West UP farmers upbeat after monsoon rains
September 1st, 2012 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Sep 1 (IANS) Dispelling fears of a drought, rains in August have lifted the spirits of farmers in western Uttar Pradesh with the region receiving more than the annual ... Read more...
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19 years on, water woes continue to haunt Taj city
May 21st, 2012 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, May 21 (IANS) Nineteen years after many people died in a water tragedy that struck the Taj city, residents of Agra continue to battle water pollution in the Yamuna ... Read more...
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When it’s about drinking water, Maoists help government
March 11th, 2012 - 11:49 am ICT by IANS
Ranchi (Jharkhand), March 11 (IANS) Maoists might not welcome roads - fearing these would provide access to their hideouts - but extend full "cooperation" to the government machinery when it ... Read more...
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Fish deaths in Yamuna shock pilgrims
January 15th, 2012 - 12:47 am ICT by IANS
Agra, Jan 14 (IANS) Scores of devotees who had gone to worship river Yamuna here early Saturday morning were shocked at the sight of thousands of dead fish near the ... Read more...
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Salman Khurshid to assess Ganga flood control measures in UP
March 25th, 2011 - 10:14 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Minister of Water Resources Salman Khurshid will embark on a two-day tour of Gangatic banks in Uttar Pradesh from tomorrow to assess the status of flood control ... Read more...
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Where has all water gone, asks thirty Taj city
March 22nd, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, March 22 (IANS) The city of the Taj that fought floods and faced an overflowing Yamuna river only a few months back, woke up to another morning of dry ... Read more...
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Showers, hail hit potato crop in Agra
February 26th, 2011 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Feb 26 (IANS) Showers accompanied with hail in some areas lashed Agra district early Saturday morning, leaving farmers in this potato belt worried for the crop as it could be affected ... Read more...
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Agra battles water crisis as Yamuna is highly polluted
January 17th, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Jan 17 (IANS) Agra has been battling a water crisis for over a month now as the sewer and industrial effluents have polluted the Yamuna river, causing an inadequate water supply ... Read more...
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Yamuna water rising, flood situation grim in Agra
September 24th, 2010 - 11:06 am ICT by IANS
Agra, Sep 24 (IANS) With the water level of the river Yamuna rising ominously, the flood situation Friday here was described as grim by the district authorities who were shifting people along ... Read more...
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Rolling Stones inspire new version of Monopoly
August 31st, 2010 - 6:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 31 (ANI): English rock band The Rolling Stones has inspired a new version of Monopoly.The classic board game now has traditional place names such as Old Kent Road replaced with ... Read more...
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Yamuna in spate, flood threat in Agra
August 25th, 2010 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Aug 25 (IANS) The threat of flood looms large in the lower reaches and along the banks of river Yamuna in this Taj Mahal city with authorities sounding a danger alert ... Read more...
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Water woes continue in Agra
May 22nd, 2010 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, May 22 (IANS) Seventeen years after 17 people died and dozens fell sick after drinking water supplied by the Agra Water Works, water continues to remain the number one problem of ... Read more...
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All India Art Trade Fair begins in capital (With Images)
October 9th, 2009 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The third All India Art Trade Fair, a direct selling platform for artists, began at the Sai International Centre here Friday with a spotlight on tribal ... Read more...
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Uttar Pradesh approves Rs.12 bn water supply project
May 12th, 2008 - 6:01 pm ICT by admin
Agra, May 12 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a Rs.12 billion Gangajal pipeline project for Agra, Mathura and Vrindavan, providing some hope of relief for the parched areas. The project ... Read more...
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