World migration report 2024
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched the World Migration Report 2024, which reveals significant shifts in global migration patterns, including a record number of displaced people
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Protect catchment areas of lakes, say experts
Expressing concern over the severe drinking water shortage in the twin cities of Andhra Pradesh, several MLAs and experts in water management demanded a stringent law to ban industrial, housing,
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No ban on commercial exploitation of groundwater
Commercial Taxes Minister K Vijayarama Rao who was opposing commercial exploitation of groundwater by private persons, made a 'U'turn and announced that there would be no ban on the activity for at
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Lokayukta directs civic body to clear Ulsoor lake silt from residential area
Lokayukta Justice N Ventakachala has directed the Bangalore city corporation (BCC) to immediately take steps to clear silt removed from Ulsoor lake which has found its way into the Bennamangala tank
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'Declare water essential commodity, make wastage offence'
A study report has suggested to the Karnataka State government that water be declared as essential commodity and its wastage be considered an offence to ensure its optimal use during the summer
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The unromantic side of red roses from Ecuador
In just five years, Ecuadoran roses, as big and red as the human heart, have become the new status flower in the United States, thanks to the volcanic soil, perfect temperatures and a year and tens
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National river grid scheme impractical: Rajendra Singh
Social activist and Magsaysay award winner Rajendra Singh said that he was opposed to national river grid scheme as it was impractical and would lead to disputes among states. Talking to reporters,
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Debate over pesticide residue clouds bottled water
Even as the government orders a high-level peobe into the alleged presence of pesticide residues in bottled water, the industry is asking which safety/hygiene norms should Indian companies follow
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Early closure of canal draws flak
The Rajasthan BJP has opposed the State Government's decision to discontinue the supply of irrigation water to the farmers of the Indira Gandhi Canal area over a month ahead of the scheduled time.
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Lokayog slaps notice on Jogi, Chief Secy for canal contract
Acting on a complaint by the son of a senior BJP leader, Chhattisgarh Lokayog Justice K.M. Aggarwal has sent notices to Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, Chief Secretary Arun Kumar and four other top
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Rally against Tipaimukh Dam project in Manipur
A huge rally across Tamenglong district of Manipur would be taken out tomorrow to protest against the proposed construction of multi-crore Tipaimukh Dam at the trijunction of Manipur, Mizoram and