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The Little Green Data Book 2013

The Little Green Data Book is a pocket-sized ready reference on key environmental data for over 200 countries. Key indicators are organized under the headings of agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, energy, emission and pollution, and water and sanitation.

Publication Date: 
01/06/2013
The World Bank
Tags:
Environment, Agriculture, Forests, Biodiversity, Energy, Carbon Dioxide, Water Resources, Sanitation, Oceans and Seas, Health, India, Global
Water Resources

State to seek time to place its views on Cauvery award

CM convenes floor leaders meet on Tuesday to discuss the issue.

Publication Date: 
01/06/2013
Deccan Herald (Bangalore)
Tags:
Karnataka, Bangalore (T), Cauvery, Water Disputes, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Kerala, Ministry Of Water Resources
Water Resources

Greenpeace slams Maharashtra for diverting water

Despite the drought in Maharashtra, the State government diverted water to thermal power plants in scarcity regions, said Greenpeace on Thursday.

Publication Date: 
31/05/2013
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Drought, Thermal Power Plants, Dams, Greenpeace, Jalgaon (D), Beed (D), Akola (D), Nasik (D)
Water Resources

Private water suppliers exploit groundwater sources

Borewells in several parts of town go dry, intensifying drinking water problem.

Publication Date: 
31/05/2013
Hindu (Chennai)
Tags:
Drinking Water, Wells, Groundwater, Chennai (T), Water Supply, Tamil Nadu

Coal power plants and water use in Maharashtra

Conflicts over water diversion during the drought. This report exposes cases of wrong prioritization of water resources to thermal power plants. Maharashtra is experiencing its worst drought in 40.

Publication Date: 
30/05/2013
Greenpeace India
Tags:
Coal, Thermal Power Plants, Water Resources, Maharashtra, Droughts
Water Resources

Punjab, others oppose River Basin Authority

The Centre’s ambitious move to set up a national-level body for integrated development of river basins is facing stiff resistance from various states.

Publication Date: 
30/05/2013
Tribune (New Delhi)
Tags:
Government Of India (GOI), River Basin, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Water Resources
Water Resources

GSI for control release of water from Geepang Gath lake

Shimla, May 29 : Experts from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have advised the state government to go for control release of water from the Geepang Gath glacial lake in Lahaul to avoid a Parec

Publication Date: 
30/05/2013
Tribune (New Delhi)
Tags:
Himachal Pradesh, Lakes, Geological Survey Of India (GSI), Floods, Glacial Melt
Water Resources

T.N. seeks damages from Karnataka

The Tamil Nadu government has filed a suit in the Supreme Court seeking around Rs.

Publication Date: 
30/05/2013
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court, Karnataka, Cauvery, Water Disputes
Water Resources

Cauvery issue: State seeks damages from Karnataka

The State has approached the Supreme Court once again on the Cauvery issue, this time seeking damages from Karnataka to the tune of about Rs.

Publication Date: 
29/05/2013
Hindu (Chennai)
Tags:
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Cauvery, Water Disputes, Supreme Court
Water Resources

India to assist, train Iraqi experts in water management

India will assist war-ravaged Iraq to put in place an effective water management system and train its engineers and experts in the field.

Publication Date: 
24/05/2013
Indian Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
India, Iraq, Water Management, Ministry Of Water Resources

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