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A poor monsoon isn’t the real culprit. Our inefficient agriculture system is.

Why water is India’s scarcest resource | Opinion

Oct 05, 2019 12:09

A poor monsoon isn’t the real culprit. Our inefficient agriculture system is. read more

High up in the natural wonder of the French Alps, the climbers who spend their days among the rockfaces and glaciers have come to a grim conclusion: the mountains are falling down around them.

Alpine climbing routes crumble as climate change strikes

Aug 30, 2019 19:13

High up in the natural wonder of the French Alps, the climbers who spend their days among the rockfaces and glaciers have come to a grim conclusion: the mountains are falling down around them. read more

In Independence Day message, Punjab governor calls for eradicating drug menace, water crisis

Aug 14, 2019 22:22

Through an internal ranking mechanism operated by the team in Chandigarh, the city got an overall score of 81.3 based on indicators that include responsiveness, quality report, overdue and on-time disposal of complaints registered at the CM Window.

Gurugram’s ranking improves in redressal of complaints filed at CM window

Aug 07, 2019 21:26

Through an internal ranking mechanism operated by the team in Chandigarh, the city got an overall score of 81.3 based on indicators that include responsiveness, quality report, overdue and on-time disposal of complaints registered at the CM Window. read more

As per Niti Aayog, India is facing a water crisis, with around 50% population experiencing high to extreme water shortage. By next year, 21 Indian cities may run out of groundwater. Globally, India is ranked 120 among 122 countries in the world that...

Let’s be water wise for a secure future

Aug 06, 2019 04:46

As per Niti Aayog, India is facing a water crisis, with around 50% population experiencing high to extreme water shortage. By next year, 21 Indian cities may run out of groundwater. Globally, India is ranked 120 among 122 countries in the world that... read more

Drought-prone Marathwada and Vidarbha are still reeling under rainfall deficit, leading to delay in sowing kharif crops. Hundreds of villages are being supplied water with help of 451 tankers.

Parched Marathwada faces rainfall deficit, dams still dry

Aug 05, 2019 23:48

Drought-prone Marathwada and Vidarbha are still reeling under rainfall deficit, leading to delay in sowing kharif crops. Hundreds of villages are being supplied water with help of 451 tankers. read more

This is the first train that will be heading to Pali on Thursday to transport water in the drought-hit area.

Water to be transported from Jodhpur to drought-hit Pali on daily basis via train

Jul 25, 2019 20:48

This is the first train that will be heading to Pali on Thursday to transport water in the drought-hit area. read more

Failed rains last year and delays in this year’s annual monsoon have left nearly half of India facing drought-like conditions, according to the South Asia Drought Monitor. Tamil Nadu is trapped in a “severe dry” cycle along with other states like Karnataka,...

Worsening drought in Chennai is forcing doctors to buy water for surgery

Jul 10, 2019 12:15

Failed rains last year and delays in this year’s annual monsoon have left nearly half of India facing drought-like conditions, according to the South Asia Drought Monitor. Tamil Nadu is trapped in a “severe dry” cycle along with other states like Karnataka,... read more

The move comes even as large parts of India reel under the impact of a water shortage, and with drought looming large in some cases. The IMD said on Monday that at 33%, the month of June saw the biggest deficiency in rains since 2015. Data from the Central...

Government to set aside 75% NREGS work to conserve water

Jul 02, 2019 02:18

The move comes even as large parts of India reel under the impact of a water shortage, and with drought looming large in some cases. The IMD said on Monday that at 33%, the month of June saw the biggest deficiency in rains since 2015. Data from the Central... read more

Many buildings were being constructed in Bengaluru without paying any attention to the basic amenities required for residents, said deputy chief minister.

Karnataka may ban construction of new flats in Bengaluru for 5 years

Jun 28, 2019 01:11

Many buildings were being constructed in Bengaluru without paying any attention to the basic amenities required for residents, said deputy chief minister. read more

Nemmeli is located about 48 kilometres to the south of the Tamil Nadu capital and the second phase, to be implemented at a cost of ~1,689 crore; would be ready by 2021.

Edappadi K Palaniswami lays foundation for desalination plant

Jun 28, 2019 00:13

Nemmeli is located about 48 kilometres to the south of the Tamil Nadu capital and the second phase, to be implemented at a cost of ~1,689 crore; would be ready by 2021. read more

Revenue minister Chandrakant Patil, however, told the legislative council that all dues related to the CM’s bungalow have been cleared in September 2018.

Maharashtra owes BMC Rs 45L for water bills of VIP homes

Jun 25, 2019 03:51

Revenue minister Chandrakant Patil, however, told the legislative council that all dues related to the CM’s bungalow have been cleared in September 2018. read more

On the other hand, GMDA officials maintained that there was no dearth of water and that supply was an issue in different neighbourhoods due to various local problems.

Water supply has dipped to 30 mins, allege residents in Gurugram

Jun 25, 2019 02:29

On the other hand, GMDA officials maintained that there was no dearth of water and that supply was an issue in different neighbourhoods due to various local problems. read more

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, however, added, “Judicious use of water can save India from future calamities.”

Water shortage could cut India’s food exports, says water resources minister

Jun 24, 2019 17:44

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, however, added, “Judicious use of water can save India from future calamities.” read more

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) maintains the water distribution system in Sushant Lok-1. The MCG gets canal water supply from the GMDA, which is the master water supplier for the city.

Power cuts hit water supply in Gurugram’s Sushant Lok 1

Jun 24, 2019 02:52

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) maintains the water distribution system in Sushant Lok-1. The MCG gets canal water supply from the GMDA, which is the master water supplier for the city. read more