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East flowing rivers between Mahanadi & Pennar basins have no water at present: Official data
The Central Water Commission (CWC) has detailed the state of water storage in reservoirs, noting that live storage capacity has dwindled to just 35 per cent of the total capacity.
07 April 2024, 09:24 IST
East flowing rivers between Mahanadi & Pennar basins have no water at present: Official data
07 April 2024, 09:24 IST
PM Modi underscores importance of sustainable water management on World Water Day
The day is observed annually to raise awareness about the importance of fresh water and its sustainable management.
22 March 2024, 08:12 IST
PM Modi underscores importance of sustainable water management on World Water Day
22 March 2024, 08:12 IST
Worsening water shortage in Bengaluru hurts businesses
The shortage, caused by weak southwest monsoon rains that failed to replenish depleted groundwater and the Cauvery River basin reservoirs, has already forced residents to ration water use and pay almost double the usual price to meet their daily needs.
07 March 2024, 15:00 IST
Worsening water shortage in Bengaluru hurts businesses
07 March 2024, 15:00 IST
Capacity of water treatment plants in Delhi increased marginally in 2023: Economic Survey
It said the Delhi government has ensured free water of up to 20 kilolitres to every household having a metered water connection and around 24.72 lakh consumers have benefitted under this scheme since its inception.
01 March 2024, 14:20 IST
Capacity of water treatment plants in Delhi increased marginally in 2023: Economic Survey
01 March 2024, 14:20 IST
Kerala schools to have 'water breaks' as temperature soars
Under the new initiative, the bell would be rung twice at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm in all schools across the state to remind children to drink water.
17 February 2024, 04:13 IST
Kerala schools to have 'water breaks' as temperature soars
17 February 2024, 04:13 IST
Apple's new patent hints at rugged iPhone with 'underwater mode'
Apple's new iPhone will be able to survive up to 40 metres depth underwater.
07 February 2024, 08:47 IST
Apple's new patent hints at rugged iPhone with 'underwater mode'
07 February 2024, 08:47 IST
Rajya Sabha passes Bill to amend Water Act to decriminalise minor offences
The Union Environment Ministry plans to do away with criminal prosecution of minor offences under four green laws for better and faster compliance.
06 February 2024, 16:27 IST
Rajya Sabha passes Bill to amend Water Act to decriminalise minor offences
06 February 2024, 16:27 IST
Groundwater is vanishing worldwide, but it can be rescued
The bulk of Earth’s water, about 97 percent, is in salty oceans and thus useless for drinking or growing food. Of the 3 per cent that is fresh, most is locked in ice sheets and glaciers, many of which are melting rapidly into the oceans thanks to climate change.
02 February 2024, 03:58 IST
Groundwater is vanishing worldwide, but it can be rescued
02 February 2024, 03:58 IST
21 states, UTs implemented ground water legislation on lines of Model Bill: Minister
The minister said the Centre is facilitating the efforts of the state governments through financial and technical assistance
04 December 2023, 14:47 IST
21 states, UTs implemented ground water legislation on lines of Model Bill: Minister
04 December 2023, 14:47 IST
India’s water situation is alarming
India is the world's largest user of groundwater and uses more of it than the US and China combined, though the country is not as rich in water resources as these countries.
09 November 2023, 23:06 IST
India’s water situation is alarming
09 November 2023, 23:06 IST
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