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New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said her government has got legacy problems like waterlogging and pollution and is working to find their solutions. Gupta inspected the desilting work at Sunehri Nala here and slammed the previous Congress and Aam Aadmi Party governments over pollution and drainage issues. "The Sunehri Nala was built, but there was no entry point for workers to clean it. We are desilting drains. Be it waterlogging, silt in the drain or polluti ...Read More >
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to take part in Chhath Puja at Vasudev Ghat in north Delhi on Tuesday, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are engaging in a war of words over the condition of the Yamuna river and preparations for the festival. The AAP has accused the BJP-led Delhi government of constructing an "artificial Yamuna" with "filtered water" at Vasudev Ghat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to partake in the festiviti ...Read More >
New Delhi: Water minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday said that the govt's efforts to clean the Yamuna have started showing strong and measurable results. In seven months, the fecal coliform (human waste contamination) levels in the river have dropped significantly. "We promised to clean the Yamuna within three years, and I am proud to say that four out of eight sampling points have already reached the permissible limit," said Verma. Fecal coliform is a key indicator of untreated sewage entering a ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Farmers in the state whose paddy crop was spared from floods are nonetheless facing a twofold setback. Untimely rains have reduced yields by 6-8 quintals per acre in some areas, and the resulting moisture content -- exceeding the 17% limit -- is hindering procurement at the minimum support price (MSP).Before paddy could ripen, the crop was also hit by paddy false smut -- a fungal disease that replaces kernels with yellow, powdery balls resembling turmeric powder -- and the southern r ...Read More >
Delhi water minister said the equipment, a Watermaster Classic IV, will be used to augment the Yamuna cleaning efforts and enhance the river's water-carrying capacity. Delhi water minister Parvesh Verma on Wednesday said that a state-of-the-art dredging machine from Finland will arrive in the Capital by December to aid in the desilting and dredging of Yamuna and the Najafgarh drain. Sharing a demonstration video on social media, Verma said the equipment, a Watermaster Classic IV, will be used t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): A fire broke out in a closed factory in Delhi's Deoli area on Wednesday morning, with officials suspecting that it may have been deliberately set on fire. According to Fire Station Officer Vinay Kumar, there was no electrical supply inside the affected wood factory, which raises suspicion that the fire may have been intentional. Also Read | Gujarati New Year 2025: Date and Significance of Nutan Varshabhinandan, Also Known As Bestu Varas in Gujarat. "...We ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): A fire broke out in a closed factory in Delhi's Deoli area on Wednesday morning, with officials suspecting that it may have been deliberately set on fire. According to Fire Station Officer Vinay Kumar, there was no electrical supply inside the affected wood factory, which raises suspicion that the fire may have been intentional. "...We received a call reporting a fire inside a warehouse in Deoli Village. When we arrived, we found a closed factory, approxima ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): A fire broke out on Saturday afternoon at the Staff Quarter block of MPs' Flats in Brahmaputra Building, BD Marg, New Delhi, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs said. The incident occurred in the silt area, where some unserviceable furniture items, lined up to be disposed of, were stacked. Also Read | Raju Bista's Convoy Attacked by Miscreants in West Bengal, BJP Darjeeling MP Says 'Timing of Attack Is Highly Suspicious and Points to Conspiracy To Distu ...Read More >
Addressing an event in Ludhiana, Chouhan said each affected household has been provided ₹1.2 lakh for repairing damaged houses and an additional ₹40,000 for constructing toilets besides clearing labour expenses. "The Centre stands firmly with the people of Punjab in their time of need," he said. The Union minister said that the Centre has released ₹74 crore for free wheat seeds and ₹3.24 crore for mustard seeds for Punjab farmers. "In addition, ₹222 crore has been issued in advance u ...Read More >
Amritsar: The division among farmers' organisations in Punjab has come to the fore, as several groups staged a statewide protest on Monday demanding govt support, while others distanced themselves from the agitation, stating that they do not agree with all the demands and are not part of the protest.Dr Satnam Singh Ajnala, state general secretary of the Jamhuri Kisan Sabha, said the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) was a national-level farmers' organisation led by various prominent farmers' unions tha ...Read More >
