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The Art of Living's Powerful Water Warriors Are Rewriting India's Future
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], August 12: India, the land where rivers once sang through the seasons, is now grappling with a hard truth: water scarcity is no longer a distant threat - it's here. From villages to districts, swathes of the country are grappling with dangerously low groundwate
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NGT raps authorities over contaminated groundwater in Dwarka; DJB, DPCC as
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The matter came up for hearing before the Principal Bench led by Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member A. Senthil Vel in Execution Application which seeks compliance of the Tribunal's earlier order dated December 10, 2021.
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NGT seeks comprehensive report on arsenic and fluoride contamination in gr
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) to submit a detailed, tabulated report on the presence of arsenic and fluoride in groundwater across multiple Indian States and Union Territories, citing serious health concerns raised in a news report.
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Punjab CM moots idea of YSL canal instead of Satluj-Yamuna Link project fo
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a release, CM Bhagwant Mann stated that Punjab has no surplus water to share with any other state and that a reassessment of water availability in the state is required in accordance with international norms. He stated that most of the state's blocks are overexploited, and the g
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IIT Guwahati develops low-cost water treatment system to remove fluoride,
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati researchers have developed a community scale water treatment system that removes fluoride and iron from groundwater. The efficient system can treat up to 20,000 litres of contaminated water per day, offering a low-cost solution for areas with
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Kabul faces severe water crisis, may run dry by 2030: Mercy Corps
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Kabul is facing a serious water crisis, with groundwater levels dropping and many wells drying up. Without urgent action, the city could run out of water by 2030, causing hardship and migration for millions, warns Mercy Corps, as reported by Khaama Press.
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To save 15-20% of groundwater, Punjab starts Direct Sowing of Rice
Updated : 10 months ago IST
In a step further aimed at saving 15-20 per cent of the state's precious groundwater, the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Thursday started the Direct Sowing of Rice (DSR).
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Punjab-Haryana water row: "Not a drop will be given away," says AAP leader
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking from the protest site, Bains emphasised the critical condition of Punjab's groundwater, stating that over 90 per cent of the state's blocks have already fallen into the "dark zone" due to over-extraction.
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ABB India's Nelamangala Campus advances on Sustainability Goals with reduc
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 22: ABB India's campus in Nelamangala, Bangalore, has achieved Mission to Zero™ status, realizing its goal to use 100% renewable electricity (RE100) and by using cutting-edge digital tools to improve on-site energy efficiency. Additionally, reducing
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Pakistan: Hydel 'top priority' as LHC calls for water emergency
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As Pakistan grapples with drought risks and falling groundwater levels, Water Resources Minister Moeen Wattoo has reaffirmed federal support for hydropower and water storage projects, while the Lahore High Court has declared water emergency measures urgent, ordering heavy fines and strict pe
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Reviving Bengaluru's Water: The Art of Living Signs a Groundbreaking Tripa
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], April 3: Bengaluru, a city once renowned for its abundant lakes and natural water systems, is facing an escalating water crisis. Rapid urbanisation, erratic rainfall patterns, and over-extraction of groundwater have pushed the region into a precarious situation
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The Art of Living: Reviving India's Lifelines, One River at a Time
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 27: Inspired by the visionary teachings of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a humanitarian and spiritual leader revered the world over, The Art of Living Social Projects is spearheading a nationwide water conservation movement. By restoring dying rivers,
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