groundwater contamination

The National Green Tribunal's East Zone Bench has formed a joint committee to investigate chromite mining pollution in Odisha's Jajpur district. The panel will examine allegations of illegal dumping and groundwater contamination by the Odisha Mining Corporation. The committee is tasked with inspecting mines and recommending remedial actions, with a report due in one month.

This comes after Union min ordered assessment of possible health impacts

Tongad has written to the Gr Noida Authority multiple times but his complaint has remained unanswered

Environment body flags flood risk, alleges violations during overbridge construction

Samples from 52 households collected in Thokur; PHC reports to help seek compensation

Khetolai village in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district became historically significant due to its unique geological structure, which lacked groundwater. This made the region ideal for India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998, preventing radioactive contamination. The village now draws visitors interested in India's nuclear history.

The plea has sought urgent intervention from the tribunal to restrain MCG from proceeding with the proposed facility and to remove structures already constructed at the site

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