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The state government’s 2026 assessment has now put the number of over-exploited assessment units at 110.

More than 350 families said worms have been coming from taps and flushes, forcing them to buy packaged water.

Efforts were made to contact sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Gurmeet Singh regarding the measures taken to address the waterlogging issue, but he did not respond to calls

Vij appealed to residents to cooperate with the authorities, saying platforms and other structures outside some houses might have to be removed to facilitate the work

Karachi water supply hit as Dhabeji power failure adds to string of disruptions.

If you struggle to keep houseplants thriving due to inconsistent watering, consider varieties like snake plants and ZZ plants, which can go for long periods without water thanks to their moisture-storing abilities. Pothos plants thrive in low light and prefer to be a bit dry between waterings, while aloe vera loves bright light and stores water in its lush leaves.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Varanasi district magistrate Satyendra Kumar and mayor Ashok Tiwari over the phone and obtained detailed information about flood situation in the temple town. The PM, who represents Varanasi in Lok Sabha, direc

The uneven monsoon and El Nino effect has led to a 15% rainfall deficit in Maharashtra in the June-August period, putting kharif crops under stress. At least 14 districts, mostly in Marathwada and Vidarbha, have a rainfall deficit of over 25%, leading to a dro

Police said there is no threat to public safety after a Run, Hide, Fight alert was sent by the UW Whitewater's alert system. Around 11:30am CDT, the alert systems of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus were activated

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged urban bodies to address water challenges from population growth. He advocated for increased adoption of water-saving technologies and global best practices

At 11.30 am on Tuesday, after an 80-day wait, the sluice gates of the Stanley Reservoir at Mettur opened and Cauvery water began flowing towards the delta, an annual passage that, for generations of farmers, has marked the beginning of an agricultural season

The Patna High Court has directed state authorities in Bihar to reconsider a widow s claim for family pension after finding that officials had overlooked a crucial application made by her late husband seeking permission for his second marriage to her, holding

The 25-year-old dispute between Bihar and Jharkhand over the sharing of Sone River water was resolved on Monday with the signing of an inter-state Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Delhi, under which Bihar will receive 5.75 million acre-feet (MAF) and Jhark

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Tuesday opened the sluice gates of the Stanley Reservoir at Mettur for irrigation in the Cauvery delta district. The water release is planned for 45 days from September 1, subject to the reservoir's storage levels and inflow

Diet Coke is essentialFor Sri Venkateswara College fresher Ronil Batra, the election wishlist starts with a canteen upgrade: affordable Diet Coke, especially during exam season. Diet Coke is basically the drink of Gen Z and the fuel during exam season

In a progress report submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) stated that it is ready to carry out sewer connectivity work at eight JJ clusters in Delhi, but has been unable to do so due to a lack of information provided by the

Still storing your leftovers in plastic takeaway containers? Or buying fresh fruit only to watch it spoil before you get around to eating it?

Chandigarh, The Haryana Public Health Engineering Department has sought detailed reports on locations where waterlogging during the monsoon took relatively longer to drain, with the government seeking to ascertain the reasons for the delays, an official statem

Mediterranean landscaping is a stylish way to garden in hot climates and for inspiration we have actress Penelope Cruz. It uses plants that don't need much water and love the sun, making your yard beautiful and eco-friendly

New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday expressed concern over a Supreme Court ruling that stated that its 1978 worker-friendly interpretation of the term industry will not apply to fresh cases under the Industrial Relations Code of 2020, and said any move to narr

In the Appalachian region stretching through the US state of West Virginia, the reddish water flowing out of retired coal mines is acidic, full of heavy metals and toxic for the environment.But that water is also rich in rare earths, the highly coveted mineral

China is preparing to launch its Chang e-7 lunar probe this weekend in what is being described as one of the most ambitious robotic missions ever attempted on the Moon. The mission, scheduled for August 24 Beijing time, will study the lunar south pole s enviro

Mumbai, More than three lakh citizens across 36 districts of Maharashtra have joined the 'Maha Walkathon' initiative to advance soil and water conservation efforts, state Minister Sanjay Rathod said on Friday. Speaking at the event in Worli, Rathod said the pr

New Delhi, The National Mission for Clean Ganga on Thursday said concession agreements have been signed for two sewage treatment plant projects in Uttar Pradesh to strengthen waste water management in Varanasi and Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay Nagar. The agreements w

Imagine a battle tank frozen in formation on the ocean floor, with a school of fish swimming through its open hatch. That is no movie scene

