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Over 40 years in transit camp, 256 families in HC over struggle for drinking water, toilets

Over 40 years in transit camp, 256 families in HC over struggle for drinking water, toilets

Published 41 days ago

NMMC to revive 100 traditional wells as Morbe dam storage falls to 12.73%

NMMC to revive 100 traditional wells as Morbe dam storage falls to 12.73%

Published 53 days ago

Parched Delhi to push Haryana for water via the Somb route

As temperatures soar across the capital, several pockets of South and Central Delhi are facing acute water shortages, leaving thousands of families dependent on the arrival of municipal tankers for their daily needs.

Updated 72 days ago

MCG launches drive against illegal water use and faulty meters

MCG staff unlinks illegal water connections at Sector 10A on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Published 81 days ago

Delhi CM takes stock of heat prep

Visitors to the Red Fort shield themselves from the heat. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published 106 days ago

School bell to alert students to drink water every hour in new measures against heat in Delhi

School bell to alert students to drink water every hour in new measures against heat in Delhi

Published 109 days ago

No shade, no water: Where are LMC’s cooling centres amid heat?

A commuter covers his face to combat the heat. (Mushtaq Ali/HT Photo)

Published 110 days ago

Next phase of Jal Jeevan Mission

Jal Jeevan Mission (HT Archive)

Published 117 days ago

Water misuse curbs, disconnection rule on table in Mohali MC’s last house meet

A fine of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,000 will be imposed for the first violation, followed by <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,000 for the second offence, which will be added to the water bill. (HT File)

Published 122 days ago

Can drinking 10-12 glasses of water help pass kidney stones? Urologist explains

Drinking water in the morning can stimulate the gastrocolic reflex.

Updated 123 days ago

Cities across India revive stepwells to fight water crisis

Revived by the World Monuments Fund India (WMFI), Rajaon ki Baoli in Delhi is a flagship project of the Historic Water Systems of India initiative.

Updated 125 days ago

Centre disburses ₹332-crore grant to Punjab rural bodies

In February 2026, the central government had also released a basic grant (untied) of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>222 crore to rural local bodies in Punjab.

Published 130 days ago

Chlorination as one of the most effective public health interventions

Drinking Water

Published 139 days ago

India’s slow-motion arsenic tragedy

Individuals exposed to higher arsenic concentrations had significantly elevated risks of death — not only from cancers of the lung, bladder and skin, but also from cardiovascular diseases. (HT Archive)

Published 170 days ago

UK surgeon explains which works better for morning bloating: Hot or cold water?

Drinking water in the morning can stimulate the gastrocolic reflex.

Published 184 days ago

Over 85 per cent rural households have tap water facility in UP: Jal Shakti minister

Uttar Pradesh Jal Shakti minister Swatantra Dev Singh was speaking at a meeting in Delhi. (HT file)

Published 193 days ago

Sewage contamination in drinking water: NGT takes suo motu cognisance of cases in Raj, MP, UP

A man holds a glass of contaminated tap water at Bhagirathpura in Indore on January 2. (PTI)

Published 207 days ago

‘No new case, situation being monitored’: Odisha official on jaundice outbreak

On Wednesday, Dr Mishra said that they are actively investigating the situation and have stepped up preventive measures to contain the spread.

Updated 211 days ago

After Indore scare, Noida authority forms special panel to test drinking water

Following complaints of contaminated water supply, the Greater Noida Authority conducted spot inspections in Delta 1 on Wednesday.

Updated 211 days ago

Delhiwale: Nirmala’s drinking water

There are many fellow citizens who probably cannot afford filtered drinking water. Such as citizen Nirmala. She is a beggar, and throughout the day, she sits on a Central Delhi market pave, seeking alms. During the day, she drinks the tap water sourced from a friendly snack vendor. (HT)

Published 214 days ago

Only 5 water samples out of 2 lakh have failed test in Himachal: Officials

Taking serious note of leakages of water pipes, Jain issued strict directions to plug them immediately, warning that failure to do so would invite action. (File)

Published 215 days ago

Salmonella to E Coli: Lethal mix found in Indore’s water after deadly outbreak

Doctors and experts, however, criticised the delay in testing, saying the lag likely contributed to deaths as polymicrobial infections require rapid pathogen identification for targeted treatment. (PTI)

Updated 217 days ago

7 dead, 149 hospitalised over contaminated water. What is happening in Indore?

Road dug out in Bhagirathpur area as people suffering from contaminated water increases, in Indore.

Updated 220 days ago

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.

Updated 225 days ago

How much water should you drink in winter? Doctors share tips to stay hydrated

For people who struggle to drink enough water because they don't feel thirsty, doctors advocate for incorporating water-rich foods and beverages. (Freepik)

Published 238 days ago

Harvard-trained gastroenterologist warns ‘cold water slows digestion’

According to Dr Sethi, drinking warm or room temperature water is better than drinking ice-cold water.

Updated 249 days ago

PM Modi unveils major development projects worth over ₹8,100 crore in Uttarakhand

To mark 25 years of the formation of Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various development projects . (ANI)

Published 273 days ago

Himachal Dy CM lays foundation stones of drinking water, irrigation projects in Una

Himachal Dy CM lays foundation stones of drinking water, irrigation projects in Una

Published 301 days ago

For fourth time in five months, Janakpuri water samples fail quality tests

high coliform levels have been found in the drinking water being supplied by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to Janakpuri’s Block A

Published 322 days ago

Minister to review infra concerns with Manesar civic officials

Union minister of state (MoS) Rao Inderjit Singh. (HT Archive)

Published 353 days ago

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