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(Search results - 10)India UntoldApr 6, 2024, 9:16 AM IST
4,000 km Padyatra from Ayodhya to Rameshwaram: Shipra Pathak’s inspiring journey towards water conservation
In the year 2017, Shipra Pathak, famously known as ‘Water Woman,’ left everything behind to devote herself to the cause of water conservation. Remarkably, she has already planted 15 lakh saplings. She aims to plant a total of 1 crore saplings across India.
India UntoldMar 24, 2024, 9:38 AM IST
The inspiring journey of the National Water Hero in promoting water conservation and raising awareness
Some 15 years ago, Nand Kishore Verma had the opportunity of meeting Sunderlal Bahuguna, a renowned environmentalist and key figure in the Chipko movement, at a book fair in Lucknow. Inspired by him, he gave up his second means of income and gained knowledge about water and environmental protection. In 2021, he was honoured with the ‘National Water Hero’ award.
India UntoldFeb 16, 2024, 2:12 PM IST
Promoting a sustainable living environment with inexpensive rainwater harvesting systems
In the last 16 years, Mahendra Modi, a former IPS officer, has developed 8 models, one of which has been patented. This system features a tank that can store water in multi-storey buildings without wasting any electricity. Additionally, it can also save groundwater, and the need for an RO system is eliminated.
IndiaAug 20, 2019, 9:46 AM IST
Monsoon mayhem: Rains in north India leave 38 dead; Punjab, Haryana flooded
Rain related incidents in the northern states of India have left 38 people dead. Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters carried dramatic rescue operations in Jammu and Karnal districts on Monday (August 19), and the administration was on alert in parts of Haryana and Punjab
IndiaAug 18, 2019, 11:50 AM IST
Punjab on alert after release of water from Bhakra dam; Torrential downpour lashes northern states
Punjab, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Belagavi are still under threat of heavy rains over the next two days. An alert was sounded in Punjab following release of water from the Bhakra dam which neared warning level on Saturday.
IndiaAug 14, 2019, 11:19 AM IST
Over 200 killed due to floods across India; situation improves in Karnataka, Maharashtra
Over 200 people have lost their lives due to catastrophic monsoon. Torrential rains across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, parts of Tamil Nadu and Odisha have left thousands stranded
IndiaAug 11, 2019, 12:29 PM IST
Gujarat rains: 19 killed including 16 in building, wall collapses
Heavy rains lashed Gujarat leaving as many as 19 people dead. Wall and building collapses were reported in several parts of the state leaving as many as 16 people dead. Chief minister Vijay Rupani has taken stock of the situation and stated that there was no drought anywhere in the region
IndiaAug 1, 2019, 12:24 PM IST
Vadodara rains wreak havoc; airport closed, train services hit
Rains in Vadodara have forced the airport to be shut and several trains have also been diverted. Schools and colleges have also been shut following flash floods.
IndiaJul 28, 2019, 11:28 AM IST
Heavy rains likely in Mumbai over next 24 hours: IMD
The Meteorological Department has warned Mumbai of heavy to very heavy rains over the next 24 hours.
IndiaJul 20, 2019, 12:50 PM IST
Goa receives rainfall; waterlogging disrupts daily life
Heavy rains have led to a flood-like situation in Goa and waterlogging has disrupted daily life in the state