Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Naresh Kumar Vs Government of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 13/05/2025. The matter is related to illegal extraction of groundwater in Manakpura, Delhi by the water supply mafia. According to the complainant, one Hemant has illegally drilled a borewell …
Ronald Anil Fernandes, Mangalore, Nov 10, DH News Service: Conserving water is one of the top most concerns of many states in India and Karnataka is no exception. The lush green surroundings of Kairangala village near Konaje. . DH photoHowever, here is a classic case of official apathy wherein the …
Aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) is an effective method of recharging reclaimed or surplus surface water into confined or semi-confined permeable formations for later extraction. A key factor in the long-term viability of ASR is the extent of mineral interaction between two dissimilar water types, their recoverable fractions and consequent …
This article reviews the various available methodologies to estimate submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) and demonstrates the utility of radon with a case study. An attempt has been made to identify the existence of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD)and semi-quantitatively estimate its rate in the coastal area of Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Ground water that people consume in Jahada is laden with the toxic metal. PARASI, NOV 09 - Thirteen new cases of arsenic poisoning have been detected in Nawalparasi district. They are residents of Jahada VDC of the district. Filter for Family, a non-governmental organisation, found 13 people suffering from arsenic …
Even as the Union Water Resources Ministry is planning to introduce a tighter regulatory mechanism to check indiscriminate use of ground water resources, peasant associations are set to protest the move as they feel it would 'eliminate small and marginal farmers'. Sources said that to check the 'indiscriminate use of …
Punjab, the land of rivers, is drying up rapidly. The overexploitation of groundwater is leading to drastic depletion of water table in the state, prompting the scientists to call it a
This latest UNESCO publication explores how to maximize the use of groundwater and rainwater for development and climate change adaptation in an approach called 3R that refers to Recharge, Retention & Reuse. This book explores how to maximize the use of groundwater and rainwater for development and climate change adaptation …
This report focuses on water and water-related issues and investments, with a particular focus on reducing the vulnerability of water sector investments to the impacts of climate change. It provides a first version of a tool that can be used to assess exposure and screen the investment portfolio on a …
Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the medical fraternity raised concern over the discovery of high levels of nitrate contamination of drinking water based on a Greenpeace study. The study,
The methodology for ground water resources estimation is based on relatively sound scientific basis. It also meets adequately well the practical requirements for formulating rational ground water development strategies. Further, it commensurates with the available human resources, the level of technical skills and available infrastructure facilities with the state level …
Over-exploitation of ground water resource (stage of ground water development - more than 100%) refers to the development of ground water resource which is available below the active recharge zone or zone of fluctuation that is sometimes referred as Static or In
For quite some time the print media has been publishing tales of misery caused by high prevalence of cancer cases in the Bathinda district of Punjab. Cancer appears to have
District administration has called a meeting of officers and legislators to chalk out an action plan on redressing drinking water scarcity in the City, on Oct 27. The officers have been asked to attend the meeting with suggestions on clearing the encroachment of raja kaluve, desilting of water bodies and …
Now the geologists of Jharkhand have decided to address the geological issues like depletion of underground water, underground fire and environmental degradation for sustainable development of State. The geologists vehemently believed that the Society of Geo Scientists, Jharkhand (SGSJ) can address these problems, as the State lacks specific plans for …
For years, residents here complained about the yellow smoke pouring from the tall chimneys of the nearby coal-fired power plant, which left a film on their cars and pebbles of coal waste in their yards. Five states
Greater Noida: Illegal tannery units are polluting water in the Surajpur Industrial Area of Greater Noida. The tannery shops are violating all laws while removing the skin of dead animals. After peeling off the skin, the carcasses of animals are dumped in ditches or sprinkled with acid and buried. This …
