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"Utterly failing...": BRS' K Kavitha slams Telangana government amid droug
Updated : 12 months ago IST
"Telangana is blessed with abundant water resources. We, in BRS, harnessed those resources by building the world's largest lift irrigation scheme. There is no way Telangana can be pushed into drought because, in 10 years of BRS rule, all villages had access to full water in the summer. We
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Pakistan: Lawyers stage protest over construction of illegal canals
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The lawyers demanded the immediate withdrawal of the canal project, stressing its potential to worsen water scarcity and disrupt the balance of the federation. The protest reflected the growing tension between Sindh and federal agencies over water distribution issues.
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Karachi protests over water, power outages; trigger major traffic jams, di
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Public demonstrations against electricity outages and water scarcity are leading to major traffic jams, causing considerable disruption for commuters in the city, as reported by ARY News.
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Ajay Hinduja on Nurturing Dreams: How Restoring Himalayan Springs Transfor
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 6: Water scarcity has become a significant issue in the beautiful Himalayan states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, threatening people's livelihoods, ecosystems, and mountain communities' dreams. Summer after summer, these regions have to face a harsh reality:
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'Delhi still facing water crisis despite repeated promises': Kailash Gahlo
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Gahlot questioned the governance model of AAP, pointing to the lack of progress in providing water connections to every household and the persistent water scarcity in areas like Bijwasan, Najafgarh, Mehrauli, and Palam.
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From Struggle to Success: Farmers Gather at Kisan Samruddhi Mahotsav 3.0 t
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 29: In a powerful display of gratitude for Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's commitment to their well-being, over 1,000 farmer-beneficiaries from across Maharashtra, including drought-prone areas like Jalna, Wardha, Akola, Amravati, Buldhana, Beed, and Lat
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Pakistan: KWSC officials in hot water amid growing crisis due to water sho
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Karachi faces a deepening water crisis as residents accuse KWSC officials of orchestrating shortages to sell illicit connections. Block 13 D-2 has suffered acute water scarcity for years, highlighting governance failures and corruption in Pakistan's water management system.
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The Habitats Trust Announces THT Grants 2024 Recipients
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 24: The Habitats Trust (THT), has announced the recipients of its THT Grants 2024. These grants, totalling Rs. 2 crores, support innovative and scalable conservation initiatives across India. The Habitats Trust, is focused on addressing some of the most pressing d
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The Art of Living's JalTara: A Blueprint for Water Security in Rural India
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 20: In the drought-scorched fields of Kesaramadu Gram Panchayat, Tumkur, Karnataka, hope flows anew. Powered by The Art of Living Social Projects in partnership with Wipro, the JalTara Recharge Structures Project is transforming the lives of farmers an
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Water conservation, only way to end farmers' suicides in Maharashtra: BJP'
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Addressing the Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana (BJS) National Convention 2024, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis highlighted the significant decline in groundwater levels and said that the issue of farmers' suicides can only be resolved by water conservation and resolving water scarcity in the state.
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Ratul Puri Highlights Hindustan Power's Efforts to Combat Water Scarcity i
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 29: Ratul Puri, Chairman of Hindustan Power, has praised the company's continued efforts to address water scarcity in rural Uttar Pradesh, an initiative that has been transforming lives since its launch in 2022. The program, part of Hindustan Power's Corporate Soc
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Pakistan: Farmers, nationalists join forces against new canals
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Farmers and nationalist groups in Sindh have united to oppose the federal government's plans to build six new canals on the Indus River, claiming they will exacerbate water scarcity in the province. The Sindh Chamber of Agriculture and other organisations criticised the projects for ignoring
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