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irrigation system news

DJB working to connect parks, water bodies for irrigation in east Delhi

The 74 parks and green belts covered under the project are Yamuna Vihar Sports Complex, Rajeev Gandhi mini stadium as well as parks in Vivek Vihar, Dilshad Garden and other neighbouring areas. (HT Archive)
Published on Nov 03, 2025 03:30 am IST

Tanker damages STP water line in sectors 92-95, residents slam civic apathy

The damaged green belt. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on Aug 28, 2025 03:52 am IST

Forgotten water war that led to the Indus Waters Treaty

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All gates of Salal Dam on the Chenab River were closed following suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. (PTI photo)
Published on May 23, 2025 05:40 am IST

Study says north India lost 450 cubic km of groundwater in 2 decades

The author predicts an 6-20 per cent increase in irrigation demands with the monsoons set to be drier by 10-15 per cent and winters warmer by 1-5 degrees Celsius. (Pic for representation)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 01:23 pm IST

Punjab govt committed to preserving groundwater table: Jauramajra

Punjab cabinet minister Chetan Singh Jauramajra during the meeting with Ludhiana Canal Circle at Bachat Bhawan on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 28, 2023 06:32 am IST

Thieves pose as Bihar govt officers, steal 60-foot iron bridge with locals' help

The 60-feet long, and 12-feet high bridge was built over the Ara canal in Amiyavar village in around 1972. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Apr 09, 2022 05:30 pm IST

In boost to UP farmers, Modi launches Saryu Nahar canal in Balrampur

Saryu Nahar National Project built at a cost of over 9800 crore was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 11 in Balrampur. 
Updated on Dec 11, 2021 02:04 pm IST

Modi to launch Saryu canal project today, lakhs of farmers in east UP to benefit

Saryu Nahar National Project built at a cost of over 9800 crore is ready to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 11th, in Balrampur. 
Published on Dec 11, 2021 06:05 am IST

Arjun Sahayak to Bhaoni Dam: Modi inaugurates irrigation projects in UP's Mahoba

Prime Minister Modi inspecting the models of various developmental projects that are to be inaugurated in Mahoba. 
Updated on Nov 19, 2021 03:42 pm IST

Water Conservation Campaign: Rajasthan first to be awarded for water use practices

Jal Shakti minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat giving away the First National Water Mission award in Delhi on Wednesday.
Updated on Sept 26, 2019 03:11 pm IST

Government eyes reduction in farm water use

A committee of secretaries (CoS), formed under directions of the PM, to look into agriculture and related matters, is set to emphasise on the need to cut down on water usage on crops, especially paddy and sugar-cane, in its report to the cabinet secretary. (AP file photo)
Published on Jul 22, 2019 07:12 am IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar fears another drought spell, flags drying up of water bodies

The Nitish Kumar government is also set to come up with a legislation, called the Bihar Groundwater Conservation Bill, 2019, in the ongoing budget session to ensure better management and conservation of groundwater.
Updated on Jul 02, 2019 08:55 am IST

Delhi international airport saved 3,000 million litres water in 9 years

In past nine years, the Delhi international airport has saved 3,000 million litres of water through its recycling water based automatic irrigation system.
Published on Mar 09, 2019 03:16 am IST

Maharashtra government, the Centre signs MoU with World Bank to aid farmers

The project will help more than 5142 villages from drought-prone districts of Vidarbha and Marathwada to adopt climate resilient practices in agriculture.
Updated on Apr 06, 2018 11:59 pm IST