BJP stages protest over water scarcity in Delhi

Last Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013, 22:33

Delhi BJP on Friday took to streets to protest against scarcity of water in various parts of the city during summer.

Delhi CM faces protest over water scarcity

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 21:16

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Friday faced angry protesters who showed black flags to her over scarcity of water in Kapashera area in South West Delhi.

939 villages scarcity hit in Gujarat, says govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 17:25

Gujarat government said that 939 villages of the state were facing water scarcity whereas 2,979 villages were partially affected.

Most Asian countries face water crisis, says ADB

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 15:12

More than 75 percent of Asia-Pacific countries lack water security, with many of them facing an imminent water crisis unless immediate steps are taken to improve the management of water resources, according to a study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) released Wednesday.

Not possible to release Cauvery water to TN for now: Shettar

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 16:42

It is not possible for Karnataka to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu "for now" as the state is facing drought and acute drinking water scarcity, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said on Sunday.

Widespread rains give relief to scarcity-hit Gujarat

Last Updated: Monday, August 13, 2012, 22:35

Barring Saurashtra-Kutch region, around 125 talukas and 24 districts of Gujarat received significant rains since Sunday.

14 districts in Gujarat declared `scarcity hit`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 00:09

Gujarat govt declared 14 districts and 152 talukas of the state as "scarcity hit" due to deficient rains.

Adani Power reports Rs 793 crore loss

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 15:52

Battling fuel scarcity and rising imported coal prices, Adani Power on Wednesday reported net loss of Rs 793 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.

Tourists stranded as farmers block J&K NH over water woes

Last Updated: Thursday, June 14, 2012, 14:58

Thousands of passengers, including tourists, are stranded on the Jammu-Srinagar highway as farmers blocked the road at Awantipora demanding proper water supply for irrigation purposes.

AGP demands inquiry into LPG scarcity in North East

Last Updated: Thursday, June 7, 2012, 21:07

The Asom Gana Parishad demanded an iquiry by the Centre into the ongoing scarcity of LPG cylinders in the North East.

World Environment Day: Water scarcity to drive conflicts?

Last Updated: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 17:09

Despite the fact that a major part of the Earth is composed of water, the world is soon headed towards a future war over scarcity of the most essential component of life.