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The aim of the project to bring farmers and riverine communities together and garner their support to convert the river banks into a minimum wide stretch of forest to conserve soil and water. (Photo: ANI)

Isha Foundation launches 'Cauvery Calling' to protect river Cauvery

Revitalisation projects would be launched for river Cauvery in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

21 July 2019 11:26 AM IST

A case against Sundaramma has been filed and probe in the matter is underway. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra woman dies of injuries after scuffle over filling water

After a few minutes, brawl turned intense and both women started manhandling each other with vessels they were carrying...

16 July 2019 10:47 AM IST

Tynsong also said that the committees will be formed at village level and the issue of groundwater will also be catered through this policy. (Photo: ANI)

Meghalaya becomes first state to have water policy to address water...

The draft was passed on Friday following detailed discussions and deliberation with the ministers of the cabinet.

13 July 2019 1:43 PM IST

Technicians in the railway station at Jolarpettai, located over 135 miles (217 km) from Chennai, worked from early on Thursday to fill fifty wagons with 50,000 litres of water each, sourced from a south Indian river. (Photo: ANI)

Train with 25 lakh litres of water reaches parched Chennai

The train number WAG 5 HA 23907 which had left Jolarpet with 50 wagons of water at 7:30 am reached Villivakkam near...

12 July 2019 10:57 AM IST

Major urban agglomerates across the world have experienced water crisis in the recent past. Last year, Cape Town barely escaped Day Zero.

India must join global efforts to end water crisis

Water scarcity poses major challenges to the national as well as international security of an emerging economic power...

7 July 2019 7:01 AM IST

Unless there is a complete change of mindset, that we accept we are predominantly an agriculture based nation, and always have been, the malaise will continue.

Advanced technology will help mitigate water woes

Dynamic flow modelling and tracking of rivers will also help in reservoir management and flood management.

7 July 2019 12:45 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday began a statewide over actue water crisis issue. (Photo: File)

Showers of misfortune

Kerala, which ironically faced floods and landslides last year, could also suffer a huge water shortage this year.

5 July 2019 12:05 AM IST

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi. (Photo: PTI)

AIADMK stages protest against Kiran Bedi over remarks on TN govt

Leader of legislature wing of AIADMK A Anbalagan, urged Centre to recall Bedi as her remarks were highly derogatory and...

4 July 2019 1:25 PM IST

I wanted to solve the water crisis issue in my village so I first dug a pool to collect rainwater. Gradually, more people joined me and we all started digging more polls in the area and nearby villages. The water level increased the time. The collected rainwater helps us in irrigation. People are praising us and joining us in our move, Sharma said. (Photo: ANI)

Once listed as drought-hit, these UP villages find way to tackle water...

Almost nine years back, Sharma had started digging up barren lands to collect rainwater.

4 July 2019 12:51 PM IST

Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will launch the Jal Shakti Abhiyan today in Delhi, amidst the rampant water scarcity prevailing in many parts of the country. (Photo: ANI)

Gajendra Shekhawat to launch Jal Shakti Abhiyan today

This comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made three requests to people regarding water conservation in 'Mann...

1 July 2019 12:26 PM IST

The governments green panel has given the environment clearance (EC) for constructing a dam across Godavari river in Jayashankar Bhupalapally district of Telangana at a cost of Rs 2,121 crore, according to sources. (Representational Image)

Jayakwadi dam crosses 90% mark but Marathwada stares at water deficit

Marathwada districts have received over 75 per cent of the average rainfall in this year though some talukas face water...

14 Aug 2019 2:54 PM IST

Owing to heavy downpour in catchments areas, the useful water stock of the Upper Vaitarna Lake has increased from 24 per cent to 87 per cent in a week.

4 Platforms creating awareness for climate change at grassroot level

The generation ahead needs to be apprised and taught about environmental sustainability and water conservation.

12 Aug 2019 4:13 PM IST