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Rao Inderjit orders strict action against builders, industries violating water conservation norms

Published on Sep 20, 2025 22:20 IST

The directions were issued during areview meeting with officials of GMDA, MCG, and HSVP. (HT PHOTO)

Guest Column | From deluge to deficit: Punjab’s water lessons

When Punjab suffers violent swings, it is not just local farmers but the entire country’s food supply at risk. (AFP)

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Published on Sep 14, 2025 01:50 IST

RWH systems in all four condominiums of Gurugram found defective during random inspection

The inspection was carried out by the GMDA planning wing.

Published on Sep 9, 2025 22:46 IST

Gurugram: GMDA to inspect RWH systems in 2000 societies

Gurugram: GMDA to inspect RWH systems in 2000 societies

Published on Aug 28, 2025 22:34 IST

Fresh guidelines issued for rainwater harvesting in Delhi, NGT told

In its latest submission on August 21, DJB said the July 31 committee decided to focus on upcoming pits to prevent further contamination. (Representational image)

Published on Aug 27, 2025 22:12 IST

GMDA to inspect rainwater harvesting systems in 166 housing societies

During the meeting, Dhesi issued instructions to GMDA officials to check the RWH systems built in residential societies and colonies. (HT Archive)

Published on Aug 14, 2025 02:30 IST

MCG approves major infra proposals, elects finance committee members

At the start of the meeting, three newly nominated members, Sachin Devtwal, Vikrant Yadav, and Krishan Swami, were administered the oath of office. (HT Archive)

Published on Aug 11, 2025 23:17 IST

Nearly 85% of homes, 50% of societies lack working rainwater harvesting pits: GMDA report

A non-functional rainwater harvesting system in Palam Vihar G-Block near Park Hospital. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photos)

Published on Aug 3, 2025 01:44 IST

Taken steps to fix water leaks from metro stations in Delhi: DMRC to NGT

The Delhi Metro was responding to a plea filed in April 2022 by Delhi resident Harpal Singh Rana, which had alleged that rainwater is allowed to flow down metro pillars at several places. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Published on Aug 1, 2025 23:56 IST

DJB withdrew water bill rebate over rainwater harvesting violation in Dwarka societies, NGT told

The Delhi government had made RWH systems mandatory in 2012 and as per law, non-compliance can attract a penalty of 1.5 times the water bill amount. (FILE)

Published on Jul 25, 2025 24:24 IST

Groundwater Week to promote conservation launched in Gautam Budh Nagar

The DM said this year’s theme was “Safe Water, Secure Future” and must translate into visible ground-level action. (HT Photos)

Published on Jul 18, 2025 01:48 IST

Guest Column| Harvest rainwater to save Punjab’s groundwater

Groundwater could plunge to 100 metres by 2029 and beyond 300 metres by 2039. Urban areas, now increasingly reliant on groundwater for municipal needs, may soon face the same shortages already burdening rural Punjab. (HT file)

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Published on Jul 8, 2025 10:11 IST

Rainwater systems still inactive in key Greater Noida societies

The inspection team discovered that several societies had not restored their systems even after receiving prior notices, said Ankita Rai, hydrologist with the groundwater department. (HT Archives)

Updated on Jul 4, 2025 05:10 IST

Groundwater level declines in 70% locations in Prayagraj

(Pic for representation)

Published on Jul 4, 2025 02:40 IST

Prayagraj Master Plan 2031: PDA pushes for reservoirs, rainwater harvesting systems

The master plan has been prepared to meet the challenges of water requirement and recharging of groundwater in the same proportion in future. (For representation)

Published on Jun 26, 2025 14:16 IST

Rainwater systems, waste segregation now mandatory for societies: MCG

According to estimatesby the civic body, BWGs contribute nearly 500 tonne of waste daily in Gurugram, underscoring the need for their cooperation in managing the city’s mounting waste. (HT Archive)

Published on Jun 25, 2025 04:44 IST

2.35L govt buildings in U.P. to have rooftop rainwater harvesting system

(Sourced pic for representation)

Published on Jun 25, 2025 02:02 IST

Groundwater recharge, rooftop audits key focus in ‘Catch the Rain’ action plan

Deployment of piezometers was among the key issues discussed.

Published on Jun 25, 2025 01:30 IST

State sets target of digging 50 new ponds in Prayagraj under Khet Talab Yojana

A pond constructed in a field of a farmer at Lokpur Mawaiya village of Koraon development block in Prayagraj. (HT)

Published on Jun 16, 2025 01:22 IST

Rainwater: The most underused climate solution

Rainwater collection.

Published on Jun 9, 2025 10:24 IST

Pimpri-Chinchwad to inspire housing societies to go green

The initiative is a step towards decentralised environmental solutions as well as building a greener, more ecologically responsible city, officials said. (HT)

Published on Jun 7, 2025 01:24 IST

World Environment Day 2025: Bengaluru RWAs lead the way with green initiatives

World Environment Day: In Bengaluru, several Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) are setting examples of sustainable urban living through innovative, community-led green initiatives. (Representational Image)

Published on Jun 5, 2025 06:15 IST

Catch the Rain: GB Nagar departments told to submit progress and plans

Officials said that a special afforestation drive will be conducted along the banks of the Hindon in coordination with the forest department. (HT Archive)

Published on Jun 3, 2025 24:40 IST

Eye on better drainage, MCG steps up pre-monsoon efforts

MCG’s engineering teams are actively engaged in desilting and repairing sewer lines and drainage channels across several Gurugram zones. (HT PHOTO)

Published on May 24, 2025 24:10 IST

This 3-step interior decor, design checklist can make your home monsoon-ready

Monsoon can wreck your home unless you follow these 3 expert interior decor, exterior design tips.

Updated on May 17, 2025 07:38 IST

Work afoot to conserve rainwater in Panchkula

The project will involve the installation of approximately 90-metre-deep pipes at each well location in Panchkula. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 13, 2025 03:14 IST

Chandigarh to have rainwater harvesting structures by November in govt buildings, schools, anganwadi centres

Officials said that a cleaning drive for existing rainwater harvesting systems (government and private) will be held from April 1 to 7, 2025 (HT Photo for representation)

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Published on Apr 3, 2025 01:16 IST

Faecal coliform found in Dwarka rainwater pits, says Delhi Jal Board

A survey found that faecal coliform was in the Dwarka rainwater pits

Published on Mar 28, 2025 22:30 IST

Noida authority to strictly enforce rainwater harvesting, EV infra norms

The authority has instructed all property owners to clean and restore rainwater harvesting systems by March 31, 2025. Starting April 1, 2025, officials will begin on-site inspections and impose penalties for non-compliance. (HT Archive)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 23:46 IST

NDMC to use modular pit technology for rainwater harvesting, flood management

NDMC to use modular pit technology for rainwater harvesting, flood management

Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:49 IST

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