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50 wagon ‘water express’ carrying 25 lakh litres reaches parched Latur
India | April 20, 2016 13:33 ISTMumbai: After nine trips by a 10-wagon water train, a 50-wagon water train carrying 25 lakh litre water reached parched Latur today. The train, christened 'Jaldoot', left Miraj in western Maharashtra at around 11
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In drought-hit Latur, 10000 litres of water used for BJP minister’s helipad
India | April 15, 2016 22:41 ISTLatur: At a time when several parts of Maharashtra are facing severe water crisis, thousands of litres of water were used for a make-shift helipad at a village, close to the airport, where Revenue Minister
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Won’t provide potable water for IPL, no issue if matches are shifted: Fadnavis
India | April 08, 2016 17:42 ISTMumbai: Under fire over heavy water usage for Indian Premier League, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said that he will not provide potable water for IPL even if it results in matches being shifted
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Bombay HC raps BCCI over water wastage, suggests shifting of IPL out of Maharashtra
India | April 06, 2016 18:10 ISTMumbai: Rapping the BCCI and cricket associations in Maharashtra and Mumbai over water wastage when the state is reeling under severe drought, the Bombay High Court today said ideally Indian Premier League (IPL) matches should
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Severe water crises in Asia by 2050: Study
World | April 01, 2016 13:49 ISTNew York:Around 1 billion people in Asia will face severe water shortages by 2050 if current environmental, demographic and economic trends remain unchanged, according to new research. The research shows that water shortage is just
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Here's how you can celebrate World Water Day!
India | March 22, 2016 12:15 ISTSee Photos! How you can celebrate World Water Day!
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Save water, diversify crops, take up allied jobs: PM Modi tells farmers
Politics | March 19, 2016 16:22 ISTSave water, diversify crops, take up allied jobs: PM Modi tells farmers
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Deaths due to contaminated water on decline in country says Minister
India | March 10, 2016 11:23 ISTNew Delhi: Deaths in the country due to consumption of contaminated water are on the decline, the government informed the Rajya Sabha. A total of 2,595 people lost their lives in 2013 due to water-borne
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Shaolin monk walks on water for 125 meters, breaks own record
World | September 05, 2015 19:56 ISTNew Delhi: Shi Liliang, a monk who made headlines last year by running 118 metres on surface of a water reservoir, established a new personal best of 125 meters on last week.He broke his own
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Maha Tops List for People Displaced By Dam Projects: Government
Politics | July 31, 2015 19:16 ISTNew Delhi: Maharashtra tops the list for the number of people displaced by dam projects in the country with over 7 lakh people thus affected in the state, the government told Parliament.In his reply to
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Indian Railways to install water vending machines
India | July 10, 2015 7:41 ISTNew Delhi: Indian Railways is planning to install water vending machines (WVMs) at stations across the country to make inexpensive potable drinking water available for passengers, it was announced on Thursday.The railways ministry said it
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Separating river, sewage water is need of the hour: Rajendra Singh
India | June 28, 2015 13:37 ISTNew Delhi: Introduction of a new river and sewage separation system will fulfill the needs of over a million citizens of the country who lack the availability of drinking water, says renowned water conservationist Rajendra
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NASA mission to look for water on Jupiter's moon Europa
World | June 18, 2015 14:28 ISTWashington: NASA has come a step closer to its planned mission to Europa which will try to find out if a liquid water ocean beneath the surface of the Jupiter's moon have the ingredients to
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India set to become water scarce country by 2025: Report
India | May 24, 2015 13:10 ISTMumbai: Although India is set to become water scarce country by 2025 due to demand-supply mis-match, the water sector is expected to see investment of USD 13 billion from overseas players in the next few
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46 Million Indians forced to drink contaminated water
India | March 25, 2015 19:19 ISTNew Delhi: Many parts of the country are yet to receive drinking water but even those who are fortunate to get access to potable water actually drink water contaminated with dangerous toxic chemicals like Arsenic,
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32% of Delhi still doesn't have piped water connection, claims survey
India | March 24, 2015 14:16 ISTNew Delhi: Despite the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's implementation of 20,00 litres-a-day free water poll promise, over 32 per cent of Delhi eagerly awaits piped water connection, sewerage system and private toilets.12 slums of
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NDMC areas to get water, power subsidy from today
India | March 21, 2015 21:37 ISTNew Delhi: The areas under the jurisdiction of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will be able to get water and electricity at subsidised rates from Saturday.The resolution for the same was passed by Delhi Chief
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Lisa Ray shoots with rockstar Bryan Adams for a cause! (see pics)
Lifestyle | January 29, 2015 11:41 ISTNew Delhi: Actress Lisa Ray recently did a photoshoot for a campaign where singer-turned-photographer Bryan Adams captured her image on celluloid.Lisa, who was recently felicitated for a top Fashion honor in Canada, has also been
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Avoid excess alcohol, heavy workout during winter
Lifestyle | January 23, 2015 6:48 ISTNew Delhi: Following the drop in temperature during winter, health experts have urged people to avoid excess alcohol intake and heavy physical activity to keep the body warm, as it can lead to heart attack.They
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11 reasons why 'winter' stands out amongst all seasons!
Lifestyle | November 24, 2014 16:51 ISTThe moment someone mentions winter; an ethereal image of snow laden mountains festooned with beautiful pine trees pops up in our mind, or for straight thinking man its Kate Upton's chilling photo shoot in Antarctica. If
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