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New Delhi Civic Body Turns To Tech Power For 24x7 Water Supply
The NMDC has announced an ambitious project based on the concept of boosting efficiency of distribution and reducing wastage of water
Hyderabad Water Board To Prepare Action Plan For Summer
The Hyderabad Water Board doesn't see any problem maintaining the present supply of 340 MGD, but will submit a report to the government seeking Rs. 15 crore for its contingency plan for the summer.
Daily Water Supply This Summer, Says GVMC
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation assures daily water supply to Vizag this summer, with repairs to the 150-km-long Yeleru Canal and the 60-km-long Raiwada pipeline having been taken up.
800 Colonies In Hyderabad To Get Basic Facilities
As part of the Total Infrastructure Programme (TIP), colonies in municipal circles surrounding Hyderabad will soon get water and sewer lines, storm water drains and roads.
Surat To Have Water & Drainage Network By 2012
Surat will have a comprehensive water and drainage system by the end of 2012, thanks to the allocation of Rs. 68 crore from the state government, says the Surat Municipal Corporation.
Hyderabad Residents To Get Daily Water Supply In Summer
HMWSSB promises Hyderabad's residents daily water supply in summer, with an assured 340 million gallons a day to the people in the city.
Round-The-Clock Water Supply In A Few Wards Of Mangalore City Soon
Mangalore City Corporation will soon finalise a detailed project report on introducing round the clock drinking water supply in the city.
Water Users Must Pay Up: HC, New Delhi
In a ruling that will immediately affect over 5 lakh defective water meter connections, the Delhi high court has ruled that it is the fundamental duty of a citizen to pay for the water consumed.
"Water Crisis Unlikely In Greater Chennai"
The Chennai metropolitan water supply and sewerage board has projected that its overall water requirement would shoot up to 2,248 mld once the existing 174 sqkm city corporation is expanded to the 426 sq km 'Greater Chennai'.
Water Partnership Platform To Be Set Up In India
A 2-day conference has resolved to establish a water partnership platform in India for drinking water, sanitation and water resources sector towards shared learning, collective problem solving and capacity building to attain water security, sustainability and democratic management of water for citizens.
From Clean Water To Detecting Ailments, Nanotech Holds Key
Interaction of nanotechnology with biology has produced some exciting results that can be used to solve problems of water, food, health and environment, say experts.
Special Initiative Needed For Safe Drinking Water: Kalam
Former President A P J Abdul Kalam has called for a special initiative to provide safe drinking water for all.
BWSSB Moves To Plug Water Leakage
The BWSSB will take up a multi-crore Integrated Leakage Reduction (ILR) project, covering 52 sq km of Bangalore south zone, to identify and plug sources of water leakage.
"Recycling Water Can Save Revenue"
Sewage mining or sewage treatment could help save the BWSSB around half of its revenue, says M N Thippeswamy, retired Chief Engineer of the Water Board.
Solution To Safe Drinking Water Problem Is A Challenge: Kalam
Clean water for all is a very important societal mission where the scientific community and the industry have to find synergies, says former president A P J Abdul Kalam.
Groundwater Levels Improve In The Capital
The recent rainfall in Delhi has managed to bring the levels of groundwater higher in almost all regions, including the worst-affected areas in South and South-West Delhi, recharging levels by almost 10%.
Call For Judicious Use Of Water
Inaugurating the Orissa Environment Congress, Orissa chief ninister Naveen Patnaik says the storage capacity of the state needs to be augmented to meet the requirements during the dry season.
Meters Soon To Gauge Water Wastage In Hyderabad
Meters are proposed to be installed at section levels to measure the quantum of supplies made to a particular geographical location, to pinpoint the losses due to leakage, transmission and illegal tapping.
Water Resources Under Constant Abuse In Coimbatore
As Coimbatore developed gradually, River Noyyal and the tanks filled by it began to feel the impact of urbanisation in the form of sewage discharge, garbage dumping and encroachment.
More Water For Panchkula By June
The parched areas of Panchkula will get additional water from June 2011, with the Chandigarh UT approving alignment of pipe lines to provide 6 million gallons of water per day (MGD) to the neighbouring city.
Krishna Water To Flow Into Bangalore Taps?
