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Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...- JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability
- Delhi to get mirror-like roads: New road plan promises AI-style monitoring, green belts and scientific maintenanceDelhi is set for a major road upgrade. A new scientific system will manage road construction and maintenance. This initiative focuses on im...
- Projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore reviewed during PRAGATI session: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore were reviewed during the latest PRAGATI session, cov...
- From river to muddy trail: Yamuna in Delhi is now just a shallow brown stream, Villagers walk across the dry river bedThe Yamuna River in Delhi has shrunk to a shallow, brown stream, with locals now walking across its dry bed. This yearly phenomenon is attr...
- PM Modi asks states to resolve water disputes through cooperation, tech monitoringPrime Minister Narendra Modi has called for cooperative solutions to inter-state water disputes. He emphasized technology-based monitoring ...
- Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
- Centre proposes to continue river basin management scheme with Rs 2,183 crore outlay for 2026- 31The government plans to continue the River Basin Management scheme from 2026 to 2031. A budget of Rs 2,183 crore is proposed. This initiati...
- Rakha Gupta govt plans to build a 'Great Wall of Delhi' to stop Yamuna flood problem. Here is the 4.7-km grand planDelhi plans a 4.7-km flood wall along the Yamuna's western bank before the next monsoon. The structure aims to protect areas like Civil Lin...
- Why battery recycling units across India are harmful for children and pregnant womenA new study by Toxics Link reveals alarming lead contamination in soil surrounding battery recycling units across India, with levels signif...
- India accounts for 25% of global groundwater use, says committee, flags over-extractionIndia faces a critical challenge with excessive groundwater extraction, contributing 25 percent to global withdrawals. A parliamentary comm...
- Groundwater levels rise in 73% of wells across India, govt saysGroundwater levels across India have improved significantly. Over 73 percent of monitored wells show a rise in water levels compared to the...
- Uranium found in Delhi groundwater, new report raises health and safety alertDelhi's groundwater shows a concerning rise in uranium contamination, now ranking third nationally. The latest CGWB report reveals 13-15% o...
- Delhi battles to quench its thirst every summer, and why it could get worse this yearDelhi faces ongoing water scarcity issues, relying on neighboring states for supplies and struggling to meet growing demand. Political tens...
- Delhi's groundwater has high levels of salt that are dangerous for kidneys: ReportA report by the Central Ground Water Authority reveals that over 25% of water samples in Delhi are saline, with electric conductivity level...
- Pre-monsoon groundwater level declines in 46% wells: GovernmentThe pre-monsoon groundwater level has declined in 46 per cent of wells assessed by the government across the country.
- Government notifies 162 areas with declining groundwater levelsThe Central Ground Water Authority has notified 162 areas across the country where groundwater withdrawal is more than annual replenishment.
- Uma Bharti bats for policy to address indiscriminate withdrawal of groundwaterUma Bharti has laid stress on the need for a comprehensive policy to address the issue of indiscriminate withdrawal of groundwater.
- Poison in India’s groundwater posing national health crisisDepletion of groundwater and its pollution may be leading to a silent public health crisis as aquifers in many stretches across India are b...
- North India's groundwater use raising sea levels by 5%The amount of groundwater pumped out by Delhiites and others across northern India is highest in the world and is contributing as much as 5...
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