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Embankments in Bihar: The inapt and futile defence against floods
Embankments in Bihar have failed miserably against flood protection. Take a look at these frequently asked questions (FAQs) as to why they failed and what are the possible solutions to floods in Bihar?
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Floods: An Annual Apathy
According to a report prepared by the Ministry of Home Affairs Disaster Management Division, floods, triggered by heavy rainfall, have severely hit…
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Generating demand for sanitation infrastructure
Women hold the key to dietary diversity
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India ranked 94 in global hunger index 2020 among 107 countries
Hyderabad is stinking following the massive floods
Telangana tells Centre: State suffered nearly 9K crore loss due to floods
Lost’ river that ran through Thar desert 172k years ago discovered
Rains damage 923 minor irrigation tanks in State
Environment law not in conflict with development, but a facet of it: NGT
Sikkim government all set to provide tap water to 411 villages by 2021-2022
CM inaugurates Rs 525.85-cr water supply scheme for Jalandhar
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