Tag: water crisis
PM Modi Writes Personal Letter To Village Pradhans On Saving Rainwater
Concerned about the water crisis in rural areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a personal letter to 'Gram Pradhans'(village chiefs) requesting them to conserve rainwater during the forthcoming monsoon.....
Water Cannon Used On BJP Workers Protesting Over Delhi Water Crisis
The police used water cannons to disperse Delhi BJP leaders and workers as they tried to cut the water connection to Delhi Jal Board chairman (DJB) Satyendar Jain's house on Monday to protest the alleged poor water supply in the city. The protesters also threatened to cut off the water supply to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence if the issue is not resolved within the next two days.....
Delhi Water Crisis: SC Directs Himachal Pradesh Govt To Release Surplus Water
The Supreme Court has directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release surplus water on Friday so that it reaches the national capital "uninterruptedly" and is made available to the Delhiites for drinking purposes.....
Rising Ammonia Level In Yamuna May Create Water Crisis In Delhi On Sunday
With ammonia levels in Yamuna river crossing the acceptable limit of 0.5 ppm, the national capital is likely face severe water crisis on Sunday. ....
India Helps Nepal Install 2,700 Shallow Tube Wells
In an effort to impart growth to Nepal's agricultural sector through enhanced facilities, India has assisted the Himalayan nation install 2,700 shallow tubewells to meet irrigation needs in the Terai region.....
Soundarya Trolled Over Son's Swimming Pool Picture
Soundarya Rajinikanth, a filmmaker and daughter of megastar Rajinikanth, took down a social media post about her son's swimming pool adventure after she was trolled for it amidst the water crisis in Chennai.....
UN Agency Warns Of Looming Global Water Crisis
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN), has warned that climate change increases the global risk of water-related hazards like floods and droughts, and the number of people affected by water scarcity is also expected to soar. ....
