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Groundwater

Illegal groundwater extraction in Prayagraj: NGT tells DM to take action within 60 days

The petition claimed groundwater was being extracted in the district without obtaining a no-objection certificate from the district groundwater management council and in violation of the Uttar Pradesh Ground Water (Management and Regulation) Act.

29 October 2024, 14:53 IST

Illegal groundwater extraction in Prayagraj: NGT tells DM to take action within 60 days

Illegal groundwater extraction in Prayagraj: NGT tells DM to take action within 60 days

Illegal groundwater extraction in Prayagraj: NGT tells DM to take action within 60 days

29 October 2024, 14:53 IST

Jal Jeevan Mission has significantly reduced dependency on groundwater: Experts

A panel discussion focused on achieving universal access to rural drinking water highlighting the need for innovative approaches and community-driven solutions.

19 September 2024, 16:41 IST

Jal Jeevan Mission has significantly reduced dependency on groundwater: Experts

Jal Jeevan Mission has significantly reduced dependency on groundwater: Experts

Jal Jeevan Mission has significantly reduced dependency on groundwater: Experts

19 September 2024, 16:41 IST

Replacing rice with other crops could help recover groundwater lost since 2000: Study

The researchers proposed shifting from existing cropping habits by cutting down on cultivating rice as a potential solution for sustaining the fast-depleting resource in a warmer world that threatens food and water security.

15 September 2024, 09:09 IST

Replacing rice with other crops could help recover groundwater lost since 2000: Study

Replacing rice with other crops could help recover groundwater lost since 2000: Study

Replacing rice with other crops could help recover groundwater lost since 2000: Study

15 September 2024, 09:09 IST

Groundwater depletion: NGT imposes fine of Rs 5,000 each on Lucknow DM, others

In an order passed on September 4, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava said that the tribunal had earlier issued notices to the authorities concerned.

11 September 2024, 13:00 IST

Groundwater depletion: NGT imposes fine of Rs 5,000 each on Lucknow DM, others

Groundwater depletion: NGT imposes fine of Rs 5,000 each on Lucknow DM, others

Groundwater depletion: NGT imposes fine of Rs 5,000 each on Lucknow DM, others

11 September 2024, 13:00 IST

Bill seeking to protect groundwater passed in Goa; proposes up to Rs 10 lakh fine against offenders

The Goa Ground Water Regulation (Amendment) Bill was passed on Wednesday evening.

01 August 2024, 06:25 IST

Bill seeking to protect groundwater passed in Goa; proposes up to Rs 10 lakh fine against offenders

Bill seeking to protect groundwater passed in Goa; proposes up to Rs 10 lakh fine against offenders

Bill seeking to protect groundwater passed in Goa; proposes up to Rs 10 lakh fine against offenders

01 August 2024, 06:25 IST

North India lost 450 cubic km of groundwater in 2 decades, climate change to worsen depletion: Study

Using on-site observations, satellite data and models, researchers found that across north India, rainfall in the monsoon season (June to September) has reduced by 8.5% during 1951-2021.

07 July 2024, 07:17 IST

North India lost 450 cubic km of groundwater in 2 decades, climate change to worsen depletion: Study

North India lost 450 cubic km of groundwater in 2 decades, climate change to worsen depletion: Study

North India lost 450 cubic km of groundwater in 2 decades, climate change to worsen depletion: Study

07 July 2024, 07:17 IST

Threat to groundwater: Belagavi sugar factory under lens

In a notice dated June 20, the CPCB listed nine violations by the Krishna Sahakari Sakkare Karkhane Niyamit (KSSKN) and sought to know why the factory in Athani shouldn’t be shut down till compliance is achieved.

01 July 2024, 01:57 IST

Threat to groundwater: Belagavi sugar factory under lens

Threat to groundwater: Belagavi sugar factory under lens

Threat to groundwater: Belagavi sugar factory under lens

01 July 2024, 01:57 IST

Groundwater is heating up, threatening life below and above the surface

While groundwater is often hidden, it underpins ecosystems around the world and is a vital resource for people.

06 June 2024, 04:38 IST

Groundwater is heating up, threatening life below and above the surface

Groundwater is heating up, threatening life below and above the surface

Groundwater is heating up, threatening life below and above the surface

06 June 2024, 04:38 IST

Overexploitation plunges groundwater levels in just 4 months in Bengaluru

While the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) tried to regulate the use of borewells by mandating pre-approval, illegal borewells continued to be drilled, impacting groundwater levels directly.

09 May 2024, 21:58 IST

Overexploitation plunges groundwater levels in just 4 months in Bengaluru

Overexploitation plunges groundwater levels in just 4 months in Bengaluru

Overexploitation plunges groundwater levels in just 4 months in Bengaluru

09 May 2024, 21:58 IST

NGT seeks status report on presence of arsenic, fluoride in groundwater

The principal bench of the NGT was hearing a suo-motu case over the reports on groundwater contamination by arsenic, a toxic heavy metal, and fluoride, a chemical substance, whose presence in water needs to be regulated.

03 May 2024, 22:39 IST

NGT seeks status report on presence of arsenic, fluoride in groundwater

NGT seeks status report on presence of arsenic, fluoride in groundwater

NGT seeks status report on presence of arsenic, fluoride in groundwater

03 May 2024, 22:39 IST