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Central University Of Rajasthan Shifts To Online Classes Till August 14 Amid Water Concerns
Central University of Rajasthan will conduct online classes from July 15 to August 14 as a precautionary measure to conserve water amid rainfall concerns.
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Bangladesh PM, Chinese Water Minister Discuss Teesta Plan Implementation
Bangladesh and China agree to boost cooperation on river management including Teesta project
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Revanth Reddy Threatens To "Cut Tongues" Of Critics In Assembly
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy drew parallels to the terrorist Ajmal Kasab, suggesting that public execution would be a fitting consequence for those who "betrayed" the state's water interests.
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KCR Signals Return To Active Politics, Launches "Direct War" Against Congress
Breaking a nearly two-year hiatus from active street politics, Bharat Rashtra Samithi chief and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao has officially declared a "direct war" against the ruling Congress government.
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Tamil Nadu Boosts Water Resources, Agricultural Productivity
Since assuming office in 2021, the Tamil Nadu government has undertaken large-scale rejuvenation and infrastructure initiatives to strengthen the state's water resources and agricultural productivity.
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Centre Approves Rs 6,000-Crore Atal Bhujal Yojana For Ground Water Resources
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Atal Bhujal Yojana, a Rs 6,000 crore scheme for sustainable management of groundwater resources, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said.
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Mamata Banerjee Stresses On Need For Conservation Of Water Resources
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today emphasised the need for conservation of water resources on the occasion of World Water Monitoring Day.
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Goa Congress Lawmaker's Wife Charged For Encroaching Government Land
Goa Congress lawmaker Clafacia Dias's wife was on Friday charged for trespass and dishonest misappropriation of a government property, police said.
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Karnataka Minister Asks Tamil Nadu To Hear Out Mekedatu Project Benefits
Karnataka Water Resources Minister DK Shivakumar has sought an opportunity to explain the benefits of the proposed Mekedatu project on the Cauvery river in his state to the AIADMK-led Tamil Nadu government and the opposition DMK
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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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All Happy To Build Dams, But None Interested In Sending Water To Farms: Nitin Gadkari
From ministers to bureaucrats, everyone is "very happy" to construct large dams but few are interested in ensuring that water reaches farms, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday as he pitched for focusing on increased irrigation.
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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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PM Narendra Modi's Rs 5.5 Lakh Crore River-Linking Plan For Tackling Floods
After years of foot-dragging India will begin work in around a month on an $87 billion scheme to connect some of the country's biggest rivers, government sources say, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi bets on the ambitious project to end deadly floods and droughts.
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Cleaning Of Ganga A Challenge, Results Will Show in 2018, Says Uma Bharti
Work on a new Ganga law to lay down guidelines for cleaning the holy river and implement the 'Namami Gange' programme is underway and will be shared with the states before tabling it in Parliament, the government told the Rajya Sabha today.
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Switching To Vegetables, Melons And Papaya Could Help Save Water In India, Shows Study
Rome: India could save water and reduce planet-warming emissions if people added more vegetables and fruits like melon, oranges and papaya to their diet while reducing wheat and poultry, researchers said on Wednesday. The country’s population is forecast to rise to 1.6 billion by 2050, and to ensure there is enough available freshwater, water use...
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Central University Of Rajasthan Shifts To Online Classes Till August 14 Amid Water Concerns
Central University of Rajasthan will conduct online classes from July 15 to August 14 as a precautionary measure to conserve water amid rainfall concerns.
-
Bangladesh PM, Chinese Water Minister Discuss Teesta Plan Implementation
Bangladesh and China agree to boost cooperation on river management including Teesta project
-
Revanth Reddy Threatens To "Cut Tongues" Of Critics In Assembly
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy drew parallels to the terrorist Ajmal Kasab, suggesting that public execution would be a fitting consequence for those who "betrayed" the state's water interests.
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KCR Signals Return To Active Politics, Launches "Direct War" Against Congress
Breaking a nearly two-year hiatus from active street politics, Bharat Rashtra Samithi chief and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao has officially declared a "direct war" against the ruling Congress government.
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Tamil Nadu Boosts Water Resources, Agricultural Productivity
Since assuming office in 2021, the Tamil Nadu government has undertaken large-scale rejuvenation and infrastructure initiatives to strengthen the state's water resources and agricultural productivity.
-
Centre Approves Rs 6,000-Crore Atal Bhujal Yojana For Ground Water Resources
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Atal Bhujal Yojana, a Rs 6,000 crore scheme for sustainable management of groundwater resources, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said.
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Mamata Banerjee Stresses On Need For Conservation Of Water Resources
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today emphasised the need for conservation of water resources on the occasion of World Water Monitoring Day.
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Goa Congress Lawmaker's Wife Charged For Encroaching Government Land
Goa Congress lawmaker Clafacia Dias's wife was on Friday charged for trespass and dishonest misappropriation of a government property, police said.
-
Karnataka Minister Asks Tamil Nadu To Hear Out Mekedatu Project Benefits
Karnataka Water Resources Minister DK Shivakumar has sought an opportunity to explain the benefits of the proposed Mekedatu project on the Cauvery river in his state to the AIADMK-led Tamil Nadu government and the opposition DMK
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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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All Happy To Build Dams, But None Interested In Sending Water To Farms: Nitin Gadkari
From ministers to bureaucrats, everyone is "very happy" to construct large dams but few are interested in ensuring that water reaches farms, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday as he pitched for focusing on increased irrigation.
-
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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PM Narendra Modi's Rs 5.5 Lakh Crore River-Linking Plan For Tackling Floods
After years of foot-dragging India will begin work in around a month on an $87 billion scheme to connect some of the country's biggest rivers, government sources say, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi bets on the ambitious project to end deadly floods and droughts.
-
Cleaning Of Ganga A Challenge, Results Will Show in 2018, Says Uma Bharti
Work on a new Ganga law to lay down guidelines for cleaning the holy river and implement the 'Namami Gange' programme is underway and will be shared with the states before tabling it in Parliament, the government told the Rajya Sabha today.
-
Switching To Vegetables, Melons And Papaya Could Help Save Water In India, Shows Study
Rome: India could save water and reduce planet-warming emissions if people added more vegetables and fruits like melon, oranges and papaya to their diet while reducing wheat and poultry, researchers said on Wednesday. The country’s population is forecast to rise to 1.6 billion by 2050, and to ensure there is enough available freshwater, water use...
