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Punekars to face penalties for misuse of water

Pune Municipal Corporation cracks down on drinking water misuse amid shortages, enforcing fines and potential disconnections for violators.

Around 1.5 lakh residents in Pune are now dependent on water tankers for their daily drinking water needs, as the city’s supply continues to fall short of demand. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 29, 2025 07:08 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Gurugram to get 100 MLD extra drinking water from June: CM

The chief minister, on Wednesday, also indicated that 400 new electric buses will be added to the transport infrastructure of the city, a government spokesperson said

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini and cabinet minister Rao Narbir Singh at a meeting in Gurugram on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 24, 2025 06:38 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

Ghaziabad to plug summer water supply gap with new tube wells

The corporation’s jurisdiction, which covers 100 residential wards, currently requires around 380MLD of drinking water but civic body is able to provide only 330–340 MLD at present

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Published on Apr 09, 2025 10:12 AM IST

ByPeeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad

Over 100 wild animals rescued from wells in last five years

To avoid such incidents, the forest department has proposed providing boundary walls around the well and covering them with a safety net

Financial aid for the same has also been provided by the State government. (HT)

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Published on Apr 06, 2025 07:00 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Drinking less water can give your dark circles: Dermatologist reveals connection

Dr Manjot emphasised that insufficient water intake results in skin problems like dark circles and dryness. Learn how much you should drink.

What happens to your skin, when you stay hydrated by drinking water, dermat reveals. (Pexels)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 03, 2025 12:22 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Should you drink water while standing? Nutritionist reveals if it can be harmful

Is it healthy to stand and drink water? Here’s what a dietician and a doctor said.

Is standing and drinking water harmful?(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Published on Mar 31, 2025 04:06 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das

Javed Akhtar defends Mohammed Shami for not fasting during Ramzan

Mohammed Shami was slammed by many in social media after he was criticised for not observing a fast while playing in CT25.

Javed Akhtar has tweeted in support of cricketer Mohammed Shami.

entertainment

Updated on Mar 07, 2025 09:42 PM IST

BySantanu Das

We don't have drinking water problem in Karnataka: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Shivakumar stated that Karnataka had raised concerns about the Tungabhadra River and proposed the construction of an alternate dam.

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar.(PTI)

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Updated on Feb 27, 2025 08:17 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

How safe is your drinking water? Here's how 'forever chemicals' are impacting it

Senate inquiry raises concerns over PFAS in drinking water, affecting Aboriginal communities reliant on bottled water due to quality issues.

Debate continues on health risks of PFAS in drinking water.(Pexels)

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 25, 2025 08:43 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Melbourne

Woman who lost 23 kg shares her 7 dos and don'ts: ‘I will never starve my body’

A fitness and nutrition coach who lost 23 kg shared certain dos and don'ts, including not starving yourself, that you must follow to lose weight sustainably.

Gen managed to lose 23 kgs and now she shares 7 tips to lose 9 kg in 4 months.

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 24, 2025 05:05 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Contaminated drinking water is a growing concern for cities facing wildfires

Toxic chemicals in drinking water after a fire pose risks ranging from temporary nausea to cancer, experts say.

Toxic chemicals from those burns can get into damaged drinking water systems, and even filtering or boiling won’t help, experts say.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Published on Jan 15, 2025 05:12 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Considering Dry January? Here's why Tom Holland says sobriety changed his life

Are you thinking about trying Dry January? Take inspo from Tom Holland as he opens up about his decision to get sober, revealing how it changed his life

Tom Holland opens up about staying sober

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Published on Jan 03, 2025 05:04 PM IST

ByAadrika Sominder

Water tanker vendor & driver arrested for supplying STP water to Kharadi housing society

According to the FIR, the duo supplied water from a nearby STP as drinking water to the residents of Nyati Elysia despite their agreement with the housing society to supply borewell water

Between October 7, 2024 and December 17, 2024, the accused made a total 28 deliveries to Nyati Elysia according to both the society and the register of the said STP. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 03, 2025 08:26 AM IST

ByShreya Varanasi

Post-party relaxation: How to conquer your hangover on the first day of 2025

New Year’s Eve is almost here, and with it, the inevitable post-party hangover; here’s how to make the most of your recovery time

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Updated on Jan 01, 2025 07:57 AM IST

ByAadrika Sominder

PMC makes it mandatory for tankers supplying STP water to be painted green, carry clear message

The move follows a shocking incident wherein a private tanker supplier delivered STP water as drinking water to the Nyati Elissia Society in Kharadi

Meanwhile, the police have decided to file a case against the contractor involved in the Kharadi incident which has raised serious concerns about public health. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Dec 30, 2024 06:30 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Ken Betwa river link project to irrigate 2.51L ha across 4 U.P. dists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the ₹44,605 crore project on December 25, 2024, marking the 100th birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

