India

World Bank approves Atal Bhujal Yojana to improve groundwater management

Groundwater from aquifers across 16 states found to be contaminated with uranium

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is all set to increase the number of farmers getting agro-meteorological advisory to 40 million from the current level of 24 million by next month. 

Minister for Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan announced this today at a press conference to mark the completion of four years of the NDA government.

Union government constitutes the Cauvery Water Management Authority 

Delhi Jal Board decides to withdraw all cases against Haryana to amicably settle water dispute

Weather forecasts from India Meteorological Department (IMD) are all set to undergo major improvement with the commissioning of two very high-resolution weather prediction systems. 

For the long-term conservation of critically endangered red deer or hangul in Kashmir, it is necessary to take up conservation efforts beyond protected areas, a new study has suggested.

Maharashtra government notifies Thane creek as flamingo sanctuary

Shimla reels under severe water crunch

Degrading air quality in metro cities is a matter of concern for public health. Massive tree plantation drives are often conducted in order to provide oxygen to choking cities. But trees, much like humans, also are severely affected by pollutants in the air.