Rivers

Government to scrap river interlinking project, if it will pose threat to environment: Uma Bharti

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.

TSR Subramanian Committee submits report on environmental laws to the Environment Ministry

An interactive tool to monitor progress of toilet construction launched

NGT turns down clearance to Cuddalore thermal plant because of threat to mangroves

Gujarat's data on toilets and drinking water facilities in schools need investigation: CAG

Narmada, a name that translates into ‘One that bestows happiness’ will, in the next 20 years, pass through turbulent times. The question is not of the distance or the journey that this river covers, but the various points at which this ancient river is intercepted by new, modern dams.

Kerala's Ashtamudi lake recognised for sustainable clam fishing

Pollution Control Board is a story of complete failure, frustration and disaster: SC

Centre chooses Odisha as a focus state for small hydel projects