Winning the legal battle against Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka allowed to raise the height of Almatti reservoir across Krishna river to 524 metres.
Sachin Tendulkar is all set to support UNICEF in promoting hygiene and sanitation in South Asia.
Central government's modified provision for the Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme attracts Bihar's opposition as the fresh guidelines require the state to bear 50% cost of the irrigation projects.
Struggling through a long battle, people in Kerala's Ezhupunna village is able to grow the indigenous, saline and flood-resistant rice variety after 25 years.
Any damage occuring to the agricultural lands in Tamil Nadu due to Kochi-Mangalore gas pipeline to be opposed by MoEF, says environment minister.
The Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index places Manali, Vellore, Cuddalore, three of the major industrial clusters in Tamil Nadu, in the 'critically polluted' category.
Chennai water crisis doubles with the repair of Krishna canal in Andhra Pradesh making a little progress due to Telangana protests taking place in the state.
According to the hydraulic department, Mumbai has experienced a 20% increase in water pipeline leakage in the past five years.
To augment the water supply schemes for the eight towns in state, Central government grants Rs. 217 crore to Himachal Pradesh.
Taking note of the litigation alleging sand mining leading to huge ecological damage to Dhab area in Varanasi, Allahabad High Court directs environment ministry to send its team for inspection.
Around 1,700 km of optical fibre cable ducts are fixed illegaly in Bengaluru's drains leading to blockage of the drains and flooding during rain, reports Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike.
Making use of lands having higher alkaline content and low productivity, Mandya district in Karnataka, begins to make a mark in aquaculture.
The national meet focuses on impact of climate change on water resources and improvement of groundwater in different rock types.
In a day-long fast, farmers urge authorities to initiate proper action for restoration of number of lakes and Sengulam tank in Tiruchy district in Tamil Nadu.
Sand mafias continue undeterred by raids, physically assault officials taking action against the illegal mining business.
This is the roundup of important news for November 29 & 30, 2013