Groundwater nitrate contamination above the permissible limit has been detected in parts of 502 districts across 26 states and UTs, with 20.71 per cent of tested samples exceeding limits, the government told Parliament. Excessive nitrogen fertiliser use contributes significantly to contamination
A new study by the Central University of Rajasthan found that Kishangarh's marble waste dumping yard has dangerously high PM2.5 levels, heavy metal contamination and associated health risks. Researchers urged stronger environmental monitoring, regulation and public health measures to address pollution
