Everything you need to know about Water Works: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Water Works: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
housands of Delhi BJP workers led by the State President Satish Upadhyay today staged a massive demonstration at I.T.O. against the Arvind Kejriwal government for allowing 6% hike in electricity tariff and running a farce anti corruption campaign in Delhi.
New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday afternoon.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): A scientist at Michigan Technological University has developed a simple, cheap way to make water safe to drink, even if it's muddy.
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Panaji, May 2 (IANS) Plastic, waste and other forms of garbage will be off Goa's beaches by September, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The CBI Wednesday raided 20 locations in Delhi, the national capital region (NCR), Kolkata and Siliguri in connection with another Commonwealth Games (CWG) scam, an official said.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a fresh case in connection of passing tender for laying synthetic tracks in five stadia
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) In a fresh case registered in the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2010, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Wednesday raided 20 locations in Delhi, the national capital region, Kolkata and Siliguri, an official said.
Washington, May 1 (ANI): Hundreds of internal Al-Qaeda documents embedded inside a pornographic movie on a memory disk, seized from a 22-year-old Austrian, have revealed plots of carrying out attacks in Europe similar to the November 2008 Mumbai attacks.
London, May 1 (IANS) Imagine wind turbines that conjure drinking water out of thin air and how they could help developing countries overcome their water scarcity.
Washington, May 1 (IANS) Over a hundred Al Qaeda documents embedded inside a pornographic movie have revealed plots of carrying out terror strikes in Europe similar to the November 2008 Mumbai attacks that left 166 people dead.
Washington, May 1 (IANS) Hundreds of internal Al Qaeda documents embedded inside a pornographic movie on a memory disk have revealed plots of carrying out attacks in Europe similar to the November 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Beijing, May 1 (IANS) The Coca-Cola Company has reassured its product safety after completing major corrective measures undertaken at the request of a quality watchdog in a Chinese province.
Chennai, April 30 (IANS) A series of top level changes due to retirement at India's atomic power plant operator Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIl) has resulted in change of guard at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) in Tamil Nadu, said an official.
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) Stressing that people of Bangladesh wanted the Teesta water sharing accord signed with India, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dipu Moni Sunday hoped the pact will be inked, saying the two countries were continuing discussions on the issue.
Melbourne, Apr 29 (ANI): A Boston woman who lost her wedding ring nearly two years ago was unexpectedly reunited with her ring on Friday after sewer workers found the bling in a drain and made it their mission to locate its rightful owner.
New York, April 27 (ANI): Critics say a new dating site that promises to link high-rolling globetrotters with pretty women who want to travel the world for free is no more than a front for prostitution.
Patna, April 26 (IANS) Power-starved Bihar's 126 MW capacity Dagmara hydro power project in Supaul district has got clearance from the Central Water Commission (CWC), and the state government is likely to start work on it soon, officials said Thursday.
Beijing, April 25 (Xinhua-ANI): China's Minister of Water Resources Chen Lei said Wednesday that the country's investment in water resources will reach four trillion Yuan (634.8 billion U.S. dollars) by 2020.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Nearly 30 million school children in the country still have no access to toilets, even as schools have made significant progress in providing the facility in recent years, a study by UNICEF's Water, Sanitation, Hygiene(WASH) programme revealed Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Government is mulling increasing the allocation for constructing toilets under the total sanitation programme, from present Rs.3,500 to Rs.9,900 per toilet, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said Wednesday.
Moscow, April 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Planetary Resources Inc. will mine near-earth asteroids (NEAs) for raw materials, ranging from water to precious metals, the company said in a statement.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) About 300 engineers of various civic agencies in the national capital will be trained by the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) on spotting unsafe buildings and strengthening them by retrofitting and rebuilding.
BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua-ANI): Beijing is expected to face a water shortage of 1.3 billion cubic meters in 2012, accounting for a third of the city's annual water usage, according to local water authorities.
Hannover (Germany), April 23 (Xinhua-ANI): Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Monday China will adhere to the opening-up and reform policy, and welcome foreign investment.