Sultanpur Lodhi: Work on removing sand and silt from the Baupur Mand area of Sultanpur Lodhi reached a new scale on Tuesday, with around 150 tractors working on the ground to carry out the mega task on a war footing. Most of these tractors were brought by farmers from other parts of Punjab, and 16 of these were brought by 35 farmers from three villages in Sirsa district of Haryana.With tractors working for most of the day, the consumption of diesel is also reaching new heights. The massive opera ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major relief to flood-affected people, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced Rs 7,200 per acre for the de-silting of sand from the fields of farmers under the 'Jisda Khet, Ohdi Ret' scheme. Winding up the discussion during a special session of the Vidhan Sabha, the Chief Minister said under 'Jehda Khet, Ohdi Ret', the farmers have been allowed to remove sand and silt accumulated due to floods in their fields and sell them if they desire ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], september 26: India water crisis is one of the greatest challenges of the recent time. Wells run dry, cities ration water, and farmlands lie abandoned - a reality that touches millions. Yet amidst this daunting scenario, a wave of hope is rising. The Art of Living - Social Projects, the best NGO for CSR projects in India - guided by the vision of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is proving that water security is not a distant dream but an achievable reality. As Gur ...Read More >
PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], september 26: India's water crisis is one of the greatest challenges of the recent time. Wells run dry, cities ration water, and farmlands lie abandoned - a reality that touches millions. Yet amidst this daunting scenario, a wave of hope is rising. The Art of Living - Social Projects, the best NGO for CSR projects in India - guided by the vision of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is proving that water security is not a distant dream but an achievable real ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Delhi government will develop 10 "Namo Van" across the city to enhance green cover and combat air pollution, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday. Speaking at the 'Aadhar Infra Confluence 2025' hosted by Panchjanya, she said her government's vision was to develop Delhi as a hub of education, tourism, IT, and healthcare, so that pollution is kept at a minimum while creating jobs. "This year, we started planting 70 lakh saplings. We will also develop 10 dense wooded areas as 'Nam ...Read More >
Dehradun Cloudburst News LIVE Updates: A cloudburst in Dehradun, Uttarakhand late on Monday night has caused widespread flooding, leaving streets submerged, vehicles washed away and significant damage to property. Continuous heavy rainfall swelled several rivers in the district, including the Sahastradhara, Chandrabhaga and Tamsa, overwhelming the city's infrastructure and paralysing movement across many areas. Relief operation begin Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami posted on X, "Some shops ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Search operations continued by the officials from Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), and city police on Monday for three persons missing after falling into the drains in two separate incidents in the city on Sunday. Heavy rain lashed the city on Sunday, leaving several areas inundated and three persons washed away in drains. The officials are searching for two men washed away in Afzal Sagar nala in Asif Na ...Read More >
One thousand water sprinklers are being deployed across the city, Rekha Gupta said (File) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Delhi will develop 10 Namo Van wooded areas to boost green cover and fight pollution * The government planted 70 lakh saplings this year to improve urban greenery * A dust mitigation plan and 1000 water sprinklers are deployed to ensure cleaner air Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Delhi government will ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 14 (ANI): The Punjab Government has rolled out a five-day intensive campaign to restore grain markets (mandis) damaged by the recent floods to ensure that farmers do not face hurdles during the upcoming paddy procurement season. The campaign, which started on Sunday, is focused on flood-affected districts where mandis were left waterlogged and choked with silt. Also Read | Hindi Diwas 2025: Amit Shah Says 'Hindi Should Be the Language of Science, Justice, ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 14 (ANI): The Punjab Government has rolled out a five-day intensive campaign to restore grain markets (mandis) damaged by the recent floods to ensure that farmers do not face hurdles during the upcoming paddy procurement season. The campaign, which started on Sunday, is focused on flood-affected districts where mandis were left waterlogged and choked with silt. The state government has directed officials to complete restoration work by September 19, ahead ...Read More >
