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In its report before NGT, the joint panel in the Sukhnag case estimated that 10.6 lakh to 15.3 lakh tonnes of riverbed material may have been extracted, causing "irreversible hydrogeological damage".

DPCC reports to NGT that UV disinfection systems at Delhi's STPs are not adequately reducing biological pollution. IIT Delhi researchers highlight lack of microbial data to assess underperformance. DJB only tests STP outlet contamination, while UV disinfection is usually in tertiary stage. US EPA states effectiveness varies.

UV disinfection in wastewater treatment infrastructure is generally placed in the tertiary stage because pre-filtration is needed for turbid water to ensure effective disinfection.

The NGT has ordered Uttar Pradesh's groundwater department to investigate illegal extraction at construction sites in Noida and Greater Noida within three months.

New Delhi, Jun 9 (PTI): The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has fined operators of more than 15 sewage treatment plants (STPs), including several run by the Delhi Jal Board, Rs .

Officials said preliminary findings suggest highly inflammable material stored inside the premises may have triggered the explosion, though the exact cause is under investigation.

Hearing a petition filed by the polo association against an eviction notice for the 15.2-acre Jaipur Polo Ground in the Race Course area, Justice Neena Bansal Krishna remarked that Delhi was already struggling with pollution and a loss of open spaces.

The incident occurred in Khoh Nagoriyan area on Tuesday (June 9), according to officials. Of the seven victims, five died during treatment at SMS Hospital while one was brought dead, news agency PTI reported. Another victim died at a private hospital.