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China's Brahmaputra hydropower project raises alarm among Tibetan experts,
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
China's new mega dam on the Brahmaputra River has sparked concern among Tibetan experts, who warn it could harm the environment and threaten water security in India and Bangladesh due to lack of transparency and the region's seismic risks.
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Iraq plans new dams to ensure water security
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Iraq prepares advanced studies for constructing ten dams for water harvesting in desert areas as part of an urgent strategy to ensure water security and reduce dependence on traditional sources.
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Arunachal villagers embrace SUMP project, marking a milestone in water sec
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The villagers of Pangkang (Kumku) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arunachal Pradesh government to begin the Preliminary Feasibility Report (PFR) for Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) at Boleng in Siang district.
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Arab Economic and Social Development Summit kicks off in Baghdad
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The Arab Economic and Social Development Summit opened in Baghdad, focusing on regional economic integration, food and water security, and sustainable development. Leaders are also reviewing Iraq-led proposals, the Mauritanian Blue Economy Initiative, and the Arab Artificial Intelligence Ini
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Pak: Punjab Govt writes to Indus River Authority, blames Sindh province fo
Updated : 11 months ago IST
In a letter written to IRSA dated April 9, 2025, the Punjab government said that IRSA declared a 43 per cent water shortage for early Kharif 2025, allocating only 6.702 million acre-feet (MAF) to Punjab. This substantial reduction sparked concerns regarding the province's agricultural produc
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China's proposed 'Great Bend Dam' could result in water deficient Brahmapu
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Experts from different countries have expressed deep concern at the 'International Seminar on Ensuring Water Security, Ecological Integrity, and Disaster Resilience' over China's proposed "Great Bend Dam" on the Yarlung Tsangpo which is known as Brahmaputra in Tibet.
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World Water Day: How drought-prone Gujarat became water-rich state in last
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Over the past two and a half decades, Gujarat, covering 196 lakh hectares, has transformed its water crisis into an opportunity through visionary policies. The Chief Minister's office said in a press release that these efforts have ensured the state's water security, agricultural prosperity,
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Textile, Tourism, Technology: PM Modi's 'mantra' for India's development
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that three sectors - textiles, tourism and technology- are "crucial" for India's development.
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The Art of Living's JalTara: A Simple Yet Revolutionary Answer to India's
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], February 17: India's water crisis has long been a formidable challenge.Yet, amidst the cracked earth and parched fields, a quiet revolution is transforming despair into hope. Guided by the vision of revered spiritual leader and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi
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UAE hosts 7th International Rain Enhancement Forum Tuesday
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The forum will bring together prominent speakers, experts, policymakers, and researchers from around the world to discuss water security and weather modification.
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Chandrababu Naidu unveils Swarna Andhra Vision 2047, prioritises water sec
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced the release of the Swarna Andhra Vision-2047 document, highlighting water security as one of the state's 10 key development priorities.
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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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