water scarcity
Chattisgarh: Villagers compelled to drink drain water in Dantewada
Villagers of Dantewada are forced to dig out water from a drain and consume contaminated water every day.
Water shortage to hit India soon, new satellite study warns
In March, the Gujarat state government halted irrigation and appealed to farmers not to sow crops.
India's Silicon Valley faces man-made water crisis
Many lakes have now been concreted over to build apartment blocks.
Women dig wells in village to fight water scarcity
Women climb down pits using makeshift bamboo ladders and dig arduously for hours using pickaxe and shovel, mud and clay in search of water sources.
Kalimpong: West Bengal gets its 21st district
Darjeeling Hills has been witness to violent statehood movements since 1986 under the leadership of Subhas Ghising.
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