Draft law says water shall not be denied to anyone over inability to pay, being proposed as model legislation for states.

New wetland rules are a much watered-down version of the 2010 norms , which could make identification and conservation of such ecosystems more difficult, if notified.

In Mann ki Baat, Modi says need to reduce black money in system, monsoon delay a cause for concern
Archis Mohan

DEHRADUN: A number of natural water bodies across Uttarakhand have dried up leading to a virtual crisis in villages especially in the summer.

California decided Wednesday to allow hundreds of local water districts to set their own conservation goals after a wet winter eased the five-year drought in some parts of the state.

Giving top priority for clean environment, railways has decided to earmark one per cent of estimated cost of any project for environment works.