As the International Space Station (ISS) approaches the end of its operational life, NASA is preparing for one of the most ambitious and controversial space engineering projects ever attempted. The agency plans to guide the 420-tonne orbital laboratory through a controlled re-entry before directing surviving debris into a remote region of the Pacific Ocean, often…
Calangute: The Calangute panchayat on Sunday held a special gram sabha to discuss a proposal to carry out a scientific study of the carrying capacity of the village.After repeated demands from the locals, sarpanch Joseph Sequeira said the panchayat had invited The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), a New Delhi-based organisation, to give a proposal…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday accused BJP govt of presiding over a steady deterioration of river health in the state, alleging that “corrupt policies” and poor implementation have led to rising pollution and shrinking water flow.In a statement, Akhilesh claimed that major rivers, including the Ganga, Yamuna and Gomti, were facing severe…
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday mounted a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the Great Nicobar Island development project, accusing him of spreading “propaganda” to obstruct a project of strategic and national importance. Speaking to India Today Editor Gaurav Sawant in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Rijiju defended the…
The Kaveri River dispute intensifies as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay opposes Karnataka’s Mekedatu Dam project, raising fresh concerns over water rights, drinking water needs and environmental impact.The issue is also creating a rift within the Congress-TVK alliance, with Tamil Nadu strongly objecting to Karnataka’s push for the project. Karnataka argues the Mekedatu project is…
NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad questioned govt’s decision to locate the facility in a densely populated residential area Thane: NCP (SP) on Friday accused Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) of pushing through a proposed 54-acre data centre project of a tech giant in Balkum without transparency, alleging that citizens and elected representatives were kept in the…
Mangaluru: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the opposition BJP of remaining silent on the Yettinahole project, which it claims will lead to water scarcity in Dakshina Kannada.Addressing the media on Wednesday, AAP state vice-president Vivekananda Salins said the BJP frequently speaks about Hindus being in trouble, but now everyone is in trouble. He…
Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal had allocated 3.9tmcft of water to Karnataka Belagavi: The Centre’s approval and political will remain crucial for the implementation of the long-pending Mahadayi project, said senior Supreme Court advocate and water expert Mohan Kataraki.Interacting with leaders of Kannada organisations here on Wednesday, Kataraki said the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal had allocated…
The landfill continues to hold an estimated 18 lakh MT of accumulated legacy waste Gurgaon: Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF) has assured Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) that it will stop dumping fresh waste at the Bandhwari landfill from next Tuesday, which could temporarily ease pressure on the overburdened dump.According to MCG officials, Faridabad currently…
Trench being dug for laying electricity cables is filled with groundwater during dry season Trench being dug for laying electricity cables is filled with groundwater during dry season Trench being dug for laying electricity cables is filled with groundwater during dry season Trench being dug for laying electricity cables is filled with groundwater during dry…