Even the Cauvery is not enough for a Bangalore bursting at its seams. The BWSSB is now looking far and wide, and proposes to fetch water from the river Krishna - a good 400km away.
Metrowater Pumps Sewage Into Cooum
The ambitious Cooum beautification project, if successful, can turn out to be a jewel in the DMK government's crown, but Metrowater is polluting it by letting out untreated sewage into the already-polluted river through stormwater drains.
Water Resources Underutilised In Hyderabad Karnataka Region
The Hyderabad Karnataka Raitha Hitarakshana Horata Samiti charges successive governments in Karnataka with showing little or no interest in fully utilising the water resources available in the Hyderabad Karnataka region.
Water Supply For All Houses In Mulky Soon
For several years, residents of the Mulky Town, which is about 30 km away from Mangalore, solely relied on water supplied through tankers.
People Urged To Conserve Water
Senior IPS official Mahendra Modi addresses a gathering at Patna Science College, on the topic 'Cheap Water Harvesting System for All Income Groups'.
Water Board To Issue Separate CANs To Sewerage Users From Jan
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) will start issuing bills from January 2011 to consumers who use its sewerage network but do not have a water connection.
Hyderabad Water Board MD Does A Surprise Check
Several multi-storeyed buildings in Hyderabad continue to pay domestic water tariff, as the Water board managing director noticed during his surprise inspection.
Hyderabad Water Board, ASCI To Jointly Conduct Survey On Water Supply
The HMWS&SB, in coordination with ASCI, will conduct a comprehensive house-to-house survey to collect information on water and sewerage connections in 12 surrounding municipal circles of Hyderabad.
Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Urban Development Meets
Significant Achievements made in the Implementation of Jnnurm Reforms.
HMWSSB to issue manual bills
Due to the shortcomings of its computer software, HMWSSB has decided to issue manual bills.
24x7 water for all
Nagpur Municipal Corporation is set to provide 24x7 water to all residents.
Adopt water-saving practice, farmers told
Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Harjiram Burdak appealed to adopt water conservation practices.
Drinking water project for MM Hills cleared
The drinking water project for Male Mahadeshwara Hills has been cleared after Ministry Of Environment and Forests granted permission for a pipeline.
HMWSSB to start Prajavani at division level
HMWSSB has decided to hold Prajavani meetings at division level for maximum attendance.
Private hands may shape city's water supply system
Pune Municipal Corporation may join hands with private entities to revamp its water supply system.
Water board MD goes on a 'field trip'
Water Board Managing Director M. Jagadeeshwar inspected water works in the city.
State privatising water supply in 16 cities: activists
Karnataka privatizing water supply systems across 16 cities?
Slum Dwellers To Get Free Water
The Karnataka Chief Minister has announced that slum dwellers would get free water supply from now on.
Remedy For Water Contamination
If Raqxa, a contrivance by Vemula Lakshmimnarayana from Anantapur District, gains recognition and commercial production, people from rural India can hope to get potable water at a nominal cost.
Rain Water Harvesting By Gramalaya
Unlike the conventional rain water harvesting method for the purpose of recharging ground water, Gramalaya chooses to focus on turning rain water into potable water.
Ground Water In Goa Safe To Drink: Study
Barring a few cases of contamination in Polem and Baga, Goa's ground water is good for drinking and other purposes, say scientists participating at a workshop at Miramar.
MMRDA May Get Pvt. Help For Water Projects
The MMRDA is set to spend Rs. 4,731 crore on constructing dams and creating a conveyance system that will provide adequate water supply for the next two decades.
Bangalore City's Rs. 1,100 Cr Plug To Check Water Leaks
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has come up with an ambitious plan to plug water leaks in the city.
Industries And The Wise Use Of Water
The CII recently organised its National Award for Excellence in Water Management, a competition in which a range of industries participated.
A Fair To Focus On River Restoration
The birding fair is a citizens' initiative started in 1997 through the cooperation of the British Bird Watching Fair, held in August every year at Anglian Water in Rutland (Oakham).
People Contribute Rs. 8.5 Lakh For Water Supply
Around 20,000 people of Faridkot on Punjab have pooled resources to have their own water supply set up.
National Water Academy Training Programmes Now Open To Indian Citizens
NWA conducts training programs that cover all aspects of water resources development and management at basin scale
Sewage Disposal Systems On The Periphery
On the outskirts of urban areas, new houses appear at a remarkable pace, and while the city grows on the fringes, infrastructure such as water supply and sanitation system take time to reach the periphery.
India Would Have A Water Deficit Of 50 Per Cent By 2030: ADB
Asian countries, including India, are facing a worsening water crisis that threatens to curtail food production while taking an increasingly heavy toll on the region's economies, the Asian Development Bank said in its latest report.
Time To Get Privatisation Taps Gushing In The Water Sector
Most of the public private partnership (PPP) models initiated have lost steam either on account of public agitation or unattractiveness of the scheme for the private sector.
Pledge On Hand Hygiene Message
On the occasion of Global Handwashing day Lifebuoy plans to get 1 crore children in the state of Andhra Pradesh to pledge towards washing hands with soap
Global Handwashing Day 2010
On October 15, Global Handwashing Day, the Indian Public Health Association joined hands with Lifeboy with and ambitious goal of spreading the hand hygiene message.
Groundwater Levels Not Recharged By Recent Rain In Hyderabad
The main reason for the groundwater table not getting recharged is the construction of concrete buildings in very nook and corner of Greater Hyderabad which leaves little space for rainwater to seep into the ground.
13,423 Million Litres Declared As 'Non-Revenue Water', BWSSB Loses Money On Half Of Water It Suppliesn
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) actually bills only 53.53 per cent of water it pumps into the City's distribution network, and gets no revenue on the rest.
India's Real Challenge: Halving The Proportion Of Those Without Access To Safe Drinking Water And Sanitation
Water and sanitation are inextricably linked: without sanitation, safe water cannot remain safe.
Hyderabad Water Board To Strengthen Vigilance Wing
The HMWSSB is in the process of strengthening its vigilance wing to crack the whip on consumers having illegal connections.
24x7 Drinking Water Scheme To Be Extended To All Wards Of Gulbarga
The dream of the people of Gulbarga city to get drinking water round the clock will soon become a reality, with the Gulbarga City Corporation deciding to extend the 24x7 drinking water scheme to all the 55 wards.
A Quarter Of Hyderabad City Does Not Pay For Its Water
About 1.92 lakh consumers have not been paying their bills for the past year, and their pending bills along with arrears have mounted to Rs. 100 crore.
24x7 Water Supply May Be A Reality Soon In Jaipur
By October 15, consumers would no longer require to store water in their overhead tanks for future consumption.
Filtered Water For All Chandigarh Government Schools
Nearly 200,000 students will have safe, filtered drinking water available to them in their respective institutions.
PCMC To Purchase Water Meters Worth Rs. 2.80 Crore
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) resumed daily water supply to the core city as the two main reservoirs Osmansagar and Himayatsagar have reached full tank level (FTLs).
Daily Water Supply In Core City Areas In Hyderabad
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) resumed daily water supply to the core city as the two main reservoirs Osmansagar and Himayatsagar have reached full tank level (FTLs).
Recharge Wells To Rejuvenate Ground Water In Bangalore
'Recharge wells' seem to be an alien word for many corporators in areas where ground water has depleted to alarming levels.
For Equal Water Distribution, BMC Plans Multi-Crore Valve Project
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning a multi-crore project to replace pipeline valves at all important spots.
India Cancels Hydroelectric Project On Ganges Tributary
India's central government canceled a dam project on a Ganges River tributary, after the leading partner in the ruling coalition intervened because of environmental and religious concerns.
Rains Solve Drinking Water Crisis In AP Towns
Drinking water scarcity problem in municipal towns has minimised thanks to incessant rains, which helped to raise the water levels in drinking water tanks.
Waste To Water
A 38-year-old engineer in Chennai has come up with a plan to collect and recycle waste water, and is optimistic about bringing together residents to adopt privatisation of sewage disposal.
Coimbatore Corporation Puts Up Rain Water Harvesting Structure
The Coimbatore Corporation has put up a rain water harvesting structure to resolve the twin objective of recharging the aquifer and also solving a 20-year problem of water stagnation.
Rotary Water Award For TNAU
The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) and International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Hyderabad, jointly received the Rotary Water Award for 2009-10.
