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‘Groundwater distress’: Experts not in favour of paddy sowing from June 1 in Punjab
Though an official notification has not been issued so far, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s recent announcements at public forums give credence to the early sowing
Published on Apr 07, 2025 08:32 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Study says north India lost 450 cubic km of groundwater in 2 decades
The amount of water lost from 2002 to 2021 is 37 times the full capacity of India's largest reservoir, Indira Sagar Dam according to the study.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 01:23 PM IST
Groundwater table rose by 3m in Nilothi, Najafgarh: Report on Delhi lakes
The report, ‘Back from the Brink: Rejuvenating India’s Lakes, Ponds, and Tanks – A Compendium of Success Stories’, looked at 250 water bodies from 22 states.
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Punjab agri experts raise concern over water-guzzling spring maize
PAU experts said the focus should be on replacing paddy with maize, which has higher economics, during karif season
Updated on May 13, 2024 08:42 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Greater Noida authority to revive ponds to recharge water table
Authority officials said in Greater Noida, the groundwater level dropped from 6.66 metres to 12.75 metres over the past five years-- a fall of 91.41%
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 05:06 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida