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Forest department agreed to hand over 500 acres for Yettinahole water proj
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Thursday that the Forest Department has agreed to hand over 500 acres of land, which is crucial to the progress of the Yettinahole drinking water project.
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami directs officials to control forest fire in Binsar Wi
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed officials to immediately control the forest fire in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary with the help of the Air Force by spraying water on the affected forest area using helicopters and other necessary resources.
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UP to provide drinking water to Tikamgarh following request from Madhya Pr
Updated : 2 years ago IST
This decision came after Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav wrote a letter to CM Yogi seeking assistance.
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HC issues notice to Haryana Government in contempt plea over water crisis
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the stand of the Haryana government and officials in its Irrigation and Water Resources in a contempt plea against them.
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"Delhi govt taking every possible step to curb wastage of water": Atishi
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Amid the water shortage in several areas in the national capital, Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Thursday affirmed that the government is taking every possible step to curb the wastage of water.
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Drinking water, infra facilities in DU Law Faculty: Delhi HC directs all s
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Delhi High Court has sought a response of the Secretary, Bar Council of India (BCI) and Dean Student's Welfare, Delhi University and others on a plea seeking direction to Delhi University to provide clean and safe drinking water and as well as the other infrastructural facilities includi
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HSBC India with The Social Lab (TSL) and United Way Mumbai installs water
Updated : 2 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 13: Responding to the urgent need for access to safe drinking water amid rising temperatures across the country, HSBC India, in partnership with The Social Lab (TSL) and United Way Mumbai (UWM), has commenced an initiative aimed at ensuring the well-being of urban com
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IIT Mandi study warns of cancer-causing pollutants in Himachal's Baddi-Bar
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In India, the majority of extracted groundwater is used for agriculture and domestic consumption. However, rapid urbanisation, industrialisation, and population growth have led to increased groundwater use and a decline in its quality. Northern India has faced severe water quality issues.
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SC: Water sharing complex issue, directs Yamuna Board to decide Delhi Govt
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Supreme Court said on Thursday that the issue of sharing Yamuna River water between states is complex and sensitive and this court does not have the expertise and left the matter to the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) to decide on Delhi's demand for additional water amid an ongoing water
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Tanker mafias should be stopped, but it won't solve problem: AAP
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Delhi government over tanker mafias and wastage of water in the national capital and asked the AAP government to file an affidavit explaining measures taken by it to prevent loss of water in the national capital.
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"If tanker mafia is taking out water from Delhi, then why not Atishi?: Man
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Notably, the Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Delhi government over tanker mafias and wastage of water in the national capital and asked the AAP government to file an affidavit explaining measures taken by it to prevent loss of water in the national capital.
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Atishi writes to Delhi LG over water crisis, accuses senior officials of c
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Amid the persistent water shortage in the national capital, Delhi Water Minister Atishi has written a letter to Delhi LG VK Saxena raising serious concerns about the potential collusion between senior officers in Delhi Government and the notorious tanker mafia.
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