The CAG report highlighted concerns not only about disease prevalence but also about the monitoring and response mechanisms of municipal authorities. Timely water testing and corrective action are essential to prevent waterborne diseases. While water samples were regularly collected and tested in both cities, the audit found that the municipal administrations were unable to provide…
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya meets families of the people affected after consuming contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area, in Indore. File | Photo Credit: ANI A sub-divisional magistrate in Madhya Pradesh’s Dewas district was suspended on Sunday (January 4, 2026) for allegedly citing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya’s controversial remark and the Congress’ allegations in…
Indore’s contaminated drinking water has tarnished its reputation as one of the cleanest cities in India. The New Year has begun on a somber note in the city’s Bhagirathpura neighbourhood where 15 people have died and more than 200 are still being treated after drinking contaminated water. Residents in this area had been complaining about…