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SC declines Punjab's plea on extra water release to Haryana

July 28, 2025, 10:22 PM - 4 min read

The Punjab and Haryana High Court had ordered Punjab to comply with the decision made during the May 2 meeting chaired by the Union Home Secretary.

Prayagraj’s water table falls, city declared over-exploited

March 24, 2025, 09:40 AM - 3 min read

Prayagraj is grappling with a severe groundwater crisis, with the city officially classified as ‘over-exploited’ due to excessive extraction. Two development blocks are marked ‘critical’ and eight ‘semi-critical’. Officials warn of worsening depletion unless urgent conservation measures, such as rainwater harvesting, are adopted.

River Betwa faces slow extinction in Madhya Pradesh

March 18, 2025, 04:07 PM - 4 min read

River Betwa, once the lifeline of the Vindhyas, a source of sustenance for kingdoms, and a witness to the journeys of sages and warriors, now lies in silence—fading, struggling, on the brink of disappearance.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah (L). The womenfolk of these families, mostly farmers and cattle rearers, have been left with no option but to trek the snow-bound treacherous terrain in groups in search of water. File photos.

CM Abdullah flags looming water crisis in J&K, calls for public action

February 19, 2025, 01:13 PM - 3 min read

Jammu and Kashmir is facing an impending water crisis this year, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah warned on Wednesday. Emphasising the need for collective responsibility, he urged residents to change their attitude towards water usage while reviewing the Jal Shakti Department's plans to address the situation.

Summer worsens Shimla's water crisis

June 17, 2024, 09:29 PM - 2 min read

The water problem is getting worse and water is being supplied to the localities after a gap of three to four days in the capital city. The water supply was 31.54 million liters per day (MLD) on Monday which was 17 MLD less than the requirement.

AAP's Delhi Minister Atishi urges Delhi Police to Protect Water Pipelines.

Atishi urges Delhi police to protect water pipes

June 16, 2024, 03:11 PM - 2 min read

Delhi Water Minister Atishi has written to Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, urging the deployment of police personnel to protect major water pipelines in the national capital. In her letter, Atishi emphasised the urgent need for security measures to prevent any tampering or sabotage that could exacerbate the current water crisis.