Hyderabad Flood Risk: 37% Area Highly Vulnerable, Says Study
A TISS study reveals rapid urbanization & poor stormwater management have put 37% of Greater Hyderabad at high flood risk. Experts urge urgent infrastructure revival.
A TISS study reveals rapid urbanization & poor stormwater management have put 37% of Greater Hyderabad at high flood risk. Experts urge urgent infrastructure revival.
Goa's River Navigation Department plans to repair and extend an 80-metre Portuguese-era jetty in Panaji. The GCZMA has directed a rapid environmental impact assessment before granting clearance. Read more.
CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed Varanasi's development projects, stressing global branding, faster land acquisition, traffic decongestion, and law & order. Read his key directives.
Volunteers in Itanagar cleared over 1,8 tons of plastic and construction waste from the Yagamso River. The drive highlights the urgent need for public awareness and proper waste segregation to combat pollution.
Madras High Court appoints Magsaysay awardee Rajendra Singh as commissioner to study Thamirabarani river pollution and suggest remedies. Court expresses dissatisfaction with state's progress.
A young man was rescued from Ahmedabad's Sabarmati River after a passerby used a rope from his goods vehicle. The incident highlights urgent need for suicide prevention measures on city bridges.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy announces clarity on Musi River DPR after Sankranti. First 21-km phase to be completed in 2 years, with Rs 4,100 crore ADB aid. Details on Gandhi Sarovar project also revealed.
AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi demands transparency on Hyderabad's Musi River cleaning project, questions pollution levels, and seeks protection for heritage structures. Read the full report.
BRS leader KT Rama Rao alleges CM Revanth Reddy is using Musi rejuvenation for real estate exploitation and massive financial loot. He questions the Rs 1.5 lakh crore estimate without a DPR.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces a unique project for a Gurudwara, mosque, church, and Shiva temple along the Musi river to promote religious harmony. The DPR will be shared with MLAs for suggestions.
India grants environmental clearance for the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage II hydropower project on the Chenab River, a move Pakistan claims violates the Indus Waters Treaty. This follows the recent suspension of the treaty and signals India's focus on water secu
Eco-activist Balbir Singh Seechewal urges the Centre to declare 2026 as 'National River Conservation Year' to boost efforts for cleaning India's polluted rivers. Learn about his vision and the Kali Bein model.
Haryana government greenlights eight crucial projects worth crores for flood management on the Markanda River, aiming to protect lives and farmland in the region.
Khagaria district witnesses a surge in development with multiple bridges, road projects, and railway station upgrades under Amrit Bharat Yojana slated for completion this year, promising better connectivity.
The Gomti Task Force celebrates its first anniversary, having removed over 2000 tonnes of waste and engaged 70,000 citizens in river rejuvenation efforts in Lucknow. Discover the impact.
A 32-year-old woman and her son drowned in the Kadalundi river in Malappuram. Three others were rescued. Authorities warn of strong currents.
Despite dense fog and cold, hundreds celebrated New Year's Eve at Dibrugarh's riverbanks. Bogibeel Ghat, Maijan Ghat, and Buridehing spots buzzed with festive energy as locals upheld annual tradition.
Explore the geology of Subarnarekha, India's 'streak of gold' river. Discover how ancient rocks, invisible gold, and monsoon rains create its legendary auriferous sands. A unique blend of myth and modern science.
Garhwa SDO Sanjay Kumar launched a major crackdown on illegal sand mining after a surprise inspection. Notices served to over two dozen. Read about the action and warnings issued.
Rajshree Chaudhary, great-grand niece of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, warns of Tungabhadra River's dire state. A 9-taluk foot march aims to inspire national water conservation action. Join the cause!
Four young men narrowly escaped drowning in the Sharda River after their car plunged in dense fog. Heroic boatman Bablu Majhi, who has saved 25 lives, led the rescue. Read their incredible survival story.
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Discover the fascinating natural process behind India's rivers turning red during the monsoon season. Learn how rainfall, iron-rich soil, and erosion create this annual spectacle.
The decades-old demand to create a Greater Vijayawada by merging 75 surrounding villages is back. Residents cite stark development gaps in water, roads, and sanitation. MPs and MLAs have appealed to CM Naidu.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced state approval for the Detailed Project Report of the Bedthi-Varada river interlinking project. The Rs 10,000 crore project will see major central funding. Read the full details.
Vadodara's Vishwamitri river sees improved water quality, but 16 million litres of sewage still flow daily. VMC's Rs 195 crore project shows progress. Read about the ongoing cleanup efforts.
The Sea Explorers Institute's pilot project cleans 16 tonnes of waste from Kolkata's Hooghly River, uncovering alarming biomedical waste. The drive aims to raise awareness and will continue till 2026.
A new study reveals unchecked sewage, construction, and waste dumping along Goa's Zuari and Sal rivers have reduced plant diversity and increased pollution-tolerant species, threatening vital mangroves.
Delhi's new Transit-Oriented Development policy draft removes key planning safeguards, raising concerns over chaotic growth. Experts warn of infrastructure gaps. Read the full analysis.
The launch of two new large ferries on the Panaji-Betim route is delayed until mid-January 2026 due to pending ramp reconstruction. Read how this impacts Mandovi traffic.