SC seeks Centre's reply on plea against unauthorised constructions on riverbeds, floodplains

Oct 15, 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and others on a plea against unauthorised constructions and encroachments on the riverbeds, floodplains...

UP govt to conduct survey to assess riverbed minerals in Gomti, Ghaghra rivers

Oct 23, 2023

Now on the guidelines of the Mining Department, a comprehensive survey will be conducted to assess the status of minerals in the riverbeds of...

Pakistan floods expose governance gaps; citizens bear brunt, left helpless

Sep 10, 2025

Elahi questioned why unregulated housing schemes had been permitted to operate on riverbeds and why they were not cleared before the disaster struck. He...

Pakistan: Climate experts warn neglect of waterways may worsen flood situation in Karachi

Sep 20, 2025

Experts and civil society members in Karachi urged urgent restoration of natural waterways to prevent severe urban flooding. At a Karachi Press Club session,...