water pollution Citizen Matters

Dozens of studies, hundreds of crores, but Buddha Nullah pollution still threatens Ludhiana

July 22, 2020 Raj Machhan

Once a clear water stream and the centre of Ludhiana’s social life, the Buddha Nullah’s pollution has affected the groundwater table, contaminated drinking water sources and more.

Smart city Bhubaneswar yet to get proper wastewater treatment infrastructure

July 16, 2020 Lalit Pattajoshi

The first of a two-part story on how river pollution and lack of a proper sewerage and drainage system is affecting Bhubaneswar

City Buzz: BMC gears up for Mumbai monsoon | Kolkata stops flights from six cities | Citizens oppose Hyderabad Pharma City… and more

July 6, 2020 News Desk

Catch some of the most important weekly updates from cities across India.

In Srinagar, houseboats and their builders face extinction

February 12, 2020 Abid Bashir Wani

On one hand, strict High Court guidelines prohibit new registration of houseboats in Dal and Nigeen lakes in Srinagar. On the other, there are just three master craftsmen left, who can build these boats, the older ones among which are in decrepit state.

Rs 550 crore spent on clean up, yet Ludhiana’s polluted Buddha Nulla only grows more toxic

June 8, 2019 Raj Machhan

Buddha Nulla, formerly Buddha Dariya, symbolises Ludhiana’s decay; its water grows more polluted and contaminated with carcinogens as governments fail to curb dumping and spend crores in sporadic cleaning efforts.

Why these Kolkata morning walkers have reserved their Sunday mornings for protest!

July 10, 2017 Somendramohan Ghosh

The 192-acre Rabindra Sarobar is a beautiful green oasis in the heart of Kolkata and a favourite of many old timers in the southern part of the city. But reckless urbanisation and callous maintenance is taking its toll, leaving many regular visitors deeply distraught.