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Noida converts defunct borewells into rainwater harvesting pits in parks

Noida converts defunct borewells into rainwater harvesting pits in parks

Published 9 days ago

730 rainwater harvesting systems restored across Delhi, says minister

Water minister Parvesh Verma at Tyagaraj Stadium inspecting restored rainwater harvesting system. (Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Published 17 days ago

Prayagraj launches week-long drive to recharge dwindling groundwater

The drive will focus on rejuvenating ponds and check dams, enforcing mandatory rainwater harvesting provisions in eligible buildings, promoting water conservation and encouraging community participation in groundwater recharge. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Updated 20 days ago

Delhi govt signs MoU with IGL for rainwater harvesting systems in govt schools

Delhi govt signs MoU with IGL for rainwater harvesting systems in govt schools

Published 23 days ago

Bihar plans new law to regulate use of ground water

Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary. (HT Photo)

Published 40 days ago

Conserve every drop, prepare for possible rainfall deficit: Yogi

CM Yogi Adityanath said water conservation should be turned into a mass movement in Uttar Pradesh. (File)

Published 43 days ago

64% of Gurugram’s rainwater harvesting pits still clogged before monsoon

(Representative image) The civic body plans to finish desilting by June-end and has partnered with IIT Gandhinagar, which identified 200 additional flood-prone locations. (HT Archive)

Published 62 days ago

National workshop on R&D in water on June 1 to focus on groundwater management

National workshop on R&D in water on June 1 to focus on groundwater management

Updated 67 days ago

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)

Published 73 days ago

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

Published 74 days ago

Concern for Gurugram: Locals flag crumbling roads, drainage woes in Sector 40

Residents alleged rainwater harvesting systems have remained clogged for years, increasing the risk of severe waterlogging during monsoon. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published 82 days ago

MCG ramps up anti-waterlogging works ahead of monsoon in Gurugram

Work includes desilting, excavation and linking to GMDA drains; modular RWH systems to be completed by May 15, officials said (HT Archive)

Published 91 days ago

Sustainability Theme Park at Lucknow’s Janeshwar Mishra Park to raise conservation awareness with modern tech, tips

Spread over nearly 15,676 square metres, the project will integrate education, recreation, and real-time demonstrations. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published 92 days ago

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

Mascot ‘Neera’ flanked by CM Rekha Gupta and water minister Parvesh Verma. (HT)

Published 93 days ago

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)

Published 93 days ago

Delhi govt mulling borewell policy to tackle water shortage: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi govt mulling borewell policy to tackle water shortage: CM Rekha Gupta

Published 93 days ago

Here's how to grow your own food with less water, even in a drought

Here's how to grow your own food with less water, even in a drought

Published 95 days ago

Water management cell to help Chandigarh save up for future

Emphasis is on revival of natural choes, integrating stormwater with recharge systems, and deployment of smart flood monitoring mechanisms. (HT PHOTO)

Published 97 days ago

Rain garden to rooftop farm: Inside the Delhi house of man who built AIIMS

In east Delhi, a home that turns sustainability into a way of life

Updated 98 days ago

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)

Published 104 days ago

Monsoon readiness under scrutiny, Haryana minister Vipul Goel directs zero waterlogging in NCR cities

Commuters amid rain at Rajiv Chowk near Mini Secretariat, in Gurugram on Friday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

Published 107 days ago

Groundwater concerns: HC asks LDA, other depts for progress report on rainwater harvesting measures in housing schemes

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court. (For representation)

Published 115 days ago

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)

Published 125 days ago

MCG initiates efforts to revive rainwater harvesting systems

Officials said the decline has started affecting supply during summers.

Published 129 days ago

Exhibition puts spotlight on Rajasthan’s water systems

A four-day exhibition opened at the Alliance Française de Delhi on Sunday and runs through March 25 (Photo for representation)

Published 133 days ago

Rao Inderjit reviews Gurugram projects, sets landfill, drainage deadlines

175 new rainwater recharge units planned before monsoon. Properties without functional RWH may face OC cancellation, while polluting units risk penal action. (HT Photo)

Published 176 days ago

Faecal coliform in Dwarka RWH pits due to poor upkeep, DJB tells NGT

(Representative image) Utility says monsoon testing showed sewage entry from housing societies, and certificates will stay withheld till corrective steps are verified. (HT Archive)

Published 180 days ago

GMDA issues ‘final notice’ to 40 societies for failing to comply with RWH norms

GMDA officials said that failure to comply with RWH norms can attract fines, and authorities can also deny or revoke occupancy certificates. (HT)

Published 198 days ago

124 of 144 samples from rainwater pits in Dwarka CGHS societies contained faecal coliform: Delhi Jal Board

The NGT has been hearing the case since February 2023, on a plea by a Dwarka resident alleging rainwater harvesting pits in the subcity were contaminating groundwater. (Representative photo/HT Archive)

Published 208 days ago

Gurugram: GMDA issues directives to RWAs to install rainwater harvesting systems

The communication, dated November 26, has been formally circulated to all RWAs, outlining mandatory actions and deadlines. (HT)

Updated 247 days ago

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