Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
This paper focuses on the Bangalore wetland region as a case study and analyzes the current situation and scope of the conservation in the catchments area. The major threats to the Bangalore lake originate from human activity in the catchments, resulting in alterations in the water balance and water quality.
Heavy metal (Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni ) concentration in water sediments and fish was analysed from Madivala lake in the month of June 2008. There was an appreciable increase in metal concentrations in going from the water to the sediment samples.The Heavy metal concentration, in water was in the order …
Maintaining that the cleanliness in and around the famous Dal lake was indispensable for the sustenance of their livelihood and also for the overall healthy environment, Houseboat Owners
In the present scenario where the rains are delayed and most of Maharashtra has received very little rains, Mumbai will have to reduce its dependence on the adjacent districts for its water requirements. Moreover there is very little to no data available on the existence of lakes of Mumbai. Several …
Udaipur: Three endangered species of tortoises have died in the Kalyansagar lake of the famous Tripureswari temple here during the last fortnight, official sources said on Tuesday. The district magistrate of South Tripura district, Shantanu Das said one tortoise died on Monday and two others had died during the last …
It is often the case with environmental threats that commercial interests in the target area, required to comply with legal prescriptions, are hard hit in the short term. But if they don
Srinagar: Imagine the Dal Lake without its houseboats. If that left you with a sense of emptiness, get used to it. The future of the 1,200-odd houseboats, which have been a part of the famous water body in the heart of Srinagar for more than a century now, is under …
TAMBARAM: Removal of encroachments from the Adambakkam Lake and preventing its further degradation, improving water supply, permission to operate share autorickshaws were among the demands that the Federation of Adambakkam Welfare Associations made at a recent interaction with Labour Welfare Minister T. M. Anbarasan. At a grievance day meeting with …
Mumbai: Jidnyasa Trust has also been promoting eco-friendly Ganesh festival A Thane-based organisation, which has been promoting eco-friendly Ganesh festival, has received an award for popularising science among children. On February 27, the Jidnyasa Trust received a prestigious national award for popularising science and technology among children. The 16-year-old organisation …
NHDC team participated in Shramdaan for desilting of Bhopal Upper lake on Thursday. The shramdaan was started by KM Singh, Chief Executive Director, NHDC. About 200 employees of NHDC family participated in the de-silting drive with full zeal to preserve this beautiful heritage of Bhopal. On this occasion a cheque …
Chandigarh: In a report submitted to the Chandigarh Administration, Prof M S Johal from the Zoology Department, Panjab University, has suggested that oxygen levels be increased in the Sukhna Lake to check fish mortality. Prof Johal
The only water palace in Eastern India may crumble any day, as the lake on which it stands is slowly shrinking-------- The only water palace in Eastern India may crumble any day, as the lake on which it stands is slowly shrinking As the winter chill eases out, Sadhan Das …
Chandigarh: The increasing silt deposits in the Sukhna Lake have gradually led to a decrease in its area and water storage capacity over the years. In the last few years, not much of water has entered the lake through the catchment area, which is supposed to be a vital channel …
Before digging here, there and everywhere there is need to consult experts - especially limnologists, who are available in the local Barkatullah University -Proloy Bagchi Chipping in for a public cause is admirable. And, when this is done on a large scale, it becomes even more laudable. That is precisely …
Staff Reporter KANCHEEPURAM: The consumption of fish, netted from a heavily polluted lake near here, is believed to be the cause of acute diarrhoeal disease that affected more than 500 persons in the town and adjoining hamlets in the past six days, as the test of the drinking water sample …
Chandigarh: The UT Administration has fresh plans up its sleeve for the revamp of the Sukhna lake as well as the New Lake in Sector 42. From better illumination to landscaping of the areas surrounding the lakes, there are a number of proposals afoot. At Sukhna, there are plans to …
