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Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:10 am IST

Bihar plans new law to regulate use of ground water

Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jun 24, 2026 03:50 am IST

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 on Jun 21, 2026 08:58 pm IST

Chandigarh launches roof-cleaning drive ahead of monsoon

Authorities said proper rooftop cleaning plays a crucial role in ensuring that rainwater harvesting structures function efficiently during the monsoon. (HT Photo for representation)

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Published on Jun 18, 2026 06:08 am IST

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 on Jun 02, 2026 04:50 am IST

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

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Updated on May 28, 2026 04:48 pm 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)

Published on May 22, 2026 05:08 am IST

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

Published on May 21, 2026 08:37 pm IST

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 on May 13, 2026 06:13 am IST

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 on May 04, 2026 06:58 am IST

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 on May 03, 2026 07:16 am IST

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

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

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)

Published on May 02, 2026 03:28 am IST

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

Published on May 01, 2026 11:29 pm IST

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

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Published on Apr 30, 2026 06:33 pm IST

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)

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Published on Apr 28, 2026 08:02 am IST

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 on Apr 27, 2026 05:46 pm 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)

Published on Apr 21, 2026 04:22 am IST

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 on Apr 18, 2026 05:26 am IST

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 on Apr 10, 2026 05:36 am 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)

Published on Mar 31, 2026 07:05 am IST

MCG initiates efforts to revive rainwater harvesting systems

Officials said the decline has started affecting supply during summers.

Published on Mar 27, 2026 03:44 am IST

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 on Mar 23, 2026 04:12 am IST

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 on Feb 08, 2026 09:15 am IST

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 on Feb 04, 2026 04:06 am IST

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 on Jan 17, 2026 04:02 am IST

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 on Jan 07, 2026 03:50 am IST

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 on Nov 29, 2025 09:50 pm IST

IIT (ISM) launches capacity-building drive on water conservation at Parasia

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Updated on Nov 28, 2025 11:59 pm IST

GMDA reviews rainwater harvesting systems in Gurugram housing societies

Gurugram, India-October 10, 2025: A government official team take the sample of sector-9 road near Basai flyover, in Gurugram, India, on Friday, 10 October 2025. (Photo/Hindustan Times)(Pic to go with Abhishek Bahl's story)