Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 18:51
The Sikkim government has launched a massive initiative to revive and restore dying natural springs to address the water problem, especially in the rural areas. It has led to a 15 percent enhancement in spring discharges.
Last Updated: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:50
Leading water scientists have issued a warning that in the short span of one or two generations, most of the 9 billion people on Earth will be suffering from fresh water woes if any major reforms are not made.
Last Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 21:45
Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit said government was planning to commission Munak Canal and make fully functional 3 water treatment plants which will help in overcoming the water shortage problem in the city.
Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 21:17
Recycling sewage for human use is the solution for depleting water in rivers and lakes, and rising domestic and industrial waste in Indian cities and towns, said participants at a seminar here Monday.
Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 19:04
Taking cognisance of media reports that Dalits in a village in Bihar have been denied water, the NHRC Wednesday issued notices to the state Chief Secretary and Kishaganj District Magistrate.
Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 10:31
The year 2012 was a difficult year for TN CM J Jayalalithaa as she had to wage a legal battle on the Cauvery issue and face criticism for long power cuts.
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 10:13
Taking a serious view of exploitation of ground water in Gurgaon, Punjab and Haryana High Court barred construction activity unless builders give an undertaking that underground water would not be drawn by them.
Last Updated: Monday, July 16, 2012, 20:37
Taking a serious view of exploitation of ground water in Gurgaon, Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday barred issuance of any fresh license for construction activity.
Last Updated: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 19:39
With Delhi having to rely heavily on neighbouring states for supply of water, the Delhi Jal Board has decided to recycle and reuse waste water in a major way to help meet the growing demand of the city.
Last Updated: Saturday, June 16, 2012, 00:03
Taking strong objection to Haryana cutting supply of raw water to Delhi, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has taken up the issue with the Centre.
Last Updated: Monday, June 11, 2012, 15:09
The Opposition walked out of the state assembly here Monday, alleging the state government`s inaction on tackling diverse diseases like dengue, H1N1, malaria and jaundice across the state.
Last Updated: Thursday, June 7, 2012, 13:45
A middle-aged man was killed over filling water from a municipality tap in an Uttar Pradesh town, police said.
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