Political
Wetland turns treasure trove of herbs
Posted on 11 Jun, 2018 11:31 AMThe districts of Tiruvallur, Chennai and Kanchipuram once boasted of a landscape densely dotted with wetlands and a lifestyle that was closely linked to the survival of these water bodies.
More farmers to benefit from weather services
Posted on 08 Jun, 2018 01:31 PMThe Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is all set to increase the number of farmers getting agro-meteorological advisory to 40 million from the current level of 24 million by next month.
Minister for Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan announced this today at a press conference to mark the completion of four years of the NDA government.
Alwar homes, farms and factories fight for water
Posted on 07 Jun, 2018 11:46 AMLewari, a village located around 17 km from Alwar in Rajasthan, is the site of a water conflict these days. “The production of Jayanti jaljeera, haazme ka lalantop drink (a digestive drink) has left our village parched,” says Nanak Singh, a resident.
Cauvery Water Management Authority comes into being
Posted on 05 Jun, 2018 07:22 AMUnion government constitutes the Cauvery Water Management Authority
Delhi to amicably settle water dispute with Haryana
Posted on 05 Jun, 2018 07:14 AMDelhi Jal Board decides to withdraw all cases against Haryana to amicably settle water dispute
New weather prediction systems for better forecast
Posted on 01 Jun, 2018 05:29 PMWeather forecasts from India Meteorological Department (IMD) are all set to undergo major improvement with the commissioning of two very high-resolution weather prediction systems.
Hangul needs better protection
Posted on 01 Jun, 2018 04:56 PMFor the long-term conservation of critically endangered red deer or hangul in Kashmir, it is necessary to take up conservation efforts beyond protected areas, a new study has suggested.
Thane creek flamingo sanctuary formally notified
Posted on 29 May, 2018 12:07 PMMaharashtra government notifies Thane creek as flamingo sanctuary
Water supply crisis hits Shimla hard
Posted on 29 May, 2018 11:55 AMShimla reels under severe water crunch
Tree cover against pollution
Posted on 29 May, 2018 08:12 AMDegrading air quality in metro cities is a matter of concern for public health. Massive tree plantation drives are often conducted in order to provide oxygen to choking cities. But trees, much like humans, also are severely affected by pollutants in the air.