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Anti-tank mine found in J&K’s Samba

A bomb disposal squad successfully diffused a mortar shell recovered near the Basantar River, in Samba on Saturday. (ANI)
Updated on May 26, 2024 07:46 AM IST

5 killed, 2 missing after heavy rain in eastern China

China typically sees heavy rain in late July, but storms have become more intense
Published on Jul 23, 2023 12:24 PM IST

International Day of Action for Rivers 2022: What you should know

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Published on Mar 14, 2022 01:43 PM IST

Aug 17-18 rain caused loss of 11.3 crore in Mohali district: Admn

The report says Chhoti Naggal, Badi Naggal and Paraul villages in Majri block were the worst-affected due to flooding.
Published on Aug 27, 2019 12:58 AM IST

Sutlej breach leaves residents of 20 villages in Mattewara on the edge

Residents of Ghari Fazil along with employees of irrigation department plugging the breach on the banks of Sutlej river in Mattewara area in Ludhiana on Sunday.
Updated on Aug 19, 2019 12:15 AM IST

East UP districts to launch plantation drive along river banks

Seed bomb or seed ball refer to dried ball of two parts soil mixed with one part fertilizer that contains a dry seed. The ball protects the seed and helps it to germinate under favourable conditions.
Updated on Aug 19, 2019 12:38 AM IST

Water in Yamuna brings festivities to its banks

The reason behind the huge crowd there: everyone wants to take a look at a pregnant Yamuna.
Updated on Aug 18, 2019 12:45 PM IST

‘State government policies on environment, water to blame for Maharashtra floods’: Experts

An Aerial view of flood-affected areas of Kolhapur.
Updated on Aug 14, 2019 02:41 AM IST

Shiv Sena blames encroachments for flooding in Mumbai, Thane

The iron ladder being used to cross the stretch in Palghar district.
Updated on Aug 08, 2019 06:53 AM IST

Woman thrashed for being childless, family tried to ‘cremate’ her alive

The woman is recovering in a hospital after being rescued by the police.
Updated on Jan 22, 2019 07:38 PM IST

Ban on adventure sports may be lifted before September

Tourists, under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicating substance, will not be allowed to go for rafting.
Updated on Aug 09, 2018 10:27 PM IST

Permission to be sought for using Pokeland machines for quarrying

It was estimated that around three lakh cubic metres of riverbed material such as sand, gravel, stones and debris has accumulated on the banks of the Gola river.
Published on Jun 28, 2018 10:22 PM IST

Tree authority blinks as 8 trees cut down at Pune’s Dr Salim Ali bird sanctuary

A total of eight big trees have been cut at Dr Salim Ali bird sanctuary by unidentified persons.
Updated on Jun 27, 2018 03:55 PM IST

Three teenagers drown in Ghod river in Pune district

The death of the teenagers were recorded as accidental deaths at the Ghodegaon police station under the Pune rural police jurisdiction.
Updated on May 31, 2018 04:38 PM IST

Is muck disposal in Uttarakhand Ganga basin the culprit?

Social activists claim that a large amount of muck generated by cutting hills have been dumped in the lush green forest on the river banks thus prompting natural water sources to dry up.
Updated on May 25, 2018 10:07 PM IST

List steps to protect rivers, improve water quality: HC to State

The court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by NGO Vanashakti complaining that rampant construction is taking place in and around rivers.
Published on Apr 25, 2018 12:15 AM IST

Ecological Survey report: Mutha can get a new lease of life

Polluted Mutha river as seen from the bridge near Omkareshwar temple on Monday.
Updated on Apr 18, 2018 03:15 PM IST

I feel responsible to create an awareness: Amruta Fadnavis

Amruta Fadnavis has been involved in the rejuvenation of four Mumbai rivers — Dahisar, Oshiwara, Poisar, and Mithi
Updated on Mar 16, 2018 06:27 PM IST