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 …
Cuttack: The Odisha High Court has completed hearing on a PIL that has challenged the alleged unauthorised constructions on the Mahanadi islet at Hadiapatha here for the purpose of an intake well that would facilitate supply of water for the Indian Oil Corporation’s (IOC) oil refinery in Paradip. The Division …
The mineral-rich Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya faces an acute drinking water crisis as major rivers there have been declared “unfit” for human use due to high level of acidity caused by unscientific mining. The rivers close to coal mining areas and cement plants have acquired a blue colour over …
KOLKATA, 22 FEB: A notice was directed to be sent by the Division Bench of Mr Justice Pinaki Ghosh and Mr Justice Mrinalkanti Choudhury to National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) headed by Prime Minister, Mr Manmohan Singh, to take steps for the better upkeep of the river within three …
On many occasions, district officials could not act on these illegal activities Exploitation of natural resources like granite, blue metal and sand from the rivers, has been going on in the district during the last decade. On many occasions, district officials could not act on these illegal activities due to …
Bangladesh, Nepal and India are discussing collaboration in river water sharing, an emotive issue in all three countries, highly placed sources said. “There could be a tri-nation meeting very soon. We are working on it.” The broader idea is to rope in Bhutan as well, where public opinion has not …
Large parts of Britain are facing a drought this year after groundwater reached levels not seen for more than 35 years, which could spell restrictions for farmers and households. Rivers, canals and reservoirs are running low after a second dry winter in a row, with some areas receiving less than …
Small dams will not be sustainable in the NE region. Multipurpose projects with very safe designs of medium to big dams on the tributaries of the Brahmaputra will be an unavoidable option in the days to come. This is the opinion of renowned water resources expert Prof Nayan Sarma of …
A cycle rally was taken out by activists in the Indian state of Manipur against the proposed Tipaimukh dam, which they alleged would damage the environment. The protesters on Saturday also submitted a memorandum addressed to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, requesting him to revoke the Memorandum of Understanding reached …
Bangladesh Wildlife Conservation Society has launched a month-long programme to hold dolphin fairs at different places in Khulna and Bagerhat districts as part of their awareness campaign for conservation of the aquatic mammal, especially from human hunters. At the beginning of the programme, a two-day dolphin fair at Khulna Forest …
Human lives and the environment in the region are severely threatened by indiscriminate construction of big dams by India and China, green activists said on Sunday. They urged the two countries to shun commercial attitude on river waters. They were speaking at a discussion on ‘Big Dams Debate: Nature, Rivers, …
Sindh Taas Water Council (STWC) on Friday decided to launch a drive to protect Pakistani rivers from illegal Indian occupation, said Chairman STWC Zahoorul Hassan Dahar. Talking to the media, he said that the drive would be launched from February 23 under the banner of 'Darya Bachawo Tehreek' from Multan …
Pakistan has informed the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) that the diversion of River Neelum’s water by India’s controversial Kishanganga project can treacherously decrease the water availability in River Neelum by 14 percent, which will consequently cause Pakistan an annual loss of $321 million. The PCA, which happens to be …
The Mississippi River was shut Friday as oil leaked from a tanker barge in the wake of a collision west of New Orleans, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The tanker barge collided with a deck barge at about 2 a.m. local time (0800 GMT), causing the spill from the tanker, …
A number of public and private sector enterprises have put the state in a legal fix by refusing to cough up water tariffs that have been imposed by the government. At a review meet held in the state capital yesterday, officials found out that both the Hatia and Chakradharpur divisions …
Sets aside objections of wildlife expert panel; IIT Roorkee to conduct study. Environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan has set aside objections of a wildlife expert committee and given the go-ahead to the 1,750 MW Demwe Lower Hydroelectric project on the Lohit River in Arunachal Pradesh. The project is a joint enterprise …
Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) on Thursday signed an agreement worth rupees 611.5 million for preparation of detailed engineering design and tender documents of Munda Dam Multipurpose Project here in Governor''s House. The joint venture, comprising Pakistani, Australian and Japanese firms has been assigned to complete the task in …
A first of its kind scientific initiative in the country is going to be made in Madhya Pradesh for ensuring health security of Narmada River. Under the initiative, bioanalysis of Narmada water will be made besides conducting a study of the standard physical and chemical reactions, which are necessary to …
Environment ministry has given the green signal to a dam in Uttarakhand, throwing all caution to the wind. It will damage the ecosystem, force people to migrate and obstruct the movement of the snow leopard.
Fresh water from WG goes waste Despite three rivers passing through the district, the 1.4 lakh populace of Hassan is yet to get clean drinking water. Ironically, in areas neighbouring the Western Ghats (WG), which is the source of several rivers, people have to dig more than 300 feet for …
Fishermen held a demonstration in the city on Tuesday against India’s controversial Tipaimukh dam saying it would adversely affect livelihoods and life of over three lakh fishermen in Bangladesh’s north-eastern districts. Speaking at a rally in front of the National Press Club fishermen’s leaders said that at least 10 rivers …
