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Noida: Forest dept seeks action to revive 10 ponds for groundwater recharge

According to Gautam Budh Nagar forest department officials, they have written to the nodal officer of the groundwater department and district groundwater management council about the pending action on restoring ponds identified for groundwater recharge. (HT Archive)
noida news
Published on May 26, 2026 07:00 am IST

Hooda meets protesting farmers in Rohtak’s village, extends support

Haryana former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda during his visit to the Rithal village in Rohtak district on Sunday. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on May 25, 2026 04:12 am IST

Delhi govt plans to revive rainwater harvesting systems in 75 CM Shri Schools before monsoon

Chief minister Rekha Gupta reviewed a detailed assessment of the condition of existing rainwater harvesting structures across these schools, along with a roadmap for restoring non-functional systems, officials said. (Representative photo)
delhi news
Published on May 22, 2026 05:08 am IST

Delhi govt to revive rainwater harvesting at its 75 Delhi schools: CM Gupta

Delhi govt to revive rainwater harvesting at its 75 Delhi schools: CM Gupta
delhi news
Published on May 21, 2026 08:37 pm IST

Union min tells Gurugram officials to fast-track drains, welfare scheme roll-out

Singh stressed coordination among departments and prioritising roads, drinking water, health, education and urban infrastructure works. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
gurugram news
Published on May 13, 2026 05:33 am IST

LG orders restoration of 77 water bodies across Capital

The budget allocated for restoration of the 77 water bodies has not been disclosed yet. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
delhi news
Published on May 10, 2026 03:42 am IST

CM orders completion of 34k water conservation works by June 15

CM Devendra Fadnavis (Hindustan Times)
mumbai news
Published on May 09, 2026 03:58 am IST

Delhi CM launches water harvesting campaign, unveils mascot ‘Neera’

Mascot ‘Neera’ flanked by CM Rekha Gupta and water minister Parvesh Verma. (HT)
delhi news
Published on May 02, 2026 03:32 am IST

Rainwater harvesting: Uptake remains skewed despite 1,927 approvals by LDA since 2019

LDA officials said they enforce rainwater harvesting provisions at the planning stage itself. (For representation)
lucknow news
Published on May 02, 2026 03:28 am IST

Why rejuvenating traditional water systems matters for Rajasthan

Water (For Representation)
climate change
Published on May 01, 2026 12:55 pm IST

Canal water will be made available for irrigation from May 1: CM Mann

Canal water will be made available for irrigation from May 1: CM Mann
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 29, 2026 07:32 pm IST

Delhi's groundwater levels improve, records higher recharge than use in 2025

Delhi sees sharp improvement in groundwater levels.
india news
Published on Apr 25, 2026 11:14 am IST

Delhi makes rainwater harvesting mandatory; penalties for violators

Failure to comply will invite strict action, including an initial 10% cut; if lapses continue, the connection will be disconnected. (Photo for representation)
delhi news
Published on Apr 21, 2026 04:22 am IST

Delhi govt plans Yamuna floodwater diversion to Bhatti Mines, floodplains

New Delhi, India - April 8, 2026: Clouds and clear sky seen over River Yamuna, in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
delhi news
Updated on Apr 10, 2026 07:18 am IST

Cities across India revive stepwells to fight water crisis

Revived by the World Monuments Fund India (WMFI), Rajaon ki Baoli in Delhi is a flagship project of the Historic Water Systems of India initiative.
india news
Updated on Apr 06, 2026 07:30 am IST

PWD begins ₹9-cr project to curb waterlogging in W Delhi

The timeline for the completion is six months, officials said. (Hindustan Times)
delhi news
Updated on Mar 31, 2026 11:50 pm IST

Gurugram begins revival of rainwater systems, to add 130 new units

The project aims to improve groundwater recharge in areas impacted by rapid urbanisation and construction. (HT Archive)
gurugram news
Published on Mar 31, 2026 07:05 am IST

In Lok Sabha, Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari calls for Sukhna Lake’s restoration

MP Manish Tewari has said the central government should take urgent, coordinated and time-bound action to remove illegal constructions, restore the catchment area and carry out desilting to protect the water body. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 21, 2026 07:12 am IST

Delhi: Check dams planned for south forest div to reduce soil erosion

Officials said that in the first phase the department has invited bids to construct two large check dams near Aya Nagar at the cost of ₹2.5 crore.
delhi news
Published on Mar 19, 2026 06:22 am IST

MCG forms panel to revive ponds, link them to drains to curb monsoon flooding

Plan targets low-lying hotspots; ward-wise execution with councillors monitoring progress and long-term water retention strategy. (HT Archive)
gurugram news
Published on Mar 18, 2026 08:42 am IST

NDMC launches summer action plan for uninterrupted water supply

The NDMC area currently has 37 water atms, of which 17 are on a paid basis while 20 provide free drinking water. (Representative image)
delhi news
Published on Mar 13, 2026 03:50 am IST

Delhi rules out floodwater reservoirs, pushes for upstream Yamuna dams

Flooding of a locality near the Yamuna. (HT Archive)
delhi news
Updated on Mar 07, 2026 08:01 am IST

Chhattisgarh: Farmers in Korea district earmark 5% land for water recharge system

Chhattisgarh: Farmers in Korea district earmark 5% land for water recharge system
india news
Published on Mar 05, 2026 04:00 pm IST

World Bank approves ₹5.7K Cr loan to restore Haryana’s canal network

The restoration of the remaining 678 canals will be completed in the next five years with the WB funds, chief minister Saini said after chairing a meeting regarding the Jal Sanrakshit programme. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 25, 2026 05:24 am IST

Community efforts lead to restoration of Bisrakh pond

Environment experts say such efforts are critical as groundwater levels continue to fall (Representative photo)
noida news
Published on Jan 11, 2026 05:14 am IST

140,000 water bodies renovated in Bihar: Rural development minister

140,000 water bodies renovated in Bihar: Rural development minister
patna news
Published on Jan 07, 2026 03:04 am IST

Aravalli lesson: Law must factor in ecology

The Aravalli hills act as a vast, fractured rock sponge that captures monsoon rain and recharges groundwater aquifers. (HT Archive)
opinion
Published on Dec 28, 2025 10:02 pm IST

Citizens hold march in Gurugram to protect the Aravallis hill

Starting from John Hall, the march proceeded towards the residence of Haryana forest minister Rao Narbir Singh. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
gurugram news
Published on Dec 21, 2025 03:50 am IST

Centre flags Punjab’s groundwater overuse at 156% of sustainable limit

A farmer using ground water for irrigation purposes in Ludhiana on Saturday (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 14, 2025 03:24 am IST

A first step towards protecting the Ridge

PREMIUM
The importance of the Delhi Ridge — including the Morphological Ridge — can’t be overstated. Apart from its ecological value in terms of biodiversity, it filters out toxic pollutants from Delhi’s air to a considerable extent. (HT Archive)
editorials
Published on Dec 11, 2025 09:34 pm IST
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