Swati Bansal
Funds sanctioned for irrigation projects
Posted on 24 Oct, 2016 07:00 AMNABARD sanctions loan to NWDA for irrigation projects
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Save rivers with traditional knowledge
Posted on 19 Oct, 2016 10:53 PMThe Emerging River Professional Award is an initiative of the International RiverFoundation. The award recognises and fosters early career professionals who have demonstrated innovation, excellence and leadership in the areas of rivers, basins or river-dependent communities. The winner receives a cash prize of AU$5,000.
![Tero Mustonen receives the 2016 Emerging River Professional Award. (Image source: International RiverFoundation)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/423a6260.jpg?itok=TTyDe-O0)
Centre drafts National Water Framework Bill 2016
Posted on 17 Oct, 2016 09:19 AMBill to manage river basins out
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Selling packaged water above MRP punishable offence
Posted on 17 Oct, 2016 09:02 AMJail term for selling packaged water above MRP: Government
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Get wealthy with water
Posted on 15 Oct, 2016 11:59 AMThe Thiess International Riverprize is a globally renowned prize that is awarded by the International RiverFoundation to those demonstrating outstanding results in the sustainable river basin management, restoration and protection across the world.
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Heavy metals and pesticides pollute Ganga: CPCB
Posted on 19 Sep, 2016 09:40 AMGanga polluted with heavy metals and pesticides: CPCB
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Release 12,000 cusecs of water to TN: SC to Karnataka
Posted on 19 Sep, 2016 09:20 AMCauvery river dispute: Karnataka to share less water, SC raps the two states over protests
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Crores of rupees to be raised for irrigation projects
Posted on 11 Sep, 2016 08:43 PMNABARD to raise Rs 77,000 crore to fund 100 prioritised irrigation projects
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Majuli, world’s largest river island
Posted on 11 Sep, 2016 08:34 PMGuinness World Records names Assam’s Majuli world’s largest river island
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Poor dam management behind Bihar flood
Posted on 29 Aug, 2016 12:17 PMFarakka behind Bihar flood: CM
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