Why Uttar Pradesh needs to pay Rs 176 crore for polluting the Ganga

For years, city and state governments have let raw sewage pour into lakes, rivers and the sea, harming public health and the environment. The National Green Tribunal has now started to impose penalties.

01 December, 20216 min
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