Drinking Water
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PM highlights decade of development in Lakshadweep, inaugurates ice plant for seafood processing
India | Jan 02, 2024, 05:22 PM ISTAddressing a public function in Agatti, PM Modi embarked on a series of significant undertakings aimed at fostering growth and progress in the region.
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Allahabad University rocked by violent protests after student dies while 'drinking water'
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 13, 2023, 09:51 AM ISTAfter hundreds of students went on the rampage, staged a violent protest on Wednesday, damaged property, and even misbehaved with some female teachers, additional forces have been deployed, according to news agency IANS.
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Copper bottle or earthen pots: Drinking water from which utensil is beneficial
Health | Apr 28, 2023, 02:11 PM ISTKnow what are the benefits of drinking water from copper bottles and earthen pots aka matka and which is better.
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Copper bottle Drinking water: Is it good to drink water from a copper vessel daily?
Health | Apr 26, 2023, 12:29 PM ISTAccording to the National Institutes of Health of Dietary Supplements, drinking water stored in a copper bottle is beneficial, but not all the time because it can cause copper toxicity in the body.
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Copper water bottles: Here’s why you should start drinking water from them
Health | Apr 15, 2023, 08:30 AM ISTDiscover some of the amazing benefits of drinking water from copper bottles.
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Drinking water from clay pots: Here are the advantages
Health | Mar 31, 2023, 08:00 PM ISTDrinking water from a clay pot or matka during the summer months can have several health benefits. Clay pots or matkas are natural coolants that can regulate body temperature, improve water quality, balance pH levels, and are eco-friendly.
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UN report reveals 26% of world population lacks clean drinking water, 46% sanitation
World | Mar 22, 2023, 12:48 PM ISTThe report gives a clear picture that the gap needs to be filled to meet UN goals to ensure all people have access to clean water and sanitation by 2030.
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Bisleri International chairman says no plans to sell packaged drinking water business as of now
Business | Mar 21, 2023, 03:52 PM ISTAccording to reports, Ramesh Chauhan had been in negotiations with the Tata group's FMCG arm Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) for nearly four months but the deal did not go through.
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In a first, 6 Indian railway stations to get drinking water from air
India | Aug 30, 2022, 07:53 PM ISTIn June this year, this initiative was recognised by the United Nations Global Compact as a Global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Pioneer for Water Stewardship from India.
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If parents can buy children cricket kit, they can buy them bottled water too: Court in PIL response
India | Jul 21, 2022, 04:12 PM ISTA division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice MS Karnik was hearing a public interest litigation lamenting the lack of basic facilities like drinking water and toilets at cricket grounds.
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6 reasons to monitor your daily drinking water consumption
Health | Feb 04, 2022, 02:34 PM ISTIf you’re bad at drinking water, it’s best to start by tracking the amount. Most doctors recommend 2-3 litres across the entire day. It’s best to break it down in terms of glasses and simply keep a track of your hydration levels.
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Safe and clean drinking water a priority for young mothers
Health | Oct 26, 2021, 06:16 PM ISTThere are several parameters that help determine the safety of drinking water. This includes the clarity (turbidity), amount of dissolved solids (TDS), chlorine, and other elements. The amount of mineral content in the drinking water is also an indicator of quality. It is important that your drinking water contains all these elements within safe and permissible limits.
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Approach authorities first: Delhi HC tells resident seeking potable water
India | Sep 05, 2021, 12:11 PM ISTThe bench further clarified that in case of any surviving grievances, it will be open to the petitioner to resort to appropriate remedies available to him in law.
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Rajasthan: Pali district may have to get drinking water by train by September-end
India | Sep 03, 2021, 04:50 PM ISTIf the rainfall situation doesn't improve by September 15 a plan to operate 'water trains' from September 21 is in consideration. The train will supply about 10 million litres of water per day from Jodhpur to Pali in four rounds, PHED Superintendent Engineer Jagdish Prasad Sharma said.
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Puri becomes India's first city to provide 24×7 drink-from-tap quality water to every house
India | Jul 26, 2021, 04:10 PM ISTChief Minister Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated the ‘Sujal-Drink From Tap Mission’ to provide quality drinking water that would be suitable for consumption from the tap.
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Amit Shah launches water supply projects in Meghalaya
India | Jul 25, 2021, 09:44 PM ISTOfficial sources said the ‘Greater Sohra Water Supply Scheme’, conceptualised by the state government and funded by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), will incur an expenditure of Rs 24.08 crore.
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CM Gehlot directs officials to accelerate the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission
News | Apr 13, 2021, 06:40 PM ISTReviewing the preparations for the Jal Jeevan Mission with the officials of the Public Health Engineering, water resource, and other departments, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that it is an ambitious project, hence there is a need to maintain greater vigilance and speed in its planning and implementation.
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BIS certification to be mandatory on packaged drinking water
India | Mar 27, 2021, 08:55 AM ISTFSSAI said said that as per Section 31 of FSS Act 2006, all Food Business Operators (FBOs) have to obtain license/ registration before commencement of any food business.
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Man nearly dies after drinking 5 ltr of water daily to cure COVID | Water intoxication & its problem
Health | Jan 02, 2021, 02:59 PM ISTAs they say excess of everything is bad. While drinking water helps in many ways, excess intake of it can lead you to the hospital. now how much water is too much and what is water intoxication.
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Scientists identify new potential groundwater 'arsenic hotspots' in India
Science | Oct 15, 2020, 02:58 PM ISTScientists, including those from the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), have found an increased probability of high arsenic levels in well waters in parts of India where previously arsenic hazard was generally not considered to be a major concern.