Beijing, April 24 (IANS) The Chinese capital is expected to face an acute water shortage this year, said authorities.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) With long years of conflict reducing the area under irrigation, Afghanistan is looking for assistance from India and other "friendly countries" in building its water infrastructure and management, says visiting Energy and Water Minister Alhaj M. Ismail.
Raipur, April 23 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government has virtually called a halt to its anti-Maoist offensive till Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon is released from captivity, official sources said Monday.
Islamabad, Apr 22 (ANI): After Iran, energy-starved Pakistan is now looking towards India with hope to import 500 megawatts (MW) from that country, said Qazi Imtiaz Ahmed, the Federal Water and Power Secretary.
Siachen, April 22 (ANI): It took the avalanche less than five seconds to wreak havoc on the unfortunate soldiers posted at Gayari, said hydrological experts of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), the Express Tribune reported on Saturday.
London, April 22 (IANS) Researchers have found vast groundwater reserves in the Sahara, one of the driest places on earth, that could help buffer climate change effects for years.
Karachi, Apr 21(ANI): Only 48 percent of population has access to safe sanitation in Pakistan, making it one of the of 57 countries currently most off-track to meet its sanitation Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) target to halve the proportion of people without access to adequate sanitation, a UN agency report has said.
Shillong, April 20 (IANS) The Meghalaya government Friday denied a report that fish in the state's Ranikor river had died due to exploratory drilling for uranium ore and said the water had turned toxic from substances used by local people to catch fish.
Chennai, April 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to appoint a new chairman for Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal following the resignation of Justice N.P. Singh.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The summer may have been delayed in large parts of the country but is here finally and so are skin problems such as acne, rashes, sunburn and tanning. But all it takes to deal with them is a little hygiene, good sleep, lots of water and a healthy diet plan, say experts.
Washington, April 13 (ANI): Rapid climate change and its potential to intensify droughts and floods could threaten Asia's rice production and pose a significant threat to millions of people across the region, leading climate specialists and agricultural scientists have warned.
Chennai, April 11 (IANS) China-based Renminbi 220 million turnover LMW Textile Machinery (Suzhou) Co Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Coimbatore-headquartered Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd, has decided to expand its operations there, said a top official.
Chennai, April 11 (IANS) China-based Renminbi 220 million turnover Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) Textile Machinery (Suzhou) Co Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Coimbatore headquartered LMW Ltd has decided to expand its operations there, said a top official here Wednesday.
Rio De Janeiro, April 11 (IANS) Rio de Janeiro's special events secretary Ruy Cezar said the majestic Maracana stadium will be ready for the 2014 World Cup though construction work is just 40 percent complete.
Islamabad, April 11 (IANS) Rescuers are digging two tunnels to reach the 139 Pakistani soldiers and civilians who are stuck in thick ice following an avalanche that swept through their camp in Siachen glacier.
Chennai, April 11 (IANS) Termed Venice of the East for its intra-city waterways, China's Wujiang city is inviting Indian investment in information technology (IT), bio-technology, new materials, solar power and food processing, said an official of Wujiang Investment Promotion Bureau (WIPB).
New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Asserting that the decline in the water table across the country is a matter of serious concern, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said that conserving our groundwater is now an urgent priority because we depend on it for more than two thirds of our water needs.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Emphasising that India has nearly 17 percent of the world's population but only four percent of its usable fresh water, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday called for a legal framework to govern the use of groundwater.
New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): The Ministry of Water Resources since this year has endeavoured to celebrate India Water Week annually as an international event to focus on water issues.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), World?s largest university with over 35-lakhs enrolments, has started introduced two new courses on Water Management for which admission process has begun, IGNOU said in its statement........
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started its admission process for two special courses in water harvesting, a statement said Monday.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Water Resources Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal Monday said that the government would finalise the national water policy by the end of the month.
Agartala, April 9 (IANS) Quake-prone northeastern India should switch to traditional forms of house-building, including houses made of bamboo and cane, that are flexible and able to withstand tremors, said experts at a meet here.
London, April 8 (IANS) A drought-hit water firm in Britain is encouraging car drivers to desist from washing their vehicles and spread the message being serious about saving water. It has printed car stickers reading -- "Proud to be dirty".
