Ganga and Yamuna funds touch lake splurge
Parallels in spend on cleaning up of Ganga, Yamuna and 10 lakes of Bhopal and their conservation, in many ways, are too striking to ignore. If the sum involved to clean Ganga and Yamuna each was over Rs
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Sasthamcotta Lake crying for protection
A large area of the freshwater lake has turned grassland threatening the Ramsar site The State’s largest freshwater lake and one of the 26 Ramsar sites in the country, Sasthamcotta Lake in the district is fast becoming a grassland. While there are frequent government announcements of substantial fund allocations for conservation measures, nothing seems to be done for the lake which has been drying up fast since the last one decade
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding lakes in Bhopal, 06/02/2014
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Alankrita Mehra Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 06/02/2014 regarding lakes in Bhopal. The Learned Counsels for the parties submitted that a meeting
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Fish from polluted lake believed to be the cause of diarrhoea
Staff Reporter KANCHEEPURAM: The consumption of fish, netted from a heavily polluted lake near here, is believed to be the cause of acute diarrhoeal disease that affected more than 500 persons in the town and adjoining hamlets in the past six days, as the test of the drinking water sample supplied by the municipality has confirmed that the water is potable.
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Water ‘treated’ at Porur lake
One of the water bodies in the city that is used as a transit point in the city’s water supply system, Porur Lake, is crying for attention and could do with a good dose of cleaning. Located beside the Mount-Poonamallee Road and with a flyover dividing it, the lake, spread over an area of around 200 acres, surprisingly makes for a picturesque view when viewed at a distance. Move closer and the harsh reality reveals itself.
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CAG to audit water pollution in India
The government's official auditor Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) today said it plans to undertake environmental audit of water pollution in India for which it has solicited people's participation. The performance audit on 'Pollution of Rivers, Lakes and Groundwater in India' will be conducted by CAG during 2010-11.
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Advisory on conservation and restoration of water bodies in urban areas
The Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) has the mandate, inter alia, to conserve/restore urban lakes/water bodies, re-use and re-cycle waste water, etc. These are important factors, some oft forgotten,
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal on establishment of a petrol pump adjoining a tank by the name “Adhartal” in the city of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh dated 25/09/2013
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kamta Saini Vs Union of India & Others dated 25/09/2013 regarding establishment of a petrol pump adjoining a tank by the name “Adhartal” in the
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Saving the Rawal Lake from pollution Halfway measures wont do
Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) told a Senate committee on Wednesday that soak pits and septic tanks were temporary arrangements to control the flow of solid waste into the Rawal Lake.
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No party talking about environment: Green activists
Even as candidates belonging to major national parties woo voters with last minute promises of all-round development, issues related to wildlife, environment and animal welfare are not on agenda. Abhishek
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Warid cleans Banani Lake
Mobile phone operator Warid Telecom has cleared the Banani Lake of floating garbage to give a pleasant look for recreation of the city people, said a press release. The company, the fourth largest mobile phone operator by number of subscribers, spent about Tk 1 crore to clean and beautify the severely polluted lake which was causing health hazards to the residents in the surrounding areas, the release added. Warid took up the clean-up programme with the slogan
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Contamination
Studies confirm poor water quality in Mumbai come monsoon and Mumbai
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Three endangered tortoises die in Tripura
Udaipur: Three endangered species of tortoises have died in the Kalyansagar lake of the famous Tripureswari temple here during the last fortnight, official sources said on Tuesday. The district magistrate of South Tripura district, Shantanu Das said one tortoise died on Monday and two others had died during the last fifteen days.
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EPA and Army Corps bring clarity to Clean Water Act Expansion proposal
In a joint document the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers released a proposed rule to clarify protections provided by the Clean Water Act. Following Supreme Court decisions in 2001 and 2006, there has
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Mayapuri lake is a water body, revival likely: Govt
Almost seven months after the Delhi High Court slammed the Delhi government and sought explanation from Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta for declaring that the Public Works Department-owned Mayapuri lake in Naraina was
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Cases on protection of lakes: Chandola lake, Gujarat
<p>The Chandola Lake, spread over an area of 1200 hectare, has dried up due to neglect. The government has allowed large-scale encroachment on this water body. It is being for agriculture, as well as for other purposes like processing of waste oil and plastics. Kharicut, the lake’s feeder canal is choked with filth and garbage. </p>
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Cases on protection of lakes: Powai lake, Maharashtra
<p>Powai Lake is an artificial lake, situated in the northern suburb of Mumbai. The lake was created in 1891 by constructing dam between two hillocks across Mithi River. Catchment area of the lake is about 600 hectors and water spread area at full supply level is 220 hectors. The lake water is used for non-potable purposes i.e. gardening and industrial use.</p>
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Cases on protection of lakes: East Kolkata wetlands , West Bengal
<p>The wetlands to the east of Kolkata comprises of many water bodies from north and south 24 Parganas. The hydrological setup of these wetlands is completely different from any other wetland in India. There is no catchment for these water bodies and perched aquifer is found to occur below these water bodies at depth greater than 400 feet. <br /> </p>
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Sukhna d(r)ying a slow death?
Chandigarh: The increasing silt deposits in the Sukhna Lake have gradually led to a decrease in its area and water storage capacity over the years. In the last few years, not much of water has entered the lake through the catchment area, which is supposed to be a vital channel for water.
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Desiltation of lake on hold
Hazaribagh, April 10: The desiltation work at Hazaribagh lake has come to a halt with the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) officials asking the district officials to immediately clear the mud, which has accumulated as a result of digging a small portion of the water body. The NTPC had come forward to clean the lake after the Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) backed out. Local MP and