'Ice Museum' found under South Pole
American scientists have found a salt water lake under the South Pole that contains 2,800-year-old organisms which were brought back to life from their deep freeze. "These life forms may posses novel
American scientists have found a salt water lake under the South Pole that contains 2,800-year-old organisms which were brought back to life from their deep freeze. "These life forms may posses novel
In ice that has sealed a salty Antarctic lake for more than 2,800 years, scientists have found frozen bacteria and algae that returned to life after thawing. The research may help in the search for
Believe it or not, Bangalore had over 262 lakes and tanks till about half way into the 20th century. But in 1985, when the State Government entrusted Lakshman Rau -- the city's administrator then --
Playgrounds are the need of the hour in Bangalore, the fastest-growing city in Asia. But at what cost? The Jakkarayanakere ground, for instance, was once a lake sheltering a small eco-system by
The Jammu and Kashmir Government is gearing up for a massive clean-up of the Wular Lake, the largest freshwater body in Asia, which is in an environmental mess thanks to encroachment, silting and
Residents living around the Peerkankaranai lake, in Tamil Nadu have been trying to save the water body from being overrun by solid waste and sewage. The campaign for desilting water bodies may be
Implementation of the Veeranam project is "practically impossible", as water available from the lake is not sufficient even to meet irrigation needs of Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu itself., the
The Jammu and Kashmir government has formulated a mega project to restore Wullar, the largest fresh water lake in Asia, 35 km from Srinagar in Baramulla district. The integrated Rs 179 crore project
Plans are under way to develop and conserve the world famous Wullar lake. The World Bank is being approached for arranging funds for the purpose, the Kashmir Forests and Environment Minister, Mr
The Bangalore city corporation (BCC) has appealed to those residing in the low-lying areas of Ulsoor, Munivenkatappa Garden, Domlur and on either side of the storm water drain from Ulsoor Lake to
The predatory Nile perch, introduced with all good intentions into the Lake Victoria, is turning out to be the magnificent lake s nemesis
An Haryana irrigation expert has come up with the model of a plan which, he says, could offer the "final solution" to the problem of silting in the Sukhna Lake. The plan drawn by a former
The Mufti Mohammad Sayeed government's decision to order a probe into the illegal constructions in the green belt area around Dal Lake took a new turn today with officials of the three departments
DH News Service, Shrinivaspur: Rejuvenation of ponds and lakes should be given top priority in order to improve the underground water table. New ponds and tanks should be constructed where ever rainwater can easily sink into the ground, suggested education expert M Shriramareddy. Speaking to media persons here on Monday, he said, Gujarat government was the right example, in this regard. The new ponds and tanks constructed in that State and also, the projects meant for ensuring the sinking of rainwater into the ground, were all fruitful.
The Tamaraikulam lake near Ennore, Tamil Nadu within the Kathivakkam municipal limits, once a source of abundant drinking water to nearly 10 colonies in the area, has gone to seed. The stench hits
Barely two days after the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and the Porur police imposed a ban on bathing and washing activities in the Porur lake, things are back to square one. The police warning
There is a ray of hope for lakes around Bangalore, which are fast getting degraded due to pollution, encroachment and other factors. Many of them will now get a face-lift, courtesy an ambitious
The lakes and reservoirs supplying water to the Hyderabad city, Andhra Pradesh have dried up way ahead of summer, sounding an alarm note to the residents of twin cities. While Osmansagar and
Survival of Ganga, Dead Sea at risk Man Mohan Our Roving Editor New Delhi, July 22 Because of climate change, not only the mighty Ganga's survival is at stake but even the Dead Sea - one of the world's first health resorts - is dying. It is feared that the Dead Sea, which is 1,378 ft below sea level, may disappear by 2050. The Dead Sea is a salt lake between Israel and and the West Bank and its shores are the lowest point on the surface of the earth on dry land.
Nature knows better how to keep the water sources clean and nourishing. Our traditions, also could maintain their water sources for the past 10,000 years. Water quality problems and water scarcity- both are due to pollution of air, caused by increase in the use of fossil fuels. This produces rain with nitrates and acidity. This pollutes the surface water bodies and also the groundwater.