Tag Archives: * Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand)

Ganga Basin Authority Notified

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Ravleen

Government promises stopping work on dam in Uttarkashi ENVIRONMENTALIST G D Agarwal has managed to stall the controversial Loharinag Pala power project coming up speedily on the Bhagirathi, a tributary of the Ganga. On February 20, the Ministry of Power … Continue reading →

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Ganga’s moment

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Ravleen

New studies, committees and a tag of national river. Will it help? The government has decided to declare the Ganga a national river, following campaigns from several quarters to preserve its cultural and religious significance. A High Powered Ganga River … Continue reading →

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Myth of power [Gangotri]

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Ravleen

Nourisher of an ancient civilization, the Ganga could be gasping for its survival. Every few kilometres the water of its tributaries will be diverted to produce power. While there may not be enough flow to run the turbines, there’s enough … Continue reading →

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EU Bans Indian Guar Gum

Posted on October 14, 2007 by Ravleen

The guar gum trade in India has suffered a setback after the European Union (EU) banned import of non-certified guar gum from India. The move came after dioxins and pentachlorophenols were found in a consignment delivered by India Glycol, a … Continue reading →

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