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1,000 dams on Ganga basin obstructing tributaries: Study

There are at least a thousand dams on the Ganga basin obstructing the flows of its various tributaries and adversely affecting the overall health of the river system
Updated on Nov 26, 2019 02:51 am IST

The adverse impact of climate change | HT editorial

On July 9, the government informed the Lok Sabha that over 2,400 people died due to extreme weather events in the last one year. Between 1980 and 2010, the government added, India experienced 431 major natural disasters. The climate-laggard states must realise that along with saving lives, economic gain and climate action can go hand in hand
Updated on Sept 16, 2019 09:34 pm IST

Pak unwilling to build bridge on Kartarpur zero line, say officials

Heavy machines at work beyond the border fence for the construction of the Indian side of Kartarpur corridor, in Gurdaspur district, Monday.
Updated on Jun 23, 2019 08:08 am IST

Ghonda Gujran waste plant will poison Yamuna: Experts

Ghonda Gujran waste plant will poison Yamuna: Experts
Updated on Mar 29, 2019 08:20 am IST

Temporary shelter at Noida Sector 135 for abandoned cows

The Noida authority on Thursday said it will open a temporary ‘gaushala’ (cow shelter) for abandoned cows in Yamuna flood plains near Sector 135 in the next three to four days. The new facility will accommodate about 1,500 cows, officials said.
Published on Mar 01, 2019 05:48 am IST