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…
Thozhi, a hostel for working women set up by the previous Tamil Nadu govt Chennai: When I first arrived in Chennai from Jharkhand, I carried the usual anxieties of living away from home, whether I would fit in, whether the language barrier would make life difficult.There was also the immediate challenge of finding a place…
The committee comprising scientists will assess the likely impact of El Niño-related conditions on agricultural production systems Mandya: Anticipating below-normal rainfall during the upcoming cropping seasons, the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Mandya, has launched a comprehensive preparedness programme for the districts under its jurisdiction — Mandya, Mysuru, Hassan, Chamarajanagar and Kodagu.Recognising the challenges posed…
“No water” notice on display outside the restroom of a restaurant near Pashan highlights the worsening water situation across the city Pune: Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation will introduce an additional 15% cut in alternate day water supply from Saturday as the Pavana dam’s stock depleted significantly in the absence of rainfall, prompting the possibility of…
Times News NetworkNew Delhi: Delhi govt is fast-tracking Yamuna rejuvenation projects worth over ₹1,000 crore as part of its efforts to restore the river’s health, CM Rekha Gupta said Sunday, while leading a cleanliness drive across 28 Yamuna ghats and riverfront locations in the capital.Participating in the campaign at Geeta Colony Ghat, Gupta said while…
Pilot interventions may include expanding green spaces, water conservation measures, shaded public infrastructure, cool-roof technologies and climate-sensitive urban planning Gurgaon: MCG on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) to implement a heat-resilient city project aimed at tackling rising temperatures, urban heat island effects and climate-related risks.Gurgaon is…
The strike had disrupted a critical alternative source of water for Mumbai Mumbai: Mumbai Water Tanker Association (MWTA) called off its strike on the second day on Tuesday after receiving assurances from CM Devendra Fadnavis that no action will be taken against well owners and tanker operators over failure to obtain NOCs from Central Ground…
The strike had disrupted a critical alternative source of water for Mumbai Mumbai: Mumbai Water Tanker Association (MWTA) called off its strike on the second day on Tuesday after receiving assurances from CM Devendra Fadnavis that no action will be taken against well owners and tanker operators over failure to obtain NOCs from Central Ground…
Deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo is chairing a high-level review meeting on Wednesday to tackle below-monsoon forecast and El Nino impact Deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo is chairing a high-level review meeting on Wednesday to tackle below-monsoon forecast and El Nino impact Deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo is chairing a high-level review…
The March assessment offers an early snapshot of groundwater conditions before the peak summer demand fully sets in Pune: Seven talukas in Maharashtra had already slipped into mild and moderate groundwater stress categories in March this year, well before the onset of peak summer months, a recent assessment by the Groundwater Surveys and Development Agency…
