The drought in Maharashtra is more a result of the states colossally corrupt and flawed water policy rather than simply monsoon failure, as experts say. But one village in Hiware Bazaar is showing just how a common-sense water policy goes a long way in mitigating acute water scarcity. ...
04:52 PM, Mar 21, 2013
After the official Water and Sanitation Management Organisation (WASMO) portal stated that 7675 habitations suffer from high ground water fluoride levels, the organisation's chairman called it a "goof-up" and said that less than 400 habitations are affected. The official WASMO portal states that a recent habitation survey found that 7675 habitations suffer from high levels of ground water fluoride, nitrate and groundwater salinity. ...
11:04 PM, Mar 17, 2013
New Delhi: Are we drinking poisoned water? According to data submitted in Parliament, groundwater across 25 states is contaminated with chemicals beyond permissible limits, and this may cause severe health complications. Dangerous levels of fluorides, nitrates and heavy metals like lead have been found in pockets of 158 districts across 25 states. The information is according to the latest data with the Ministry of Water Resources, tabled in Parliament. "It...
07:46 AM, May 04, 2012
NASA satellites point out that the drop in water level is alarming in Haryana. ...
09:12 AM, Aug 20, 2009
Villagers allege it has polluted air and ground water in the Hebbagodi region. ...
03:58 PM, Dec 02, 2008
The icon of Kerala’s anti-Coke struggle, Mayilamma, passed away on Saturday night following psoriasis ailment. ...
12:12 PM, Jan 07, 2007