Washington, April 7 (ANI): With increasing global warming, the most threatened ecosystems are those that depend on a season of snow and ice, scientists say.
Bangalore, April 6 (IANS) Bangalore's population is growing at the rate of four percent a year, but water availability is going down steadily. The metropolis of nearly nine million needs to implement water rejuvenation projects worth Rs.24,000 crore ($48 billion) to prevent water famine in the city by the year 2020, says an expert panel.
Sydney, April 5 (IANS) Scientists have stumbled upon a discovery that challenges conventional wisdom -- water can sometimes float on oil, offering a potential solution to cleaning up of oil spills.
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): Researchers have defied thousands of years of conventional wisdom, asserting that it is possible for water to float on oil.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 4 (IANS) More government jobs, free three-wheelers and easy accessibility for physically challenged people in Kerala are the latest sops that the Kerala government under Chief Minister Oommen Chandy announced Wednesday.
Dubai, April 3 (IANS/WAM) The UAE has temporarily banned import of animals with cloven hooves from Egypt, following reports of foot and mouth disease there.
London, Apr 2 (ANI): Amanda Beard, who won a gold medal at the US Olympics, has revealed how she has battled with bulimia and self-mutilation during her astonishing rise to the top.
Bhubaneswar, March 31 (IANS) Increase in allocation of water to industries in Odisha has hit agriculture with the total cultivated area declining, a group working on water-related issues in the state said Saturday.
New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): Water secretaries of India and Pakistan on Wednesday agreed to work for an amicable solution to Tulbul Navigation/Wullar Barrage project.
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New Delhi, Mar.27 (ANI): A 13-member delegation from Pakistan led by Water and Power Secretary; Imtiaz Kazi, resumed secretary level talks with Indian counterparts in New Delhi on Tuesday, with a motive to resolve the dispute over India's plans to build a dam on River Jhelum, on its side of Kashmir.
Mexico City, March 24 (IANS/EFE) Environmental watchdog Greenpeace denounced on World Water Day the pollution of rivers and other surface waters in Mexico and asked the government to establish a policy of zero dumping of toxic substances by 2020.
Shimla, March 23 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Himachal Pradesh Friday faced flak when its own legislator slammed it for promoting illegal mining and corruption.
On the world water day program was organised in capital in which leading personalities come together to highlight the fact.
Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): In a challenge to current astrophysical models of the universe, researchers have discovered that present estimates of ice-giant planetary interiors overstate water's compressibility by as much as 30 percent.
Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): In a challenge to current astrophysical models of the universe, researchers have discovered that present estimates of ice-giant planetary interiors overstate water's compressibility by as much as 30 percent.
London, Mar 13 (ANI): British households could face a 1000-pound fine for using hosepipes as the country tries to avert its worst drought in 124 years.
London, Mar 13 (ANI): British households could face a 1000-pound fine for using hosepipes as the country tries to avert its worst drought in 124 years.
Washington, March 10 (ANI): A new study on meteorites has revealed that there is more than one way to make crucial components of life in space.
Washington, March 10 (ANI): A new study on meteorites has revealed that there is more than one way to make crucial components of life in space.
Washington, March 8 (ANI): Scientists are building a forest of tiny nanowire trees in order to cleanly capture solar energy without using fossil fuels and harvest it for hydrogen fuel generation.
Washington, March 8 (ANI): Scientists are building a forest of tiny nanowire trees in order to cleanly capture solar energy without using fossil fuels and harvest it for hydrogen fuel generation.
London, Mar 7 (ANI): UN's Millennium Development Goal of providing access to clean water has been met much earlier than its scheduled date of 2015.
London, Mar 7 (ANI): UN's Millennium Development Goal of providing access to clean water has been met much earlier than its scheduled date of 2015.
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): The Central Government has ordered an inquiry into the circumstances leading to the failure of gate numbers 13 and 16 of the Farakka Barrage.
London, Feb 23 (ANI): Reese Witherspoon has found a very unlikely fan in Hollywood's latest canine star Uggie.
