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  Minister stresses need for integrated water management

  India | December 06, 2019 21:55 IST

  Speaking at the 4th India Water Impact Summit, Shekhawat said according to 2011 census, 377 million people resided in urban areas. By 2030, it is likely to grow to 600 million and this will put a lot of burden on the natural resources like water bodies and rivers, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said.

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  Rising seas threaten Egypt's fabled port city of Alexandria

  World | August 30, 2019 14:04 IST

  Rising sea levels threaten to inundate poorer neighborhoods and archaeological sites, prompting authorities to erect concrete barriers out at sea to break the tide. A severe storm in 2015 flooded large parts of the city, causing at least six deaths and the collapse of some two dozen homes, exposing weaknesses in the local infrastructure.  

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  Government considering dedicated university on Ganga rejuvenation

  Politics | September 20, 2014 9:20 IST

  New Delhi: To give an impetus to the Ganga rejuvenation programme, the Ministry of Water Resources is considering setting up a dedicated university for the purpose."I do not have a definite answer now. Many things