The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered a report regarding the alleged discharge of sewage into the Bhagirathi river at Devprayag, Uttarakhand, following a petition filed by a Teerth Purohit of Badrinath.
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-times1mo ago2 sources
Union Minister Bhagirath Choudhary defended receiving a ₹99 lakh agricultural subsidy from the government, stating he followed all rules and is a farmer. The subsidy has sparked controversy, with some calling it a 'new model of corruption'.
Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav has recommended a precautionary approach to mitigate ecological risks in the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone, warning that unscientific development in fragile regions can lead to avoidable disasters.
The Indore corporation informed the court that an old pipeline is no longer in use, and a new supply line now provides water to 70% of the Bhagirathpura area, addressing the local water crisis.
Six people were hospitalized and around 60 others developed health problems after eating contaminated food at a birthday party in Bhagirathpura, Indore, on Saturday night.
The single-member commission of former Madhya Pradesh High Court judge Justice Sushil Kumar Gupta is investigating the causes of drinking water contamination in the Bhagirathpura area, the loss of lives and medical impact on people, administrative lapses, action against those responsible and remedial measures.
WorldTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1myjoyonline1mo ago4 sources
Bandi Bhagirath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, was granted bail in a POCSO case, while a woman accused of absconding with GH¢156,445 in 'susu' contributions also received bail.