Order of the Gauhati High Court in the matter of North East Eco Development Society Vs The State of Assam & Others dated 17/03/2025. In response to the direction given by the HC on December 18, 2024, an affidavit was filed on behalf of the government of Assam, Department of …
The India Remote Sensing data on 1:50,000 scale revealed the occurrence of permanent waterlogging in low-lying flats and depressions of the Indira Gandhi Nahar Pariyojona (IGNP) command area. Such data also indicated seasonal dynamics of waterlogging and soil salinization in irrigated areas.
In an instance typical of short-sighted government decisions undermining environmental concerns, the recent raising of the Chamota-Pobitora PWD road without leaving sufficient outlet for floodwater to pass has cast a shadow on the long-term well-being of Pobitora wildlife sanctuary. The thoughtless exercise done without consulting the Forest authorities has caused …
People Complain About Bad Roads, Illegal Constructions, Encroachments... New Delhi: The genie is out of the bottle and MCD is finding putting it back quite difficult. Perhaps, encouraged by the way Delhi Traffic Police has roped in people to get feedback and catch violators in Delhi, MCD decided to go …
This article summarizes the results of water productivity assessment in 10 river basins across Asia, Africa and South America, representing a range of agro-climatic and socio-economic conditions. Intensive farming in the Asian basins gives much greater agricultural outputs and higher water productivity. Largely subsistence agriculture in Africa has significantly lower …
Land degradation, synonymous to desertification in arid, semi arid and sub-humid region, covers the processes adversely affecting productive capacity of land under different land use systems. Present paper reports the extent, type and severity of land degradation in south Asian countries. Impact of land degradation contributing factors including population and …
JORHAT, Nov 28: Jorhat would soon be free from the menace of artificial flood and water logging. Especially the water logging problem of Kakotigaon and Bamungaon area of Tarajan areas of Jorhat would soon be history with MLA Rana Goswami announcing an allotment 89 lakhs and 90 thousand for the …
KOCHI: Marking the next phase of election campaigning, the leading fronts in Kochi the LDF and the UDF have come up with manifestos for the polls to the Corporation. While the LDF manifesto declares that the Front will make Kochi a global green city, the UDF's focus is on effective …
KOCHI: South division is right in the middle of the city with more commercial space than residential area. Represented by K V P Krishnakumar the division is considered to be a solid UDF bastion. The division which was in the general category during last election, will be reserved for women …
Jorhat, Sept. 27: A large number of cattle has died from suspected pesticide poisoning in the Meleng-Boguriguri area under Teok revenue circle in Jorhat district in the past week. Jorhat deputy commissioner R.C. Jain said according to the report received by him, 39 cows had died of pesticide poisoning.
KOCHI: The Peoples Action Council, West Kochi, has flayed the authorities concerned for not taking steps to solve the waterlogging in the West Kochi area. Though a large amount of money has been spent on cleaning up the Rameswaram boundary canal recently, it has not helped solve the waterlogging there. …
Overflowing Garbage A Common Sight While Driving On Rocky Roads Here Paul John | TNN Ahmedabad: A stench emanating from an overflowing gutter is what strikes you first. Angry residents of Ghatlodia living near near Devkunj Society soon gather around as soon as you start talking about the problem. This …
GUWAHATI, Sept 13: The Gauhati High Court today slammed the State Government for not doing anything worthwhile to save Guwahatians from the wrath of water-logging, choked drains, improper garbage disposal etc and asked the government to submit a status report to the court within two weeks stating what steps it …
Ahmedabad: Crossing any underpass on a rain-hit day in Ahmedabad is no less than passing through an inundated canal during monsoons. Majority of the underpasses get flooded during incessant rains severely hampering traffic flow in the city. Taking note of the havoc created by rains which leave underpasses flooded and …
NEW DELHI: The week ended on a harrowing note for most Delhiites with water-logging and traffic jams playing spoilsport for yet another day on Friday because of rain. The rain also claimed a young girl's life in Dilshad Garden due to electrocution. Thirteen-year-old Priya was going home when she came …
Pune After water logging in the parking lot of Pune district and sessions court, the Pune Bar Association (PBA) has asked the public works department (PWD) to fit inter-locking blocks at various locations on the court premises. Heavy rain has resulted in waterlogging in parking lots, near the main building …
Pune Though the Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) had taken the requisite measures to tackle monsoon-related grievances in the Cantonment area, water-logging was reported from various parts of the cantonment jurisdiction due to heavy rain. The bylanes near MG Road, East Street and parts of low-lying areas in the Cantonment area …
Pune Even as the city is witnessing heavy rainfall only since the last five days, many societies in Kondhwa and NIBM road are facing water logging. Lack of storm water drains in these areas have caused water logging in many societies in Undri. Residents forum secretary Sushil Kumar said that …
NEW DELHI: Favouring preparation of a comprehensive new drainage action plan in coordination with various civic agencies, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has said that unless such a step was taken the city would continue to face water-logging woes. Addressing a meeting of the MCD Standing Committee on Wednesday, MCD …
