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water conservation news

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 on Jul 11, 2026 08:10 am IST

Despite shortage, 90% of PMC public toilets still use potable water

Civic records show that nearly 90% of these facilities connect directly to the potable water supply network. (FILE)
Published on Jun 22, 2026 05:10 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

Why Mumbai's water supply is under pressure this monsoon season

Mumbai water crisis: Image of Modak Sagar dam
Updated on Jun 17, 2026 11:53 am IST

Pune to begin alternate-day water supply from June 15; PMC expects system to stabilise within 2-3 days

Pune, India - May 23, 2022: A water tank of a housing society is filled by the water tanker due to less pressure of the water at Karve Nagar, in Pune, India, on Monday, May 23, 2022. (Photo by Pratham Gokhale/Hindustan Times) (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)
Published on Jun 15, 2026 06:18 am IST

NBCC: Promoting Green Living

NBCC RECOGNISED AT THE 17TH GRIHA SUMMIT FOR ITS PROJECTS VANIJYA BHAWAN & KAUSHAL BHAWAN.
Published on Jun 22, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Pune may get water supply on alternate days from next week as reservoir levels dip

Navi Mumbai, India - May 8, 2019:Through tanker policy PCMC keeps close watch on water supply with tankers at Panvel in Navi Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 07:56 am 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

Delhi govt to revive rainwater harvesting at its 75 Delhi schools: CM Gupta
Published on May 21, 2026 08:37 pm IST

MCG launches drive against illegal water use and faulty meters

MCG staff unlinks illegal water connections at Sector 10A on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Published on May 20, 2026 07:41 am IST

LG launches ‘Jal Sanchay Abhiyaan’ to revive 101 water bodies

Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu at District Park, Paschim Vihar, on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Published on May 17, 2026 03:18 am IST

CM orders completion of 34k water conservation works by June 15

CM Devendra Fadnavis (Hindustan Times)
Published on May 09, 2026 03:58 am IST

El Niño impact: Fadnavis directs speedy execution of Jalyukt Shivar works

El Niño impact: Fadnavis directs speedy execution of Jalyukt Shivar works
Published on May 08, 2026 06:28 pm 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

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 on Apr 30, 2026 06:33 pm IST

3-month reserve water left: Navi Mum civic chief

Navi Mumbai, India - Aug. 9, 2019: NMMC's Morbe Dam in Navi Mumbai, India, on Friday, August 9, 2019. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 30, 2026 05:48 am IST

MCG to launch month-long drive against water misuse from today

Drive to run for a month as temperatures near 40°C; civic body urges RWAs to report violations and ensure compliance. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Apr 26, 2026 06:36 am IST

Fadnavis calls for balancing heritage with development, cites Ahilyabai Holkar's legacy

Fadnavis calls for balancing heritage with development, cites Ahilyabai Holkar's legacy
Published on Apr 25, 2026 03:22 pm IST

India Water Week to be held in Sept, to focus on climate-resilient water management

India Water Week to be held in Sept, to focus on climate-resilient water management
Published on Apr 22, 2026 03:12 pm IST

State prepares for El Nino-linked rainfall deficit

State prepares for El Nino-linked rainfall deficit
Published on Apr 21, 2026 03:48 am IST

Maharashtra govt braces for possible El Nino impact, Fadnavis calls for effective water management

Maharashtra govt braces for possible El Nino impact, Fadnavis calls for effective water management
Published on Apr 20, 2026 05:44 pm IST

Tale of two villages: Rethinking water allocation and agricultural prosperity

Water (For Representation)
Published on Apr 20, 2026 03:02 pm IST

Govt approves first floating solar power project at Bawana power plant

The project, estimated to cost around 5-6 crore, will come up on water bodies within the plant premises and is expected to generate 2–3 MW of electricity, an official said. (Representative photo)
Published on Apr 20, 2026 04:02 am IST

15-day ‘water conservation campaign’ begins in UP schools today

(Pic for representation only)
Published on Apr 16, 2026 08:06 am IST

Modi lays out nine-point civic agenda during Mandya visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inauguration of Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira at Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri in Mandya on Wednesday. (ANI)
Updated on Apr 16, 2026 07:50 am IST

Surcharge on heavy industrial water users fetches Punjab govt 110 crore

The industries brought under the Punjab water regulatory and development authority ambit are bottling plants, distilleries, paper units, textile and dyeing units and sugar mills. (Mint file photo)
Published on Apr 13, 2026 06:10 am IST

Andhra CM calls for statewide movement for conserving water

Andhra CM calls for statewide movement for conserving water
Published on Apr 07, 2026 07:50 am IST

Punjab agri dept readies 1,388-cr annual action plan for FY 2026-27

The single largest outlay of 600 crore has been allocated under the Crop Residue Management (CRM) to check burning of paddy and wheat straw during kharif and rabi seasons. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)
Published on Apr 07, 2026 07:06 am IST

Cities across India revive stepwells to fight water crisis

Revived by the World Monuments Fund India (WMFI), Rajaon ki Baoli in Delhi is a flagship project of the Historic Water Systems of India initiative.
Updated on Apr 06, 2026 07:30 am IST

PCMC to roll out summer action plan to prevent water shortage

Representative image (Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 30, 2026 04:28 am IST