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June 12, 2024
The ripple effect of safe drinking water on health under Jal Jeevan Mission
Leveraging research to optimise water programs for improved health outcomes in India
Closing the tap on disease (Image: Marlon Felippe; CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons)
June 4, 2024
Azolla, a floating fern that drinks oil
Azolla pinnata, a floating water fern provides a unique environmentally friendly approach to mitigate the negative impacts of oil spills and promote cleaner water bodies.
Azolla pinnata, water fern that drinks oils (Image Source: Yercaud-elango via Wikimedia Commons)
May 6, 2024
Floating forward: An entrepreneur's tryst for 'clean-water' bodies
In our quest to spotlight dedicated entrepreneurs in the water sector, we bring you the inspiring story of Priyanshu Kamath, an IIT Bombay alumnus, who pivoted from a lucrative corporate career to tackle one of India's most intricate water quality challenges, that of pollution of its urban water bodies.
Innovative solutions to clean urban water bodies, Floating islands (Photo Credit: Priyanshu Kamath)
April 1, 2024
FAQ - Stubble burning in India: Causes, effects, and solutions
Decoding the problems and solutions related to stubble burning
Burning of rice residues after harvest, to quickly prepare the land for wheat planting, around Sangrur, Punjab (Image: 2011CIAT/NeilPalmer; CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED)
February 20, 2024
Sewage will overtake agriculture as the biggest polluter of river sub basins in India
This study predicts that sewage will become the dominant source of nitrogen pollution in rivers due to urbanisation and insufficient wastewater treatment technologies and infrastructure in worse case scenario projections in countries such as India.
The polluted river Yamuna at Agra (Image Source: India Water Portal)
January 30, 2024
Sustaining water quality in water supply initiatives
The workshop provided inputs into the newly formed committee for “Standard Operation Procedure for Quality Testing of Drinking Water Samples at Sources and Delivery Points”
Sector partners come together to supplement the efforts of the government on water quality and surveillance (Image: Barefoot Photographers of Tilonia)
50% of MGNREGS reserved for water conservation work
Policy matter this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 08 Sep, 2014 10:18 PM

50% of MGNREGS work should be for improving water conservation: Government
Labourers building check dams under MGNREGS
Furious Jhelum claims 160 lives
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 08 Sep, 2014 06:19 PM

J&K reels under the worst flood in 60 years
Floods wreak havoc in Jammu & Kashmir
Plastic bags don't just pollute, they kill!
The Olive Ridley sea turtle, which has been in existence for millions of years, has now become a critically endangered species because of increased coastal development and human activity.
Divya N
Posted on 07 Sep, 2014 10:07 AM

If one takes a walk on the coastal towns of Neelankarai and Marina in Chennai between December and April, distinct tracks in the sand will be visible from the beach till the shore. These are the unmistakeable tracks of the Olive Ridley sea turtles that nest on these beaches.
Hatchlings ready for safe release into the sea
Coastal coal plants choke Chennai water resource hub
Dead fish floating on the Ennore water creek are the least of the locals worries. Toxic metals, which are poisonous, radioactive and cancerous are a far greater concern.
Divya N
Posted on 07 Sep, 2014 01:03 AM

Chennai's Fort St.George, built in 1644, was the first English fortress to be built in India. It laid the foundation for further settlements around it and the city of Madras gradually expanded around the fort over the years. 
The NTPC Power Plant in Ennore
3 major decisions to revive the Ganga within 3 years
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 25 Aug, 2014 10:27 PM

Government identifies 11 states along Ganga for sewer link
Ganga river at Kachla, Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh's forests make way for Renuka Dam
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 19 Aug, 2014 01:31 PM

Forest clearance granted to the proposed Renuka Dam
Forest cover of Himachal Pradesh
Floods wreak havoc in North India
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 19 Aug, 2014 12:43 PM

Heavy rain causes floods in Uttarakahand, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Heavy rains causing flood in North India
Ponds of Darbhanga deconstructed!
Darbhanga's many ponds which are centuries-old, are disappearing thanks to land sharks. While local groups are working to protect them, they aren't getting the required help from the authorities.
chicu
Posted on 11 Aug, 2014 02:37 PM

The vast plain in Mithilanchal (now a part of Bihar) wore a festive look despite the early hour. People had been gathering since the wee hours of the morning. Children wore their festive best while women, flowers in their hair and anticipation in their eyes. The air was redolent with the fragrance of the ceremonial fire and the aroma of roasting gram and fried sweets.
Harahi talaab, Darbhanga
Applications invited for the 'BioSand Water Filter Training', South Asia Pure Water Initiative, Inc., Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh
The five day training course will help you learn more about the BioSand water filters that are simple, eco-friendly and low cost household technology to treat water
Posted on 08 Aug, 2014 03:08 PM

About the training:

The training will be led by Center for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) & South Asia Pure Water Initiative, Inc. (SAPWII). Highly qualified trainers from Canada, USA, and India will be conducting the training.
BioSand Water Filter
Centre allocates Rs.133 crore to conserve 115 wetlands
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 05 Aug, 2014 12:41 PM

Centre identifies 115 wetlands for conservation and management
Maguri Beel (wetland) in Assam
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