Tag: River

There are two types of rivers in the country viz: perennial and non-perennial rivers. Perennial are those rivers in which water remains available throughout the year and non-perennial are rain-fed rivers, in which water flows only during the monsoon. Rivers in the country are polluted mainly due to discharge of untreated and partially treated sewage from cities/towns and industrial effluents in their respective catchments, problems in operation and maintenance of sewage/effluent treatment plants, lack of dilution and other non point sources of pollution. Rapid urbanization and industrialization have compounded the problem. Cleaning/rejuvenation of rivers is an ongoing activity. It is ... Read more

Chief David Crate and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a major step forward on the path of reconciliation through the resolution of the Fisher River Cree Nation’s 1896 Alienation Specific Claim. May 20, 2021 — Fisher River Cree Nation, Manitoba — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Working collaboratively to renew nation-to-nation relationships and honouring Canada’s legal obligations to First Nations are key to righting historical wrongs and advancing reconciliation with First Nations in Canada. Today, Chief David Crate and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a major step forward on the path ... Read more