Watershed Programmes

About 30 per cent increase in upstream tree cover in rural watersheds could have a comparable effect to improved water sanitation, such as the addition of indoor plumbing or toilets.

North Korea proclaimed Tuesday that it had successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile -- a watershed moment in its push to develop a nuclear weapon capable of hitting the United States.

Maharashtra Water Resources Department has recommended creation of decentralized reservoirs and promotion of watershed programmes among others as a part of a long-term policy to provide relief to the Marathwada region which is reeling under drought. The department's report, based on the Godavari river basin study, has recommended creation of decent...

The state government will facilitate support to the Trusts by funding various activities through its schemes in animal husbandry, fisheries, watershed and tribal area development, border area development programme, skill development, education and health, officials of Tata Trusts said.

South Africa's port city of Durban will host the 21st International AIDS Conference in 2016, marking the forum's return to Africa after 16 years, organisers said on Friday. Gathering scientists, policymakers and grassroots workers, the biennial conference is the biggest single get-together on the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. The 20th conference in M...

South Korea is prepared for its third bid to send a satellite into orbit - a watershed moment for the future of the country's space programme and a high-stakes challenge to national pride.

About 30 per cent increase in upstream tree cover in rural watersheds could have a comparable effect to improved water sanitation, such as the addition of indoor plumbing or toilets.

North Korea proclaimed Tuesday that it had successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile -- a watershed moment in its push to develop a nuclear weapon capable of hitting the United States.

Maharashtra Water Resources Department has recommended creation of decentralized reservoirs and promotion of watershed programmes among others as a part of a long-term policy to provide relief to the Marathwada region which is reeling under drought. The department's report, based on the Godavari river basin study, has recommended creation of decent...

The state government will facilitate support to the Trusts by funding various activities through its schemes in animal husbandry, fisheries, watershed and tribal area development, border area development programme, skill development, education and health, officials of Tata Trusts said.

South Africa's port city of Durban will host the 21st International AIDS Conference in 2016, marking the forum's return to Africa after 16 years, organisers said on Friday. Gathering scientists, policymakers and grassroots workers, the biennial conference is the biggest single get-together on the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. The 20th conference in M...

South Korea is prepared for its third bid to send a satellite into orbit - a watershed moment for the future of the country's space programme and a high-stakes challenge to national pride.