Dams, Barrages and Reservoirs

Fear of floods looms over Kashmir again

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Rabi crop damaged in north and central India

8 million tonnes of plastic waste dumped into world's oceans in 2010: Study

Strong opposition to interlinking of Gujarat and Maharashtra rivers

Social sector likely to get less funds in Union Budget 2015-16

If you saw Akhil Gogoi anywhere on the road, chances are that you may not spare him another look. A quiet young man, with a sparkle in his eyes, and a shy smile on his face, he seems ordinary. But take a minute to talk to him, and you will likely be rooted to your spot. Words tumble out of his mouth, his eyes light up and his belief in what he does is evident.

We sat on a charpoy in Agwaanpur and talked of flood warning systems for the Ramganga. Of all the places I had visited, Agwaanpur, probably due to its urban nature, was the only one which boasted a rudimentary system. The police would inform the Maulvi that a flood release was expected, and he would repeat the warning using the  loudspeaker normally used to summon people to prayer.

Kerala's Ashtamudi lake recognised for sustainable clam fishing

Centre chooses Odisha as a focus state for small hydel projects