Poisoned Punjab: DTE reports from state’s villages wracked by water pollution

Poisoned Punjab: Cancers, dental problems plague Ludhiana village residents

Down To Earth ground report finds pollution due to industries taking a toll on Gaunspur villagers’ health
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Poisoned Punjab: Mystery illnesses haunt this Fazilka hamlet dependent on canal water

Down To Earth ground report finds around 30 cancer deaths in 12 years in Burj Mohar in Fazilka district
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Poisoned Punjab: Children with intellectual disabilities, severe skin allergies are common in this village

Ground visits by DTE in Dharangwala village reveal 12-13 cancer deaths every year, teetotallers with liver cirrhosis
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Poisoned Punjab: Three children in this Fazilka village family are intellectually disabled but there’s no aid

Contaminated canal, groundwater linked to huge disease burden in Churi Wala village, show ground visits by DTE
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Poisoned Punjab: A single street in this city is home to some 20 cancer patients

The health impact of polluted Buddha nullah waters affecting Abohar city, finds ground report
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Poisoned Punjab: This tiny village in Punjab is impacted by non-communicable diseases, cancers

Down To Earth ground report finds Pakki Tibbi village suffering due to consumption of polluted water; poverty and illiteracy adding to disease burden
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Poisoned Punjab: Residents from 40 villages in this town have been protesting for clean water for a year

Reverse boring from alcohol distillery unit polluted groundwater, allege villagers; no action against factory yet
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