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Kanpur's Chromium Crisis: NGT pushes for immediate action on water supply
Updated : 11 months ago IST
A feasibility report prepared by a committee highlights that residents in these regions require 135 litres of water per person daily. The Additional Advocate General representing the UP government assured that the matter of ensuring an adequate water supply would be reconsidered, necessary a
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Karachi woman dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba
Updated : 1 year ago IST
A 36-year-old Karachi woman, Maryam Shakeel, died after contracting Naegleria, a brain-eating amoeba found in water. Health officials confirmed that low chlorine levels in the city's water supply allowed the deadly organism to thrive.
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"Opposition has made irresponsible comment on any event which bring India
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Meanwhile, after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath dismissed concerns over faecal contamination in the waters of Triveni Sangam, where people in multitudes are taking a dip during the ongoing MahaKumbh, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday alluded to an alleged conspir
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"People are raising questions..." SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Mahakumbh 'fa
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The SP chief posted on X a news segment on the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) report to National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the water quality of rivers with respect to Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), with the reporting stating that during monitoring conducted on January 12-13,
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath refutes claims of faecal contamination at
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath refuted concerns over water contamination at Sangam, stating in the Assembly that pollution control measures are in place and reports confirm the water is suitable for bathing and consumption during Maha Kumbh.
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Improved river water quality post-monitoring, but faecal contamination per
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In a recent report, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the water quality of rivers with respect to Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). The report stated that during monitoring conducted on January 12-13, 2025, the river water quality d
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Improved river water quality post-monitoring; but fecal contamination pers
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The report stated that during monitoring conducted on January 12-13, 2025, the river water quality did not meet the bathing criteria at most locations. However, after this period, organic pollution (in terms of BOD) began to decrease due to the intrusion of freshwater at upstream location
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AAP leaders to bring contaminated Yamuna water to BJP headquarters
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
AAP leaders are set to carry water from the Yamuna river, alleging contamination with ammonia from Haryana to the BJP headquarters. The party claims the water contains ammonia levels of 7 ppm.
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ECI directs Haryana to provide "factual report" on alleged ammonia contami
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
On Monday, an AAP delegation met ECI officials, following which the issue was brought to the ECI's attention. The delegation was led by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who requested an urgent meeting, sources added.
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Northern Israelis warned of asbestos contamination due to war
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Ministry of Health warn of potential exposure to possible asbestos hazards following the war in the North.
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Clavrit Digital Solutions Introduces Smart Water Tech Solutions to Safegua
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], November 28: Clavrit Digital Solutions a leading technology brand introduces an innovative solution to address water contamination resulting from industrial discharges, sewage, human waste, and waste disposal. This advanced solution is designed to effectively spre
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Freudenberg strengthens commitment to India with new product launches at C
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 26: Freudenberg, a worldwide technology business based in Germany, will attend CPhI & PMEC India 2024 on November 26-28. Freudenberg, a trusted supplier of biopharmaceutical devices, systems, high-performance sealing, and filtering solutions, services to pharm
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