Post by: Rajot on July 13, 2026, 12:33:37 AM
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning alleged encroachment of three historic water bodies. Petitioners accuse the Bihar government of threatening these lakes through a beautification project. Locals argue the government's plan constitutes encroachment disguised as development. The case highlights a broader decline in Bihar's water bodies over decades. Experts emphasize the need for ecosystem preservation and community involvement.Source: Why apex court's wading into Darbhanga's ponds (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/why-apex-courts-wading-into-darbhangas-ponds/articleshow/132354040.cms)