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Northeast monsoon causes floods in parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, some snowfall in Kashmir: News Roundup (01 to 15 November 2011)
Posted on 22 Nov, 2011 07:26 AMThe news this fortnight has been dominated by the north-east monsoon in South India, mainly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Periyar, Vagai, Krishnarajasagar, Mettur and Chemberampakkam reservoirs have either reached full capacity or are expected to in the next few days. Areas downstream of Vagai reservoir received flood warnings.
In the cities of Tamil Nadu, heavy rains and inadequate infrastructure have led to damage to life and property, with 10 people dead in two separate incidents.
Winter precipitation has begun in Kashmir, with the higher reaches receiving snowfall.
Mining India: Sustainably for growth – A report by Ernst & Young and ASSOCHAM
Posted on 20 Nov, 2011 09:36 AM
It deals with issues around capital raising, policy framework, efficiency and sustainability and provides a way forward for strategic acceleration of the benefits.
[WEAP Forum] Looking for help translating WEAP into other languages
Posted on 17 Nov, 2011 08:14 AM 
WEAP ("Water Evaluation And Planning" system) is a user-friendly software tool that takes an integrated approach to water resources planning.
Status of water quality in India – reports by Central Pollution Control Board for 2007, 2008 and 2009
Posted on 14 Nov, 2011 04:42 PMThis post presents reports on the status of water quality in India by the Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment and Forests for the years 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Oracle invites applications for ThinkQuest Competition 2012 – Apply by April 25, 2012
Posted on 13 Nov, 2011 11:10 AM
Oracle inspire students globally to think, connect, create and share -- using technology to help them dissolve boundaries, fulfill their potential, and create a better society.
Water quality hot-spots in rivers of India – A report by Central Water Commission
Posted on 08 Nov, 2011 01:03 PM
It evolves a methodology for identifying hot spots in Indian rivers. The water quality data is based on the average values observed during the last ten years (2001-2011) at 371 monitoring stations of CWC on almost all major, medium and minor rivers in India. In respect of Dissolved Oxygen and Biochemical Oxygen Demand, the Central Pollution Control Board's classification has been considered for evaluating the hot spot in the rivers.
The physical and chemical quality of river water is important in deciding its suitability for drinking purposes. As such the suitability of river water for potable uses with regard to its chemical quality has to be deciphered and defined on the basis of the some vital characteristics of the water. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) vide its document IS: 10500:1991, edition 2.2 (2003‐09) has recommended the quality standards for drinking water and these have been used for finding the suitability of river water. On this basis of classification, the natural river water of India has been categorized as desirable, permissible and unfit for human consumption.
Northeast monsoon arrives in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Lakshadweep and coastal Andhra Pradesh, snowfall in Himachal and Kashmir - News Roundup (15 to 31 October 2011)
Posted on 06 Nov, 2011 04:59 PMThe monsoon has become active in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Lakshadweep and parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh. There are also reports of heavy rainfall in parts of Karnataka. At the same time, news from the north in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir includes reports of a cold wave and rains and the first snowfall of the season.
Northeast monsoon
School of Agriculture IGNOU, invites applications for Diploma in Watershed Management (DWM)
Posted on 05 Nov, 2011 07:19 AM
School of Agriculture (SoA) was established in 2005 with a mission to improve & sustain productivity & quality of human life in rural areas through Open & Distance Learning (ODL) system in agriculture & allied sectors. The school has already launched four Post Graduate, eleven Vocational & two Awareness Programmes successfully & is in the process of designing a number of new programmes of regional & national importance
Aquatech India 2012 - Call for paper abstracts on integrated waste and water management – Apply by November 15, 2011
Posted on 04 Nov, 2011 08:38 PM
The 3rd edition of Aquatech India promises to be a one-of-its-kind, international, high quality water technology event serving the complete Indian water sector. Aquatech India incorporates all sectors of process, drinking and waste water industries under one roof, making it the only complete platform for the exciting Indian water sector. Recognized for its excellence in providing unmatched marketing opportunities and exposure, the event is set to make an even more lasting impression on both the exhibitors as well as delegates.
Efficacy, effectiveness and acceptability of closed containers, Moringa oleifera and in-home chlorination - A paper from AJTMH
Posted on 04 Nov, 2011 12:38 PMThis study published in the journal The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (AJTMH) aimed at assessing water contamination and the relative effectiveness of three options for point-of-use water treatment in South India.