When all flows out
The recent dispute over the Indus' waters stems from its faulty allocation
Flowed east, flowing west
Changing course of Himalayan rivers passing through Punjab
How farmers united in Punjab and Haryana during the 2023 floods
For every farmer whose crop has been ruined, there is another one who is sending him saplings from hundreds of kilometres away
From snake charmers to agricultural labourers: A case of Haryana’s Saperas
They still carry the stigma of being a de-notified tribe; also, the law prohibits the catching of snakes now, they say
Scanty rain in India’s largest state; kharif sowing hit in eastern UP
41 of 42 districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh, except Varanasi, are reeling under severe rain shortfall, India Meteorological Department has reported
Hottest March in 122 years damages wheat crop across North India
heat is a temperature-sensitive crop that requires a cool temperature, especially in March when it is at its final stage
Why potato means bad news in Punjab now
A cycle of misery kicked off by demonetisation still haunts farmers as well as cold storage owners
Why certain parts of India shone during the recently-concluded Asian Games
Reasons as varied as a strong farming culture. patriarchal tradition and geography influence why sportspersons from Haryana, Punjab and India's …
STPs in 3 Punjab towns lying defunct: NGT monitoring committee
Poor performance of sewage treatment plants due to delayed payment by municipal bodies, monitoring committee report to NGT
After broken dam wrecked this Punjab village twice, farmers decided to take matters into own hands
Overflowing Ghaggar river broke banks in July, destroyed Kharif paddy; villagers blame state government for disrepair
Punjab is a bleak example of India’s groundwater crisis. Here is how
In the wake of the UN report showing alarming levels of depletion, DTE analysed the groundwater crisis in the state
Punjab extends time for brick kiln conversion to September
Those operating kilns with older technology still have to pay a fine depending upon the capacity of kiln under the polluter pay principle
Simply Put: Udta Punjab pollution panel
Moon River: The Chenab, a symbol of lovers, today symbolises pain of partition & consumerism, says Surjit Patar
Down To Earth speaks to prominent Punjabi poet about the Chenab as the inauguration date of the bridge over it nears
Is it heatwave that troubles farmers: Experts explain the reasons behind paddy stunting in Punjab, Haryana
Early-sown plants have been affected more than timely or late-sown plants
Punjab to offer free emergency hospital services
The scheme aims at addressing out-of-pocket expenditure in the state
Extinguished!
Conventional politics breaks up the fiery spirit of an ideal self-sustaining forest community
Petty decision
Experts in the dark
The best myth
Paying the price
DTE Coverage: 2023 North India deluge
Down To Earth reports from the ground on why the hills and plains of northern India got inundated
Gharial seen in Pakistan’s Punjab after 3 decades; it likely crossed over from India
Gharials were reintroduced to the Beas river in 2017, having been extirpated in the Punjab region now divided between India and Pakistan
Har Gobind Khorana: The chemist who cracked DNA’s code and made the first artificial gene was born into poverty 100 years ago in an Indian village
Khorana’s legacy has also suffered from neglect that may be a result of racial bias. But this neglect is changing, as a new generation of …
Water for fruits: Why Abohar and Ganganagar’s citrus revolution needs encouragement
We need to build wealth from prudent and wise use of natural resources. Use scare water for fruit economy instead of paddy