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Ecology and Environment
Bangledesh's perspectives on Tipaimukh dam
Posted on 18 Jan, 2012 11:33 PMThe Indian government and two other Indian authorities have signed an agreement on October 22, 2011 regarding construction of the Tipaimukh Dam.
India Geospatial Forum 2012, GMC, February 8-9, 2012, Gurgaon
Posted on 18 Jan, 2012 07:53 PMOrganizer: Geospatial Media & Communication.
Venue: Epicentre, Apparel House, Gurgaon, Harayana.
Description:
As one of the most important Indian Geospatial Industry Event, India Geospatial Forum 2012 will bring the stakeholders —solution / service providers, policy makers, users — to a single platform, providing supreme opportunities for discussion, deliberation and interaction.
CMS invites applications for Senior Research Associates/ Research Associates, Delhi – Apply by January 21, 2012
Posted on 17 Jan, 2012 03:06 PMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
CMS is a not for profit multi- disciplinary, development research and facilitative think-tank. We endeavor to work towards equity, social development and transparency in governance through research, advocacy and capacity building.
Cold wave in North India claims several lives, disrupting normal conditions, heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir
Posted on 17 Jan, 2012 09:12 AMA western disturbance caused a cold wave to sweep across the northern part of the country, claiming several lives and disrupting normal conditions. Reports of water pipes freezing, roads becoming unmotorable have come in from several parts of the country. This might affect crops this winter.
One World – A collection of stunning images by Dr. Anish Andheria, Sanctuary, January 15 to 21, 2012, Mumbai
Posted on 16 Jan, 2012 10:49 AMSanctuary Magazine, aims to communicate the rationale for wildlife conservation and environmental protection. Their focus is the Indian subcontinent and Asia, but their horizon spans the globe.
Organizer: Sanctuary Magazine
Hydropower in the Northeast: Potential and harnessing analysis - A critique
Posted on 15 Jan, 2012 11:41 PMThe main objectives of the hydropower study are as follows:
- An analysis of the hydropower potential in the Northeast and key elements of the strategy that should be followed for optimal realization of this potential
- An overview of the hydropower development options in the Northeast with regard to the water resources in the different river basins, including consideration of flood control and irrigation
Map of the north-east states
The unquiet river: An overview of select decisions of the courts on the river Yamuna
Posted on 14 Jan, 2012 06:40 PMThe river has attained the distinction of being perhaps the river attracting the most judicial attention in india, after the Ganga. This report analyses the various laws and judicial decisions pertaining to the Yamuna and their effects on the river.
River Yamuna - Dying by default or by design: A public lecture on river Yamuna
Posted on 14 Jan, 2012 05:24 PMIt aims to inform, enlighten and suggest solutions to bring back the river Yamuna to a healthy and resilient state.
India, Pakistan and water - Lecture by Ramaswamy Iyer at MIDS
Posted on 12 Jan, 2012 10:57 PMIt traces the roots of the conflicts to the strained relations between India and Pakistan following the partition and the framing of the Indus Water Treaty in 1960.
Sanchal Foundation invites applications for Researcher in Environment, Delhi - Apply by January 11, 2012
Posted on 12 Jan, 2012 09:46 AMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
Description:
Sanchal Foundation, works for the Hazard Centre's research, publications, technical assistance & training programs to help community organization in 20 cities across India participate in urban renewal & reform programs.