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Residents of Pune’s Dhanori-Lohegaon area hold protest over poor civic amenities
According to the residents, issues including broken roads and irregular water supply, inadequate sewage systems, poor garbage management, lack of public transport, and unlit streets have made their day-to-day lives difficult
Updated on Jun 30, 2025 11:40 PM IST
Vicky Pathare
BJP govt ensured tap water for B’khand villages: UP minister
Jal Shakti minister Swatantra Dev Singh said the double engine BJP government ensured pure tap water at the doorstep for the people of the region
Published on Jun 28, 2025 09:24 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Will raise the issue of pending ₹1,200 cr under JJM with Centre: Himachal dy CM
While reviewing the status of the mission during a meeting, the deputy CM said that out of the ₹6,300 crore sanctioned by the Centre, only ₹5,100 crore has been received so far and an amount of ₹1,200 crore was still pending with the central government
Published on Jun 22, 2025 08:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Jammu: Omar reviews delivery of essential services
During the meeting, Jammu divisional commissioner Ramesh Kumar briefed the CM and gave presentation on the functioning of different departments and their action plan for summer preparedness
Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Boil and filter water in Kurla before use for 4 days from Monday: BMC
Water supply will be shifted on Monday, July 23, for those from areas in the L and S ward. As a precautionary measure, the civic body has asked citizens to take extra steps to ensure their water is safe
Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:38 AM IST
97 trees to go for alternative water tank behind Hanging Gardens
BMC plans to cut 97 trees for a new water tank at Malabar Hill, ensuring water supply during reservoir repairs, amid public resistance.
Published on Jun 20, 2025 08:34 AM IST
DJB plans new water plants to meet Delhi’s supply gap
Besides increasing water treatment capacity, the water utility is also hopeful of increasing raw water availability from newer dams located upstream of Delhi
Published on Jun 20, 2025 05:14 AM IST
Saini launches ₹288-crore devp projects in Rewari
Speaking at a thanksgiving rally at Rao Tula Ram Stadium, the chief minister said eight completed projects worth ₹193.94 crore were inaugurated, while foundation stones were laid for seven others estimated at ₹94.37 crore.
Published on Jun 16, 2025 07:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
New software to complete Delhi Jal Board projects on time, says minister
The digital platform will track the daily status, progress, responsible officials, and deadlines for each project
Published on Jun 10, 2025 05:34 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra
Al Qaeda tried to poison UK water supply: Ex minister shares shocking details
Lord West, former home office minister, said in 2008, there were attempts by eight al Qaeda operatives to poison the water supplies of north London.
Updated on Jun 04, 2025 09:40 AM IST
Big Delhi water bill waiver on anvil, says minister
On Monday, Verma added that DJB will be rolling out a new integrated control system to respond better to water related issues
Published on Jun 03, 2025 04:46 AM IST
PCMC, housing societies lock horns over defunct STPs
The federation, in a letter to PCMC on Saturday, requested the civic body to halt the action. They claimed that societies with STPs are receiving just 90 litres per capita per day (LPCD) of water, compared to 135 LPCD supplied to those without STPs
Published on Jun 01, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Vicky Pathare
Basai water plant runs dry, older Gurugram sectors likely to be affected
To tackle with the shortfall in supply, water from Chandu Budhera will be diverted to Basai water treatment plant for supply to Old Gurugram areas, officials said.
Published on May 28, 2025 05:43 AM IST
Road works hit by early monsoon rains
The unexpected continuous heavy pre-monsoon rains in the city has affected road works with contractors citing their helplessness to meet the May 31 deadline given by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to complete projects
Published on May 28, 2025 05:16 AM IST
9% of city’s water supply is lost, one toilet seat per 1,820 women: Report
Praja Foundation’s annual report analysed the status of civic issues such as water supply, solid waste management, AQI, toilets and more
Published on May 21, 2025 06:05 PM IST
Water war escalates: Delhi accuses Punjab of choking supply, AAP hits back
Leader of the opposition and AAP leaer Atishi said the BJP was deflecting attention from its own failures.
Published on May 07, 2025 06:10 AM IST
BMC to float desalination plant tender for third time in Manori
Once awarded, the desalination plant is expected to take four years to construct. It will initially add 200 MLD to the city’s water supply, with a second phase planned to double that capacity to 400 MLD. The selected contractor will also be responsible for operating and maintaining the plant for 20 years
Published on May 04, 2025 05:26 AM IST
"White lie": Punjab minister refutes Parvesh Verma's claims on water supply
Health minister Balbir Singh accused the BJP-led governments of exploiting Punjab's water resources to the detriment of the state's interests.
Published on May 01, 2025 03:39 PM IST
ANI |
Delhi minister accuses Punjab govt of triggering water crisis
BJP MLA Parvesh Sahib Singh, who defeated Arvind Kejriwal in February, says BJP government making efforts to ensure clean water in Delhi but AAP-led Punjab goverment out to exact revenge.
Published on May 01, 2025 12:00 PM IST
Asian News International
CM Rekha Gupta directs DJB for revamp of city's water, sewage infra
CM Rekha Gupta directs DJB for revamp of city's water, sewage infra
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 02:45 PM IST
PTI |
Rising heat sparks water crisis in pimpri-chinchwad; Over 1,800 complaints in two months
Between March 1 and April 28, the municipal corporation has received 1,810 water-related complaints through the ‘Sarathi’ helpline
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:18 AM IST
Punjab, Haryana lock horns yet again over Bhakra waters
Punjab caps allocation of Bhakra water to Haryana at 4,000 cusecs as against 8,500 cusecs decided by BBMB technical committee
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:14 AM IST
Hitender Rao /Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Ludhiana: Posh colony left high and dry as water crisis enters Day 11
Numerous households have reportedly spent upwards of ₹5,000 from their own pockets to inspect and replace their individual water connections, yet the fundamental issue persists; residents report that even when water does trickle through, it is sporadic and unreliable – a problem that has plagued them for the past six months
Published on Apr 29, 2025 05:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Gurugram to get 100 MLD extra drinking water from June: CM
The chief minister, on Wednesday, also indicated that 400 new electric buses will be added to the transport infrastructure of the city, a government spokesperson said
Published on Apr 24, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Gurugram to get 670 MLD water supply after May 31: Haryana CM
Gurugram to get 670 MLD water supply after May 31: Haryana CM
Published on Apr 23, 2025 10:33 PM IST
PTI |
Delhi targets 1,000 MGD water supply for summer
Delhi Jal Board aims to supply 1,000 MGD this summer, increasing tankers to 1,111, but faces a 290 MGD water deficit amid rising demand.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:16 AM IST
BMC to restart withdrawn services by tanker association with police help
Despite the stay given to notices issued to well and borewell owners until June 15, 2025, following directives from chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and union minister of Jal Shakti Chandrakant Patil, the tanker operators have not called off their withdrawal of services
Published on Apr 14, 2025 06:44 AM IST
BMC invokes Disaster Management Act as Mumbai water tankers strike enters day 5
Tanker operations will be managed through coordinated efforts of teams from BMC wards, Mumbai police and the transport commissionerate
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 02:00 AM IST
PTI |
Mira-Bhayandar to get 218 MLD water by Diwali
This much-needed boost in water supply is part of the Surya Regional Water Supply Scheme, a project by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority.
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 01:19 PM IST
Panchkula residents strained by low water supply amid rising heat
Panchkula Citizen Welfare Association (CWA) president SK Nayar highlighted the recurring problem of low water pressure in sectors 10, 11, 12, 12-A, 14 and 15
Published on Apr 09, 2025 08:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula