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Heavy Rains Keep Punjab Rivers in Spate, Relief Efforts Intensify

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The flood situation in Punjab has further intensified with incessant rain lashing several districts and rivers, including the Ghaggar and Beas, flowing in spate. The Ravi, which witnessed very high inflows last week, has inundated large parts of border towns and nearby villages. According to officials, improvement is expected only once water flow reduces and moves downstream. Many parts of Amritsar and surrounding villages have been severely impacted, with reports of extensive damage to houses, farmlands, and infrastructure. More than 1,000 villages have been affected due to overflowing rivers and…

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Honorable Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Patil unveils ‘Jalkranti’, applauds Gujarat’s water conservation efforts.

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Ahmedabad witnessed a significant moment in the state’s water conservation journey with the launch of ‘Jalkranti’, a book authored by Shri Mansukh Suvagiya, widely regarded as the pioneer of Gujarat’s grassroots water revolution. The book was unveiled by Hon’ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti and President, BJP Gujarat, Shri C.R. Paatil, in the presence of senior Ministers, Members of Parliament, and social leaders. Addressing the gathering, Shri Paatil commended Shri Suvagiya’s decades-long commitment to water conservation, highlighting his leadership in the construction of more than 3,200 check dams and lakes…

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ROUNDTABLE CONFERENCE ON SWACHH BHARAT MISSION GRAMEEN (SBM-G) FOCUSES ON SUSTAINABILITY, COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP, AND CREDIBLE PROGRESS FOR SWACHH BHARAT MISSION

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The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation convened a Roundtable Conference on Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The meeting brought together State Ministers and officials from 28 States/UTs to review progress and chart the next phase of rural sanitation. Union Minister Shri C.R. Patil praised collective achievements and stressed innovation, waste-to energy, and climate-resilient sanitation. He emphasized that SBM-G and JJM together ensure sustainable sanitation and water security. With every rural household receiving tap water through JJM, effective greywater management under SBM-G becomes crucial. The…

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Vietwater 2025 – The Premier Meeting Point for Vietnam’s Water Industry

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Vietnam’s  water sector is entering a period of strong development, emerging as a vital infrastructure industry that is drawing increasing attention from government bodies, businesses, and international investors. Against this backdrop, Vietwater 2025 reaffirms its role as the leading industry event, connecting domestic and global enterprises with the latest trends, technologies, and solutions. The exhibition will take place from October 22 to 24, 2025, at the SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring over 400 exhibitors from 45 countries and welcoming more than 11,000 trade visitors. This year, Vietwater will…

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GVMC FAST-TRACKS RS 1,200 CR DESALINATION PLANT FOR VIZAG

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News 29GVMC

The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is accelerating plans to launch a 100 MLD desalination plant, aimed at addressing industrial water demand and easing pressure on domestic supply. A stakeholder meeting was recently held with Andhra Pradesh Urban Infrastructure and Asset Management Limited (APUIAML) and Israel-based IDE Technologies to discuss feasibility and project components. Officials confirmed that a request for proposal (RFP) will be floated shortly. As per the initial proposals, the 100 MLD plant is estimated to cost around Rs 1,200 crore. The project is likely to be executed…

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Baku Water Week 2025 – Industry Leaders Unite on One Platform

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Baku Water Week

Just a few days remain until the 2nd International Exhibition and Conference for Water Management – Baku Water Week. Bringing the latest technologies and innovative solutions in the water sector to Azerbaijan, Baku Water Week will gather government bodies, international companies, experts, and professional visitors on 10–12 September at the Baku Expo Centre. As the largest water event in the region, it offers participants unique networking opportunities, access to cutting-edge technologies, and direct dialogue with global experts. Baku Water Week is organised with the support of the Azerbaijan State Water…

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Saudi Arabia’s 2nd Stormwater & Wastewater Conference 2025 Opens in Jeddah, Advancing Sustainable Water Infrastructure Solutions

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2nd Stormwater & Wastewater Conference 2025

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 23 June 2025 – The 2nd edition of the Stormwater & Wastewater Conference 2025 officially opened today at the Jeddah Hilton, convening government officials, global technology innovators, and leading industry experts to drive the development of resilient and sustainable water infrastructure systems across the Kingdom in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The conference commenced with opening remarks from Great Minds Group, followed by an address from Conference Chairperson Nariba Gittens, Associate Director at WSP, who emphasized the pressing need for innovative and collaborative approaches to modernize…

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Akshayakalpa Organic’s Peeran Cheruvu Lake Clean-Up Initiative Clears 3,200 Kg Of Plastic Waste, Restoring Hyderabad’s Lake

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Peeran-Cheravu

Hyderabad, 14 th April, 2025: In a time when environmental awareness is paramount, Akshayakalpa Organic has adopted Peeran Cheruvu Lake, a 35-acre body of water close to PBEL City in Hyderabad, marking a major step toward ecological restoration. TAs part of its sustainability and community engagement efforts, the company recently launched the "Peeran Cheruvu Lake Clean-Up" initiative, a monthly lake-cleaning drive held on the second Sunday of every month. Over the past 5 months this initiative has improved the lake's health and reduced plastic waste. Peeran Cheruvu Lake, known for…

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NX Filtration presents its next phase of growth at its Capital Markets Day, updating its medium-term objectives

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HENGELO, THE NETHERLANDS – NX Filtration N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: NXFIL), the global provider of breakthrough hollow fiber nano-filtration technology for pure and affordable water with strong sustainability benefits, today presents its strategy to drive growth and its new medium-term objectives at its Capital Markets Day. NX Filtration’s Capital Markets Day will be held today in Hengelo, the Netherlands, from 13:00 –16:00 CET as an in-person event. NX Filtration will provide further background to market developments, our commercial strategy, the strong progress we are making in developing our pipeline of OEM…

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Three Tips to Keep Corrosion Out of Your WIP Cycle!

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It is no fun to have corrosion right in the middle of the manufacturing process. Sometimes even the right rust preventatives with the wrong handling can lead to corrosion troubles that slow down the WIP (work-in-progress) cycle. To avoid these unwelcome surprises, Jessica Carpenter (a Cortec® Regional Sales Manager with 16+ years of industry experience) shares simple tips on how to avoid corrosion and keep your WIP cycle running smoothly. Tip One: Add Flash Corrosion Protection to Your Rinse Water The rinse stage itself can be a tricky cycle because…

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