Soil extraction at Palamel suspended

Soil extraction at Palamel suspended

Soil extraction by levelling a hillock at Mattappally in Palamel grama panchayat, near Mavelikara, which led to huge protests, has been suspended till November 16. Following the decision to temporarily halt the mining activities, residents called off their agitation for the time being. Last week, residents clashed with the police over the removal of soil … Read more

Level of groundwater extraction lowest in 18 years, finds study

Level of groundwater extraction lowest in 18 years, finds study

Total groundwater recharge was 437.6 billion cubic metres, as opposed to extraction of 239.16 bcm, says Ministry of Water Resources in its 2022 assessment report Total groundwater recharge was 437.6 billion cubic metres, as opposed to extraction of 239.16 bcm, says Ministry of Water Resources in its 2022 assessment report Groundwater extraction in India saw … Read more