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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...
India's 'fragmented' water management framework raises fiscal, credit risks: Moody'sIndia's water management system faces significant challenges, according to Moody's Ratings. A fragmented governance structure, heavily subs...
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability
Cheap 'RO' with no electricity: How twin sisters created Rs 100 water filter using bhindi, methi & chawal to remove 'forever chemicals' and microplasticsTwin sisters Naina and Nayantara Singh have developed Aqua Sattva, an award-winning, low-cost, plant-based water filtration system. This in...
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...
Forget ACs: This Delhi couple's home stays cool even in 45°C heat. Here's how they did it naturallyIn Delhi's sweltering heat, one couple's 40-year-old home stays cool without heavy AC reliance. Their residence utilizes traditional archit...
Centre signs agreement with ISRO, rolls out new water research initiativesIndia is boosting water resource management through a new pact between the Ministry of Jal Shakti and ISRO. This collaboration will leverag...
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 ...
Wastewater turning into resource: NMCG pitches circular water economy modelSewage is now seen as a resource in India. Treated wastewater is replacing freshwater use in industries. Projects are underway to supply tr...
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 ...
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...
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'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...
Amid water crisis, authorities reveal shocking news: Delhi has extracted 99% groundwaterDelhi faces a severe water crisis as the CGWB reports a significant decline in groundwater recharge and availability for extraction. In 202...
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...
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.