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Centre redefines Ganga floodplain, drops 'construction-free zone' provisionIn a pivotal move, the Centre has restructured the Ganga's floodplain, introducing well-defined zones categorized by flood return periods. ...- In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concernTamarisk was originally brought in for various practical applications, but it has since proliferated across western waterways. This invasiv...
- In 2001, a USDA scientist released beetles to destroy an invasive tree, but they eliminated 94% of an endangered bird's habitat along one riverAn invasive beetle introduced to control tamarisk trees has devastated flycatcher nesting grounds. This beetle, released by the USDA, succe...
- In 2011, the US began tearing down two century-old dams on Washington's Elwha River, the largest dam removal in US history at the time, freeing over 20 million cubic yards of trapped sedimentThe Elwha River dams were dismantled after nearly a century of operation. This significant engineering project restored over ninety miles o...
- NMCG restoring five wetlands in Ganga basin, plans to expand conservation effortsThe National Mission for Clean Ganga is restoring five wetlands across three states. Conservation efforts will expand to other high-priorit...
- DDA carries out demolition drive in Yamuna Bazar areaAuthorities in Delhi have initiated a demolition drive in the Yamuna Bazar area, targeting encroachments on the protected floodplain. This ...
- Project Hail Mary is real? Scientists discover vast underground fungal network spanning 110 quadrillion kilometresA massive underground fungal network, stretching billions of times to the Sun and back, has been mapped. This hidden web connects plants, s...
- Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
- 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...
- Delhi on flood alert: Will the national capital see a return of 2023 havoc?Delhi braces for potential Yamuna flooding as river levels rise, prompting evacuations and raising concerns about preparedness. While offic...
- Delhi govt sets November deadline to clear Yamuna floodplains of encroachmentsThe Delhi government has ordered agencies to remove all encroachments from the Yamuna floodplains by November as part of a 45-point action ...
- Draft bill on integrated water resource management authority circulated among statesIndia is taking a significant step towards ensuring water security with a proposed Integrated Water Resources Management Authority. This st...
- Yamuna water level breaches danger mark amid rains in Delhi, upper catchment areasThe water level in the Yamuna river in Delhi reached the danger mark of 205.48 meters, which is expected to rise further to 205.72 meters b...
- Why is Delhi witnessing flood despite no rain in 4 days? These may be some of the reasonsFloods in Delhi cannot be blamed solely on rainfall, according to a report quoting experts. Experts have highlighted the encroachment of fl...
- Revive National Floodplain ZoningIn tandem, we need stepped-up resource allocation for flood management nationally, together with an apex National Flood Management Institut...
- NGT slams DPCC for nod to AoL to hold cultural extravaganzaIn a detailed judgement, the NGT had held the AoL responsible for causing damage and environmental degradation of the Yamuna floodplains by...
- Disappointed with NGT verdict, will move Supreme Court: Art of LivingExpressing "disappointment" over the the NGT verdict, the AoL claimed that it had complied with all environment norms and its submissions w...
- Scientist opposes Sabarmati model, says reclaiming floodplain not a good idea for YamunaC R Babu has advised the lieutenant governor and the capital's bureaucrats against replicating the Sabarmati project.
- India claims No 2 slot in fish productionWith immense possibilities for both open water fisheries and fresh water aquaculture, India ranks second only to Japan in inland sector fis...
- India ranks second in inland fish productionWith immense possibilities for both open water fisheries and fresh water aquaculture, India ranks second only to Japan in inland sector fis...
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