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 …
PANJIM: Even as Goa government’s efforts to stall the construction of the Virdi Large Minor Irrigation Project built on the Kattika nullah, Dodamarg, have been unsuccessful, in its latest attempt it attempts to bring to the notice of the Water Disputes Tribunal the violations being committed by Maharashtra. The Virdhi …
Withdrawal of water from common rivers by setting up dams in the upstream areas causes a loss of about Tk 5,000 crore to Bangladesh each year, according to water experts, reports UNB. “Bangladesh suffers a loss of about Tk 5,000 crore each year due to the withdrawal of water from …
The Goa government has decided to oppose the ongoing construction of the Kattika nullah dam in Virdi of Dodamarg taluka, by Maharashtra, as it will affect the downstream flow of the Valvonti river. Towards this end, chief minister Manohar Parrikar has directed the water resources department to bring to the …
‘Using it for industrial purposes should be avoided’ The Federation of Tamil Nadu Agriculturalists Associations and the Tamil Nadu Toddy Movement have made an appeal to the government to initiate steps that would protect groundwater. “Groundwater should be treated as government property, similar to the control measures over groundwater in …
This technical focus paper is the second in a series of papers that provide a critical review of progress made in planning and putting integrated water resource management (IWRM) into practice. The papers synthesise the challenges, the successes, the setbacks, and the direction for further integration. They provide valuable insights …
The direct impacts of delta subsidence and effective seas level rise abetted by dams include inundation of coastal areas, saltwater intrusion into coastal aquifers, increased rates of coastal erosion, an increased exposure to storm surges, etc, in addition to the threat to food security, livelihood security, water security to millions …
As per the directives of the Mhadei water dispute tribunal Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka have submitted the names of their members who will be on the committee for monitoring the Kalsa work in Kankumbi. The Goa government has submitted the name of Srikant Patil, superintending engineer as a representative of …
A group of volunteers from a city-based environmental group, who ventured into Sirumalai Reserve Forest recently, have come out with shocking impact of summer heat on animals. At least, five monkeys were found dead inside the forest without any apparent injuries by the members of Nanal Nanbargal which explored the …
India is building a barrage on the Gidari river, just 400 metres upstream from the no man's land at Putibari village of Aditmari upazila in Lalmonirhat, to divert its water for irrigation. The 600 metres long and 25 metres wide structure has been under construction for the last two months …
The summer has not come to its extreme yet but the people began to suffer with scarcity of water. Many ponds, rivers, wells and water sources are at stake. The problem is not new for the denizens. According to the study of drinking water and sanitation, (PHED) water level has …
The International Farakka Committee in New York has protested at India’s withdrawal of water from the cross-border rivers in the upstream and demanded that Bangladesh government should take the issue to the United Nations to ensure its rightful share. The committee at a protest rally in the US city alleged …
Twenty-one environmental and rights organisations on Monday sought Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s direct interference to save the rivers around the capital from grabbers and pollution. In a joint statement, the leaders of the organisations said though the government has formed inter-ministerial task force in line with verdict of High Court, …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Nityanand Mishra V/s State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors. dated 29/04/2014 regarding regular and uninterrupted flow of water in the Mandakini river so as to maintain the water quality at least upstream of Ramghat since Ramghat …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Social Action for Forest & Env. (SAFE) Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 28/04/2014 regarding permission granted to construct a wall by the Conservator of Forest/Director, Rajaji National Park. The wall permitted to be constructed would prima facie obstruct …
The development authorities of Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway seem to have turned a blind eye to illegal construction of farmhouses and concrete structures going on unabated along the Yamuna and Hindon riverbeds in the district. With the authorities taking no concrete action against the encroachers, sale of unauthorized …
Following the destruction of water sources by the construction companies in the name of Mahasadak and BG projects, the entire populace in Haflong area has been hit by acute water crisis. Haflong is surrounded by several rivers and rivulets, but for the wanton collection of stones from river beds for …
The Australian Conservation Foundation says that without an independent umpire, wider disputes over water use could arise Environmentalists have warned the federal government it could spark widespread conflicts over water use if the National Water Commission is abolished. The future of the commission, an independent statutory authority which provides advice …
Ignoring a government ban, politically influential people have been allegedly running a profitable business of extracting stones from three rivers in Lalmonirhat – Dharla, Shaniajan and Singimari – significantly hurting the area’s environment. Local administration has expressed concerns that a large portion of Patgram upazila might face a major landslide …
The Allahabad High Court on Thursday deferred till May 1 the hearing of a PIL seeking stopping of construction within 200 meters on the both the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi. Earlier, as per the direction of the court, social activist Vrinda Dar, who is appearing in this case …
Major relief for Goa; Karnataka told to plug both vents of canal wall Maharashtra directed to constitute three-member monitoring team In a major victory for Goa, the Mhadei Water Dispute Tribunal in New Delhi on Thursday directed the Karnataka government to ensure that there is no automatic diversion of water …
