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Five decades on, Pong Dam oustees await rehabilitation

The Pong Dam reservoir in Kangra district. Construction of the dam started in 1961 on the Beas river, so that waters from its reservoir could be taken to the desert of Rajasthan and feed the extensive network of canal irrigation system there.
Published on Jan 21, 2020 05:23 pm IST

A hand pump in Lucknow is named as ‘Anarkali’ for this peculiar reason

The handpump is said to have been situated where a boundary wall was planned.
Updated on Jun 30, 2019 01:32 pm IST

Water crisis Villagers find their own way to manage water

Residents of two villages in tribals dominated Alirajpur district in Malwa region are dependent on a well on the riverbed near their villages. The river goes dry during the summer season.
Published on Jun 14, 2019 10:04 pm IST

In scorching sun, UP villages without a drop to drink

A dried-up hand pump at Ghorawal village in Sonbhadra.
Published on Jun 12, 2019 07:19 am IST

Residents of North Delhi give a thumbs up to parks

The hand pumps in the village, that used to run dry in summer, have enough water these days, said locals. “Residents had to dig borewells 25-30 feet deep, as the water supply from the water utility has been erratic.
Updated on Jun 05, 2019 06:38 am IST