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Haryana conserved 5.56 bcm water till Jan, says HWRA chairperson Keshni Anand Arora

The chairperson said that HWRA issued 7,157 no objection certificates and collected <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>278.13 Crore, and funded <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>99.56 crore into conservation, including 237 rooftop rainwater harvesting structures in schools and numerous recharge initiatives across the state.

Published on Sep 11, 2025 07:32 AM IST

Embankment breach at Kadarpur check dam floods Aravalli villages

The submerged road after the breach. (HtT Photo)

Published on Sep 03, 2025 04:52 AM IST

What MrBeast told top donor who gave $2.2M to Team Water: 'You have a lot...'

MrBeast or Jimmy Donaldson is the world's biggest YouTuber with 420 million subscribers.(AP)

Published on Aug 12, 2025 08:21 AM IST

Groundwater levels up in 29 U.P. districts, over-exploited blocks down from 82 to 50

To promote conservation and create awareness, U.P. is observing Groundwater Week from July 16 to 22. (For representation)

Published on Jul 18, 2025 09:02 PM IST

Groundwater Week to promote conservation launched in Gautam Budh Nagar

The DM said this year’s theme was “Safe Water, Secure Future” and must translate into visible ground-level action. (HT Photos)

Published on Jul 18, 2025 07:18 AM IST

Only eligible states to get funds to extend Jal Jeevan projects

S81% of households have been reported as covered under Jal Jeevan Mission so far. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 08, 2025 06:46 AM IST

2.35L govt buildings in U.P. to have rooftop rainwater harvesting system

(Sourced pic for representation)

Published on Jun 25, 2025 07:32 AM IST

Groundwater recharge, rooftop audits key focus in ‘Catch the Rain’ action plan

Deployment of piezometers was among the key issues discussed.

Published on Jun 25, 2025 07:00 AM IST

93% of drains cleaned across Haryana, flood control measures in full swing: Irrigation minister

Haryana irrigation and water resources minister Shruti Choudhry said preparations were underway to control floods before monsoon. (HT File)

Published on Jun 23, 2025 07:12 AM IST

Bengaluru water board enters Guinness Book for its mega conservation campaign

Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar said nearly 35 per cent of citizens do not pay their water bills, yet the board continues to function.

Updated on Jun 19, 2025 08:54 AM IST

UP's Sambhal to adopt Ralegaon Siddhi model for rainwater harvesting

UP's Sambhal to adopt Ralegaon Siddhi model for rainwater harvesting

Published on Jun 17, 2025 02:04 PM IST

New academic calendar to promote Ganga cleanliness, water literacy in U.P. schools

People take a boat ride in Ganga in Varanasi (Fike)

Published on Jun 09, 2025 06:20 AM IST

Keeping up with UP: Time for the public to lead environmental campaigns

Children collect drinking water. (HT File Photo)

Published on Jun 04, 2025 05:01 PM IST

Waivers will exacerbate Delhi’s water problems

There are several problems with the waiver proposal, from the moral hazards to its implications on state finances. (ANI)

Published on Jun 03, 2025 07:40 PM IST

Kanji Ka Guda: How Aravalli common lands are shared by people, birds and animals

Gogunda’s Kanji Ka Guda --- how wetlands, pastures, hills, small streams and sacred groves are carefully managed as “common” lands spanning around 400 hectares of Aravalli landscape (Jayashree Nandi)

Updated on May 28, 2025 04:53 PM IST

In Rajasthan's Chambal, wives of ex-dacoits lead revival of water sources and hope

In Rajasthan's Chambal, wives of ex-dacoits lead revival of water sources and hope

Published on May 25, 2025 06:56 PM IST

Way of water: Resilient Rajasthan women's conservation efforts reroute bandits to farming

Way of water: Resilient Rajasthan women's conservation efforts reroute bandits to farming

Published on May 25, 2025 01:38 PM IST

Eye on better drainage, MCG steps up pre-monsoon efforts

MCG’s engineering teams are actively engaged in desilting and repairing sewer lines and drainage channels across several Gurugram zones. (HT PHOTO)

Published on May 24, 2025 05:40 AM IST

Matuka river to flow again through lush farmlands of Varanasi

Locals with MNREGA workers carrying out river revival work in Varanasi. (Sourced)

Published on May 04, 2025 05:32 AM IST

Chandigarh: Now, wasting water in morning to cost you ₹5,788

The annual water conservation drive has started in Chandigarh. Panchkula will also begin issuing challans from April 15. (HT)

Published on Apr 08, 2025 06:22 PM IST

Direct seeding of rice in 3L acres: Agri minister

Haryana agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana on Friday said that his government has set a target to cover 3 lakh acres of land under direct seeding of rice (DSR) for the upcoming paddy season this year. (HT File)

Published on Apr 05, 2025 07:22 AM IST

Textile waste, water conservation feature in PM’s Mann Ki Baat

The PM urged the citizens to lead water conservation efforts as part of the Jal Shakti ministry’s “Catch The Rain” campaign launched in 2020. (PTI)

Published on Mar 31, 2025 07:00 AM IST

PM Modi urges to conserve water, tackle textile waste

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PMO/YT)

Published on Mar 30, 2025 03:18 PM IST

Ludhiana: MP Arora announces ₹8.80 crore project to beautify Rose Garden

MP Sanjeev Arora unveiling the Rose Garden’s beautification project in Ludhiana on Friday. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 29, 2025 05:18 AM IST

Transforming India from water scarcity to water security through PPPs

Water (Photo by DIPTENDU DUTTA / AFP) / TO GO WITH Asia-environment-river-India-climate,SCENE by Abhaya Srivastava (AFP)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 03:51 PM IST

How water green credits can further conservation

A robust framework is essential for effective adoption and implementation of water green credits (Bloomberg)

Published on Mar 25, 2025 07:25 PM IST

Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain-2025 launched from Haryana on World Water Day

Union Jal Shakti minister CR Patil and Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini launching the nationwide campaign Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain-2025 in Panchkula on Saturday. (Sant Arora/Hindustan times)

Published on Mar 23, 2025 08:18 AM IST

NDMC to use modular pit technology for rainwater harvesting, flood management

NDMC to use modular pit technology for rainwater harvesting, flood management

Published on Mar 18, 2025 03:19 PM IST

Bengaluru water board cracks down on water waste, registers 112 cases

BWSSB is making sure that nobody wastes potable water for non-drinking purposes in Bengaluru. (Photo by Amritanshu Sikdar on Unsplash)

Published on Feb 24, 2025 03:43 PM IST

Haryana CM raises Haryana’s water issue before Ravi-Beas Water Tribunal

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini (File)

Published on Feb 22, 2025 07:46 AM IST

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