Bihar may introduce licences for borewells
The state is planning to introduce several measures, including making prior permission …
Water on Wall Street: Finally, humanity can bet on the future price of water
Chicago-based CME Group launched contracts in September and trading began December 7
IISc researchers devise new wastewater recycling system
The new wastewater treatment and recycling system has saved 180,000 litres in a …
Treat sanitation as public good: UN at launch of hygiene fund
The initiative aims to accelerate funding to countries with the heaviest burden of diseases …
High fluoride content in Khordha, Nayagarh groundwater
Children are at higher risk from contaminated drinking water
Injuries sustained while fetching water ‘hidden health challenge’: Study
Burden and risks associated with fetching water have been overlooked, says study authors
WWF identifies 100 cities, including 30 in India, facing ‘severe water risk’ by 2050
These cities would have to build ‘resilience’ if they were to manage such …
Live storage increased 165% in 123 reservoirs during monsoon
This is 87 per cent of the total live storage capacity of the 123 reservoirs
Global Eco Watch: ‘Eco disaster’ unfolding on Kamchatka beach
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Shocking irregularities found by CAG among toilets constructed in govt schools
Toilets were non-existent, partially constructed, did not have water, were not hygienic and …
No major improvement in river water quality during COVID-19 lockdown: CPCB report
The pollution board monitored the quality of the country’s 19 major rivers between …
New database shows how large rivers form the basis of global borders
Rivers have historically formed the bedrock of several civilisations, but have also been …
As told to Parliament (September 17, 2020): Andaman and Nicobar tribes being watched closely for COVID-19
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At least 24 out of India’s 123 reservoirs are full: Central Water Commission
Situation precarious for Karnataka and Maharashtra, where ‘heavy’ to ‘…
How civil engineers lead lake rejuvenation in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
Pollution, solid waste dumping, flooding and encroachment issue plagued Coimbatore&…
Reservoirs across India filling up as country receives good rains
However, 14 out of the 123 reservoirs monitored by the CWC are 100% full
Live storage at 64% capacity in 123 reservoirs
5 of 36 dams in south India are 100 per cent full and need close monitoring
It rained hard in Delhi; what if all that water did not go waste
The volume of rainwater generated in the past week was almost 13 per cent of the demand for …
The great Indian river question: Three Bills threatening federalism
Three river Bills, if enacted, can upset the balance of power between states and the Centre
East Kolkata Wetlands: NGT warns officials for violating waste dumping norms
The National Green Tribunal directed scientific shifting of legacy waste accumulated …
CWC tells states to keep close watch on 15 dams
Central Water Commission asks dam officials to release water according to the rule curve …
Total live storage in India’s reservoirs 41% of live storage capacity
Live storage is 141 per cent of the live storage of the corresponding period last year