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Matuka river to flow again through lush farmlands of Varanasi

Locals with MNREGA workers carrying out river revival work in Varanasi. (Sourced)
Published on May 04, 2025 05:32 AM IST

Chandigarh: Now, wasting water in morning to cost you 5,788

The annual water conservation drive has started in Chandigarh. Panchkula will also begin issuing challans from April 15. (HT)
Published on Apr 08, 2025 06:22 PM IST

Direct seeding of rice in 3L acres: Agri minister

Haryana agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana on Friday said that his government has set a target to cover 3 lakh acres of land under direct seeding of rice (DSR) for the upcoming paddy season this year. (HT File)
Published on Apr 05, 2025 07:22 AM IST

Textile waste, water conservation feature in PM’s Mann Ki Baat

The PM urged the citizens to lead water conservation efforts as part of the Jal Shakti ministry’s “Catch The Rain” campaign launched in 2020. (PTI)
Published on Mar 31, 2025 07:00 AM IST

PM Modi urges to conserve water, tackle textile waste

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PMO/YT)
Published on Mar 30, 2025 03:18 PM IST

Ludhiana: MP Arora announces 8.80 crore project to beautify Rose Garden

MP Sanjeev Arora unveiling the Rose Garden’s beautification project in Ludhiana on Friday. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 29, 2025 05:18 AM IST

Transforming India from water scarcity to water security through PPPs

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Water (Photo by DIPTENDU DUTTA / AFP) / TO GO WITH Asia-environment-river-India-climate,SCENE by Abhaya Srivastava (AFP)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:30 PM IST

How water green credits can further conservation

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A robust framework is essential for effective adoption and implementation of water green credits (Bloomberg)
Published on Mar 25, 2025 08:44 PM IST

Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain-2025 launched from Haryana on World Water Day

Union Jal Shakti minister CR Patil and Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini launching the nationwide campaign Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain-2025 in Panchkula on Saturday. (Sant Arora/Hindustan times)
Published on Mar 23, 2025 08:18 AM IST

NDMC to use modular pit technology for rainwater harvesting, flood management

NDMC to use modular pit technology for rainwater harvesting, flood management
Published on Mar 18, 2025 03:19 PM IST

Bengaluru water board cracks down on water waste, registers 112 cases

BWSSB is making sure that nobody wastes potable water for non-drinking purposes in Bengaluru.
Published on Feb 24, 2025 03:43 PM IST

Haryana CM raises Haryana’s water issue before Ravi-Beas Water Tribunal

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini (File)
Published on Feb 22, 2025 07:46 AM IST

Haryana working on 3-R principle to manage water: Shruti Choudhry

She said that the state has so far achieved water saving of about 4.6 billion cubic meters (75%) of the target set in the integrated water resources schemes. (Sourced)
Published on Feb 19, 2025 07:20 AM IST

GB Nagar admin orders strict action on pollution, afforestation & water conservation

During the meeting, the forest department was instructed to appoint sector and zonal officers for better coordination, while sites for plantation by key dignitaries must be identified and documented. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Published on Feb 15, 2025 08:06 AM IST

Ludhiana: PAU inks pact with private firm for soilless farming technology

Punjab Agricultural University (HT File)
Published on Jan 24, 2025 10:28 PM IST

1K eco warriors to come together for Green Mahakumbh

The tent city at Prayagraj (HT File Photo)
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 10:38 PM IST

Punjab agriculture department warns farmers of yellow rust attack on wheat crop

Officials of agriculture dept inspect a field at Kokri Kalan village in Moga on Friday (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 07:30 AM IST

PCMC issues more stringent guidelines for construction projects

PCMC on Thursday introduced more stringent guidelines to ensure sustainable and eco-friendly construction practices in the twin city, officials said on Friday. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 08:14 AM IST

Gautam Budh Nagar: Schools to hold monthly environ meetings

The schools in the Gautam Budh Nagar district are required to act promptly to set up these committees, with accountability measures in place for non-compliance. (Representational image)
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 06:30 AM IST

Technology driving sustainability in construction

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Published on Nov 15, 2024 06:03 PM IST

National Water Award: UP bags second place for connecting over 17,900 villages to tap water in 2023

Anurag Srivastava, additional chief secretary of the Namami Gange and rural water supply department, and Balakar Singh, housing commissioner, received the award from President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on Tuesday. (HT )
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 06:42 AM IST

Narendra Modi marks 23 years of leadership with focus on ‘Jan Bhagidari’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (X)
Published on Oct 06, 2024 06:55 PM IST

Well, well, well: Meet the artist documenting stepwells around India

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The 9th-century Chand Baori in Rajasthan. (Adobe Stock)
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 01:41 PM IST

PM hails Jhansi ‘Jal Saheli’ efforts in reviving Gurari river in parched B’Khand

;Jal Saheli’ members have also been trained in repairing worn-out handpumps which are a major source of water. (SOURCED)
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 08:44 AM IST

‘Listeners are real anchors’: PM Modi marks 10 years of ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)
Published on Sep 29, 2024 02:53 PM IST

India leading global efforts to manage water: President Droupadi Murmu

The president emphasised the importance of “united efforts to tackle the pressing issue of water conservation and sustainability”. (@swachhbharat)
Published on Sep 17, 2024 03:50 PM IST

Amrit sarovars to help store over 200 cr lt of rainwater in Prayagraj

An ‘Amrit Sarovar’ (For representation only)
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 08:38 AM IST

At 1.17 lakh hectares, area under maize sees 24% rise

A sum of 289 crore has been sanctioned for the crop diversification plan for which the state will contribute 40% and the Centre 60%.
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 08:46 AM IST

Bengaluru civic body to construct 250 rainwater harvesting pits in parks: Report

The BBMP approved the construction of 250 percolation pits and the recharge of numerous borewells within city parks at a cost of 2.5 crore. (Representative image)
Published on Jun 24, 2024 03:10 PM IST

3-day-a-week evening water cuts in Navi Mumbai

HT Image
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 07:44 AM IST