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water management news

Delhi water crisis: Plug the leaks aggressively at every level of supply

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) currently treats and pumps a massive 1,000 million gallons per day (MGD) of potable water against a peak summer demand of 1,250 MGD.
opinion
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 08:00 am IST

NMMC to revive 100 traditional wells as Morbe dam storage falls to 12.73%

NMMC to revive 100 traditional wells as Morbe dam storage falls to 12.73%
mumbai news
Published on Jun 17, 2026 04:44 am IST

Construction activity, leakages and growing consumption main challenges in Pune water management

Construction activity, leakages and growing consumption main challenges in Pune water management
pune news
Published on Jun 14, 2026 05:36 pm IST

Central praise for Chhattisgarh's M-CAD initiative to boost irrigation efficiency

Central praise for Chhattisgarh's M-CAD initiative to boost irrigation efficiency
india news
Published on Jun 06, 2026 03:12 pm IST

Delhi CM approves water, sewage projects worth ₹1,000 crore

Gupta said approval has been granted for the installation of 12 new decentralised sewage treatment plants (DSTPs) in the Najafgarh region. (PTI)
delhi news
Published on May 25, 2026 04:50 am IST

India, Netherlands sign water management pact over Gujarat's Kalpasar project

The Kalpasar project in Gujarat gained momentum with a new Indo-Dutch cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing water management.
genesis
Published on May 18, 2026 04:36 pm IST

Punjab CM orders time-bound flood protection works before monsoon

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann chairing a meeting with the departments concerned over flood preparations ahead of monsoon on Saturday. (@BhagwantMann)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 26, 2026 06:20 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
mumbai news
Published on Apr 20, 2026 05:44 pm IST

AAP, Cong oppose move to open two BBMB posts beyond Punjab, Haryana

Chandigarh : The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Congress in Punjab on Tuesday objected to the BJP-led central government’s amendment to the rules governing appointments in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB)
others
Published on Apr 15, 2026 06:38 am IST

The good news is, the reins are in our hands: water researcher Kaveh Madani

PREMIUM
‘I believe we can do things differently. No one anywhere is immune to this. So, it’s a matter of accepting reality, admitting mismanagement and going back to the drawing board,’ Madani says.
art culture
Updated on Mar 28, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Every drop tells a story

Water
climate change
Published on Mar 21, 2026 03:17 pm IST

Why we are thirsty on a blue planet

Blue Planet
climate change
Published on Mar 21, 2026 03:15 pm IST

A circular economy to secure our water future

Agriculture accounts for nearly 91% of India’s freshwater withdrawals, industry 2%, and domestic use 7%. Improving irrigation efficiency is central to a circular water economy. (AFP)
opinion
Published on Mar 20, 2026 09:04 pm IST

Water conservation in India: The community as custodian

In agriculture, micro-irrigation, improved on-farm water management, and better utilisation of available resources are being adopted across regions, supported by programmes like the modernisation of command area development, helping enhance sustainability while supporting farmers’ livelihoods. (AFP)
opinion
Published on Mar 20, 2026 09:04 pm IST

Budget 2026–27: Infrastructure and jobs as drivers of growth

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with the budget
economy
Published on Feb 01, 2026 07:36 pm IST

CS pushes timely execution of water mgmt scheme to benefit farmers

CS pushes timely execution of water mgmt scheme to benefit farmers
lucknow news
Published on Jan 14, 2026 07:50 am IST

HSIIDC finalises ₹490 crore water management plan for Manesar till 2031

(Representative image) Funded initially by HSIIDC, the project targets 275 MLD demand, with later phases to be executed by GMDA and the Manesar civic body. (HT)
gurugram news
Published on Jan 08, 2026 07:01 am IST

Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil says dams no longer a viable, long-term solution

Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil says dams no longer a viable, long-term solution
india news
Published on Nov 28, 2025 05:16 pm IST

From drought to deluge: Weather extremes seal Marathwada’s fate

PREMIUM
In this May 10, 2016, photo, a Shepard drinks water on the dry bed of Manjara Dam, which supplies water to Latur and nearby villages in Marathwada region, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Failed monsoons play havoc with millions of farmers in central India leading to crippling poverty and soaring suicides. Some 400 farmers have killed themselves so far this year in the parched Marathwada region, which is home to about 19 million people.(AP Photo/Manish Swarup) (AP)
mumbai news
Published on Oct 28, 2025 04:10 pm IST

Guest Column| From floods to future: Rethinking water together

Residents riding a tractor through a flooded field at Ramdass in Amritsar district on September 10. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 29, 2025 02:40 pm IST

Guest Column| Why Punjab keeps drowning despite its mighty dams

Punjab’s people cannot afford to pay the price of poor planning year after year. Floods may be natural, but the devastation we see today is largely man-made. (File phtoo)
chandigarh news
Updated on Sept 26, 2025 06:26 pm IST

New water treatment plant in Dwarka to start operations by December 2025

New water treatment plant in Dwarka to start operations by December 2025
delhi news
Published on Sept 15, 2025 03:36 am IST

Guest Column| Punjab’s floods: A national challenge beyond politics

Punjab’s floods are not just a state-level tragedy; they are a national challenge. The state remains India’s food bowl, contributing more than 35% of wheat and nearly a quarter of rice procured for the central pool. (Reoresentational photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 11, 2025 02:44 pm IST

Punjab govt’s ‘negligence’ worsened flood situation in state: BBMB chief

Punjab is grappling with its worst floods in four decades, with devastating effects across the state. Heavy monsoon rains, combined with water releases from Pong, Bhakra and Ranjit Sagar dams has inundated 1,948 villages, impacting over 3,84,000 people, leading to at least 43 deaths and causing massive crop losses of around 1.72 lakh hectares. (PTI photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 06, 2025 03:20 am IST

PMC issues stern warning over water meter resistance

Additionally, the water connections of violators will be disconnected. (HT)
pune news
Published on Aug 03, 2025 06:48 am IST

MCG identifies over 17K illegal water connections in Gurugram

The MCG’s crackdown on illegal connections is expected to not only boost revenue recovery but also curb misuse, promote efficient water usage and create much-needed accountability in the city’s water supply system. (HT PHOTO)
others
Published on Jul 25, 2025 06:52 am IST

Yamuna Mantha: Experts gather to brainstorm river’s revival plan

Other points discussed at the conference included waste management, correlation of groundwater to Yamuna’s water, and real-time monitoring of environmental flow of the river. (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)
delhi news
Published on Jul 12, 2025 05:40 am IST

Punjab CM approves 14-point action plan to preserve groundwater

The Punjab government on Friday gave nod to a 14-point Integrated State Water Plan to preserve and replenish water sources in the state.
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 21, 2025 07:42 am IST

PMC’s failing record in water meter installation amid opposition from citizens

Facing strong resistance from residents, PMC has warned of water disconnection if citizens continue to oppose installation of water meters under the city’s ambitious 24x7 equitable water supply scheme. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
pune news
Published on May 15, 2025 09:34 am IST

Haryana launches AI-enabled water atlas amid alarming groundwater crisis

Farmers in Karnal, Haryana grow bottle gourd as opposed to water-intensive rice in an effort to conserve the rapidly depleting groundwater table. (Bloomberg)
gurugram news
Published on May 05, 2025 06:48 am IST
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