Uttar Pradesh

A water ATM, as the name implies, is a sort of a water vending machine similar to bank ATMs except that in a water ATM, money goes in to the machine in return for water. These machines, which run on a cash as well as a prepaid card or smart card system are built, owned and operated by private companies that have rights over public resources such as land and water.

2015 the warmest year since 1850: WMO

UP's rivers and groundwater are loaded with harmful effluents: CPCB

Gorakhpur of Eastern UP is not new to floods. Her people have understood and adapted to the flow and ebb of the waters that have been a part of their lives for long. People here have learned to live with the flood in tune with nature’s wayward ways. Though nature continues to play truant, recent years have seen an increasingy abrupt, uncertain and accelerated face of these disasters.

Panel not to consider projects until eco-zones are clearly demarcated

Ganga and its tributaries, except the Ramganga show increased dolphin numbers

Sanitation coverage in India continues to display marked disparities in access to safe toilet facilities between urban and rural populations across economic and social groups despite some impressive gains made.

Social Impact Assessment alone not enough for Yettinahole, say activists

Godavari, Krishna rivers interlinked

Centre approves bringing down protected zone around Okhla Bird Sanctuary from 10 km to 1