Drought In India Forces Talk Of User Fees, Rainwater Harvesting
A record heat wave and growing water crisis in India are forcing politicians to consider implementing user fees and other measures to conserve water.
Public Opinion Invited On Groundwater Bill
In a bid to tackle to regulate and conserve ground water resources, the UP government has drafted the UP Ground Water Conservation, Protection & Development (Management, Control and Regulation) Bill 2010. Suggestions are being invited from the common man to make it more effective.
Water Dirty Down To The Bottom
The mines and geology department has found that 80 per cent of the groundwater in Bangalore is contaminated with nitrates, fluorides, chromium, lead, aluminum and copper besides bacteria.
Drinking Water Projects Inaugurated In Three Villages
Plans are being mooted to supply water through pipeline, to households in Bada Aryapalli, Sana Aryapalli and Kandara Aryapalli in Orissa.
Govt Sanctions Rs. 1358 Cr Project For Yamuna Clean-Up
The Union Government has approved a Rs 1357.71 crore project for clean-up of Yamuna in the Capital, by laying three interceptor sewers on major drains which eject wastewater into the river.
Principal Secretary Inspects JNNURM Works
Municipal Administration and Urban Development Principal Secretary inspected various works taken up under JNNURM programme in Vijaywada.
Public Role Emphasised In Water Conservation
It is time we ask how can we control the damage, remarked experts who attended the day-long seminar organised on World Water Day.
National Ground Water Awards Presented On World Water Day - 2010
The National Ground Water Award and 20 Ground Water Augmentation Awards were given to organizations that have done exemplary work in the field of ground water augmentation, water conservation, reuse and recycling.
Karnataka Judge Asks Citizens To Prevent Groundwater Contamination
On World Water Day, Karnataka High Court judge V. Gopal Gowda said that every citizen has to play a vital role not only in conserving water but also preventing contamination of groundwater.
MP Water Supply Project Yet To Take Off
More than 60% of the state's population is receiving water supply at alternate days, but the scarcity of drinking water facilities is likely to continue this year, too.
Nobel Laureate Scoops Prestigious UN-HABITAT Award
UN-HABITAT recognizes Pachauri's contribution to climate change and to knowledge and global action on climate change and cities.
MORF India Wins UNESCO Water Digest Award
The only South Indian company to win so far, MORF received the award for being a distinguished complete domestic water solutions provider and for its outstanding contribution in the field of water in India.
TMC Water Supply Department Bags Waterworks Association Award
TMC's water supply department receives national recognition for its water supply projects, and is the third, after the civic electrical department and the municipal public works department, to have done so.
Ramky Infra Bags The Water Digest "Water Awards 2009-2010"
The award honors contributions by individuals, business industries and NGOs to improve the water situation in India.
Mumbaikars Face 100% Water Cuts
Mumbaikars are sure to face the brunt of the city's water crisis after the once a week 100% water cuts begin. But what is not fixed is when the BMC plans to start the cuts.
India Cities Focus On Rainwater Harvesting To Provide Clean Drinking Water
National and local governments are creating new regulations and funding sources to increase water harvesting.
Sudan - Land Of Water And Thirst; War And Peace
Sullivan discusses the water crisis in one of the world's most spotlighted failing states.
NUWA 2009 Award Ceremony
Her Excellency, the President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, awarded the winners during the NUWA 2009 Award Ceremony held on 13 August 2009 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Access To Water A Gap Between Rich And Poor
Water wars are not a figment of sci-fi imagination. Access to water will define the gap between the rich and the poor, says Kalpana Sharma.
Heart of Dryness - Water, Climate & Energy
Workman draws parallels between energy consumption in the developed world and how it intersects in remote areas like the Central Kalahari Game Reserve; the Bushmen's home.
Google Brings Water Data To Life
New collaboration tool allows for seamless integration of water data from around the world.
"Glacier Man" Does Nature's Work to Mitigate Climate Change
An Indian engineer is making artificial glaciers to cope with climate problems.
Announcement: Inviting Applications for the 2010 NUWA Nominations
ASCI, the Ministry of Urban Development India and GTZ India invite applications for nominations to the National Urban Water Awards for 2010.
