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Power corridors for each river basin in Himachal
Posted on 29 Jan, 2014 12:28 PMPlans to create power corridors for each river basin on its way
Can the effects of mining be undone?
Posted on 27 Jan, 2014 02:39 PMMeghalaya is rich in minerals, especially coal. This has led to rampant mining in the state. Large scale denudation of forest cover, scarcity of water, destruction of water sources, pollution of air, water and soil, and degradation of agricultural lands are some of the conspicuous environmental implications of coal mining.
Mapping land and water resources in India
Posted on 27 Jan, 2014 01:18 PMIndia’s mapping activity dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2500–1900 BCE) as per the famous geographer, Joseph E. Schwartzberg. His work is based on a couple of surveying instruments and measuring rods that were excavated from the Indus valley sites. Our mapping traditions were influenced by Vedic, Tibetan, Islamic and more recently, British cartography.
The profitable toilet
Posted on 27 Jan, 2014 12:29 PMWhen Panchamlal Mahto was a toddler, he would frequently squat and poop as the urge took him irrespective of where he was. His mother would take a handful of ash and sprinkle it over the 'gift'. The ash would absorb the liquid, enabling the whole mess to be easily swept away. Back then, Vinita was still not born.
Ministry eases green norms for coal mine expansion
Posted on 21 Jan, 2014 03:31 PMGreen norms eased for expanding coal mines
Channel Mandakini to its original course: GSI
Posted on 21 Jan, 2014 03:29 PMGSI report suggests channeling Mandakini river
More people power equals more progress
Posted on 20 Jan, 2014 09:42 AMClean surroundings, clean water and a clean toilet – as much as Cuttack, in Odisha is a thriving centre of trade and commerce, it lacked these three basic necessities. An exploratory survey was conducted in 2009 to understand why the city hadn't reached a better state of cleanliness.
Pesticide 'thali'
Posted on 20 Jan, 2014 09:39 AMOne doesn't have to look far to find pesticide contamination in food and water in India.
No 'paani' for the 'aam aadmi'?
Posted on 17 Jan, 2014 12:50 AMAs one of his first orders of business, Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a new water policy for Delhi-ites.