The KBLP aims to transfer water from the Ken River in Madhya Pradesh to the Betwa River in U.P., both tributaries of the Yamuna. (Sourced)

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Updated on Dec 26, 2024 10:31 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

PM Modi kicks off ambitious Ken-Betwa river linking project

The project was first envisaged following a feasibility study by the National Water Development Authority (NWDA) in 1995 at a cost of ₹1998.74 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa river linking project in Khajuraho on Wednesday. (ANI)

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Updated on Dec 26, 2024 02:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Khajuraho

Gutka stains, no taps: Shivajinagar bus stand drinking water plant in neglect

Congress leader Rizwan Arshad, is the current MLA of the Shivajinagar Assembly constituency.

Shivajinagar is located in the Central Business District in Bengaluru.

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Published on Dec 17, 2024 10:53 AM IST

ByAnagha Deshpande

Ludhiana: Shivpuri residents fume over contaminated water supply

Residents claimed that due to the improper disposal of dyeing waste and faulty sewage systems, wastewater from such factories seeps into the underground potable water pipeline, making the water stinky and polluted

The murky water collected from taps in Shivpuri area in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 19, 2024 09:53 PM IST

ByRishika Kriti, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: DC sends show-cause notice to market committee secretary

The district administration and mandi board have failed to arrange basic facilities such as drinking water, washrooms, and cleanliness at the grain market near Gill Road, leading to concerns among vendors and customers as the procurement season beings on October 1.

Garbage is scattered across the grain market, leading to poor sanitation and lack of hygiene. (HT Photo)

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Published on Sep 30, 2024 11:14 PM IST

BySUKHPREET SINGH, Ludhiana

Thiruvananthapuram's water crisis forces educational institutions to close

Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine said probe would be conducted to find who was responsible for leak that caused delay in the supply of drinking water.

Schools closed in UP on August 8(Representative image)

education

Updated on Sep 09, 2024 02:00 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

High fluoride exposure linked to lower IQ in children, US government report says

The report is a striking acknowledgment of a potential neurological risk from high levels of fluoride

Image used for representational purposes only

world news

Updated on Aug 24, 2024 12:18 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Arya Vaishnavi

Ludhiana: New Durga Colony residents rue ‘poor living conditions’

Residents of New Durga Colony in Dhandari Kalan have lamented the abysmal state of their living conditions.

Open garbage dump in Durga Colony in Dhandari area in Ludhiana on Saturday, August 17, 2024. (Gurpreet Singh/Hindustan Times)

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Published on Aug 17, 2024 10:20 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Recent heavy rainfall has added potholed-roads to suburbs’ woes

Residents claim PMC has failed to provide basic infrastructure to 34 fringe villages merged with the civic body since 2017

A road riddled with potholes in Narhe area that was merged with PMC. Residents claim the civic body has failed to provide basic infrastructure to its 34 villages merged since 2017. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

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Updated on Aug 07, 2024 08:16 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Cholera, dysentery and more in rainy season: Tips on preventing monsoon diseases

Monsoon health alert: Here's how to combat waterborne diseases and keep your family safe during the rainy season

Cholera, dysentery and more in rainy season: Tips to protect vulnerable family members from monsoon waterborne diseases (Photo by MediElaj)

lifestyle

Published on Jul 28, 2024 12:31 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Muddy tap water in Pune: Boil it before consumption, says official

PMC on Friday issued an advisory urging citizens to follow precautions to safeguard their health following torrential rains in the city which has increased the risk of waterborne diseases that could spread by drinking contaminated water

The district administration on Thursday evacuated at least 400 people from low-lying areas, mainly alongside the Mutha River on Sinhgad Road, after release of water from Khadakwasla Dam. (Mahendra Kolhe/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 27, 2024 10:39 PM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

₹2,600 cr sanctioned for projects in Faridabad

With top priority to solve drinking water and drainage problems, 22 ranney collector wells, 70 tube wells using reverse rotary technology and eight boosting stations will be constructed, an official spokesperson said

Approval was also given to a sewage project and replace the old sewage system for drainage of rainwater. This will cost approximately <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,289 crore. (HT File)

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Updated on Jul 11, 2024 07:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Out to fetch water, four family killed after vehicle plunges into gorge

The incident triggered massive protests in Rajpora village of Handwara, with locals criticising the administration and public health engineering and Jal Shakti department’s apathy over the lack of potable water.