New Delhi Civic Body Turns To Tech Power For 24x7 Water Supply
The NMDC has announced an ambitious project based on the concept of boosting efficiency of distribution and reducing wastage of water
Hyderabad Water Board To Prepare Action Plan For Summer
The Hyderabad Water Board doesn't see any problem maintaining the present supply of 340 MGD, but will submit a report to the government seeking Rs. 15 crore for its contingency plan for the summer.
Daily Water Supply This Summer, Says GVMC
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation assures daily water supply to Vizag this summer, with repairs to the 150-km-long Yeleru Canal and the 60-km-long Raiwada pipeline having been taken up.
800 Colonies In Hyderabad To Get Basic Facilities
As part of the Total Infrastructure Programme (TIP), colonies in municipal circles surrounding Hyderabad will soon get water and sewer lines, storm water drains and roads.
Surat To Have Water & Drainage Network By 2012
Surat will have a comprehensive water and drainage system by the end of 2012, thanks to the allocation of Rs. 68 crore from the state government, says the Surat Municipal Corporation.
Hyderabad Residents To Get Daily Water Supply In Summer
HMWSSB promises Hyderabad's residents daily water supply in summer, with an assured 340 million gallons a day to the people in the city.
Round-The-Clock Water Supply In A Few Wards Of Mangalore City Soon
Mangalore City Corporation will soon finalise a detailed project report on introducing round the clock drinking water supply in the city.
Water Users Must Pay Up: HC, New Delhi
In a ruling that will immediately affect over 5 lakh defective water meter connections, the Delhi high court has ruled that it is the fundamental duty of a citizen to pay for the water consumed.
"Water Crisis Unlikely In Greater Chennai"
The Chennai metropolitan water supply and sewerage board has projected that its overall water requirement would shoot up to 2,248 mld once the existing 174 sqkm city corporation is expanded to the 426 sq km 'Greater Chennai'.
Water Partnership Platform To Be Set Up In India
A 2-day conference has resolved to establish a water partnership platform in India for drinking water, sanitation and water resources sector towards shared learning, collective problem solving and capacity building to attain water security, sustainability and democratic management of water for citizens.
From Clean Water To Detecting Ailments, Nanotech Holds Key
Interaction of nanotechnology with biology has produced some exciting results that can be used to solve problems of water, food, health and environment, say experts.
Special Initiative Needed For Safe Drinking Water: Kalam
Former President A P J Abdul Kalam has called for a special initiative to provide safe drinking water for all.
BWSSB Moves To Plug Water Leakage
The BWSSB will take up a multi-crore Integrated Leakage Reduction (ILR) project, covering 52 sq km of Bangalore south zone, to identify and plug sources of water leakage.
"Recycling Water Can Save Revenue"
Sewage mining or sewage treatment could help save the BWSSB around half of its revenue, says M N Thippeswamy, retired Chief Engineer of the Water Board.
Solution To Safe Drinking Water Problem Is A Challenge: Kalam
Clean water for all is a very important societal mission where the scientific community and the industry have to find synergies, says former president A P J Abdul Kalam.
Groundwater Levels Improve In The Capital
The recent rainfall in Delhi has managed to bring the levels of groundwater higher in almost all regions, including the worst-affected areas in South and South-West Delhi, recharging levels by almost 10%.
Call For Judicious Use Of Water
Inaugurating the Orissa Environment Congress, Orissa chief ninister Naveen Patnaik says the storage capacity of the state needs to be augmented to meet the requirements during the dry season.
Meters Soon To Gauge Water Wastage In Hyderabad
Meters are proposed to be installed at section levels to measure the quantum of supplies made to a particular geographical location, to pinpoint the losses due to leakage, transmission and illegal tapping.
Water Resources Under Constant Abuse In Coimbatore
As Coimbatore developed gradually, River Noyyal and the tanks filled by it began to feel the impact of urbanisation in the form of sewage discharge, garbage dumping and encroachment.
More Water For Panchkula By June
The parched areas of Panchkula will get additional water from June 2011, with the Chandigarh UT approving alignment of pipe lines to provide 6 million gallons of water per day (MGD) to the neighbouring city.
Krishna Water To Flow Into Bangalore Taps?
