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India, Pak spar over using ‘water as weapon’

Accusing India of waging “fifth-generation warfare”, Pakistan said on Monday New Delhi had failed to inform it about the release of water from a dam that could cause flooding across the border.

Updated on Aug 20, 2019, 7:49 AM IST

BBMB decides against releasing more water

BBMB chairman DK Sharma maintained that authorities will continue to release 19,000 cusecs of water from the flood gates.

Updated on Aug 19, 2019, 9:47 AM IST

Potholes, water logging continue to slow down Delhi traffic during monsoon

Data maintained by Delhi Traffic Police shows that in May, 52 complaints of traffic jams caused by potholes were reported on their helpline. In June, the number of complaints rose to 85 and in July it touched 109.

Updated on Aug 17, 2019, 2:13 AM IST

CM Devendra Fadnavis’ govt plans 4 river-linking projects, tunnel to divert water

In order to provide relief to drought-hit districts in the state, chief minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the government has planned four river-linking projects and a 480-km long tunnel to divert water. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Aug 16, 2019, 3:26 AM IST

Maharashtra floods: Water begins to recede, ops on

Navy personnel evacuate flood-affected people to safer places in Sangli district in the western state of Maharashtra.

Updated on Aug 12, 2019, 1:10 AM IST

Indirapuram to get water only 2 hours a day due to Delhi-Meerut Expressway

Water supply to Indirapuram will be halved due to ongoing work for the Delhi-Meerut Expressway.

Updated on Aug 11, 2019, 4:28 PM IST

Soon, reuse treated water in Mumbai for non-potable purposes

With limited water in Mumbai's lakes, which may last barely three months, BMCis chalking out a master plan to reuse treated water from its waste water treatment facilities.

Updated on Aug 7, 2019, 12:56 PM IST

Cities want more water from Barvi dam to tide over crisis

The water from Barvi dam is supplied to Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Ulhasnagar, Mira- Bhayander, Bhiwandi and Navi Mumbai.

Published on Jul 28, 2019, 1:07 AM IST

Doctors, MPs, water, sunlight: What all do we look at, asks Supreme Court

Bihar hospital overcrowded with children suffering from Acute Encephalitis Syndrome on June 21, 2019.

Updated on Jul 26, 2019, 12:15 PM IST

Watch: Shark leaps from water to snatch fish off line. Nearly bites a boy

Till now the post has gathered over 76,000 views - and counting.

Updated on Jul 22, 2019, 11:53 AM IST

Train with 25 lakh litres of water reaches parched Chennai

The first train carrying water from Jolarpet railway station in Vellore district reaches Chennai.

Updated on Jul 12, 2019, 12:43 PM IST

Delhi govt to make 100% recycling of water mandatory in all its schools

The proposal for the system has been approved and is likely to be notified later this month.

Updated on Jul 8, 2019, 10:17 PM IST

With eyes on linking land, water and air

Sitharaman said after completing Phase 1 of the Bharatmala project, state road networks would be developed in the second phase.

Updated on Jul 5, 2019, 11:24 PM IST

Rajasthan mulls law to provide water to every individual, fine polluters

In many places in Rajasthan women have to walk long distances to collect water.

Updated on Jul 3, 2019, 7:11 AM IST

Government to set aside 75% NREGS work to conserve water

Government is reorienting its flagship rural employment guarantee scheme towards water conservation by reserving at least 75% of the 2.58 billion person days expected to be generated during 2019-20 to boost water storage and agricultural activities in the country.

Updated on Jul 2, 2019, 2:18 AM IST

Mumbai man murders sister-in-law with sickle, surrenders

Mumbai woman killed by brother-in-law after fight over water

Updated on Jun 30, 2019, 5:01 AM IST

BMC uses water from state reserves

As of Thursday, of the seven lakes supplying potable water to the city, only five still have water supply.

Published on Jun 28, 2019, 6:20 AM IST

Company introduces ‘pure vegetarian water’, Twitter goes ... What!?

The company claimed their purifier ensures “pure vegetarian” water (representational image).

Updated on Jun 22, 2019, 2:17 PM IST

‘No water’ plaints up by 151% in 3 years in Delhi: Report

According to the report, no supply calls made to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) increased from 34,554 in 2015 to 86,637 in 2018.

Updated on Jun 21, 2019, 5:41 AM IST

Parched Tamil Nadu refuses Kerala’s offer of 20 lakh litres of water

The AIADMK government refusing to accept Kerala’s generosity comes at a time when it is facing the opposition’s heat over its failure in handling the water crisis.

Updated on Jun 20, 2019, 10:58 PM IST

Sheila Dikshit meets Arvind Kejriwal over power, water woes in Delhi

Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) chief spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj said the complaints of the Congress leaders were replied to with facts during the meeting following which they did not have anything to say.

Updated on Jun 12, 2019, 3:18 PM IST

‘No water to release for Kuruvai crop’, says Tamil Nadu government

Farmers in Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai and parts of Cuddalore district are likely to be affected and the Kuruvai crop this year will likely be planted only by those who have access to borewell water.

Published on Jun 6, 2019, 11:37 PM IST

Rajasthan roads layered with water to beat the heat

Civic bodies in two Rajasthan districts sprinkled water on the roads to prevent damage due to searing heat.

Updated on Jun 5, 2019, 7:13 AM IST

Water and shade luxuries at busy hospitals

Every day, around 12,000-15,000 patients visit AIIMS’s outpatient clinics. Along with their relatives, the daily footfall at the hospital is nearly 50,000.

Published on Jun 1, 2019, 4:32 AM IST

DJB to set up new water and sewage plants, plans lake near Rajghat

New Delhi, India - June 25, 2018: Carrying forward our photo special on Delhi’s iconic trees, we have the handsome, evergreen Ashoka tree at Rajghat. Prized for its beautiful foliage and fragrant flowers that profuse extensively from February to May, the tree holds significance for its medicinal value, with all parts of the tree including the bark, leaves, flowers and seeds used in various ayurvedic medicines. (Photo by Raj K Raj / Hindustan Times)

Published on May 30, 2019, 3:49 AM IST

Murbad residents trudge miles for a bucket of water

Villagers have to walk for 20 minutes in the scorching heat to draw water from a well at Durgapur wadi in Murbad.

Updated on May 26, 2019, 1:02 AM IST

Parched villagers damage dam gate for water in Maharashtra

Several districts in Maharashtra are reeling under severe drought this year, with many villagers totally dependent on water tankers.

Published on May 19, 2019, 11:38 PM IST

Four killed while cleaning water pumping station in Gujarat

The bodies were sent for postmortem and a case of accidental death was registered, the official said.

Published on May 19, 2019, 11:26 PM IST

MCG engineers fail to furnish bills pertaining to diesel generators of water boosting stations

MCG had received bills amounting to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15 lakh- <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20 lakh for operating and maintaining diesel generators for one year.

Updated on May 19, 2019, 8:12 AM IST

Greater Noida drug haul: Nigerians had stocked food, water, hid in house for days

On Saturday, the NCB arrested the two Nigerians and recovered 18 kg pseudoephedrine worth an estimated <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,000 crore and 1.9kg cocaine from them.

Updated on May 13, 2019, 11:08 AM IST

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