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Contamination, Pollution and Quality
Government to reconsider river interlinking project
Posted on 03 Dec, 2014 09:47 AMGovernment to scrap river interlinking project, if it will pose threat to environment: Uma Bharti
![River Cauvery in Karnataka](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/2330822341_1b4aa606c2_b_0.jpg?itok=mkCvxLIj)
Call for Entries for the green film competition 'Films for Change', Television Trust for the Environment and Microsoft
Posted on 28 Nov, 2014 03:09 PMThe competition serves as a tool spread awareness on environmental issues on a large scale. By using film making, you are encouraged to highlight those issues that greatly affect the environment and climate change in your society. There are these three main themes around which you may make your films:
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TSR Subramanian Committee equally weighs development and the environment
Posted on 25 Nov, 2014 11:36 AMTSR Subramanian Committee submits report on environmental laws to the Environment Ministry
![Mangpong forest in West Bengal](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/3203995439_09aeeb8ee0_z.jpg?itok=w5iNYse7)
Water Aid launches tool to track Swachh Bharat Mission
Posted on 25 Nov, 2014 11:15 AMAn interactive tool to monitor progress of toilet construction launched
![Toilet under construction in Karnataka](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/8456951985_136ea1c01a_k_0.jpg?itok=bJ26Yo7E)
Poisonous encounters in Maharashtra
Posted on 23 Nov, 2014 03:32 PMA decade ago, Jamwadi village in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, was a famous tourist attraction due to its beautiful lake. Now, there is no lake to speak of thanks to the Raymond factory in Yavatmal. Wastewaster from the factory flows untreated into the lake, which is located 15 kms away.
![Contaminated water from the Raymond factory](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/15230540627_18b0e3b27c_z2.jpg?itok=FnhvchWH)
Gujarat's data on toilets and drinking water facilities in schools unreliable: CAG
Posted on 17 Nov, 2014 09:51 PMGujarat's data on toilets and drinking water facilities in schools need investigation: CAG
![Girls toilet in a school](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/3220926516_ce0b74d47e_o_0.jpg?itok=FZ-zoV1r)
White, Green and now a ‘Blue Revolution’!
Posted on 10 Nov, 2014 10:35 PMIndia plans to launch the 'Blue Revolution' to boost fish production
![Traditional fisheries in India](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/fisherfolk_a.jpg?itok=rOFDyq1_)
Kerala's Ashtamudi lake certified by Marine Stewardship Council
Posted on 10 Nov, 2014 10:09 PMKerala's Ashtamudi lake recognised for sustainable clam fishing
![Mussel farm in Ashtamudi lake (Source: Fotokannan)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/mussel_farm_in_ashtamudi_lake.jpg?itok=liYdjINL)
SC rebukes Central and State Pollution Control Boards over Ganga pollution
Posted on 04 Nov, 2014 11:40 AMPollution Control Board is a story of complete failure, frustration and disaster: SC
![River Ganges at Sangam in Allahabad](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/2934020083_c28c745673_b.jpg?itok=JgmZBfNm)
Fingers crossed as Nilofar approaches Gujarat
Posted on 28 Oct, 2014 01:14 PMCyclone Nilofar makes its way towards Gujarat
![Devastation following Alia 2009](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/3718994613_6886486ba3_z.jpg?itok=9sSGa6X0)