Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Ajmer Singh Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 13/10/2014 regarding illegal mining activities coming up on the river bed and even in the river itself, Himachal Pradesh.
Bank filtration (BF) has emerged as an economical and sustainable water pre-treatment technology for drinking water supply. In this method, subsurface water of a water body moves into the well by seepage. BF wells adjacent to a river or lake pump the stored groundwater abstracted from the surface through aquifers. …
NAGPUR: The state government has stayed the decision taken by the Rivers Regulation Zone (RRZ) Committee to relax the norms for industries situated at MIDC Hingna. The stay will also apply to the decision to downgrade the status of second stretch of the Nag and Pili rivers. Decisions taken on …
Researchers have determined that rivers can recover from dam removal much faster than experts thought possible, returning long gone ecosystems to how they once were in record time. That's at least according to a new study recently published in the journal PLOS One, that closely followed the removal of two …
The water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation minister, Uma Bharti, suggested on Tuesday that "electric" crematoriums should not be used on river banks and instead bodies should be burnt in a traditional way with minimum use of wood. She said that religious leaders - "sadhus" - have not approved …
Walkers, runners and cyclists have been asked to monitor pollution in waterways across the North East. Northumbrian Water is seeking volunteer water rangers to patrol once a fortnight and report on conditions in their local rivers, streams and becks. Those who sign up will be given training and receive incentives …
Air pollution has had a significant impact on the amount of water flowing through many rivers in the northern hemisphere, a new study has found. The study shows how aerosols can have an impact on the natural environment and highlights the importance of considering these factors in assessments of future …
Air pollution has had a significant impact on the amount of water flowing through many rivers in the northern hemisphere, according to the results of a new study. The paper shows how pollution, known as aerosols, can have an impact on the natural environment and highlights the importance of considering …
SHIJIAZHUANG - Hebei, north China's worst-polluted province, has set a string of ecological restoration goals for rivers, lakes, mines, forests and underground water. The province, which surrounds Beijing and Tianjin, will plant 530,000 hectares of forest by 2017 and raise forest coverage from 28 percent last year to 32 percent, …
Local people formed a human chain under Jagir Bridge in Sadar upazila yesterday, demanding urgent steps to save Dhaleswari River from pollution and land grabbers. Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (Bapa), Poribesh Banchao Andolon and Dhaleswari Banchao Andolon expressed solidarity with their demand by participating in the programme under the banner of …
DAMAULI , Sept 30: Locals of Srijana Tole of Byas municipality-10, Tanahun have teamed up for the conservation of Madi River and water animals. The local residents put their collective efforts for the conservation of the river and water animals as part of their campaign to make Byas municipality a …
Scottish Water has announced a £3.5bn investment programme to improve water mains and drinking water supplies. The publicly-owned company's six year investment programme is expected to support 5,000 jobs. The programme is supported by £720m in borrowing from the Scottish government. Scotland's Deputy First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said she expected …
NAGPUR: To ensure survival of city's iconic Nag River, Vidarbha Environmental Action Group (VEAG) has decided to register strong opposition to the industrial department's proposal, seeking de-notification of the water body. Requesting not to allow the proposal gain momentum, a memorandum has been submitted with the Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory …
KATHMANDU: Nepal and India have agreed to set up a fund of Rs 320 million to cover preliminary expenses of Pancheshwar Development Authority (PDA), which would oversee implementation of 5,600-megawatt Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (PMP) being built at Mahakali river. The agreement was reached during the first meeting of the governing …
According to sources, several sand and soil exporters had already submitted their proposals to the Commerce Ministry for permission to export sand to Singapore and Maldives Seven recommendations put forward by the committee on the sand export policy were finalised at a meeting on Tuesday. The meeting was held at …
China is on track to exceed its 2014 target for cutting water pollution, the government announced on Wednesday, amid reports that it plans a $326 billion action plan to clean up its rivers and lakes. A lack of environmental oversight during decades of economic growth has caused a dire water …
KATHMANDU: Nepal and India have finally broken the ice on development of 5,600-megawatt Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, as the two sides today endorsed the statute of Pancheshwar Development Authority, decided to appoint a Nepali national as the Authority’s CEO and hired a firm to conduct a preliminary study on the project. …
Haldwani: In an attempt to check and prevent illegal sand mining in the city, the revenue and mining departments last week cracked whip on a stone crusher firm and slapped a penalty of Rs 20 lakh. The mining department is now learnt to have prepared a list of offenders and …
As a key section of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project prepares to go into operation, water quality tests show the battle against pollution is being won. The first phase of the central route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project is scheduled to be launched in late October. The water quality …
KATHMANDU: A Nepal-India meeting dedicated to development of 5,600 MW Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project is being held in Kathmandu for the first time after a decade, during which officials of both the countries will hold discussions on finalising the detailed project report and drafting the charter of Pancheshwar Development Authority, which …
