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Over-Exploitation Of Delhi Groundwater In Semi-Critical State: Top Court
The Supreme Court today expressed grave concern on "over-exploitation" of groundwater in most parts of Delhi and asked the authorities to avert a crisis, saying the situation was "semi-critical".
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IISc Bangalore, CGWB Enter Into MoA For Ground Water Research
The study will cover an area of 48000 sqr. kms comprising Chikballapur and Kolar Districts and parts of Bagalkot, Bangalore Rural, Belgaum, Bellary, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Gadag, Gulbarga and Yadgir districts.
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BR Ambedkar's Birth Anniversary To Be Observed As Water Day: Centre
The government will observe B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary as "Water Day" in view of his contribution toward management of the country's resources, Union minister Uma Bharti said today.
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Yes, Minister! Dolphins Got Blind Because Of Pollution, Says Ministry
In a curious U-turn, Ministry of Water Resources today said its Minister Uma Bharti's Lok Sabha statement that gangetic dolphins were getting blind because of pollution is "factually correct".
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Varanasi Ghats May Soon Display Ganges Pollution Data: Expert
A clutch of real-time sensors have been installed along the Ganges in Varanasi for monitoring water quality and the data would be soon made available to visitors as displays at the ghats, a scientist involved in the project said here.
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Sri Sri Event: No Permission Given, Says Water Resources Ministry To Green Panel
Faced with tough questions from National Green Tribunal (NGT), the Water Resources ministry today told the panel it has not granted permission for 'World Cultural Festival' being organised by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living foundation from March 11 while another ministry said no clearance was required for temporary structures.
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Water Storage In Reservoirs At 32 Per Cent Of Total Capacity: Government
Availability of water at 91 major reservoirs in the country is at 32 per cent of their total capacity and 23 per cent less than the levels reported during the corresponding period last year.
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Green Panel Direction To Uttar Pradesh Government On Ganga Cleaning
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttar Pradesh government and its state pollution control board to apprise the public about pending proceedings as it may order shifting of polluting industrial units located on the banks of Ganga.
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Government Asks Public, NRIs to Contribute to Clean Ganga Fund
With surface cleaning of River Ganga's mainstream set to begin next year, Government has urged public and NRIs to contribute towards the Clean Ganga Fund (CGF).
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Mobile App Soon for Passing on Information on Water Levels
Hydrologists may soon be able to communicate water levels of river basins at the press of a cell phone button, with the Central Water Commission proposing a mobile application.
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Centre Formulates Plan for Ensuring Maximum Utilisation of Water
The Centre has prepared a comprehensive plan for a campaign in order to ensure maximum utilisation of water in view of scarcity of water.
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Fully Geared for Any Contingency: Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Monsoon
A day after the forecast of a below average monsoon by the Indian Meteorological Department, Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy, today, said the government is "fully geared" to deal with any contingency that arises on account of the prediction.
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High Flood Situation Warning in Odisha's Keonjhar District
With Baitarani River in Odisha's Keonjhar district flowing above the danger mark, the Ministry of Water Resources today issued a "high flood situation" warning in parts of Odisha.
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Over-Exploitation Of Delhi Groundwater In Semi-Critical State: Top Court
The Supreme Court today expressed grave concern on "over-exploitation" of groundwater in most parts of Delhi and asked the authorities to avert a crisis, saying the situation was "semi-critical".
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IISc Bangalore, CGWB Enter Into MoA For Ground Water Research
The study will cover an area of 48000 sqr. kms comprising Chikballapur and Kolar Districts and parts of Bagalkot, Bangalore Rural, Belgaum, Bellary, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Gadag, Gulbarga and Yadgir districts.
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BR Ambedkar's Birth Anniversary To Be Observed As Water Day: Centre
The government will observe B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary as "Water Day" in view of his contribution toward management of the country's resources, Union minister Uma Bharti said today.
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Yes, Minister! Dolphins Got Blind Because Of Pollution, Says Ministry
In a curious U-turn, Ministry of Water Resources today said its Minister Uma Bharti's Lok Sabha statement that gangetic dolphins were getting blind because of pollution is "factually correct".
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Varanasi Ghats May Soon Display Ganges Pollution Data: Expert
A clutch of real-time sensors have been installed along the Ganges in Varanasi for monitoring water quality and the data would be soon made available to visitors as displays at the ghats, a scientist involved in the project said here.
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Sri Sri Event: No Permission Given, Says Water Resources Ministry To Green Panel
Faced with tough questions from National Green Tribunal (NGT), the Water Resources ministry today told the panel it has not granted permission for 'World Cultural Festival' being organised by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living foundation from March 11 while another ministry said no clearance was required for temporary structures.
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Water Storage In Reservoirs At 32 Per Cent Of Total Capacity: Government
Availability of water at 91 major reservoirs in the country is at 32 per cent of their total capacity and 23 per cent less than the levels reported during the corresponding period last year.
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Green Panel Direction To Uttar Pradesh Government On Ganga Cleaning
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttar Pradesh government and its state pollution control board to apprise the public about pending proceedings as it may order shifting of polluting industrial units located on the banks of Ganga.
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Government Asks Public, NRIs to Contribute to Clean Ganga Fund
With surface cleaning of River Ganga's mainstream set to begin next year, Government has urged public and NRIs to contribute towards the Clean Ganga Fund (CGF).
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Mobile App Soon for Passing on Information on Water Levels
Hydrologists may soon be able to communicate water levels of river basins at the press of a cell phone button, with the Central Water Commission proposing a mobile application.
-
Centre Formulates Plan for Ensuring Maximum Utilisation of Water
The Centre has prepared a comprehensive plan for a campaign in order to ensure maximum utilisation of water in view of scarcity of water.
-
Fully Geared for Any Contingency: Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Monsoon
A day after the forecast of a below average monsoon by the Indian Meteorological Department, Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy, today, said the government is "fully geared" to deal with any contingency that arises on account of the prediction.
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High Flood Situation Warning in Odisha's Keonjhar District
With Baitarani River in Odisha's Keonjhar district flowing above the danger mark, the Ministry of Water Resources today issued a "high flood situation" warning in parts of Odisha.
