Greater Noida Residents Fall Ill Over Water Concerns

By BPN News Desk January 8, 2026

North India State News

Several residents of Delta 1 sector in Greater Noida have reported falling ill over the past few days, with complaints ranging from diarrhoea and vomiting to stomach pain and weakness. Locals said the symptoms appeared after consuming drinking water supplied to the area. Many residents alleged

North India State News

Delhi Ministers Orders Tougher Water Pipeline Checks

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

The Delhi government has directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to step up inspections and monitoring of the city’s water supply pipelines to prevent contamination and protect public health. The move aims to strengthen water safety across the national capital. New Inspection Measures Delhi’s Water Minister Parvesh Verma instructed the DJB to intensify regular inspections […]

North India State News

Indore Water Contamination Leaves Hundreds Hospitalised

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

Indore is grappling with a serious public health emergency after contamination of the municipal water supply caused widespread illness in several parts of the city, including the Bhagirathpura area. Residents reported symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration after consuming tap water, prompting an immediate response from health authorities. Officials confirmed

Op-Eds Opinion

Indore Water Deaths Are a Crime, Not an Administrative Slip

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

People in Indore were poisoned by their own government. Sewage entered the drinking water supply, complaints were ignored, the flow was not stopped, and citizens kept consuming contaminated water until bodies began piling up in hospitals. This was not misfortune. This was the state failing at its most basic duty and then attempting to talk […]

Health

Contaminated Water in Indore Kills Five, 1,000 Ill

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

At least five people have died and more than 1,000 residents have fallen ill after consuming contaminated drinking water supplied through a municipal pipeline in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred in several localities after polluted water entered the city’s drinking water network, leading to a sudden outbreak of waterborne illnesses. Surge in Illness and […]

National

Amit Shah Reviews Progress on JK River Water Measures

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday reviewed the progress of measures aimed at managing and utilising water from three rivers in Jammu and Kashmir that flow into Pakistan. The review meeting focused on administrative, technical and infrastructural steps being taken by the government to maximise the use of water within Indian territory. Focus on […]

International

Pakistan Faces Acute Water Risk After India’s Treaty Move

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Pakistan faces a severe threat of water scarcity following Indus Waters Treaty-related tensions with India, a recent analysis warns. The country heavily depends on river flows from the Indus Basin for both agriculture and hydropower. Experts highlight that Pakistan’s current water storage infrastructure can buffer only about 30 days of flow, making it extremely vulnerable

South India State News

Bengaluru To Face 60-Hour Water Shutdown From Sept 15

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced a 60-hour water supply cut across Bengaluru from September 15 to 17, 2025. The disruption will begin at 1:00 AM on September 15 in areas served by Cauvery Stage V. Areas under Cauvery Stages I to IV will also be affected by the shutdown from […]

National

Modi: India Won’t Tolerate Nuclear Blackmail

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unequivocally declared that the country will no longer tolerate nuclear coercion from Pakistan, while announcing the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Strong Warning to Pakistan From the Red Fort, the Prime Minister warned that “blood and water won’t flow together,” signaling a firm rejection of […]

National

India Slams Pakistan at UN Over Kashmir and Water Treaty

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister brought up the Kashmir dispute and the Indus Waters Treaty during a session at the UN Security Council, alleging that India’s recent suspension of the water-sharing agreement posed a threat to the lives of over 240 million Pakistanis. India Rejects Allegations and Criticises Double Standards India firmly rejected Pakistan’s claims,