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Damming Bhutan affects India
Posted on 06 Jan, 2014 08:54 AMHydropower development in Bhutan has gained considerable ground as a sector capable of contributing to the development of the country. In 2012, Bhutan earned $177 million through energy export. However, these developmental activities are also prone to natural hazards like landslides since the region lies in a high risk earthquake prone zone and also registers heavy rainfall.
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Restoring water supply to Nagaland's hills
Posted on 06 Jan, 2014 08:52 AMNagaland depends on surface sources such as streams, rivulets, springs and ponds, which are monsoon fed for its drinking water. However, the quantity of water in these sources has depleted across the state. This could be due to deforestation, jhum cultivation and other human intervention.
![A damaged water pipeline in Nagaland](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/pipe1.jpg?itok=2GW12CDV)
The indefinite fast continues
Posted on 06 Jan, 2014 08:50 AMNoted activist Shashi Shekhar has been on an indefinite fast since December 10th, protesting the construction of embankments on the Jheem Jamura river. These rivers are a part of the Adhwara Samuh rivers in North Bihar, which originate from the foothills of Nepal.
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Call for Abstracts and Event Proposals ' World Water Week', Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), Stockholm
Posted on 04 Jan, 2014 09:04 AMFor more information on the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), click here.
For further details on the event, that has the theme of 'Energy and Water', click here.
![World Water Week, Stockholm](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/world_water_day_2014.png?itok=38OTlBDZ)
Invite to 'Water Seminar & Gujarat Water Summit 2014', Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Ahmedabad
Posted on 31 Dec, 2013 05:56 PMOrganiser details
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Venue
Gujarat University Convention Centre, Ahmedabad
Why visit the summit
![Gujarat Water Summit 2014](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/gujarat_water_summit.png?itok=UD651HRs)
Free online training on 'Starting a Mineral water Plant in India - Packaged Drinking Water Plant', Mineral Water Project Information, January 3, 2014
Posted on 31 Dec, 2013 04:46 PMFor more information on the free online course, please click here.
For further details on the course and the meeting details, click here.
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Invitation for National Conference ' Piped water supply and sewerage systems', Institution of Public Health Engineers, New Delhi
Posted on 30 Dec, 2013 04:18 PMOrganisersDelhi Regional Centre of the Institution of Public Health Engineers, India Venue Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi Themes of the sessions • National strategy and policy framework for water supply and sanitation in urban and rural areas. • Approaches for project formulation. • Pipes of different materials – metallic, plastic, cement, dual wall and their specifi![Institution of Public Health Engineers](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/iphe.png?itok=m6QywAhl)
Environment Minister Moily takes controversial decisions
Posted on 29 Dec, 2013 06:54 PMNew Environment Minister brings in new polices
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Drinking water quality worst in Kerala: Report
Posted on 29 Dec, 2013 04:50 PMKerala scores worst in access to potable water: NSSO
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Call for Abstracts for 'International conference on Climate Change, ICCC-2014', Yadava College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, May 28-31, 2014
Posted on 29 Dec, 2013 03:40 PMFor more information on the organisers, Yadava College, Madurai, click here.
To view details on the ICCC-2014, please download attachment from below.
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