Even the Cauvery is not enough for a Bangalore bursting at its seams. The BWSSB is now looking far and wide, and proposes to fetch water from the river Krishna - a good 400km away.
Metrowater Pumps Sewage Into Cooum
The ambitious Cooum beautification project, if successful, can turn out to be a jewel in the DMK government's crown, but Metrowater is polluting it by letting out untreated sewage into the already-polluted river through stormwater drains.
Water Resources Underutilised In Hyderabad Karnataka Region
The Hyderabad Karnataka Raitha Hitarakshana Horata Samiti charges successive governments in Karnataka with showing little or no interest in fully utilising the water resources available in the Hyderabad Karnataka region.
Water Supply For All Houses In Mulky Soon
For several years, residents of the Mulky Town, which is about 30 km away from Mangalore, solely relied on water supplied through tankers.
People Urged To Conserve Water
Senior IPS official Mahendra Modi addresses a gathering at Patna Science College, on the topic 'Cheap Water Harvesting System for All Income Groups'.
Water Board To Issue Separate CANs To Sewerage Users From Jan
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) will start issuing bills from January 2011 to consumers who use its sewerage network but do not have a water connection.
Hyderabad Water Board MD Does A Surprise Check
Several multi-storeyed buildings in Hyderabad continue to pay domestic water tariff, as the Water board managing director noticed during his surprise inspection.
Hyderabad Water Board, ASCI To Jointly Conduct Survey On Water Supply
The HMWS&SB, in coordination with ASCI, will conduct a comprehensive house-to-house survey to collect information on water and sewerage connections in 12 surrounding municipal circles of Hyderabad.
Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Urban Development Meets
Significant Achievements made in the Implementation of Jnnurm Reforms.
HMWSSB to issue manual bills
Due to the shortcomings of its computer software, HMWSSB has decided to issue manual bills.
24x7 water for all
Nagpur Municipal Corporation is set to provide 24x7 water to all residents.
Adopt water-saving practice, farmers told
Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Harjiram Burdak appealed to adopt water conservation practices.
Drinking water project for MM Hills cleared
The drinking water project for Male Mahadeshwara Hills has been cleared after Ministry Of Environment and Forests granted permission for a pipeline.
HMWSSB to start Prajavani at division level
HMWSSB has decided to hold Prajavani meetings at division level for maximum attendance.
Private hands may shape city's water supply system
Pune Municipal Corporation may join hands with private entities to revamp its water supply system.
Water board MD goes on a 'field trip'
Water Board Managing Director M. Jagadeeshwar inspected water works in the city.
State privatising water supply in 16 cities: activists
Karnataka privatizing water supply systems across 16 cities?
Slum Dwellers To Get Free Water
The Karnataka Chief Minister has announced that slum dwellers would get free water supply from now on.
Remedy For Water Contamination
If Raqxa, a contrivance by Vemula Lakshmimnarayana from Anantapur District, gains recognition and commercial production, people from rural India can hope to get potable water at a nominal cost.
Rain Water Harvesting By Gramalaya
Unlike the conventional rain water harvesting method for the purpose of recharging ground water, Gramalaya chooses to focus on turning rain water into potable water.
Ground Water In Goa Safe To Drink: Study
Barring a few cases of contamination in Polem and Baga, Goa's ground water is good for drinking and other purposes, say scientists participating at a workshop at Miramar.
MMRDA May Get Pvt. Help For Water Projects
The MMRDA is set to spend Rs. 4,731 crore on constructing dams and creating a conveyance system that will provide adequate water supply for the next two decades.
Bangalore City's Rs. 1,100 Cr Plug To Check Water Leaks
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has come up with an ambitious plan to plug water leaks in the city.
Industries And The Wise Use Of Water
The CII recently organised its National Award for Excellence in Water Management, a competition in which a range of industries participated.
A Fair To Focus On River Restoration
The birding fair is a citizens' initiative started in 1997 through the cooperation of the British Bird Watching Fair, held in August every year at Anglian Water in Rutland (Oakham).
People Contribute Rs. 8.5 Lakh For Water Supply
Around 20,000 people of Faridkot on Punjab have pooled resources to have their own water supply set up.
