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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 >
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 16: Jal Shakti Minister Javed Ahmed Rana today convened a meeting with senior officials of the Jal Shakti Department to address the ongoing water supply challenges in Habbakadal Constituency and its adjoining areas. During the meeting, Rana emphasized the need for urgent and sustained interventions to improve water distribution and service delivery. He directed officials to prepare and implement a structured water supply roster aimed at ensuring timely and predictable distr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Most of the dams in the country are facing severe siltation, which reduces their effectiveness in flood control and water storage, a new study by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) has said, highlighting that Himalayan and Indo-Gangetic plain rivers are classified as highly vulnerable and require immediate attention. The study analysed data from the Central Water Commission's recent report, 'Compendium on Sedimentation of Reservoirs in India', and found th ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala), September 12 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh is steadily emerging as a model for mountain urbanisation, with development efforts focused on sustainability and climate resilience, PWD and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh said on Friday. Addressing the Conclave on 'Sustainable Urbanisation and Climate-Resilient Development, ' Singh said that Himachal, being one of the most ecologically sensitive regions, requires a distinct model of urban growth that balances development with ...Read More >
The state government has adopted measures like climate-smart building codes, vulnerability assessments in urban master plans, and ecosystem-based adaptation to tackle challenges posed by climate change, he said in a statement issued here. Technology is being integrated with traditional knowledge for early warning systems, slope stabilisation through bio-engineering, and smart water management to ensure water security, he added. Himachal has become the first state in the country to achieve 100 ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala), September 12 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh is steadily emerging as a model for mountain urbanisation, with development efforts focused on sustainability and climate resilience, PWD and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh said on Friday. Addressing the Conclave on 'Sustainable Urbanisation and Climate-Resilient Development, ' Singh said that Himachal, being one of the most ecologically sensitive regions, requires a distinct model of urban growth that balances development with ...Read More >
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 12 (APP): Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad on Friday said Pakistan has warned of India's unilateral actions to undermine the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) that pose not only a threat to Pakistan's water security but also endanger regional peace and global trust in international agreements. Speaking at a high-level event organized by Pakistan's Mission to the United Nations in collaboration with the Muslim American Leadersh ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) Floating toilets in Assam, women-led plastic waste management in Odisha, and plastic waste-based road construction in West Bengal -- these were some of the innovations presented by states and Union territories at a roundtable on the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G) on Monday. The Centre reviewed the achievements of the states, identified gaps and helped with a future roadmap. The conference, convened by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) brought ...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 >
NEW DELHI - Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said on Aug 13 that India's electoral system suffers from "serious discrepancies" and he pledged to continue challenging its integrity through public mobilisation and potentially the courts. Mr Gandhi, the scion of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty that controls the main opposition Congress party, last week accused authorities of manipulating voter rolls by adding fake names in the 2024 general election and other recent polls. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bh ...Read More >
New Delhi: Air and water security are the priorities this Independence Day. The security forces are focused on drone surveillance and aerial monitoring. Over 11,000 personnel, including army, police and paramilitary, have been deployed at Red Fort, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor against terrorism. Surveillance at water treatment plants has been enhanced after intelligence inputs suggested that there could be attempts to tamper wit ...Read More >
Bengaluru: After Delhi, nearly 40 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats via e-mail on Friday morning, leading to panic among students, teachers and parents. Police teams have rushed to all locations and search operations are underway. Schools in R R Nagar and Kengeri were among those targeted, the police said. Cyber experts are making all efforts to trace the sender of the mail. Sources revealed that the sender could be suffering from mental health issues. In the mail, he has spoken about ...Read More >
Mumbai: The city's water stock levels have surged significantly, with collective lake reserves reaching 81.47 per cent of the total required supply, according to the Hydraulic Engineer's Department report on Friday. The total water available across all seven reservoirs stands at 11,79,147 million litres (ML), offering much-needed relief amidst monsoon fluctuations. Bhatsa Holding Highest Volume Of Water Stock Among the lakes, Bhatsa currently holds the highest volume of usable water at 5,46,39 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) India will require USD 1.5 trillion investment by 2030 across key areas to address the climate challenge at scale, according to a Deloitte India report. The investments will be driven by India's efforts towards renewable energy, biofuels, decarbonisation and sustainable infrastructure to combat climate change, the report, 'The climate response: Tapping into India's climate and energy transition opportunity', said. Also Read | 'A Decade of Digital India' Reel Contest by ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dairy company Heritage Foods Limited on Thursday reported a sharp decline in net profit for the first quarter of FY26, as the company posted a net profit of Rs 40.5 crore for the April-June quarter, down 30.7 per cent from Rs 58.4 crore reported in the same period previous year (Q1 FY25). The fall in profit came despite a 10.