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India, European Union agree to deepen cooperation in sustainable water management

The India-EU Water Partnership (IEWP), established in 2016, aims to enhance technological, scientific, and policy frameworks in water management.

19 September 2024, 06:12 IST

India, European Union agree to deepen cooperation in sustainable water management

India, European Union agree to deepen cooperation in sustainable water management

India, European Union agree to deepen cooperation in sustainable water management

19 September 2024, 06:12 IST

European project to find solutions to water scarcity in coastal India

The project's solutions include advanced methods to make desalination more energy-efficient, filtering water using renewable energy, recycling wastewater through natural plant processes and using salt-tolerant plants (halophytes) to manage leftover salty water.

18 September 2024, 14:10 IST

European project to find solutions to water scarcity in coastal India

European project to find solutions to water scarcity in coastal India

European project to find solutions to water scarcity in coastal India

18 September 2024, 14:10 IST

Amazon rivers' low water levels bring fresh challenges for locals

Now, many residents rely on non-governmental organizations or the state government for drinking water.

09 September 2024, 09:38 IST

Amazon rivers' low water levels bring fresh challenges for locals

Amazon rivers' low water levels bring fresh challenges for locals

Amazon rivers' low water levels bring fresh challenges for locals

09 September 2024, 09:38 IST

Water scarcity in Himachal, no leave for Jal Shakti employees

In case, any officer or official has already proceeded on leave, they will be directed to report back to their respective place of posting, the spokesperson said.

18 June 2024, 14:25 IST

Water scarcity in Himachal, no leave for Jal Shakti employees

Water scarcity in Himachal, no leave for Jal Shakti employees

Water scarcity in Himachal, no leave for Jal Shakti employees

18 June 2024, 14:25 IST

Scarcity hits hard, no water left in five out of 11 major dams in Marathwada

The Marathwada region comprises Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Parbhani, Hingoli, Dharashiv, Latur and Nanded districts. The Jayakwadi dam, one of the biggest in the region, currently holds only 4% of its total storage capacity.

07 June 2024, 11:10 IST

Scarcity hits hard, no water left in five out of 11 major dams in Marathwada

Scarcity hits hard, no water left in five out of 11 major dams in Marathwada

Scarcity hits hard, no water left in five out of 11 major dams in Marathwada

07 June 2024, 11:10 IST

Mangaluru to begin water rationing from May 5

Instead of receiving a daily supply, water will now be supplied on alternate days to Mangaluru city South and Surathkal areas.

03 May 2024, 14:29 IST

Mangaluru to begin water rationing from May 5

Mangaluru to begin water rationing from May 5

Mangaluru to begin water rationing from May 5

03 May 2024, 14:29 IST

Why isn’t water the main issue in polls?

The average Indian is starved for water and this shortage is only increasing. Niti Aayog’s 2018 report had bluntly stated that over 600 million people in India are facing extreme water stress. A joint WHO and UNICEF report for 2019 warned that nearly 100 million people in India are without basic water supply.

30 April 2024, 21:42 IST

Why isn’t water the central issue this election?

Why isn’t water the central issue this election?

Why isn’t water the main issue in polls?

30 April 2024, 21:42 IST

Tamil Nadu allots Rs 150 crore to handle water scarcity in summer

Stalin said though the storage in reservoirs that supply drinking water to Chennai are 'good' thanks to Cyclone Michaung and the resultant rains, the levels in dams that supply water to interior parts of the state have hit rock bottom.

27 April 2024, 17:58 IST

Tamil Nadu allots Rs 150 crore to handle water scarcity in summer

Tamil Nadu allots Rs 150 crore to handle water scarcity in summer

Tamil Nadu allots Rs 150 crore to handle water scarcity in summer

27 April 2024, 17:58 IST

Water woes: BWSSB officials meet members of housing society

BWSSB Chairman Ramprasat Manohar V said the board was open to providing the residents with water connections, provided they pay the Establishment of Tools and Plants (ETP) charges to the board.

15 April 2024, 21:44 IST

Water woes: BWSSB officials meet members of housing society

Water woes: BWSSB officials meet members of housing society

Water woes: BWSSB officials meet members of housing society

15 April 2024, 21:44 IST

New apartments may need to get their own water meters soon

Individual water meters help determine the water consumption by every household thus bringing in accountability.

23 March 2024, 22:22 IST

New apartments may need to get their own water meters soon

New apartments may need to get their own water meters soon

New apartments may need to get their own water meters soon

23 March 2024, 22:22 IST