Water firm criticised over scary Devon parasite outbreak
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CCMB scientists find armoured sailfin catfish has spread to 60% of water bodies of Eastern Ghats
CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) scientists have found out that the invasive armoured sailfin catfish has spread to 60% in the water bodies of Eastern Ghats, damaging the fishing nets and the eco-system also. The fish species was once introduced for its unique appearance and its ability to clean algal growth in tanks … Read more
Charitable Trust keeps water tanks across city for birds and animals; urges CM to consider Cloud Seeding
A charitable institution in Mysuru has kept water tanks across the city to quench the thirst of birds and animals in the searing summer heat. KMPK Charitable Trust, Mysuru, has kept about 35 to 40 water tanks, each having a capacity ranging from 50 to 75 litres, in different parts of the city to quench … Read more
Building to beat the heat
Various urban elements, from construction materials to transportation fuels, create ‘hot’ cities, amplifying temperatures by several degrees compared to rural areas. The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of a scorching summer this year with more than the usual number of heatwave days. Some places are likely to face maximum temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius. In … Read more
Residents of J.P. Nagar layout in Bengaluru to boycott Lok Sabha elections over Cauvery water supply issues
Over a hundred residents from Royal Lakefront Residency have signed a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer. | Photo Credit: special arrangement The water crisis in Bengaluru has now hit the Lok Sabha elections too with residents of a layout in J.P. Nagar deciding to boycott the polls, owing to the apathy by the Bangalore … Read more
Once a source of drinking water, Mananchira is now precious part of city heritage
The Mananchira was built in the 14th century by Zamorin Mana Vikraman. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh Mananchira, the pride of Kozhikode, has catered for the city’s needs for seven centuries. The large pond right in the middle of the city has now been unofficially accorded the status of a heritage property, one that tourists … Read more
Water theft: Kerala Water Authority functioning with just one anti-theft squad for four districts despite rising cases
The Kerala Water Authority has just one anti-theft squad for its entire central region covering Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Idukki and Thrissur districts. | Photo Credit: K.K.. MUSTAFAH Notwithstanding the worsening water shortage in the searing heat, the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) has just one anti-theft squad for its entire central region covering Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Idukki and … Read more
Kochi Water Metro ferries to link four more terminals from March 14
A view of the South Chittoor terminal of the Kochi Water Metro. | Photo Credit: H. VIBHU With Kochi Water Metro ferries set to call at South Chittoor, Eloor, Cheranalloor and North Mulavukad terminals from March 14 (Thursday) evening, more islanders would get direct waterway connectivity to mainland Kochi. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will … Read more
Think introducing water preservation, re-utilisation topics in school curriculum: HC to government
The High Court on Wednesday issued a series of instructions, including undertaking of one-time exercise to identify all the structures that do not have rain water harvesting structures, to State government over preservation and regulation of usage of drinking water. A Bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti issued the directions … Read more
Why independent house owners in Bengaluru worried about water ban
While apartment dwellers have access to water from a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), which is reused for gardening and washing vehicles, independent houses have no such option. | Photo Credit: File photo A day after Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) issued an order prohibiting the usage of potable water (Cauvery and borewell) for … Read more