Why in news? To combat the increasing pollution and rejuvenate Dal Lake, a unique initiative known as ‘Athwas’ has been launched by the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. More about News: &lsqu...

Why in news? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Wednesday approved Kwar Hydro Electric Project located on river Chenab, in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. About Chenab river: The Chenab or...

Why in news? Environmentalists and activists are criticizing the Telangana government for withdrawing a Government Order (GO) 111 protecting the historic Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs in Hyderabad. ...

Why in news? Recently, the Haryana Vidhan Sabha has passed a resolution seeking completion of the Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal. About Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal: Satluj Yamuna Link Canal is an unde...

Why in news? The water resources department has decided to divert 10 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) water from Koyna dam for hydropower generation to ensure the Maharashtra does not face power cuts in next two m...

Why in news? The governments of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh recently entered into an agreement to build a dam at Adi Badri in Yamunanagar district, which, among others, will rejuvenate the mythical Saraswati river...

Why in news? The Karnataka’s government is set to pass a resolution condemning Tamil Nadu’s stand in opposing the construction of the proposed Mekedatu water reservoir in Kanakpura on the outskirts of B...

Why in news? Tribals in Gujarat are protesting against the Centre’s Par Tapi Narmada river-linking project. More about the news: About 6065 hectares of land area will be submerged due to the propos...

Why in news? Tamil Nadu urges Kerala to increase outflow from Siruvani dam. About Siruvani Dam: Siruvani dam is located in Palakkad District, Kerala. This dam constructed across the Siruvani River, is ...

Why in news? Gandhi Sagar Dam in Madhya Pradesh is in need of immediate repair, warned a new CAG report. It is one of the five water reservoirs of national importance. More about the news: Absence of ...