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Scientists say Earth’s crust is sinking beneath central Turkey in a strange circular pattern, and they believe they finally know whyScientists have discovered a 'bullseye' of rapid sinking in Turkey's Konya Basin. This unusual land subsidence is linked to deep tectonic a...- Hooking the future: Scientists deploys AI to track hilsa in Bengal—but fishers fear it may net more than it shouldIndia has launched an AI-based system to help fishers locate hilsa shoals in the Bay of Bengal, using machine learning to analyse ocean con...
- How Do Satellites Know Wells Are Running Dry Before Anyone Notices? ExplainedGroundwater is vital for many communities. Satellites now track underground water loss, revealing declines before wells run dry. This techn...
- Special committee recommends steps to check depletion of underground water table in PunjabThe six-member committee, which was formed to suggest ways and means to replenish ground water level in the state, on Tuesday submitted its...
- CM Amarinder writes to PM for inclusion of Punjab in Atal Bhujal YojanaChief Minister of Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh wrote a letter to the Prime Minister seeking inclusion of Punjab in Atal Bhujal Yojana whi...
- Centre's notification on groundwater has serious flaws, not to be given effect: NGTFast depletion of groundwater in recent years is a "cause of concern for human well being", NGT said
- Delhi groundwater depletion a serious problem, says SCThe apex court perused the NITI Aayog's report which said that various authorities were passing the buck and shying away from their respons...
- Experts suggest water labels for food items so consumers can make more sustainable choicesSome now suggest that producers should consider adding water labels to help consumers make more sustainable choices about their food.
- Here's reason behind depleting groundwaterGrowing food consumption across the globe and efforts by governments to boost agricultural trade in order to improve incomes of farmers has...
- Some Kerala traders to stop selling Coke & PepsiThe move follows a drought in Kerala, with traders backing the ban alleging that both multinational companies have been depleting the state...
- SC questions states on implementation of CGWA master planThe Centre told the bench that they would file an updated affidavit on the issue since the matter has been taken up for hearing after 2013.
- Why rains will not solve the country's growing ground water problemsIn many parts of the country, ground water is being withdrawn well above the capacity of rains to recharge the aquifers, even with manual i...
- Congress seeks discussion on 'irregularities' in KG-basin projectGPSC operated KG basin block on a contract given by Central government and loans were extended to the company for project by public sector ...
- By 2050, you may have to live on imported waterData shows that today — going by 2001 figures — the daily per capita groundwater availability in the country has come down to 5,120 litres.
- NGT notice may disrupt Coca-Cola's UP bottling plant functioningNGT said "facts in a pollution report" it had ordered on HCCB’s plant at Mussoorie Gulawati Road industrial area in Ghaziabad were "alarmin...
- India inching towards water scarcity: Union Minister Harish RawatThe situation in parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and north west India was critical as ground water was dipping at an alarming r...
- Micro irrigation answer to depleting ground water level: Sharad PawarSharad Pawar said the ground water level in the country is decreasing & there is a need to check this through encouraging micro irrigation.
- Gurgaon in water messGurgaon, depends almost entirely on groundwater and treats less than one-fourth of its sewage.
- Water harvesting must for building plansBuilding plans on floor area of 100sq yards and above will get clearance from local bodies only if they install rooftop water harvesting sy...
- 'Govt should correct farm policies'In an apparent attack on the policy pursued by the previous United Front and NDA governments, Planning Commission's Deputy Chairman has urg...
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