Simply Put: Ration denied
Simply Put: Investments are subject to weather risk
As told to parliament (December 9, 2021): Yamuna ammonia pollution affects Delhi water supply
All that was discussed in the House through the day
COVID-19: Milk supply under threat amid demand spike
Dairy sector hit by migrant workers headed home
Jharkhand: Water scarcity in Birsa Munda’s village exacerbates due to poor monsoon
Security personnel bring water in tankers to struggling villagers
Not all weeds seen in millet farms are villains but uncultivated crops
These crops sustain the poor and enrich their food basket
Simply Put: World Cities Day
As told to Parliament (July 19, 2021): Nearly 41% households in India have piped water supply
A holistic water management system in urban areas for a sustainable future
An integrated approach can bring healthy coordination between all stakeholders
Houses damaged, power supply and road transport hit due to tornado in Odisha
The tornado hit seaside villages in Kendrapara district at 4 pm on June 15
Global supply chains major user of child labour: UN report
Asian region has highest child labour in global supply chains
Decentralised renewable energy is bringing this Odisha village’s energy aspirations to life
Maligaon in Kalahandi district now has a solar microgrid that reduces its dependency on the erratic main grid
Water ATMs were introduced in Ghana — and are changing the way people can access this vital resource
Powered by solar energy, most water ATMs are designed to operate 24 hours a day
Groundwater in 12 Indian states found to be contaminated with uranium
Nearly 29%, or about 3 in every 10 wells tested in Punjab, is contaminated with uranium
MGNREGA: Less than a million people got 100 days of work in first 7 months of this financial year
Least number of people got 100 days of work under MGNREGA in 5 years
75 years of people’s power: Jharkhand district modifies leach pits to tackle grey water
Pits in Sahibganj district raised to counteract frequent floods, shallow groundwater
Clean(er) cooking in India: Country should explore e-cooking but address these challenges before switching
Lack of a reliable power supply is a major challenge to e-cooking adoption
After Cape Town, another place in South Africa is fighting off a ‘Day Zero’ water crisis
Dam levels at 16%; fixing leaks and reducing consumption among measures taken
COVID-19: A long lull for Kashmir’s cherry, strawberry growers
Farmers struggle to find consumers, exports badly hit due to lockdown
Southeast Asians worried about food security, extreme weather events, shows climate survey
ASEAN countries must stop building new coal plants, say over half the respondents
COVID-19: Why power sector revival will likely be long haul
COVID-19 shocks may prompt major energy transitions to gas, wind and solar sector
Delhi rain, waterlogging puts the spotlight on urban flooding
Urban flooding has become increasingly frequent in India’s major cities
COVID-19: Around 45 mln pushed into global food insecurity, says FAO report
Around 33 million reside in South and South east Asia, remainder in sub-Saharan Africa
Bengaluru water crisis: Citizens raise questions on flourishing tanker business as municipal supply dries up
Water tanker operators often fail to produce adequate lab test results confirming water quality
Bengaluru water crisis: BWSSB announces 20% water cut to bulk consumers; identifies areas bearing the brunt
Companies, hospitals, crematoria & graveyards, schools, railways and airport to take a hit