14 Jan 2026
Timeline: Polluted River Stretches of Karnataka
The Polluted River Stretches (PRS) assessment by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) provides a national snapshot of river health using a statutory, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)-based criterion. This page traces the timeline of PRS assessments, with a particular focus on Karnataka’s rivers, including those in the Cauvery basin. 2000Statutory Threshold for River Pollution The…
6 Jan 2026
Timeline: The Toxic Legacy of Endosulfan (1950- 2025)
This timeline traces the history of Endosulfan—from its production in the 1950s to the deaths and chronic illnesses of thousands in India, and the scientific evidence and legal action that culminated in national and global bans. It also documents the illegal and unethical dumping of unused Endosulfan after the ban, and the ongoing citizen-led litigation…