The Supreme Court has limited the 1978 "industry" definition for the new labor code. A nine-judge bench held the 1978 ruling will not govern the Industrial Relations Code, 2020

The Supreme Court is set to decide Thursday how broadly the term industry should be defined under India s labour law, in a ruling that could determine whether workers in hospitals, educational institutions, welfare bodies, and government-run social services ar

Central Railway s top brass conducted a meeting with Members of Parliament from the Pune and Solapur divisions on Wednesday, in a wide-ranging discussion that surfaced long-pending demands from waterlogged subways and overcrowded expresses to station security

Two days of relentless rain have left Prayagraj inundated the worst-affected district in Uttar Pradesh this monsoon with up to three feet of water flooding residential areas, families fleeing their homes and rescue teams using boats to reach those stranded. Th

For nearly 140 years, Parichha Dam in Jhansi has helped channel the waters of the Betwa river to farms across Bundelkhand. Now, the 19th-century irrigation structure has earned international recognition

Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan initiated EXIM operations at Vizhinjam port. Two container ships were flagged off, marking a new era for trade

For Kamal Kaloi, pushing his body s limits has become a way of life. The yoga teacher from Haryana, who has lived in Vietnam for over 13 years, recently reached another milestone in his fascinating journey by setting a Guinness World Record for the most underw

A 16-year-old Canadian student has turned inspiration from a turtle into an unusual piece of environmental technology that could help scientists detect one of the world's most persistent pollutants.Evan Budz developed an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle capa

Vice Admiral Anil Jaggi, the Commandant of the National Defence Academy said on Monday said that China has been regularly deploying its large ocean surveying fleet of approximately 64 active research and survey vessels in the Indian Ocean region to collect sea

Gurgaon may be booming, but the city is struggling to keep up with the environmental and infrastructure pressures that come with its rapid growth from worsening air quality and falling groundwater levels to longer commutes and shrinking green cover, according

The presence of E. coli in water-cooler samples at eight railway stations has brought an uncomfortable public health question into focus: How safe is the water that passengers routinely drink while travelling?

A well-marked low-pressure system over the Northwest Bay of Bengal rapidly intensified into a depression on Monday morning, triggering widespread heavy-to-very heavy rainfall across West Bengal and prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue s

Police said a neighbour spotted Pal floating in the water and raised an alarm, after which several people from the area gathered at the spot and tried to rescue him with a rope, but in vain. Police are also looking into the circumstances leading up to Pal s fa

A 10th-grade student in Hawaii began with a project to filter polluted seawater using coconut husks. Her research later found naturally occurring fungi in the husks that may help break down microplastics and sunscreen compounds

The attack on Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal in Nanded is reprehensible. The investigation will shine more light on this disturbing episode, but in Punjab, it can be said to be the latest in a recent series of developments that have deepened

In a bid to recover outstanding dues worth Rs 6,000 crore, the Delhi government has extended its scheme offering a full waiver on late payment charges on water bills by another seven months, giving consumers time till March 31, 2027, to clear their principal d

CAG flags E. Coli in drinking water at railway stations: Following the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on drinking water quality, the Ministry of Railways on Sunday announced a series of measures to ensure safe drinking water for passengers, inclu

India's blossoming AI sector is poised to face a substantial challenge due to its increasing water demands for infrastructure, particularly as data centers are expected to significantly intensify water consumption in the near future. Implementing an innovative

Abhijeet Dipke, founder and national coordinator of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), launched the School Thik Karo campaign on Independence Day. As the campaign s first initiative, Dipke conducted a systematic infrastructure audit of the government school in S

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The surge of the White River along Indianapolis, Indiana has left the city completely underwater, with several neighborhood already evacuated. The evacuations started early on Saturday morning, with Broad Ripple and Rocky Ripple facing early evacuations

A female cyclist survived miraculously after being sucked underwater while trying to cross a flooded Tucson, Arizona bridge. The 20-year-old woman had to be revived with CPR

Tension escalated at the Chandigarh-Mohali border on Saturday as Chandigarh Police used water cannons and tear gas to stop hundreds of protesters of the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha from entering the Union Territory to press for the release of Sikh prisoners and 10-day

Chandigarh Police used tear gas and water cannons on Saturday to disperse protesters of the Quami Insaaf Morcha who were marching from Mohali towards the Governor House in Chandigarh to demand the release of long-incarcerated Sikh prisoners. Several photos and

Pune-based entrepreneur Nitin Sharma abandoned his MBA midway to address an emerging environmental issue by launching a waterless car wash enterprise. His eco-friendly venture now generates significant revenue while conserving thousands of litres of water ever