Climate risks loom over Panama Canal, a vital global trade linkLast year Europe witnessed its worst dry spell in 500 years in which ships carried only a fraction of the cargo they usually do along Germa...
28 Aug, 2023, 09.32 AM IST
German industry changes tack as river Rhine runs drierGerman industry is looking for alternative transportation methods as the Rhine continues to experience low water levels, negatively impacti...
26 Jul, 2023, 10.40 AM IST
The river Rhine is starting to dry up already — two weeks into summerThe measured water-level at Kaub, a key chokepoint, stood at 1.43 meters on Friday afternoon, government data show. It’s forecast to slump ...
17 Jun, 2023, 09.56 AM IST
Europe's drought exposes ancient stones, World War Two ships as waters fallIn Spain, suffering its worst drought in decades, archaeologists have been delighted by the emergence of a prehistoric stone circle dubbed ...
20 Aug, 2022, 03.27 PM IST
Shippers prepare for worst as Rhine levels near critical lowAn ongoing drought affecting much of Europe has lowered rivers such as the Rhine, preventing large ships with heavy loads from passing key ...
14 Aug, 2022, 10.15 AM IST
Indian, Germany sign agreement to rejuvenate Ganga16 Apr, 2016, 09.46 AM IST
India, Germany join hands to clean river GangaMinistry of Water Resources and German International Cooperation, signed an agreement for a tie-up to clean the Ganga river together.
13 Apr, 2016, 07.25 PM IST
For Ganga, inspiration flows from Rhine, once among dirtiest riversAs India stares at the mammoth task of cleaning the Ganga, it is the Rhine river of western Europe, which has caught the attention of polic...
21 Aug, 2015, 12.25 PM IST
Government may levy charge on river water users, pollutersIn view of the high costs involved in inter-linking rivers, the government is considering levying a charge on river water users and those p...
20 Aug, 2015, 10.09 PM IST
German government commits 3 million euros for Ganga rejuvenationGerman government has committed nearly Rs 21 crore for rejuvenation of river Ganga and an appraisal by the government to formulate concrete...
28 Jan, 2015, 09.30 PM IST
Germany commits 3 million Euro for Ganga cleaningGermany will provide 3 million Euro to support India's ongoing Ganga rejuvenation plan and explore various options to develop the country's...
28 Jan, 2015, 08.33 PM IST
Basel: The unique city that juxtaposes traditional, modern & cross-cultural influencesA light, cold drizzle coupled with dull grey light added to the gloom; people rushed about, heads bent and huddled under their umbrellas.
07 Dec, 2014, 09.57 AM IST
Uma Bharati sets three-year deadline to ensure uninterrupted flow and clean GangaAs part of the efforts to addressing pollution by industries, the government is holding a consultation with the “grossly polluting industri...
08 Oct, 2014, 07.59 AM IST
Germany keen to share know-how, funds for Ganges clean-upThe Modi government has taken up plan to clean up the Ganges which has become heavily polluted due to industrial and human waste.
03 Aug, 2014, 02.11 PM IST
- Germany may help in Ganga clean-up
Germany is looking at providing technical and financial support for Ganga rejuvenation, a German official said.
25 Jul, 2014, 06.03 AM IST
Germany keen to offer expertise for Ganga clean-up missionHeiko Warknken, head of Economic Cooperation and Development said they have been approached by Indian Water Resource Min for Ganga cleaning...
24 Jul, 2014, 06.29 PM IST
- German rhapsody
Germany is a veritable paradise for classical music lovers, being the home of some of the greatest composers from Beethoven and Brahms to B...
08 Jun, 2006, 12.17 AM IST