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As West Asia Conflict intensifies; WHO says, "Public health risks are soar
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
The WHO has called on all parties to protect civilians and advocated that Peace remains the best medicine.
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Karnataka government steps up measures to prevent drinking water shortage
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
The State Government has initiated proactive measures to ensure that rural communities do not face drinking water shortages during the upcoming summer season, said Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, and Information Technology & Biotechnology.
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Severe water shortage exposes administrative failures in Pakistan-occupied
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
The situation has triggered protests, particularly led by women, highlighting what locals describe as deep administrative negligence and governance failure. For several days, taps across multiple neighbourhoods in Gilgit have remained dry. The crisis has been attributed primarily to limited
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Madurai Road full of potholes, 37 wards face water shortage: AIADMK's Sell
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Sellur Raju said, " The Chief Minister had come here. The roads in Madurai are full of potholes. A false and misleading piece of information was given to the Chief Minister that under the Mullai Periyar combined drinking water scheme, uninterrupted water supply is being provided to 2,57,0
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UAE sends 30 tonnes of food aid to support drought-affected communities in
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The UAE has sent 30 tonnes of food aid to Kenya to support families affected by severe drought and climate challenges. The assistance aims to address worsening food insecurity caused by climatic disruptions, including La Nina, as Kenya continues to face prolonged drought and water shortages.
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Mohit Chauhan, Taapsee Pannu, and Anubhav Sinha Champion Jal Vaani Nationw
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 18: Water shortages, polluted rivers, and irregular supply have quietly become part of daily life for many Indians. To address this, Mirchi has launched Jal Vaani, a nationwide campaign in association with the National Water Mission and the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
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Afghanistan: World Bank-funded water networks launched in drought-hit Ghaz
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Three World Bank-funded clean drinking water projects have begun in Ghazni province, benefiting about 1,000 families. Residents say drought has caused severe shortages. Authorities said additional water supply networks completed this year have already provided clean water to nearly 4,000 fam
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J-K: Eight months on, flood-hit Udhampur village still awaits restoration
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Despite the Jal Shakti Department restoring most flood-damaged water projects in the region, the piped supply serving Ritti village has yet to be repaired. As a result, villagers are forced to walk one to two kilometres every day to fetch drinking water, significantly affecting daily life
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Pakistan: Sindh Assembly flags Karachi water shortage, alleges theft by ta
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Opposition lawmakers in the Sindh Assembly raised concerns over Karachi's worsening water crisis, blaming illegal hydrants and the tanker mafia. They criticised the provincial government's failures, demanded action against water theft, and also flagged rising drug trafficking, while protests
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Pakistan: Sindh Assembly clashes over transport woes, vows bus expansion
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Opposition lawmakers in the Sindh Assembly criticised worsening transport, garbage management and water shortages in Karachi and Hyderabad. The provincial government promised expanded bus services, stricter traffic laws and a new taxi scheme. Multiple call attention notices raised concerns o
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Pak: Karachi residents protest at Sakhi Hasan hydrant over acute water cri
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Residents of Karachi's district Central protested at the Sakhi Hasan hydrant over severe water shortages. Dawn reported that repeated pumping station shutdowns caused major supply disruptions, though KWSC said power issues were resolved and normal water service had resumed.
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Karachi faces 884 million-gallon water shortage amid November power outage
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Karachi is facing a severe water shortage this month as prolonged electricity outages disrupted operations at key pumping stations across the city, the Karachi Water Corporation reported, ARY News reported.
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