Water Pollution

Jajpur tribals walk miles only to get polluted water

Tribal villages of Sukinda block and Badachana block in Jajpur district are facing acute water scarcity since the month of April. Since temperature is going up, the problem will be compounded.

Publication Date: 
02/06/2015
Akshay Rout
Pioneer (Bhubaneswar)
Tags:
Orissa (Odisha), Jajapur, Water Pollution, Drinking Water, Tribals, Rural Water Supply, Groundwater Pollution
Water Resources

Wells, ponds dry up: K’handi water crisis turns severe

The residents of Bhawanipatna town and its surrounding areas in Kalahandi district are facing acute water shortage.

Publication Date: 
15/04/2015
Pioneer (Bhubaneswar)
Tags:
Orissa (Odisha), Kalahandi, Groundwater, Drinking Water Scarcity, Tribals, Heat Waves, Water Resources
Water Supply

Water scarcity grips coal-rich Belpahar

The coal-rich Belpahar town is facing acute water shortage.

Publication Date: 
15/04/2015
Pioneer (Bhubaneswar)
Tags:
Orissa (Odisha), Drinking Water Scarcity, Wells, Tubewells, Water Supply, Jharsuguda (D)
Energy

Uttarakhand clears its position in SC

The State presented its position regarding the construction of hydro-power projects in Uttarakhand at the Supreme Court.

Publication Date: 
15/04/2015
Pioneer (Bhubaneswar)