Political
Wastewater from tanneries makes farm soil toxic
Posted on 27 May, 2017 05:22 PMThe use of wastewater for irrigation in agricultural lands is a common practice across the globe. But a study by Indian researchers has found that it can also affect the quality of soil and groundwater, and consequently, human health.
Living on the edge
Posted on 23 May, 2017 01:03 PMA tiger takes a stroll outside the reserve area, breeds on forest patches and looks out for waterholes, all under the curious eyes of visitors. This footage is from Tadoba, a popular tiger habitat in Chandrapur, Maharashtra that draws a lot of domestic and foreign tourists these days. The number of tigers in Tadoba is increasing.
Persian Gulf, Red Sea waters in Bay of Bengal
Posted on 23 May, 2017 12:33 PMIn a finding that could help better understand the future global climate scenario, scientists have found evidence that waters from the Persian Gulf as well as the Red Sea make its way into the Bay of Bengal. While the evidence of the presence of the Persian Gulf water was found at a depth range of 200 to 400 metres in the Bay, the Red Sea water was foun
NGT serious about Yamuna revitalisation project
Posted on 23 May, 2017 11:22 AMRs 5000 fine on those dumping waste on Yamuna floodplains
UP rivers have poor quality water, reveals audit
Posted on 23 May, 2017 10:17 AMAudit reveals poor quality of water in UP rivers
Flourishing informal water market
Posted on 22 May, 2017 10:22 AMEvery study village of the project, Ensuring Water Security in Metropolitan Hyderabad, has a different situation and a different story to say about the informal water market. However, the most pertinent question remains partially answered: Are informal water tankers good or bad?
E-Water Harmoniser: A natural water softener
Posted on 17 May, 2017 10:30 AME-Water Harmoniser (EWH) is a simple solution for all hard water related problems with zero water wastage and zero maintenance once installed. It has umpteen benefits for domestic, industrial as well as agricultural purposes. It does not require any salts, chemicals, magnets or electricity.
Centre asks states to prepare for monsoon failure
Posted on 16 May, 2017 10:20 AMCentre urges states to gear up for possible monsoon failure
Karnataka women to tackle water woes
Posted on 16 May, 2017 10:03 AMWomen in drought-hit Karnataka takes on the task to revive lakes
New test to detect aquaculture virus
Posted on 12 May, 2017 12:30 PMWhite Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) is a highly contagious and lethal virus especially to the Penaeid shrimp. Death is certain from three to seven days after the attack. It belongs to a new family of viruses known as Nimaviridae.