Locals said they have to walk around 1.5 km every day to fetch water. (File)

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Updated on Jul 10, 2024 07:04 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

No water supply in 7 villages, but villagers still receive bills: Panchkula DC takes note

Residents of seven villages in Morni block , in their complaint, told Panchkula DC that there is a problem of drinking water in seven villages, including Kolyon, Baihni, Majhar, Dalana, Bagh, Fatog and Khaniyara, and the residents have to go far away to fetch water

The villagers pointed out that in 2023 a team from the public health department had come to conduct a survey under the Jal Jeevan Mission, however, even after the survey, water has not reached these villages to date, but messages regarding water bills have been coming on their phones every month. (HT File)

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Updated on Jul 04, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Contaminated water likely source of infection for cholera outbreak in Bhosari: PCMC

PCMC officials suspect contaminated water as source of cholera infection in Bhosari, urge residents to avoid tap water and use tanker water.

As per the laboratory reports three samples of stored drinking water by residents in the Wasti were found non-potable. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Jun 17, 2024 05:30 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

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Pune Municipal Corporation cracks down on drinking water misuse amid shortages, enforcing fines and potential disconnections for violators.

The chief minister, on Wednesday, also indicated that 400 new electric buses will be added to the transport infrastructure of the city, a government spokesperson said

The corporation’s jurisdiction, which covers 100 residential wards, currently requires around 380MLD of drinking water but civic body is able to provide only 330–340 MLD at present

To avoid such incidents, the forest department has proposed providing boundary walls around the well and covering them with a safety net

Dr Manjot emphasised that insufficient water intake results in skin problems like dark circles and dryness. Learn how much you should drink.

Is it healthy to stand and drink water? Here’s what a dietician and a doctor said.

Mohammed Shami was slammed by many in social media after he was criticised for not observing a fast while playing in CT25.

Shivakumar stated that Karnataka had raised concerns about the Tungabhadra River and proposed the construction of an alternate dam.

Senate inquiry raises concerns over PFAS in drinking water, affecting Aboriginal communities reliant on bottled water due to quality issues.

A fitness and nutrition coach who lost 23 kg shared certain dos and don'ts, including not starving yourself, that you must follow to lose weight sustainably.

Toxic chemicals in drinking water after a fire pose risks ranging from temporary nausea to cancer, experts say.

Are you thinking about trying Dry January? Take inspo from Tom Holland as he opens up about his decision to get sober, revealing how it changed his life

According to the FIR, the duo supplied water from a nearby STP as drinking water to the residents of Nyati Elysia despite their agreement with the housing society to supply borewell water

New Year’s Eve is almost here, and with it, the inevitable post-party hangover; here’s how to make the most of your recovery time

The move follows a shocking incident wherein a private tanker supplier delivered STP water as drinking water to the Nyati Elissia Society in Kharadi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the ₹44,605 crore project on December 25, 2024, marking the 100th birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

The project was first envisaged following a feasibility study by the National Water Development Authority (NWDA) in 1995 at a cost of ₹1998.74 crore

Congress leader Rizwan Arshad, is the current MLA of the Shivajinagar Assembly constituency.

Residents claimed that due to the improper disposal of dyeing waste and faulty sewage systems, wastewater from such factories seeps into the underground potable water pipeline, making the water stinky and polluted

The district administration and mandi board have failed to arrange basic facilities such as drinking water, washrooms, and cleanliness at the grain market near Gill Road, leading to concerns among vendors and customers as the procurement season beings on October 1.

Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine said probe would be conducted to find who was responsible for leak that caused delay in the supply of drinking water.

The report is a striking acknowledgment of a potential neurological risk from high levels of fluoride

Residents of New Durga Colony in Dhandari Kalan have lamented the abysmal state of their living conditions.

Residents claim PMC has failed to provide basic infrastructure to 34 fringe villages merged with the civic body since 2017

Monsoon health alert: Here's how to combat waterborne diseases and keep your family safe during the rainy season

PMC on Friday issued an advisory urging citizens to follow precautions to safeguard their health following torrential rains in the city which has increased the risk of waterborne diseases that could spread by drinking contaminated water

With top priority to solve drinking water and drainage problems, 22 ranney collector wells, 70 tube wells using reverse rotary technology and eight boosting stations will be constructed, an official spokesperson said

The incident triggered massive protests in Rajpora village of Handwara, with locals criticising the administration and public health engineering and Jal Shakti department’s apathy over the lack of potable water.

Residents of seven villages in Morni block , in their complaint, told Panchkula DC that there is a problem of drinking water in seven villages, including Kolyon, Baihni, Majhar, Dalana, Bagh, Fatog and Khaniyara, and the residents have to go far away to fetch water

PCMC officials suspect contaminated water as source of cholera infection in Bhosari, urge residents to avoid tap water and use tanker water.

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