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in revenue, which rose to Rs 1,136.7 crore from Rs 1,032.6 crore in a year-ago period, according to it ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) India will require USD 1.5 trillion investment by 2030 across key areas to address the climate challenge at scale, according to a Deloitte India report. The investments will be driven by India's efforts towards renewable energy, biofuels, decarbonisation and sustainable infrastructure to combat climate change, the report, 'The climate response: Tapping into India's climate and energy transition opportunity', said. The report highlighted water security, sustainable agric ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: President Droupadi Murmu will commence her two-day visit to Odisha Monday during which she will attend the convocation ceremonies of AIIMS Bhubaneswar and Ravenshaw University in Cuttack, officials said. After her arrival, President Murmu will attend the fifth convocation ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar Monday evening. On Tuesday, she will visit neighbouring Cuttack, where she will attend the 13th annual convocation of Ravenshaw Univ ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a high-level meeting on the rejuvenation of the Yamuna River, directing all stakeholders to increase the capacity of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in Delhi to 1500 million gallons per day (MGD) by 2028. The meeting was attended by Union Ministers Manohar Lal (Housing and Urban Affairs), CR Patil (Jal Shakti), Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, senior officials from the Delhi government, the Union Home Secretary, a ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has described China's mega dam project as a ticking "water bomb" and an existential threat to the people of the frontier state and their livelihoods. Speaking to a news outlet, Khandu said the dam was a matter of grave concern, noting that China is not a signatory to any international water treaty and cannot be trusted. "No one knows what China might do. It could even use this as a sort of water bomb," he said. The hydropower dam, expected ...Read More >
Mandya: In a historic first, KRS dam across Cauvery River has reached its maximum level of 124.8 feet early this monsoon season in June. Usually, the dam, the lifeline of the Old Mysore region, attains the maximum level either in July or August when monsoon peaks.Marking this rare event of the dam constructed in 1931, chief minister Siddaramaiah will offer Bagina to Cauvery River on Monday, becoming the first CM to do so in June. During the Bagina ceremony, the CM will perform a ritual at 11.30a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025 via videoconferencing on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, he welcomed the participants to the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025, marking its first-ever hosting in Europe. He expressed gratitude to the President of France Emmanuel Macron and the Government of France for their support in organising the event. The Prime M ...Read More >
Shillong, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even as the hectic search for the missing Madhya Pradesh woman continued for over two weeks on Saturday, Meghalaya's lone BJP Minister, Alexander Laloo Hek has supported the families' demand for a CBI probe into the death of Raja Raghuvanshi, whose wife Sonam is still missing. The decomposed body of Sonam's husband Raja Raghuvanshi was recovered on June 2. The couple from Indoor in Madhya Pradesh went missing on May 23 while visiting Meghalaya's Sohra-Cherrapu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025 via videoconferencing on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, he welcomed the participants to the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025, marking its first-ever hosting in Europe. He expressed gratitude to the President of France Emmanuel Macron and the Government of France for their support in organising the event. The Prime M ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Highlighting the significance of strengthening early warning systems to mitigate risks from disasters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that coastal regions and islands are at great risk due to natural disasters and climate change. Addressing the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) via videoconference, the Prime Minister said that India in recent times witnessed Cyclone Remal in India and Bangladesh, Hurricane Beryl ...Read More >
New Delhi: Courses, modules and skill development programmes on disaster resilience need to become part of higher education, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday at a two-day conference, organized by Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure in Nice, France, laying down five key areas for disaster preparedness. "Including disaster resilience in higher education will help build a skilled workforce that can tackle future challenges. Secondly, many countries face disasters and rebui ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Highlighting the significance of strengthening early warning systems to mitigate risks from disasters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that coastal regions and islands are at great risk due to natural disasters and climate change. Addressing the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) via videoconference, the Prime Minister said that India in recent times witnessed Cyclone Remal in India and Bangladesh, Hurricane Beryl ...Read More >
The company continues to champion the global call to #BeatPlasticPollution. New Delhi: In a significant stride toward environmental responsibility, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Thursday marked World Environment Day with a major sustainability achievement, saying 12 of its key ports have been awarded the Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) certification. This milestone reflects APSEZ's unwavering commitment to sustainable operations and environmental stewardship. "The initiat ...Read More >
Islamabad, June 5 (UNI) Amid India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, a worried Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that building new water reservoirs is a national priority. Addressing a high-level meeting on water security, Shehbaz Sharif urged both the federation and provinces to work together on this. "Construction of non-disputed water reservoirs must be completed on a fast track," he directed, while assuring that new dams will only be built with the consensus of al ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 27 (PTI) Global warming could be making cancer in women more common and deadly, according to a study conducted in the Middle East and North Africa. The region is predicted to reach three to four degrees Celsius of warming about three decades earlier than the rest of the world. Summers in Middle Eastern nations, such as the United Arab Emirates, are characterised by extremely high temperatures - sometimes touching 50 degrees Celsius -- while North Africa sees temperatures in the ...Read More >
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