National Water Academy Training Programmes Now Open To Indian Citizens
NWA conducts training programs that cover all aspects of water resources development and management at basin scale
Sewage Disposal Systems On The Periphery
On the outskirts of urban areas, new houses appear at a remarkable pace, and while the city grows on the fringes, infrastructure such as water supply and sanitation system take time to reach the periphery.
India Would Have A Water Deficit Of 50 Per Cent By 2030: ADB
Asian countries, including India, are facing a worsening water crisis that threatens to curtail food production while taking an increasingly heavy toll on the region's economies, the Asian Development Bank said in its latest report.
Time To Get Privatisation Taps Gushing In The Water Sector
Most of the public private partnership (PPP) models initiated have lost steam either on account of public agitation or unattractiveness of the scheme for the private sector.
Pledge On Hand Hygiene Message
On the occasion of Global Handwashing day Lifebuoy plans to get 1 crore children in the state of Andhra Pradesh to pledge towards washing hands with soap
Global Handwashing Day 2010
On October 15, Global Handwashing Day, the Indian Public Health Association joined hands with Lifeboy with and ambitious goal of spreading the hand hygiene message.
Groundwater Levels Not Recharged By Recent Rain In Hyderabad
The main reason for the groundwater table not getting recharged is the construction of concrete buildings in very nook and corner of Greater Hyderabad which leaves little space for rainwater to seep into the ground.
13,423 Million Litres Declared As 'Non-Revenue Water', BWSSB Loses Money On Half Of Water It Suppliesn
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) actually bills only 53.53 per cent of water it pumps into the City's distribution network, and gets no revenue on the rest.
India's Real Challenge: Halving The Proportion Of Those Without Access To Safe Drinking Water And Sanitation
Water and sanitation are inextricably linked: without sanitation, safe water cannot remain safe.
Hyderabad Water Board To Strengthen Vigilance Wing
The HMWSSB is in the process of strengthening its vigilance wing to crack the whip on consumers having illegal connections.
24x7 Drinking Water Scheme To Be Extended To All Wards Of Gulbarga
The dream of the people of Gulbarga city to get drinking water round the clock will soon become a reality, with the Gulbarga City Corporation deciding to extend the 24x7 drinking water scheme to all the 55 wards.
A Quarter Of Hyderabad City Does Not Pay For Its Water
About 1.92 lakh consumers have not been paying their bills for the past year, and their pending bills along with arrears have mounted to Rs. 100 crore.
24x7 Water Supply May Be A Reality Soon In Jaipur
By October 15, consumers would no longer require to store water in their overhead tanks for future consumption.
Filtered Water For All Chandigarh Government Schools
Nearly 200,000 students will have safe, filtered drinking water available to them in their respective institutions.
PCMC To Purchase Water Meters Worth Rs. 2.80 Crore
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) resumed daily water supply to the core city as the two main reservoirs Osmansagar and Himayatsagar have reached full tank level (FTLs).
Daily Water Supply In Core City Areas In Hyderabad
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) resumed daily water supply to the core city as the two main reservoirs Osmansagar and Himayatsagar have reached full tank level (FTLs).
Recharge Wells To Rejuvenate Ground Water In Bangalore
'Recharge wells' seem to be an alien word for many corporators in areas where ground water has depleted to alarming levels.
For Equal Water Distribution, BMC Plans Multi-Crore Valve Project
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning a multi-crore project to replace pipeline valves at all important spots.
India Cancels Hydroelectric Project On Ganges Tributary
India's central government canceled a dam project on a Ganges River tributary, after the leading partner in the ruling coalition intervened because of environmental and religious concerns.
Rains Solve Drinking Water Crisis In AP Towns
Drinking water scarcity problem in municipal towns has minimised thanks to incessant rains, which helped to raise the water levels in drinking water tanks.
Waste To Water
A 38-year-old engineer in Chennai has come up with a plan to collect and recycle waste water, and is optimistic about bringing together residents to adopt privatisation of sewage disposal.
Coimbatore Corporation Puts Up Rain Water Harvesting Structure
The Coimbatore Corporation has put up a rain water harvesting structure to resolve the twin objective of recharging the aquifer and also solving a 20-year problem of water stagnation.
Rotary Water Award For TNAU
The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) and International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Hyderabad, jointly received the Rotary Water Award for 2009-10.
