One of the Asia's largest freshwater lakes, Wular in north Kashmir, is fast losing its grandeur to extensive pollution, siltation and encroachments. Belying tall claims of the state government of launching
The most important water resources are wetlands like lakes and reservoirs. Apart from being sources of water, lakes are highly productive ecosystems. Coastal lakes like Chilika lake and inland lake like Ansupa lake, Orissa are very important water resources. Ansupa lake is the largest very old fresh water lake of Orissa. Realizing the importance of conserving the lake the State Govt.
UNESCO-listed Lake Baikal contains 20 percent of world's total freshwater reserves The world's biggest freshwater lake located in Russia's Siberia is in danger by the growing number of tourists as illegal
Urban administration and development minister Babulal Gaur has said that nullahs falling into the Upper Lake will be stopped and the lake will be made completely pollution-free. Gaur inspected the lake
Aurangabad: The civic body's lacklustre approach towards protecting Salim Ali Lake has been gradually spelling doom at the biodiversity hotspot located in the hearty of the city. Despite assuring that
Nagpur: Although Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) took some steps to ensure eco-friendly immersions, the condition of the city lakes only seems to be degrading as compared to previous years. A scientific
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Review of clearances to lake bed and eco-sensitive projects, 14/03/2016. The schemes of National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) and National Wetland Conservation Programme
Nagpur: Here is more proof that industrial waste is polluting Nag river and Ambazari lake. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has reportedly inspected and found industrial waste being released
The North Delhi Municipal Corporation is likely to seek help of a foreign entity for revival of Naini Lake, once a famous tourist spot in the city’s Model Town area. The NDMC is in talks with an Australian
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Raja Muzaffar Bhat Vs State of Jammu and Kashmir & Others dated 16/12/2019. The issue for consideration is prevention of unscientific dumping
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pavan Vs State of Karnataka dated 11/11/2021.</p> <p>Grievance in the application is against violation of environmental norms in the course of
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Court on its own Motion Versus State of Karnataka & Others dated 06/12/2018 regarding contamination of water bodies at Bengaluru - Bellandur
At last UOM (University of Mysore) has decided to clean up the picturesque Kukkarahalli lake and maintain it as a world class walking arena for the city people. Though various agencies and organizations
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Protection of Lakes/Ponds, 21/03/2017. The Central Government has notified the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 under the Environment (Protection) Act,
MUMBAI: The BMC will clean up Powai Lake, which has a catchment area of about 600 hectares. The lake's water is used for non-potable purposes like gardening and by industries. The BMC will remove hyacinths
Hyderabad: Software professionals and residents of colonies in and around Hitec City and other areas in Cyberabad are pooling money to not only protect lakes from land sharks but also to save the water
“What else is a lake,” asked the NGT bench headed by Justice Swatanter Kumar. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) pulled up the Haryana government on Wednesday after the latter claimed that the Najafgarh
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Bharat Kumar Jain & Others Vs. Union of India & Others dated 14/03/2017 regarding pollution of Nakki lake,
With the Vigilance Commissioner painting a dismal picture about the Dal Lake conservation efforts and failure of the encroachment drive by the LAWDA (Lakes and Waterways Development Authority) and the
After Saturday evening’s rain, froth has resurfaced on Bellandur Lake. Vishruth, a resident of Yemlur who lives about 30 metres from the lake, said, “Every time it rains and the water flows, the froth
