drinking water crisis news

HC questions state’s Melghat water supply claims, seeks proof

Thane, India - April 24, 2016: Around 80 villages in Shahpur Taluka are facing serious water crisis, who are been provided with the alternative water tankers at present. Villagers of Sidhha Wadi, gathers to fetch the water, after spotting the water tanker filling the well, at Shahpur in thane district. The water tankers have been provided to these villages after every alternate days which are 63 kms long from the Shahpur to Sidhha wadi village, India, on Sunday, April 24, 2016. (Photo by Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times)

mumbai news

Published on Jun 24, 2026 04:28 am IST

“Must people of India move court for water”

mumbai news

Published on Jun 23, 2026 06:38 am IST

Hooda meets protesting farmers in Rohtak’s village, extends support

Haryana former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda during his visit to the Rithal village in Rohtak district on Sunday. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on May 25, 2026 04:12 am IST

Over 20% of Delhi groundwater samples exceed safe nitrate limits, says data

In total, high nitrate levels were found in seven out of Delhi’s 11 districts, the report said.

delhi news

Updated on Dec 27, 2025 12:21 pm IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more

Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

Mandi people grappling with drinking water shortage

Officials said that the water supply has been completely disrupted due to excessive silt deposited in the intake system in the Uhl river. (Birbal Sharma/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Jul 31, 2025 07:06 am IST

INLD calls off May 25 protest, hails release of water from Punjab

INLD state president Rampal Majra. (File)

chandigarh news

Published on May 23, 2025 08:12 am IST

BJP failed miserably: Ajay Chautala

JJP President Ajay Singh Chautala with other leaders in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (PTI)

chandigarh news

Published on May 21, 2025 07:32 am IST

Check pilferage, act against water mafia: SC to Delhi govt

Residents of Vivekanand Camp filling water from a water tanker in Chanakyapuri area on Wednesday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Jun 13, 2024 05:30 am IST

Bengaluru water body launches 'Green Star Challenge' for restaurants amid crisis

This comes after the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) mandated the use of aerators in taps used by bulk consumers on Wednesday. (HT File)

bengaluru news

Published on Mar 23, 2024 10:04 am IST

BWSSB bans use of drinking water for swimming pools; sets ₹5,000 fine

Bengaluru is reeling under a severe water shortage even before the full onset of summer. (Representative image)

bengaluru news

Published on Mar 13, 2024 10:00 am IST

Tejasvi Surya warns of protests if Bengaluru water crisis not resolved in 7 days

bengaluru news

Published on Mar 07, 2024 02:42 pm IST

Bengaluru water crisis grim as 3,000 borewells dried up, tankers prices hit roof

People stand in queues to get drinking water as areas like Whitefield, Mahadevpura and RR Nagar face drinking water shortages, in Bengaluru

india news

Updated on Mar 05, 2024 10:06 pm IST

Bengaluru water woes: People stand in long queues with water cans. Watch

bengaluru news

Updated on Feb 25, 2024 02:10 pm IST

Chitradurga residents grapple with water crisis, lack of fodder

As fodder dries up in the fields in Chitradurga, people with cows and sheep are moving to the Malnad region in Karnataka. (HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Oct 30, 2023 06:40 am IST

BJP MP waits 48 hrs to meet TN CM over Cauvery dispute, meeting doesn't happen

BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya and others during an all-party meeting to discuss the Cauvery issue in Bengaluru earlier this month.

bengaluru news

Published on Sept 29, 2023 07:11 am IST

25 camels die after drinking polluted water in Gujarat

The village suffered a loss of 30 camels, with the carcasses of 25 having been recovered, according to a villager. (Representational photo)

india news

Updated on May 23, 2023 04:35 am IST

Drinking water scarce, debris chokes drains in Jahangirpuri

A woman resident reacts during a joint anti-encroachment drive by NDMC, PWD, local bodies and the police, in the violence-hit Jahangirpuri area, in New Delhi, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (PTI Photo)

delhi news

Published on Apr 22, 2022 03:50 am IST

Hit by cyclone Amphan, villages in Sunderbans face drinking water crisis

Cyclone Amphan has left many villages in the Sunderbans inundated with salt water from the sea that has contaminated drinking water sources.

india news

Published on May 26, 2020 08:09 pm IST

As Andhra reels under drought, CM Jagan Reddy announces ₹2,000 cr relief fund

Jagan Reddy also announced the release of ₹1 crore each to all the 175 MLAs in the state, irrespective of their political affiliation, to help them take measures to resolve the drinking water scarcity in their respective constituencies.

india news

Updated on Jul 12, 2019 11:22 am IST

Tamil Nadu seeks special package of Rs 1,000 cr to address water crisis

Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam (OPS) said he endorsed CM’s views and expressed hope that the budget would spell out appropriate strategies, supported with substantial increase in allocation of resources.

india news

Published on Jun 21, 2019 06:41 pm IST