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March 22, 2017 1:24 PM

World Water Day reminds to reduce usage of freshwater: Hamid Ansari

Rajya Sabha Chairman Mohammed Hamid Ansari has said 22nd of March every year is celebrated as World Water Day. Making a reference in the House on the occasion, he said this year, the day is dedicated to the theme Waste Water, which will serve to highlight waste water as a valuable resource and its s...

March 22, 2017 9:34 AM

Supreme Court to begin final hearing on Cauvery disputes from July 11

The Supreme Court has said that the final hearing on the Cauvery water disputes case will begin from 11th of July this year. It said the hearing will continue for 15 consecutive working days. <br/><br/>The final hearing will be held on the appeals filed by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Keral...

March 22, 2017 9:33 AM

World Water Day is being observed today

The World Water Day is being observed today. UN General Assembly in 1993 designated March 22nd as the World Water Day. United Nations say recycling world's wastewater, almost all of which goes untreated, would ease global water shortages while protecting the environment. Irina Bokova, Director ...

March 22, 2017 9:33 AM

PM Modi urges people to save every drop of water

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to take pledge to save every drop of water. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, this year, United Nations has chosen a valid theme- wastewater- which will help further awareness on water recycling. He said, when Jan Shakti has made up its mind, people can successf...

March 22, 2017 9:32 AM

Ministry of Water Resources to celebrate World Water Day today

The Ministry of Water Resources will today celebrate the World Water Day in New Delhi today. On the occasion, Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti will inaugurate a seminar on Waste Water - Monitoring and Management. Minister of State for Water Resources and River Development Vijay Goel will also pre...

March 22, 2017 7:14 AM

PM Modi pitches for collective fight against terror

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pitched for collective fight by BIMSTEC countries against terror and radicalisation. Mr Modi made the remarks, while receiving the National Security Chiefs of the Bay from the Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) countries...

March 22, 2017 4:57 AM

Sushma asks Indian envoy to initiate action to release 29 Telangana migrant

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has asked the Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Javed, to initiate action for release of 29 migrant workers from Telangana. <br/><br/>They are allegedly held in captivity in Saudi Arabia for the last 12 days reportedly without food or basic ...

March 21, 2017 9:05 PM

Narada News sting: SC upholds Calcutta HC verdict ordering CBI probe

The Supreme Court today upheld a Calcutta High Court order asking CBI to probe the Narada sting case.<br/><br/>In the Narada Sting operation, several leaders of West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress were allegedly caught on camera taking money.<br/><br/>The Apex court ...

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