda and Margao constituency…
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,…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu state pollution monitoring body has dropped action against the Tata Electronics’ Hosur plant after sample analysis failed to indicate water contamination, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has dropped any further action on the showcause notice after satisfactory response from the company, it…
Chennai: Sandwiched between GCC and Tambaram corporation limits, Medavakkam’s population has grown from 40,312 in 2016 to 94,665 in 2026. The village panchayat has emerged as one of the most sought-after residential destinations, thanks to its proximity to OMR, Velachery, Pallavaram and Tambaram. No wonder, the per square feet rate for a residential apartment has…
Seventy per cent of the pond has been filled in this bavkhal in Chopra Farm in Vasai’s Rewad Wadi On a blindingly hot morning in Vasai, Ranjeet Vartak leads us down a rutted rack in Bhuigaon Village and gestures towards a scene that could be mistaken for a trick of the light—an informal housing settlement…