London, Feb 23 (ANI): Reese Witherspoon has found a very unlikely fan in Hollywood's latest canine star Uggie.
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Our solar system comprises three types of planets, namely rocky, terrestrial worlds (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars), gas giants (Jupiter and Saturn), and ice giants (Uranus and Neptune).
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Our solar system comprises three types of planets, namely rocky, terrestrial worlds (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars), gas giants (Jupiter and Saturn), and ice giants (Uranus and Neptune).
Delad (Gujarat), Feb.21 (ANI): Farmers in Delad village of Gujarat have claimed that they are being compelled to use contaminated water to irrigate their crops.
Delad (Gujarat), Feb.21 (ANI): Farmers in Delad village of Gujarat have claimed that they are being compelled to use contaminated water to irrigate their crops.
London, Feb 15 (ANI): Uggie the dog has won the pooch equivalent of an Oscar, at the first ever 'Golden Collar Awards', recognizing 'canine excellence' in films.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Asserting that terrorism continues to remain a grave concern to world peace and stability, Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Monday said the various nations must draw up collective and innovative measures to counter and defeat such asymmetric threats.
London, Feb 9 (ANI): Millions of women lie about their weight with many 'losing pounds' when talking to a partner, best friend and even their mum, a new study has revealed.
London, Feb 9 (ANI): Millions of women lie about their weight with many 'losing pounds' when talking to a partner, best friend and even their mum, a new study has revealed.
Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): A New York City startup has started tapping into the intense water pressure at treatment plants, reservoirs and factories, converting the excess into electricity.
Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): Among postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, increasing age is associated with a higher risk of death from breast cancer, a new study has found.
London, Feb 7 (ANI): Mermaids have been hounding workers away from the two planned new reservoirs in Zimbabwe, according to the country's Water Resources Minister.
Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): Anne Hathaway celebrated her engagement to fiance Adam Shulman on Saturday night.
London, Feb 7 (ANI): Mermaids have been hounding workers away from the two planned new reservoirs in Zimbabwe, according to the country's Water Resources Minister.
Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): Reese Witherspoon has revealed that she was surprised to learn that Robert Pattinson was "gracious and smart" as she had expected him to be a "spoiled-rotten brat".
Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): Reese Witherspoon has revealed that she was surprised to learn that Robert Pattinson was "gracious and smart" as she had expected him to be a "spoiled-rotten brat".
Washington, Jan 31 (ANI): The dog who has appeared in the Golden Globe winning 'The rtist' and Robert Pattinson-starrer 'Water for Elephants', is going to retire from showbiz.
Washington, Jan 31 (ANI): Nicola Roberts thought she couldn't make music on her own and was 'angry and frustrated' when her Girls Aloud band mates decided to take a break.
Washington, Jan 31 (ANI): Reese Witherspoon has admitted that she is impressed with the way Robert Pattinson handles his immense fame and doesn't know if she could handle the relentless attention in the same calm manner as he does.
Washington, Jan 31 (ANI): Nicola Roberts thought she couldn't make music on her own and was 'angry and frustrated' when her Girls Aloud band mates decided to take a break.
Washington, Jan 31 (ANI): Reese Witherspoon has admitted that she is impressed with the way Robert Pattinson handles his immense fame and doesn't know if she could handle the relentless attention in the same calm manner as he does.
Washington, Jan 31 (ANI): The dog who has appeared in the Golden Globe winning 'The rtist' and Robert Pattinson-starrer 'Water for Elephants', is going to retire from showbiz.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): A total of 243 lakes covering more than one square kilometre each have disappeared in China over the past 50 years, according to reports.
Beijing, Jan 16(ANI): Owners of 2008 Beijing's Olympic landmarks are exploring new ways to derive profit from them.
Washington, Jan 16 (ANI): A team of engineers has returned to the UK after completing a gruelling journey to one of the most remote and hostile locations on the planet to put in place equipment and supplies for an ambitious project later this year.
Beijing, Jan 16(ANI): Owners of 2008 Beijing's Olympic landmarks are exploring new ways to derive profit from them.
