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Calls grow for infra development to boost Alappuzha tourism

The Times of India 01 Apr 2025
However, the lakes, rivers, and canals are not cleared of water hyacinths; there is hardly any consistent system available to clear the waste generated.
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Scientists hope hungry weevils from Louisiana can tackle South Africa’s invasive water plants

Wtop 30 Mar 2025
The plant initially surfaced more than a decade ago at the dam, which has also long been battling with a water hyacinth invasion, another problematic species. “If you pull the hyacinth away, this plant is lurking,” said Coetzee.
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Scientists hope hungry weevils from Louisiana can tackle South Africa's invasive water plants

Phys Dot Org 30 Mar 2025
The plant initially surfaced more than a decade ago at the dam, which has also long been battling with a water hyacinth invasion, another problematic species. "If you pull the hyacinth away, this plant is lurking," said Coetzee.
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Govt to remove water hyacinth to check Ulhas river pollution

The Times of India 29 Mar 2025
... against pollution in the Ulhas River, the state govt during a special meeting on Friday, decided to remove water hyacinth from Ulhas River within the next 15 days.
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Invasive water hyacinth turned into organic manure in West Godavari

The Hindu 27 Mar 2025
By converting this weed into nutrient-rich compost, the district administration is not only addressing an environmental challenge but also providing a sustainable resource for aquaculture, agriculture, and horticulture, says Collector Naga Rani ....
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Tambaram Corporation's lake restoration project faces criticism for overlooking sewage pollution concerns

The Times of India 26 Mar 2025
'The proposal sounds promising, but will it address core problems like plugging sewage inflow and deepening the lakes, or will it stop with removing water hyacinth?' asked civic activist V Santhanam ...
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75% cleaning of Sorusola Beel complete, says Min in House

The Times of India 25 Mar 2025
... floods in the city.The MLA alleged that both the water bodies located in the Paltanbazar area are filled with water hyacinth and no concrete measures have been initiated to clean and protect them.
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Chronic blanket of water hyacinth smothers Mula river

The Times of India 24 Mar 2025
Pune. A thick blanket of water hyacinth covers the Mula river near Holkar Bridge ... The weed is a major bio-indicator of organic pollution in the river ... .
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A RIVER RUNS UNDER IT

The Times of India 24 Mar 2025
A thick blanket of water hyacinth covers the Mula river near Holkar Bridge ... The weed is a major bio-indicator of organic pollution in theriver.
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Floating garden first step to clean Maimollem lake

The Times of India 23 Mar 2025
A floating garden with algae-eating plants has been set up on Maimollem lake at Vasco to help clear the water of alleged sewage discharge.This ‘discharge’ has caused thick growth of water hyacinth and ...
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52km canal work cuts New Town dengue cases by 90%

The Times of India 22 Mar 2025
This will involve systematic manual and mechanical removal of undergrowth, water hyacinth, silt and other obstructions from the canal beds and slopes,' said an NKDA official.Besides dredging, the ...
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Boom barrier to check floating debris, hyacinth in Gomti

Hindustan Times 21 Mar 2025
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) is set to install a boom barrier for floating debris in the Gomti River within a month to curb the rising problem of floating debris and water hyacinth ... Water hyacinth in Gomti (Mushtaq Ali/HT).
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Last straw: When flow becomes froth in the Yamuna in Delhi

Hindustan Times 21 Mar 2025
It can be due to detergents and surfactants in untreated domestic sewage, pollutants from industries, dhobi ghats as well as materials released by decomposition of dying water hyacinth weeds in the Okhla barrage.
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LMC takes up drive to rid Gomti of water hyacinth

Hindustan Times 20 Mar 2025
Finally, Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has launched a drive to remove the thick layer of water hyacinth blanketing the Gomti near Kudiya Ghat ... “We have deployed four-five earthmovers and an equal number of boats to remove the water hyacinth.
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LMC to launch special cleanliness campaign

Hindustan Times 20 Mar 2025
Municipal commissioner Indrajeet Singh instructed officials to ensure regular cleaning of the Gomti, particularly tackling water hyacinth accumulation ... environment and water resources, he emphasised.
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