7 km BMC tunnel to carry desalinated water to Mumbai suburbs
Mumbai's BMC floats tender for a 7.05 km underground tunnel from Manori desalination plant to Kandivali. The Rs 200 crore project will supply 400 MLD water to western suburbs.
Mumbai's BMC floats tender for a 7.05 km underground tunnel from Manori desalination plant to Kandivali. The Rs 200 crore project will supply 400 MLD water to western suburbs.
Despite the 150 MLD Nemmeli desalination plant's operation, Chennai's OMR residents face water scarcity, relying on costly tankers. Officials promise new projects, but trust is low. Read more.
Margao Municipal Council targets Jan 26, 2026, to commission its advanced waste gasification plant at Sonsoddo. The Rs 7.2 crore project promises a sustainable solution to the town's garbage woes. Read the full update.
North Chennai residents face a severe drinking water crisis as the 100MLD Minjur desalination plant remains shut for over a year. Families rely on costly private supplies while Metrowater promises a partial restart by April-May.
Scientists in Malaysia have discovered a bizarre new parasitic plant, Thismia selangorensis, that steals nutrients from fungi. Learn about this rare 'fairy lantern' and its unique survival strategy.
Discover the rare Rheum nobile, or Sikkim Sundari, a Himalayan plant that grows for decades, blooms spectacularly once, and then perishes. Anand Mahindra calls it a 'masterclass in patience'.
Discover how Saudi Arabia, a nation with no permanent rivers, built a world-class water network using desalination, ancient aquifers, and smart management to secure its future.
Vizag Steel Plant management opens VRS window from Jan 1-20, 2026, aiming to cut 570 permanent jobs. This third phase continues a major workforce reduction strategy amid union criticism. Read the full details.
Russia announces ambitious plan to construct a nuclear power plant on the moon within the next decade, aiming to reclaim its status as a leading space power. Read more about this groundbreaking lunar mission.
Panchkula's long-delayed horticultural waste processing plant is set to become a reality. The MC has purchased machinery worth Rs 2.42 crore to convert green waste into eco-friendly briquettes, ending months of dumping woes. Read more.
An ICAR-NBPGR scientist discovers Luffa aegyptiaca var. alba, a new wild sponge gourd with white seeds in Odisha. This find could boost crop genetics and disease resistance. Read more.
Foxconn's Devanahalli plant near Bengaluru has rapidly onboarded 30,000 employees, accelerating India's iPhone production ambitions. Read about the hiring surge and its impact.
Japan announces a major policy shift, restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant after 15 years. The move, watched closely by China and North Korea, faces strong public opposition in Niigata and raises regional security concerns.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for a Rs 10,600-crore ammonia-urea plant in Namrup, Assam. The plant will produce 12.7 lakh metric tonnes of urea annually, boosting agriculture and industry in the Northeast. Read more about this historic
PM Modi inaugurates a massive brownfield ammonia-urea plant in Namrup, Assam. The Rs 10,601 crore project promises industrial growth and thousands of jobs for the Northeast region.
Is your holy basil wilting in the cold? Learn 7 science-backed winter care measures for Tulsi plants to ensure they survive and thrive. Essential guide for Indian homes.
JSW Energy acquires GE's supercritical boiler plant in Durgapur, plans to ramp up employment and invest Rs 40,000 crore in power projects. Read the full strategic move details.
A significant fire erupted at NTPC's Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project in Aurangabad during maintenance. No injuries reported, but damage could run into crores. Read the full report.
Stop pouring rice water down the drain. Discover how this kitchen leftover, rich in nutrients, can become a powerful, free fertiliser for your resilient snake plants. Learn 3 easy methods.
Worried about black spots on apples or wilted zucchini? Learn why most plant diseases don't harm humans, the rare exceptions for immunocompromised people, and the fungi that can pose a real threat. Stay informed and garden safely.
Discover the ideal direction to place your Tulsi plant for harmony and growth. Learn why East is best, North is good, and South should be avoided, according to Vastu and plant science.
Discover 5 effective plants like rosemary and peppermint that naturally deter lizards. Learn how to use them for a safe, chemical-free solution for your family and pets.
Overwatering is a common plant killer. Learn to spot yellow leaves, soggy soil & root rot. Our 10-step guide shows how to revive your plant and prevent future damage. Act now to save your green friends!
Learn how to care for the stunning Peacock Plant (Calathea Makoyana). Our guide covers light, water, soil, and humidity needs to keep this tropical beauty thriving indoors year-round.
Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry's annual plant sale sees massive rush, selling over 19,800 plants. A wide variety of fruit, ornamental, and forestry saplings available. Hurry, sale is on until May 31!
Russia will construct India's biggest nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu, with Putin backing full-scale Kudankulam expansion. A landmark deal for clean energy.
Ludhiana's civic body is actively searching for new locations to relocate the Noorpur Bet carcass utilization plant. Find out the latest developments and resident concerns.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces the operational start of the state's largest 660 MW supercritical thermal power unit in Sagardighi from December 10, boosting power for 16.7 lakh families and creating 26,000 jobs. Read more.
Dairy farmers in Ludhiana's Tajpur Road face severe sanitation issues due to inadequate effluent treatment plant capacity. Stagnant water mixed with cow dung floods streets, raising health concerns and disrupting dairy operations.
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy announces detailed project report worth Rs 4,000 crore to revive Sir M Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant in Bhadravathi. Read about the revival plan.