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    Soil Erosion News

    In the 1930s, US agencies planted a shrub to stop erosion; now it covers 115,550 forest acres

    A fix that grew bigger than planned: Bicolor lespedeza, once planted to hold soil in place, now grows across an estimated 115,550 forest acres.
    World News
    Published 3 days ago

    In 1935, a soil-saving African grass reached Oklahoma, and one strain later covered 2 million acres

    A grass brought in to stop erosion: One strain was planted on about 2 million acres in Oklahoma and northwestern Texas.
    World News
    Updated 4 days ago

    Kitchlu Nagar road collapse occurred on August 6: Ludhiana MC identifies 3 firms but fails to fix responsibility for cave-in

    The road in the Kitchlu Nagar area gave way on August 6. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 36 days ago

    Train movement to Mizoram affected due to soil erosion after heavy rain

    A few trains have been cancelled and some short-originated.
    India News
    Updated 49 days ago

    Vetiver grass to protect Central Railway ghat slopes on Pune-Mumbai route

    According to railway officials, the Bhor Ghat between Karjat and Lonavla and the Thal Ghat between Kasara and Igatpuri are prone to soil erosion, surface runoff, boulder falls, and shallow landslides during heavy rains. Such incidents can threaten railway infrastructure and train operations. (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 52 days ago

    Jinxed? Lko-Knp E-way faces fresh soil erosion

    A collapsed section of the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 62 days ago

    Ganga Expressway stretch in Unnao sinks after rain, repairs begin

    subsidence developed after rainwater washed away soil along the edge of the Ganga Expressway stretch in Unnao (Sourced)
    Cities
    Published 66 days ago

    Two roads cave in after fresh rainfall in Ludhiana

    Meanwhile, the portion of the road that caved in at Kitchlu Nagar last week is still under repair. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 70 days ago

    Kitchlu Nagar sinkhole to be repaired in two weeks: MC

    According to MC, reinforcing around 1 km of the sewer network could cost nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50 crore. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
    Cities
    Published 75 days ago

    Unnao link road to Ganga Expressway damaged in UP's first rain

    The incident is the latest in a series of defects reported on the Ganga expressway.
    India News
    Updated 110 days ago

    Cave-ins, soil erosion: More vulnerable spots surface on Delhi-Dehradun E-way

    Latest flaws intensify concerns over quality of construction (Sourced)
    Cities
    Published 163 days ago

    Delhi: Check dams planned for south forest div to reduce soil erosion

    Officials said that in the first phase the department has invited bids to construct two large check dams near Aya Nagar at the cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.5 crore.
    Cities
    Published 218 days ago

    13.8% soil loss across Aravallis: Study

    Representational image.
    India News
    Updated 226 days ago

    India’s monsoon bounty and signs of a looming crisis

    The intense rain is not just a problem; it’s a self-fuelling engine of destruction for land. It drives severe soil loss, a challenge often overshadowed by flooding. (AP)
    Opinion
    Published 364 days ago

    HC orders structural audit of Dharavi rehab building after residents flag soil erosion, safety risks

    Mumbai, India - September 24, 2025: Kamraj Nagar Co-operative Housing Society, located along the Sion-Bandra Link Road, Dharavi in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, 24, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Published 393 days ago

    Punjab: Efforts on to contain soil erosion caused by Bear river in Tanda

    Punjab: Efforts on to contain soil erosion caused by Bear river in Tanda
    India News
    Published 401 days ago

    Aksa beach promenade built illegally, to be razed within 2 months

    In 2023, the MMB constructed a 600-metre long uncoursed rubble (UCR) wall along the beach, alongside a four-metre wide cobble-stoned pathway, at a cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11.83 crore
    Cities
    Published 401 days ago

    Haryana: Over 20 villages in K’shetra remain affected due to overflowing Markanda River

    A local inTapu Kamalpur in Yamunanagar assessing the soil erosion due to Yamuna flow from Hathnikund barrage on Thursday. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 413 days ago

    Elderly woman dies, fuel station damaged in landslides in Kathua, Udhampur

    Police personnel prepare to warn and evacuate people from near Tawi river following heavy rainfall, in Jammu, on Monday. (PTI)
    Cities
    Published 424 days ago

    Does Matheran need paver blocks? SC seeks NEERI report

    Matheran - Kunal Story in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. (Photo by Rishikesh Choudhary) (Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Published 574 days ago

    SC asks NEERI to file report over laying of paver blocks in Matheran

    SC asks NEERI to file report over laying of paver blocks in Matheran
    India News
    Updated 583 days ago

    Wildbuzz | Trees as vignettes of time

    Trees of the Shivalik foothills. (Vikram Jit Singh)
    Cities
    Published 621 days ago

    To run Matheran toy train in monsoon, CR to spend ₹5 crore on upgrade works

    Matheran Toy train
    Cities
    Updated 763 days ago

    Monsoon’s here, but Chandigarh’s Sector 40 road still torn up for sewer work

    The work, spanning from Sector 40 to Sector 42, has led to road closures and uprooted sidewalks for the past few weeks, already causing inconvenience to commuters and residents alike. (Keshav Singh/HT)
    Cities
    Updated 842 days ago

    World Soil Day 2023: Date, history and significance

    World Soil Day 2023: Date, history and significance
    Lifestyle
    Published 1054 days ago

    Haryana assembly committee recommends probe into grant of forest NOC to developer

    The no objection certificate, according to the CAG report, was a part of the trail of illegalities that started with the allotment of 3.93 acres to the developer by the municipal corporation Faridabad (MCF) in the PLPA-notified area. (HT file photo)
    Cities
    Updated 1150 days ago

    Omar criticised for neglecting environment as he shares photo of soil erosion

    Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah.  (HT File Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 1164 days ago

    Residents fear soil erosion might affect 200-year-old temple in Belapur

    “For the past two years, the hill has witnessed massive excavation. As a result, the soil around the sides of the temple has loosened, leading to the fear of another landslide,” Mhatre said. “In 2018, I renovated the temple using my funds, but due to the digging work, the area has suffered a lot of damage. Even the stairways leading to the temple were destroyed.” (Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Updated 1186 days ago

    Work on to mitigate after-effects of swollen Yamuna

    Makeshift embankments, made of sandbags and iron, built on the river bank in Tapu Kamalpur village of Yamunanagar. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 1196 days ago

    World Soil Day 2022 celebrates ‘soil: where food begins’ | 5 points

    As the increasing population burdens our agricultural systems, it is crucial to ensure soil replenishment after each harvest to ensure global food security.
    Environment
    Published 1418 days ago
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