Assam
Adapting to floods and improving lifestyles could give us some clues to finding an alternative to embankments
Posted on 29 Oct, 2015 01:46 PMDr Molden, you have visited Dihiri in Dhemaji district and Borsala in Lakhimpur districts. Both these villages are the worst flood affected villages of the region. You also interacted with the communities in these two villages. What was the purpose of this visit? Please share your experiences.
Catching rain in the land of "too much water"
Posted on 23 Aug, 2015 08:16 PMEven in the remotest village of Assam, you would often find one saying ‘paanir nisina daam’ (meaning as cheap as water) or ‘paanir nisina xorol’ (as simple as water) over a good bargain or an easy task. Water is, almost always, associated with simplicity and abundance.
But those were the good old days.
Green nod to Dibang hydel project opposed in NGT
Posted on 20 Jul, 2015 10:25 PMPetition filed against green nod granted to Dibang hydel project
Stained teeth, weak bones and untimely death -- all caused by contaminated water
Posted on 02 Jul, 2015 01:48 PM"When I wake up in the morning, I feel like a normal person, but when I get up, I realize that I cannot walk properly. I feel like running but I cannot", laments Md. Manik Uddin. This isn't unique to just Manik. Many others of Tapatjuri village in Nagaon, Assam feel the same.
Raising Sardar Sarovar Dam height would be disastrous: Committee
Posted on 16 Jun, 2015 11:16 AMCommittee warns against raising Sardar Sarovar Dam height
Yet another expert body formed to review Uttarakhand hydel project
Posted on 08 Jun, 2015 08:30 PMCentre constitutes third expert body to review Uttarakhand dams
Water news: A recap of 2014
Posted on 05 Jan, 2015 09:58 PMNew Water Ministry, Clean Ganga Portal, Ganga Manthan: Goverment makes efforts towards rejuvenating the Ganga
Traditional fishing technologies: Will they survive the onslaught of development and mechanisation?
Posted on 16 Dec, 2014 11:37 PMFisheries are an important sector providing employment to millions of people in India and contributing to the food security of the country. Marine, inland fisheries and aquaculture are the main components of the fisheries sector.
A smiling river crusader
Posted on 15 Dec, 2014 01:55 PMIf you saw Akhil Gogoi anywhere on the road, chances are that you may not spare him another look. A quiet young man, with a sparkle in his eyes, and a shy smile on his face, he seems ordinary. But take a minute to talk to him, and you will likely be rooted to your spot. Words tumble out of his mouth, his eyes light up and his belief in what he does is evident.
ICIMOD wins UNFCCC's award for flood warning system
Posted on 03 Dec, 2014 09:55 AMICIMOD wins accolade for its flood warning system