Water Crisis
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With not a drop to drink, Uttar Pradesh family wants to commit suicide
India | June 16, 2019 10:31 ISTChandrapal Singh, a farmer from Hasayan block in Hathras in Uttar Pradesh, has been making rounds of government officials with complaints about the water in the area tasting like brine (salty).
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I have faith in all of you: PM Modi writes personal letter to village pradhans over water crisis
India | June 15, 2019 8:28 ISTThe PM has made a special request to the Pradhans in his one-page letter that they should convene a meeting of the gram sabha (village assembly) wherein his message should be read out.
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Water crisis in Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh turns grave
News | June 08, 2019 14:29 ISTWater crisis in Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh turns grave
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Monsoon projected to be delayed and below normal as part of India reels under drought
News | June 06, 2019 18:45 ISTWater crisis: Monsoon projected to be delayed and below normal as part of India reels under drought
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Bin paani sab soon: Rajasthan villagers lock their water containers to prevent theft
India | June 04, 2019 11:04 ISTTankers do supply water to these people but only once in every 10 days -- causing an acute water shortage. Faced with such shortage and an unstable supply of drinking water, people steal water from others.
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Ground Report: Locals of Maharashtra's Aurangabad face acute water crisis
News | June 02, 2019 20:22 ISTGround Report: Locals of Maharashtra's Aurangabad face acute water crisis
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Karnataka likely to get drought relief package after formation of new government
India | May 13, 2019 14:50 ISTKarnataka has declared drought in 156 taluks in 30 districts. Of which, 107 taluks are facing severe drought, while 49 taluks have moderate drought.
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Agra to face water crisis for 60 days due to cleaning, maintenance of water tanks
India | December 06, 2018 16:10 ISTHalf the city will face a water scarcity for around two months. Scores of colonies and mohallas will remain under pressure, an official said.
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Haryana: Villagers clash over water; 12 injured, vehicles set on fire
India | June 27, 2018 12:24 ISTThe riots broke out at around midnight on Tuesday when people from Hisar's Thani Piravali village were allegedly attacked by their neighbours from Puthi Mangal Khan village over water.
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India suffering 'worst water crisis', 2 lakh people dying every year; 'situation scary', says expert
India | June 21, 2018 16:58 ISTA NITI Aayog report says that about two lakh people die every year due to inadequate access to safe water across the country.
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BJP leaders stage protest at Delhi secretariat against looming water crisis in national capital
News | June 16, 2018 17:15 ISTBJP leaders stage protest at Delhi secretariat against looming water crisis in national capital
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India facing worst water crisis in history, says NITI Aayog report
India | June 15, 2018 13:07 IST"Currently, 600 million Indians face high to extreme water stress and about two lakh people die every year due to inadequate access to safe water," NITI Aayog said in the report.
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Severe water crisis creates havoc for Rajasthan locals
News | June 01, 2018 8:37 ISTSevere water crisis creates havoc for Rajasthan locals
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Water Crisis: Causes, Effects and 5 Ways of cope with Water Shortage
Health | May 29, 2018 12:09 ISTHere are the 5 Ways to cope with Water Shortage.
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Shimla water crisis: Situation worsens amid scorching heat; potable water gets pricier, hotels cancel bookings
India | May 29, 2018 12:41 ISTThe prevalent situation has forced people to buy water at exorbitant prices. A majority of localities in the city get potable water only once a week.
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Shimla water crisis: Himachal HC seeks report from civic body
India | May 28, 2018 23:38 ISTA majority of localities in Shimla are facing a severe water supply crisis, getting potable water only once a week.
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Delhi water crises: CM Kejriwal writes to Haryana counterpart Khattar, Lt Guv Baijal
India | May 17, 2018 22:49 ISTIn his letter to Baijal, the chief minister said if Haryana reduces water supply from May 21, it could lead to an "unprecedented situation" and water shortage in the national capital.
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'Water crisis: Bengaluru might head Cape Town way'
India | March 21, 2018 21:51 ISTBesides Bengaluru, other cities facing similar situation include Beijing (China), Mexico City (Mexico), Nairobi (Kenya), Karachi (Pakistan), Kabul (Afghanistan) and Istanbul (Turkey), the statement said.
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Holi celebration in Mathura, Varanasi, Haryana and other cities
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Holi special debate: Play dry Holi and avoid water wastage
News | March 02, 2018 17:25 IST
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