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Jal Jeevan Mission can't be successful without community participation: Sh
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), August 26 (ANI): Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday extolled Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission and requested the states to come forward to achieve the access to piped potable water to every rural household by 2024.
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Afghanistan: 3 injured in explosion outside Pak consulate in Jalalabad
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Jalalabad [Afghanistan], Aug 26 (ANI): At least three individuals, including one policeman, were injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded outside the holding area of Pakistan's Consulate General here on Sunday night.
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Lakme Fashion Week: Genelia D'Souza makes comeback after 5 years
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Aug 25 (ANI): Leaving every one stunned at Lakme Fashion Week, Genelia D'Souza grabbed eye-balls while making a comeback on the ramp after five years.
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Punjab govt issues directions to restore normalcy in flood-hit Jalandhar w
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Aug 25 (ANI): Captain Amarinder Singh-led Punjab government on Sunday directed all the official departments in the state to take adequate measures to restore normalcy in the marooned villages of Jalandhar within a week's time.
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Punjab CM deputes 4 ministers to oversee flood relief works
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Aug 24: Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday deputed four ministers to oversee the relief operations in the flood-ravaged Ropar, Jalandhar and Kapurthala districts and directed authorities to expedite the restoration of power supply in the affected ar
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Krishna: The enchanting pied piper of Urdu poetry
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Aug 23 (ANI): India has long been known for its 'Ganga-Jamuni tahzeeb' or the syncretic culture, where diverse religions, especially Hindus and Muslims, live in harmony to create a unique culture.
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Pak's accusation on India using water as 'weapon of war' uncalled for: Jal
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 23 (ANI): After Pakistan accused India of waging 'fifth-generation warfare' in Kashmir by using water as a weapon, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday said the neighbouring country's claim was uncalled for and New Delhi has the right over tributaries
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NCW sends notice to West Bengal DGP on Jalpaiguri rape case
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 22 (ANI): The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday sent a notice to West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) Virendra in the Jalpaiguri rape case, urging him to intervene in the matter and submit a detailed action taken report to the survivor.
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Stopping water to Pakistan is priority: Jal Shakti Minister
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 21 (ANI): India is working on a priority basis to check its share of water under the Indus Water Treaty from going to Pakistan, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Wednesday.
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Cheetah helicopters take parathas, water to flood-affected villages of Jal
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Jalandhar (Punjab) [India] Aug 21 (ANI): In the wake of the ongoing flood situation in 18 villages of Shahkot in Jalandhar district, three Cheetah Helicopters are taking 36000 parathas and 18000 liters of water for the flood-affected people here on Wednesday.
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Punjab: 20 villages flooded in Jalandhar's Lohian Khas
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Jalandhar (Punjab) [India], Aug 21 (ANI): Around 20 villages were flooded in Lohian Khas following damage to a nearby dam due to incessant rains and overflow of a water channel in the region, district administration informed on Wednesday.
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Delhi Jal Board to rejuvenate 12 water bodies using Phytorid treatment tec
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 19 (ANI): The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Monday approved the rejuvenation of 12 water bodies using Phytorid Treatment Technology in its 147th meeting.
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