Drought In India Forces Talk Of User Fees, Rainwater Harvesting
A record heat wave and growing water crisis in India are forcing politicians to consider implementing user fees and other measures to conserve water.
Public Opinion Invited On Groundwater Bill
In a bid to tackle to regulate and conserve ground water resources, the UP government has drafted the UP Ground Water Conservation, Protection & Development (Management, Control and Regulation) Bill 2010. Suggestions are being invited from the common man to make it more effective.
Water Dirty Down To The Bottom
The mines and geology department has found that 80 per cent of the groundwater in Bangalore is contaminated with nitrates, fluorides, chromium, lead, aluminum and copper besides bacteria.
Drinking Water Projects Inaugurated In Three Villages
Plans are being mooted to supply water through pipeline, to households in Bada Aryapalli, Sana Aryapalli and Kandara Aryapalli in Orissa.
Govt Sanctions Rs. 1358 Cr Project For Yamuna Clean-Up
The Union Government has approved a Rs 1357.71 crore project for clean-up of Yamuna in the Capital, by laying three interceptor sewers on major drains which eject wastewater into the river.
Principal Secretary Inspects JNNURM Works
Municipal Administration and Urban Development Principal Secretary inspected various works taken up under JNNURM programme in Vijaywada.
Public Role Emphasised In Water Conservation
It is time we ask how can we control the damage, remarked experts who attended the day-long seminar organised on World Water Day.
National Ground Water Awards Presented On World Water Day - 2010
The National Ground Water Award and 20 Ground Water Augmentation Awards were given to organizations that have done exemplary work in the field of ground water augmentation, water conservation, reuse and recycling.
Karnataka Judge Asks Citizens To Prevent Groundwater Contamination
On World Water Day, Karnataka High Court judge V. Gopal Gowda said that every citizen has to play a vital role not only in conserving water but also preventing contamination of groundwater.
MP Water Supply Project Yet To Take Off
More than 60% of the state's population is receiving water supply at alternate days, but the scarcity of drinking water facilities is likely to continue this year, too.
Nobel Laureate Scoops Prestigious UN-HABITAT Award
UN-HABITAT recognizes Pachauri's contribution to climate change and to knowledge and global action on climate change and cities.
MORF India Wins UNESCO Water Digest Award
The only South Indian company to win so far, MORF received the award for being a distinguished complete domestic water solutions provider and for its outstanding contribution in the field of water in India.
TMC Water Supply Department Bags Waterworks Association Award
TMC's water supply department receives national recognition for its water supply projects, and is the third, after the civic electrical department and the municipal public works department, to have done so.
Ramky Infra Bags The Water Digest "Water Awards 2009-2010"
The award honors contributions by individuals, business industries and NGOs to improve the water situation in India.
Mumbaikars Face 100% Water Cuts
Mumbaikars are sure to face the brunt of the city's water crisis after the once a week 100% water cuts begin. But what is not fixed is when the BMC plans to start the cuts.
India Cities Focus On Rainwater Harvesting To Provide Clean Drinking Water
National and local governments are creating new regulations and funding sources to increase water harvesting.
Sudan - Land Of Water And Thirst; War And Peace
Sullivan discusses the water crisis in one of the world's most spotlighted failing states.
NUWA 2009 Award Ceremony
Her Excellency, the President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, awarded the winners during the NUWA 2009 Award Ceremony held on 13 August 2009 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Access To Water A Gap Between Rich And Poor
Water wars are not a figment of sci-fi imagination. Access to water will define the gap between the rich and the poor, says Kalpana Sharma.
Heart of Dryness - Water, Climate & Energy
Workman draws parallels between energy consumption in the developed world and how it intersects in remote areas like the Central Kalahari Game Reserve; the Bushmen's home.
Google Brings Water Data To Life
New collaboration tool allows for seamless integration of water data from around the world.
"Glacier Man" Does Nature's Work to Mitigate Climate Change
An Indian engineer is making artificial glaciers to cope with climate problems.
Announcement: Inviting Applications for the 2010 NUWA Nominations
ASCI, the Ministry of Urban Development India and GTZ India invite applications for nominations to the National Urban Water Awards for 2010.
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