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Maha Kumbh river water not fit for bathing, contains faecal bacteria: Report
Faecal coliform, a marker of sewage contamination, has a permissible limit of 2,500 units per 100 ml, according to the CPCB.
Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' category, AQI drops to 183
The air quality of Delhi improved on Wednesday morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 183, according to data from ...
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PoP idol ban: Sculptors seek ‘practical solution’ from government
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on February 17 issued strict guidelines concerning the granting of permission ...
Bacteria alert at Kumbh: Pollution board report flags contamination of Ganga with faecal waste
A report submitted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) shows that the ...
Improved river water quality post-monitoring, but faecal contamination persists during Maha Kumbh Mela: CPCB report to NGT
The report further stated that seven Geosynthetic Dewatering Tubes (geo-tube) filtration sites were operational at Prayagraj. A team from the CPCB visited all seven sites from January 6-8, 2025, to ...
High levels of fecal bacteria in Sangam waters at Maha Kumbh: Report
The Sangam waters during Maha Kumbh have alarming levels of faecal and total coliform, exceeding CPCB standards by up to ...
Mahakumbh water quality: After NGT rap, UPPCB apologises for delay, submits action taken report
The tribunal had summoned UPPCB officials after the CPCB that was also directed to test water quality, raised red flags based ...
HC nod to MP plan for Carbide waste disposal retrial
Madhya Pradesh High Court has approved the government's proposal to retest incineration of Union Carbide waste at a Pithampur ...
Faecal bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj: Here's how it can impact human health
The Ganga River at Prayagraj faces significant faecal coliform contamination, especially during the Maha Kumbh Mela, posing ...