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Learning from the past
Posted on 14 Jun, 2018 04:22 PMRising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels may spark a shift towards wetter winters and drier summers, warns a new study based on evidence from climatic history preserved in 65-million-year-old oyster shells.
Atal Bhujal Yojana approved by World Bank
Posted on 12 Jun, 2018 01:29 PMWorld Bank approves Atal Bhujal Yojana to improve groundwater management
Toilets need water, women suffer under ODF drive
Posted on 12 Jun, 2018 01:28 PMRajasthan is all geared up for the open defecation free (ODF) status well before the national deadline of October 2, 2019. According to the assistant engineer of the nagar parishad, Resha Singh, 4.75 lakh toilets have been constructed since October 2, 2014 in Alwar district which is about to be declared ODF.
Study finds uranium in groundwater across 16 states
Posted on 12 Jun, 2018 01:18 PMGroundwater from aquifers across 16 states found to be contaminated with uranium
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.