Chandigarh: After weeks of flood devastation, Punjab chief minister, Bhagwant Singh Mann, set a festive deadline for recovery, promising all compensation disbursed by Diwali, on Oct 21. With boosted payouts for homes, crops and livestock, he framed the plan as the most generous in the country, though the state continues to spar with the Centre over disaster relief funds.Mann announced a record ₹20,000 per acre for crop losses, promising assessments by mid-Sept and payments within weeks. Framing ...Read More >
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said that a cleanliness drive will be undertaken in 2,300 flood-hit villages of the state, and a sum of ₹100 crore has been earmarked for the purpose. Addressing reporters here, Mann said that as the floodwater has now receded from many areas, a large amount of silt and dirt remains across villages and towns. He said that to restore normal life, it is essential to clean these areas, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is launching a mega cleanline ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said a cleanliness and rehabilitation drive will be carried out in the state's 2,300 flood-hit villages and wards, for which a sum of Rs 100 crore has been earmarked. Speaking to media, Mann said, "Initially, each affected village will be given Rs 1 lakh. Thereafter, further funds will be provided as per requirements, with the state govt bearing the full cost of the cleaning."The CM said a large amount of silt and debris remained in vil ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced to start rehabilitation and cleanliness drive with an outlay of Rs 100 crore in 2,300 flood-affected villages. The Chief Minister told the media here that as floodwaters have now receded from many areas, a large amount of silt and mud settled across villages and towns. "To restore normal life, it is essential to clean these areas for which the government is launching a mega cleanliness drive in all 2, ...Read More >
Gurgaon: CM Nayab Singh Saini has mandated stringent measures against irregularities found in the tendering process for the Basai water treatment plant (WTP) project. On Friday, he instructed that the GMDA chief engineer, who was responsible for the oversight, be formally charge-sheeted. The project, which is expected to be delayed by at least six months, has seen its tendering process annulled. The Basai plant part 2, planned to span 77.2 acres opposite the current Basai facility, is set to bec ...Read More >
Pathankot, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the wake of unprecedented floods that wreaked havoc across Punjab, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured farmers of the border village Thinda that they will be compensated for every grain lost to the disaster. Visiting the worst-affected areas, PM Modi interacted with locals and village representatives, offering both solace and substantial support. In Thinda, floodwaters reached alarming levels, inundating homes up to 4 to 5 feet. Fields once brimming wi ...Read More >
Water Crisis to Water Security: The Art of Living's Scalable Model for a Water Positive India Water Crisis to Water Security: The Art of Living's Scalable Model for a Water Positive India 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 26 2025 | 12:00 PM IST PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 26: Water is India's lifeline - and its looming crisis. With 80% of the country's water needs met through fast-depleting groundwater, and erratic monsoons failing to replenish rivers and reservoirs, the thr ...Read More >
PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Jul, 2025) In recent years, devastating floods have become an increasingly frequent threat across many regions of South Asia including Pakistan, wreaking havoc on homes, economy, livestock, agriculture, livelihoods, and infrastructure, affecting common man. While large-scale flood control projects often require extraordinary funding and time, water experts are now turning their attention to a more humble yet effective solution i.e small dams to ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 18 (ANI): Amid continued monsoon activity and widespread cloudy weather across Himachal Pradesh, all major dams in the state are operating within their safe operational levels as of 3 pm today, according to the latest Daily Dam Status Report issued by the state authorities. The report covers the operational status of 25 major dams and barrages spanning the Satluj, Beas, Ravi, and Yamuna river basins. Despite heavy inflows and significant discharge in seve ...Read More >
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