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drinking water news

Chanot villagers threaten to raise demands at PM’s July 17 rally

The gathering asserted that ensuring access to clean drinking water was the government’s fundamental responsibility. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:47 am IST

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
mumbai news
Published on Jun 29, 2026 05:56 am IST

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%
mumbai news
Published on Jun 17, 2026 04:44 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on May 29, 2026 06:29 am IST

MCG launches drive against illegal water use and faulty meters

MCG staff unlinks illegal water connections at Sector 10A on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
gurugram news
Published on May 20, 2026 07:41 am IST

Delhi CM takes stock of heat prep

Visitors to the Red Fort shield themselves from the heat. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
delhi news
Published on Apr 25, 2026 03:04 am IST

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
delhi news
Published on Apr 21, 2026 09:27 pm IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on Apr 21, 2026 03:26 am IST

Next phase of Jal Jeevan Mission

Jal Jeevan Mission (HT Archive)
governance
Published on Apr 14, 2026 04:06 pm IST

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

A fine of ₹1,000 will be imposed for the first violation, followed by ₹2,000 for the second offence, which will be added to the water bill. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 09, 2026 05:34 am IST

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

Drinking water in the morning can stimulate the gastrocolic reflex.
health
Updated on Apr 08, 2026 05:59 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on Apr 06, 2026 07:30 am IST

Centre disburses ₹332-crore grant to Punjab rural bodies

In February 2026, the central government had also released a basic grant (untied) of ₹222 crore to rural local bodies in Punjab.
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 01, 2026 06:40 am IST

Chlorination as one of the most effective public health interventions

Drinking Water
public health
Published on Mar 24, 2026 08:05 am IST

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)
opinion
Published on Feb 20, 2026 06:17 am IST

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

Drinking water in the morning can stimulate the gastrocolic reflex.
health
Published on Feb 07, 2026 12:00 pm IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on Jan 27, 2026 10:45 pm IST

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)
others
Published on Jan 14, 2026 04:44 pm IST

‘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.
india news
Updated on Jan 10, 2026 09:57 am IST

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.
noida news
Updated on Jan 10, 2026 08:23 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Jan 07, 2026 03:46 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 06, 2026 06:24 am IST

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)
india news
Updated on Jan 04, 2026 05:49 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jan 02, 2026 08:59 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

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)
health
Published on Dec 15, 2025 08:59 am IST

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.
health
Updated on Dec 03, 2025 11:59 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Nov 09, 2025 02:18 pm IST

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
india news
Published on Oct 12, 2025 06:05 pm IST

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
delhi news
Published on Sept 21, 2025 07:10 am IST
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