The chief minister said that unregistered borewells will be fined by govt Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said state govt has now made it mandatory for those who dig borewells to undertake water conservation measures, with the help of engineers of the water resources department. He said that if ground water recharge measures…
Paharia women attend the conclave in Ranchi on Monday Ranchi: Women-led self-help groups (SHGs) have helped Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) families in the state develop regular savings habits and access formal credit, experts said at a national conclave here on Monday.The conclave was organised by Sarva Seva Samity Sanstha (4S-India) in collaboration with Tata…
Jhansi: Emphasising the importance of water conservation for future generations, Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh on Saturday participated in a ‘Jal Arpan’ programme in Baral village of Chirgaon block in Jhansi district and formally handed over the operation and maintenance responsibility of a completed Jal Jeevan Mission scheme to the village gram panchayat.Despite heavy…
Public works and Haveri district minister Satish Jarkiholi inspected the Sarvajna lift irrigation project in Haveri district on Tuesday Haveri: Public works minister and Haveri district minister Satish Jarkiholi on Tuesday said the project to fill 88 lakes in Hirekerur and Rattihalli taluks will emerge as a lifeline for farmers, residents and livestock, especially at…
Prayagraj: The declining groundwater level in Sangam City has become a cause for concern. The over-extraction of groundwater in rural and urban pockets is the primary reason behind depleting water level.However, authorities are trying to resolve the issue through several measures including rainwater harvesting, which prompts the recharging of the groundwater table. Moreover, initiatives are…
A dry paddy field near Ranchi Ranchi: Bracing for an El Niño effect that could trigger delayed rainfall, prolonged dry spells and drought-like conditions, state govt has launched a contingency strategy focused on drought-tolerant and short-duration crops to safeguard farm output during the kharif season.Paddy is cultivated across nearly 18 lakh hectares in the state,…
Shillong: Meghalaya witnessed an ‘alarming rainfall deficiency’ of over 80% in June, chief minister Conrad Sangma cautioned, calling the situation an “existential crisis”.Highlighting the gravity of the situation, he said, “Climate change is no longer a future challenge; it is our present reality. While forecasts may change, preparedness cannot wait. We must strengthen our resilience…
COIMBATORE: With El Nino fears looming and Coimbatore and Tirupur districts declared drought-prone by the Centre, farmers in Sulur and Avinashi have urged the state govt to ensure uninterrupted water flow to local tanks under the Athikadavu-Avinashi scheme to avert both agricultural losses and drinking water stress.Athikadavu Kousika Nadhi Development Association chairman A Selvaraj wrote…
Prayagraj: The declining groundwater level in Prayagraj has become a cause for concern. The over-extraction of groundwater in urban pockets is the primary reason behind depleting water level.However, the state government is trying to manage and resolve the issue through several measures including rainwater harvesting, which prompts the recharging of the groundwater table.Groundwater levels are…
