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Since 2016, the Netherlands has used 37.2 million tonnes of lakebed sediment to build seven wildlife islands covering 1,300 hectares- A strange object seen from space could rewrite Amelia Earhart disappearance story. Explorers feel 'very confident about this' as they set out to solve one of biggest mysteries of 20th century
- In 1937, Amelia Earhart disappeared during her around-the-world flight. A new mission now aims to solve the 90-year-old mystery
- Austrian researchers 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes for passive cooling; one water-filled prototype cooled nearby air by nearly 7°C without electricityResearchers from Austria have created groundbreaking 3D-printed ceramic cubes designed for passive cooling applications. Utilizing the prin...10 Aug, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against stormsHow Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But...06 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- NHPC moves to expedite desilting at J&K's Salal DamNHPC is taking proactive steps to revitalize the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir by clearing out the built-up silt that has compromised its ...23 Feb, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
- NHPC enacts plan as Salal reservoir's capacity in Jammu & Kashmir shrinks 96% due to siltationDecades after sediment management facilities were disabled under the Indus Waters Treaty, the Salal power station's reservoir storage has p...22 Feb, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
- Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry approves Rs 46.47 lakh dredged sediment reuse projectAccording to a statement by the ministry on Saturday, the project has been sanctioned at an estimated cost of Rs 46,47,380. The 'Valorizati...13 Jul, 2024, 02.01 PM IST
- Assam Congress objects to dredging BrahmaputraCongress stated that dredging the entire length of the Brahmaputra 'will not be a feasible option for mitigating the flood and erosion haza...15 Sep, 2017, 12.30 PM IST
- Standalone dredging in Brahmaputra will be futile: River Science expert"The Rs 400 cr that the Centre has sanctioned for dredging the Brahmaputra will go down the drain unless the catchment area treatment is fi...30 Jul, 2017, 12.00 AM IST
- Centre should immediately "reform" DVC: Mamata BanerjeeThe problem that West Bengal faces is that the water released by the DVC barrages every year when it rains heavily in Jharkhand create a fl...26 Jul, 2017, 09.04 PM IST
- Assam to start dredging of Brahmaputra to combat flood,erosionAccording to an official release, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal held a meeting with officials of the Dredging Corporation of India Limi...23 Aug, 2016, 11.00 PM IST
- Government exploring alternative route for Sethusamudram projectThe channel's width at this location is about 125 mt and the depth 2.13 mt. Only during high tide this critical channel can be negotiated.27 Nov, 2014, 01.42 PM IST
- Don't permit sand mining in name of Yamuna dredging: National Green Tribunal to Delhi Jal BoardThe Tribunal had directed Delhi govt to stop illegal mining being carried out without requisite environmental clearance at Wazirabad & Jaga...09 Oct, 2014, 05.58 PM IST
- Scientists oppose Nitin Gadkari's idea of dredging YamunaDredging of rivers and making them navigable, which the new government is planning, can have several impacts on the delicate riparian ecosy...22 Aug, 2014, 11.59 AM IST
- DCI plans to raise funds from potential ports to buy dredgersState-run Dredging Corporation of India is mulling to raise funds from potential ports for purchasing new dredgers in future.08 Mar, 2013, 06.45 PM IST
- Government finds flaw with own appointed panel to study the feasibility of Sethusamudram projectIf dredging has to commence again, it will be a fresh start due to the accumulated sedimentation due to the littoral drift and the seasonal...04 Mar, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
- Dredging Corporation to induct four more dredgersDCI was also taking action for placing orders for two 9000 cum Trailer Suction Hopper Dredgers during the 12th Plan period, Vasan said.22 Dec, 2012, 08.04 PM IST
- Jayalalithaa should approach competent authority on Ram Sethu: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has asked former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to approach competent authorities for declaring the Ram Sethu '...28 Jan, 2008, 08.54 PM IST
- Sethusamudram Project: It's all a matter of faithWhen the Sethusamudram project was revived, for the nth time, environmentalists expressed their concern that it would cost far more than th...09 Oct, 2007, 04.11 AM IST
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