Jammu: As the entire world celebrated the World Earth Day today to stress upon the conservation of Mother Nature, the apathetic attitude of the state government towards preserving the water bodies has converted the Tawi River into a garbage dumping ground.

Lucknow: On the occasion of the Earth Day, a seminar on

Amaravathy polluted beyond redemption

Immediate desilting of Amaravathy irrigation channels demanded

Speedy disbursal of compensation to affected farmers sought

Quiet flows the Tawi, ignored and much abused by city residents.

Untouched by the humdrum of the 15th Lok Sabha elections, the river, where folklore says goats and tigers drank water together from it, is one of the most polluted water bodies now.

Uttarakhand May Shut Supply For Canal Cleaning From April 15

Residents of south and east Delhi may soon have to face water shortage with the Uttarakhand government planning to shut down supply to Delhi for two weeks. Sources revealed that the shut down will take place from April 15 to facilitate cleaning of parts of the Upper Ganga Canal near Hardwar in preparation for the Maha Kumbh in 2010.

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Spoilsport: An open drain flowing into the Uyyakondan near Palakkarai in Tiruchi.

LUCKNOW: It is globally known for being the city where one of the seven wonders of the world, Taj is situated. But what has Agra to do with Aaloo (Potato)?

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A polythene stratum measuring about ten feet in thickness is said to be embedded under a certain stretch of the Buriganga. The river remains terribly polluted from domestic and industrial wastes disgorging into it, anyway. The polythene comes as an aggravating factor, especially given the shallowness of the river.

JOWAI: With a view to protect aquatic life in the Myntang river within the area of Mooshrot village and its surroundings in Jaintia Hills, the District Magistrate, Sanjay Goyal has under section 144 CrPC prohibited the undertaking of any kind of activities which may endanger aquatic life by way of poisoning and on the pretext of certain festivals.