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Philippines accuses Chinese state media of spreading propaganda over South
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Philippine officials accused a Chinese government-owned broadcaster of spreading misleading information and propaganda following its claim that a Philippine vessel was intentionally polluting the waters of the South China Sea.
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Nepal and India sign MoU for development of WASH sector
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Nepal and India on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector, including waste management.
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No problem with drinking water in Karnataka: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who holds the water resources portfolio, on Wednesday said that there is no shortage of drinking water in the State and the government is also managing irrigation needs effectively.
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"Who was he insulting through his 'Giddh' remark"?: Akhilesh Yadav hits ba
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Chief Akhilesh Yadav further added, "I think, in the fight between Delhi and Lucknow, they are abusing each other. If the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Board is saying that the water is clean and Delhi's Pollution Board says that the water is bad, it means 'Lucknow' was calling 'Delhi' "Suar."
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PoGB: Diamer protest against WAPDA escalates as unmet promises spark outra
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Protests have escalated in the Diamer District of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, as local residents voice their frustration with the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) over the unfulfilled promises surrounding the Diamer-Bhasha Dam project. The protests are centred on long-st
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"Triveni Sangam is fit for taking a bath": Expert on CPCB report suggestin
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"The level of dissolved oxygen in the water, as shown in the report, is good... On the basis of the current data, I can say that the water at Triveni Sangam is fit for taking a bath," Singh told ANI.
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"Opposition has made irresponsible comment on any event which bring India
Updated : 1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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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Spiritual leader supports West Bengal CM's 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"There was a traffic jam of 300 kilometres, if this is not mismanagement then what is? People had to walk 25-30 km with their luggage. The water coming for bathing is mixed with sewage water and the scientists don't consider it fit for bathing Yet you are forcing crores of people to bathe in
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath refutes claims of faecal contamination at
Updated : 1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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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Pakistan: Rawalpindi declares drought emergency as water supply faces seve
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) declared a drought emergency in the city on Saturday to manage the water needs of the inhabitants, following the drought alert issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department, which warns of the lowest likelihood of rain in February and March.
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