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Heat wave claims over 500 lives in the country
News this week Posted on 25 May, 2015 08:24 PM

Over 500 people succumb to killer heat wave

Heat wave engulfs the country (Source: PTI)
Rs. 20,000 crore sanctioned for Ganga clean-up
Policy matters this week Posted on 19 May, 2015 09:17 AM

Centre okays Rs 20,000 crore for the 'Namami Gange' programme

Ganga river at Varanasi
India readies for a poor monsoon due to strong possibility of El Nino
News this week Posted on 18 May, 2015 08:59 PM

India prepares to fight the impacts of El Nino

IMD predicts strong El Nino (Source: MSN Weather)
Half of India's groundwater contains poisonous substances: CGWB
News this week Posted on 12 May, 2015 11:59 AM

Dismal state of groundwater in the country

A hand pump in New Delhi
Every household in Delhi to pay environment tax: NGT
Policy updates this week Posted on 12 May, 2015 10:25 AM

Delhites to bear the brunt of Yamuna pollution

Yamuna river in Delhi
Lakes of urban India under threat: CSE
News this week Posted on 05 May, 2015 11:54 AM

Toxic foam observed in Bengaluru lakes

Foam in Varthur lake (Source: Kashif Masood)
SC denies land to Coca-Cola in Chharba, Uttarakhand
Policy matters this week Posted on 05 May, 2015 11:30 AM

After Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand also bids goodbye to Coca Cola

The scrubland that the Coca Cola company requires
Delhi Govt bans use of groundwater in city parks
Policy matters this week Posted on 28 Apr, 2015 11:03 AM

Stop use of fresh groundwater in city parks: Delhi Government

The Nakshatra Garden
Acute crisis of water, power and medical facilities in Nepal after earthquake
News this week Posted on 28 Apr, 2015 10:39 AM

Nepal earthquake toll exceeds 4300

Earthquake in Nepal (Source: Krish Dulal)
88% irrigation projects lying unused in Maharashtra
News this week Posted on 20 Apr, 2015 09:27 PM

Nearly 88% irrigation projects lying unused in Maharashtra

A water-deprived region
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