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‘River-linking project an ecological disaster’
Date
24th May 03,
The Hitavada
The much-hyped river-linked project is a recipe for an ecological disaster of the country yet it is being taken up for electoral gains in the coming Parliamentary elections, said Ramaswamy Iyer, former Water Resource Ministry Secretary.
Gas reserves at Krishna-Godavari basin exceed Reliance Industries’ projections
Date
15th March 03,
Times of India
Gas reserves in the recently discovered Krishna-Godavari basin on the Eastern coast is projected at 9,460 trillion cubic feet, higher than the earlier estimated 7 trillion cubic feet.
Efficient management of rain is the key
Date
20th July 2003
By 2025 water scarcity in India is expected to be acute and big dams, Mega River kinking projects or privatised water distribution may not help. Apart form rain the other two important sources of water in India are rivers and ground water. These have to be tapped to ensure that water will be conserved.
Water supply scheme proving a white elephant for UMC
Date:
11th March 2002, Newspaper:
The Hitavada
The municipal council has to spend more than what it receives from the present water supply scheme and therefore the scheme, which is a boon for the consumers here, is proving a bane for the council.
Water Supply in west disrupted as main feeder pipeline burst
Date : 27th August 2001, Newspaper: The Hitavada
Water supply in West Nagpur was disturbed as the main feeder water pipeline to many areas of the locality burst on Saturday evening. The pipeline was damaged during the leveling work of the road along the newly constructed storm water drains as part of the IRDP.
Water politics and trivia explained by college club
Date
: 6th September
2002, Newspaper: The Hitavada
“Water available per person per year in India was 3,450 cms in 1951, fell to 1,250 cms in 1999 and is estimated at only 760 cms in 2050. Globally., renewable fresh water supply has balled by 58 per since 1950 as world population has increased from 2.6 to 6 billion”. These are just some of the mind-boggling facts that one learns on visiting the ‘EA Festival,’ an exhibition at Wilson College’s Nature Club. An annual feature, this year’s exhibition focuses on water, and therefore the name, EA , the Mesopotamian god, also the oldest god of water.
Officials
Urged to Expedite Water Conservation Work
Date:
2nd October 2002, Newspaper: The
Hitavada
Guardian Minister Shivajirao Moghe recently called upon the officials to expedite the water conservation works and accord top most priority to it. Moghe who also holds water conservation portfolio was speaking at a divisional level meeting to review water conservation works undertaken in Nagpur Revenue division at Ravi Bhavan. Managing Director of Maharashtra Water conservation corporation Pramod mane presided over the meeting. MLAs Vasantrao Itkelwar. Ranjeet Kamble, Dr Avinash Warjukar, Sanjay Deotale,Gopal Agrawal and others were prominently present.
Officials gear up to tackle water crisis
Date : 6th April 2002, Newspaper : The Hitavada
Contrary to the alleged apathy shown by tehsil office in the past towards summer water scarcity problem, the administration has taken cognizance of the probable water shortage that might be witnessed in near future in 51 villages and 14 hamlets.
Officials directed to ensure smooth supply of water within three days
Date : 4th April 2002, Newspaper : The Hitavada
Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) in its first meeting held on Wednesday warned of strict action against water supply department officials if they fail to redress the public grievances within three days
NEERI’S
Technology to Provide safe water for mine workers
Date
: 13th April 2001,
Newspaper : The Hitavada, Correspondence:
Staff Reporter
The
Electrolytic Defluoridation Plant for removal of excessive fluoride from
drinking water, based on technology developed by NEERI is constructed at
Dongargaon Fluorite Mine of Maharashtra State Mining Corporation (MSMC).The
plant is to be inaugurated by Nanak Ramteke, IAS, Managing Director, Maharashtra
State Mining Corporation Ltd. (MSMC).
NEERI to study river pollutions
Nag-PILLI
RIVER : To initiate project study on bio-logical, chemical and economic
factors along with other institutions
Date:
25th September
2002, Newspaper: The Hitavada,
Monsoon and its implications on market
Date : 1st August 2002, Newspaper : The Hitavada Corresponds : Raghuvir Srinivasan
The jury is still out on the monsoon this year but available indications point to a high probability of its failure. The possibility already has the stock market and corporate sector worried and not without reason. Given the strong links between agriculture and industry and the fact that India’s is a predominantly agrarian economy, the worries over the monsoon are natural.
