Odisha assembly monsoon session to begin on September 22
The monsoon session of the Odisha legislative assembly will begin on September 22 and run until October 3, with nine working days scheduled. The house will have one holiday and two no-meeting…
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Punjab’s river desilting plan faces Centre’s green hurdle
Punjab’s plan to desilt and remove excess material from Beas and Ravi riverbeds across four districts has hit a roadblock. The Union environment ministry (MoEFCC) has asked the state to ensure the…
Assam still waits for Northeast Water Resources Authority
The Assam Tribune reports that the much-hyped North East Water Resources Authority, announced by former prime minister Manmohan Singh, remains unfulfilled with no word from the Central government on its status. Arunachal…
Hoboken opens New Jersey’s largest flood-fighting park
Hoboken has opened ResilienCity Park, a 5.4-acre green space that doubles as a stormwater management system. The park can hold up to 2 million gallons of water, with a 1-million-gallon underground tank,…
Assam needs national solution to floods, not just a label: CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the state needs a 'national solution' to its annual floods, not merely a declaration that floods are a national problem. Speaking after visiting affected…
