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‘Groundwater distress’: Experts not in favour of paddy sowing from June 1 in Punjab

Aam Aadmi Party started the practice of staggering paddy transplantation, which used to start on June 13, keeping in view the needs, seasons impacting Doaba, Majha and Malwa regions (AFP File)
Published on Apr 07, 2025 08:32 AM IST

Study says north India lost 450 cubic km of groundwater in 2 decades

The author predicts an 6-20 per cent increase in irrigation demands with the monsoons set to be drier by 10-15 per cent and winters warmer by 1-5 degrees Celsius. (Pic for representation)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 01:23 PM IST

Groundwater table rose by 3m in Nilothi, Najafgarh: Report on Delhi lakes

The report said that the idea in Delhi was to fill the water bodies with treated effluents. (HT Archive)
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 06:49 AM IST

Punjab agri experts raise concern over water-guzzling spring maize

A farmer with his maize crop at Mullanpur grain market in Ludhiana.
Updated on May 13, 2024 08:42 AM IST

Greater Noida authority to revive ponds to recharge water table

A waterbody near Surajpur police lines in Greater Noida being used as wasteland. (HT Archive)
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 05:06 AM IST