Report on behalf of Government of NCT of Delhi through Delhi Jal Board in compliance of NGT order dated December 22, 2023. The matter related to a news report (Hindustan Times, November 30, 2023) on arsenic present in groundwater in 25 states and fluoride in 27 states. Fluoride have been …
The Political administration of Bajaur Agency has rehabilitated tube-well based two drinking water supply schemes in Dag Qila Khazana and Tarkho villages in order to provide clean drinking water facility to the communities. These schemes would benefit thousands of local community members, said a press release issued by FATA Secretariat …
Experts on water resources, academicians and leaders of various political parties gathered at a seminar here on Sunday and expressed their strong concern over the central government’s latest initiative to enact a new legislation to take control of river and ground water and pave the way for throwing open the …
GURGAON: The city's dependence on groundwater to meet its daily demand has prompted the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) to dig 'shock-wells' in parks, green belts and community buildings in the city. These wells will collect the run-off rainwater and will help recharge the water table. A HUDA spokesman said …
The Centre has been accused of trying to take control of water resources, which so far is a state subject in the Constitution. Once implemented, the policy will make it tough for the farmers to get tube wells installed, say experts in the field of agriculture. Punjab farmers, they say, …
Arsenic contamination has been detected in tubewell waters in seven wards in Chittagong City recently and it may take serious turn if any preventive steps are not taken immediately. This was disclosed by Bangladesh Environmental Journalist Forum (BEJF) at a seminar organised at South Bakalia Ward Office with Councilor Yeachin …
Fatehabad: The six-month-old standoff between farmers and the power utilities over the setting up of a 220-KV power substation at Samain village in Fatehabad ended today with both sides signing a “truce” document. After officials of the power utilities conceded some major demands, the farmers agreed to end their opposition …
Chandigarh: With the power subsidy bill expected to cross Rs 4,600 crore in the fiscal year 2012-13, the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has impressed upon Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to take effective steps to bring down power consumption in the farm sector. The commission has directed …
The government has completed six water schemes and two bridges in Mohmand Agency to provide clean drinking water and better communication facilities to tribal people to bring them at par with developed parts of the country. The schemes were completed in Tehsils Pindiali, Safi and Khewezai in Mohmand Agency that …
The High Court yesterday stayed for 10 days the effectiveness of the environmental certificate issued by the Department of Environment (DoE) for implementation of a water supply project of Khulna City Corporation (KCC). In response to a writ petition, the court also issued a rule upon the government to explain …
Authorities have detected germs that cause diseases like diarrhoea and cholera in drinking water samples collected from rural and city areas in Banke district. Microbiologist Khagendra KC of the National Public Health Laboratory said they found the germs in water collected from tubewells and water pipelines. The laboratory said the …
SALEPUR: There is just one tubewell in Budukunia village under Mahanga gram panchayat to cater to a population of 150 people. However, the tubewell discharges water with high iron content which is unfit for consumption. A long-standing demand for a tubewell has gone unheeded. Under these circumstances, people are forced …
Almost 10 per cent of villages in the state have been freshly earmarked to receive notifications under the Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002. The villages have been identified by the groundwater department here that has asked the state government to strictly check deep-bore drilling in about 2,500 …
The State government has sanctioned works, estimated to cost around Rs.11.49 crore, for the artificial recharge of groundwater. They cover the formation of subsurface dykes, percolation ponds, check dams and recharge shafts/ tube wells. A release on Tuesday stated that Chief Minister Jayalalithaa had approved the proposals. In Thanjavur district, …
Wastage of water in the city, lack of recharge facilities and the problems in water supply were some of the issues raised in the meeting of the newly constituted General House of the Municipal Corporation. The officials of the civic body has been asked to prepare a status of the …
JAMMU: Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla today said that Government has approved ` 4.49 crore under Water Supply Scheme Raika to meet the drinking water requirement of Raika, Rahim Nagar and Bandian villages of Jammu division. The Minister was interacting with the locals after kick starting laying …
In the midst of Pakistan’s energy crisis, USAID has developed an innovative approach to create awareness about energy efficiency and conservation through a week-long media campaign entitled “Bijli Pani Week.” This included testimonials of actual beneficiaries of USAID’s Tube Well Efficiency Improvement Program (TWEIP), TV commercials advertising the 50% subsidy …
The study investigates willingness to pay for water supply services in Khulna, using a contingent valuation method. Since the large connection cost is regarded as one of the major obstacles to expand the piped network among the poor, the model explicitly incorporates the connection cost in addition to monthly charge. …
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has approved a Rs 100-crore project to improve supply of drinking water in Rewari district in Haryana. A spokesman of the Haryana Public Health Engineering Department said NABARD had also approved another project for augmentation of water supply in 15 schemes at …
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has approved a Rs 100.47-crore project to improve supply of drinking water in Rewari district in Haryana. A spokesman of Haryana Public Health Engineering Department said that Nabard has also approved another project for augmentation of water supply in 15 schemes …
Standing wheat crop has come under termite attack in several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where rainwater is used for irrigation purposes, according to officials of Directorate of Agriculture Extension. The attack was feared to attain serious proportions, said a senior official, in case the ongoing dry spell in the province …
