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Irrigation
Small schemes, big impact
Posted on 13 Jan, 2014 01:54 PMDespite being endowed with adequate rainfall, most parts of the Himalayas are considered water-stressed for both agricultural and domestic purposes. This is mainly due to the seasonality of precipitation, which is concentrated to the monsoon months. It remains dry for rest of the year.
![A recharge pit under construction (Source: HIMCON)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/chaal_construction_jpg.jpg?itok=KwEImPNU)
The indefinite fast continues
Posted on 06 Jan, 2014 08:50 AMNoted activist Shashi Shekhar has been on an indefinite fast since December 10th, protesting the construction of embankments on the Jheem Jamura river. These rivers are a part of the Adhwara Samuh rivers in North Bihar, which originate from the foothills of Nepal.
![Activist Shashi Shekhar (Source: Water-Vagabond)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/shashi.png?itok=Cq034bu7)
A peak at the future: Simulating Coonoor’s water situation
Posted on 23 Dec, 2013 03:40 PMThe Nilgiris have undergone an incredible amount of change in the last 10 years. Coonoor, an area well endowed with natural resources, is the second largest tourist destination here. However, over the last year (2012-13), the town has been reeling under a water crisis [1].
![Coonoor Land Use Map](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/coonoor_landuse_map.jpg?itok=gQm0BCWV)
Bihar villagers against asbestos plant
Posted on 22 Dec, 2013 08:40 PM10,000 Bihar villagers file petition against asbestos plant
![Asbestos inflammation (Source: Adam Cohn, Flickr)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/asbestos.jpg?itok=a_qW1nQg)
Where are the toilets?
Posted on 15 Dec, 2013 09:23 PMCommittee to investigate discrepancy in data on toilets
![Open defecation due to lack of toilets](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/05_open_defecation.jpg?itok=vkrBVB92)
Indian troops polluting Siachen glacier: Pakistan
Posted on 09 Dec, 2013 08:24 AMRemove troops from Siachen: Pakistan
![Indian Army, Siachen Source: defenceforumindia.com](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/siachen.jpg?itok=FjixEeFw)
Migratory birds return to Sultanpur lake
Posted on 09 Dec, 2013 07:00 AMAt Sultanpur, migratory birds visit an artificial lake
![Sultanpur bird sanctuary Source: Wikipedia](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/news_ru_1.jpg?itok=XmUbEvly)
Drilling the hills to devastation
Posted on 08 Dec, 2013 10:50 PMClear blue skies, natural springs and glacial peaks-tranquility. Falling stones, landslides and debris-chaos! Kinnaur, located on the northeastern side of Himachal Pradesh, lets you experience both. It falls in seismic zones IV and V, which means it runs the the risk of damaging and destructive earthquakes.
![100 MW Tidong-I project, Kinnaur HP](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/dsc02191.jpg?itok=nFhtGskR)
Don't have toilet, can't contest polls
Posted on 24 Nov, 2013 10:43 PMDon't have toilet, can't contest polls
![Toilet mandatory to contest](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/toilet_2.jpg?itok=LzJ7U9Rs)