Manikgarh Cement’s plea against hike in water charges admitted
Date:
18th April 2002, Newspapre : The Hitavada
Low-tech
water purification technique on the anvil
Date:
3 April 2001, Newspaper : The
Hitavada, New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI)
A
team of geoscientists has developed a new, low-tech water purification
mechanism, which requires no more sophisticated equipment than a few rocks and a
bucket. The technique has been developed in response to the problem of
contaminated water being faced by inhabitants of Zimapan, a mining district 200
kms north of Mexico City.
Drought plays spoilsport as industry is upbeat
Date : 21st December 2002, The Hitavada
Industry is looking forward to a double-digit growth in terms of sales and profits in the current financial year, but with the delay in monsoons and the declaration of drought in many states, growth of the overall economy is likely to end up between five-5.4 per cent in 2002-03.
CM favours separate body on water levy
Date: 2th April 2002, Newspaper : The Hitavada
Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Monday Favored setting up of a separate authority on the lines of Electricity Regulatory Commission to decide about levying of water charges on users.
Drinking water situation under control: Sahariya
Date : 25th April 2002, Newspaper : The Hitavada
Drinking water situation in the division is totally under control and administration is taking every step to ensure that people get regular water supply throughout summer, said Divisional Commissioner J S Sahariya.
Drinking
Water Shortage Is Likely, Says Nilangekar
Date:
26th February 2003 , Times
of India
Mumbai: the drinking water shortage in Maharashtra threatens to be worse than during the drought of 1972, revenue minister Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar said on Friday.
“Water levels in dams have gone down,” he told journalists. “The groundwater table has also gone down to a seriously low level. Unless we take immediate steps, drinking water supply will be a serious problem.” He said that the seriousness of the problem could be gauged from the fact that even district headquarters like Latur are provided water only once a week.
Date:
15th February 2003, Magazine: Down to Earth
Date : 15th February 2003, Magazine :
Down to Earth
Bathing daily is now a punishable offence in three-gram panchayats of Andhra Pradesh. The village bodies in Mellacheruvu mandal of Nalgonda district have ruled that villagers will bathe once in four days and wash clothes once every 10 days to save water. Those who defy the diktat will be fined up to Rs.500.
In the recent times we have heard a lot about the power sector, ongoing reforms, unbundling SEBs, impending crises in terms of power shortages. Prominent people like Ex Chairman of GE, Jack Welch have gone to the extent saying, "You don’t have a chance to stand in the 21st century without lots of power … Without this you miss the next revolution. I beg the government of India to capitalize on the brilliant people and you have to give them tools.
The Waterloo Biofilter Septic System
To perform the biological treatment of wastewater, the Waterloo Biofilter process utilizes an absorbent synthetic filter medium. The filter medium increases the biological degradation of wastewater due to its high porosity, large available surface area, excellent air flow characteristics, and ease of microbial attachment.
Plant Operations and Maintenance of Small & Medium Wastewater Treatment Plants
Attend the Third Annual Plant Operations and Maintenance Conference, September 16-18, 2001, in Cincinnati, Ohio. This three-day conference will include two preconference workshops given by internationally renowned speakers, including: Wesley Eckenfelder, and Glen Daigger.
Water Recycling Saves Environment
Industrial effluent, a major contributor to river pollution, can be made safer by emphasizing the use of organic elements and a slower but steadier rate of discharge during the manufacturing process, experts said.
A PERMEABLE GROG FOR A LOW COST WATER PURIFIER
To first consideration, earthenware may not seem to be the best media for water purification. What we know about the material is that it has lots of pores but these are only poorly connected. As conventionally processed and fabricated, red firing clays do not have good permeability.
India's Supreme Court Bans Delhi Industrial Water Pollution
On Monday, the high court prohibited the discharge of untreated industrial effluents into the Yamuna in the states of Delhi and Haryana. Industries here are primarily responsible for the toxic condition of the river.
CII lays down norms for Indo-US free trade pact
THE Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), while propagating the idea of an Indo-US Free Trade Agreement, has laid out guidelines for a possible FTA.
Water is likely to be one of the biggest industries in future in the country. With the state increasingly failing to earmark adequate funds even to maintain its own water distribution assets, the scope of private sector participation is gradually growing
Disposal of textile wastes in Tirupur - Canadian co to do feasibility study
NEW Tirupur Area Development
Corporation (NTADC), the special purpose vehicle (SPV) seeking to
implement the Rs. 1,140-crore Tirupur water supply scheme through
private initiative, has roped in a Canadian consultancy group,
Senes, to have the feasibility report prepared for the creation
of a land-fill facility for the disposal of textile sludge
generated by effluent treatment plants in the region.