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Several Bihar districts on alert as IMD warns of heavy rain and flash floods

The bulletin warned that these districts face a "low to moderate flash flood risk" over the next 24…

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Karnataka Deputy CM Shivkumar launches Cauvery Phase 5 Water project, assures water security for next 10 years

The Cauvery Phase 5 Water Supply Project is among the largest of its kind in India, designed to sup…

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A brief history of America's love affair with fluoridated water — and why it's now up for debate

Too much fluoride can make your teeth brown, but getting a little bit is a dentist's dream. Here's …

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Dipping reservoir stores in South India raise alarms on possible water shortages ahead

Looking ahead, despite current shortages, many state governments assure the public of sufficient wa…

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Will lay down pan-India guidelines on demolition of illegal structures, irrespective of religion: SC

Observing that merely because somebody is an accused or even a convict cannot be a ground for demol…

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Thailand is now welcoming Indians with open arms, but are its drought-hit islands really prepared for a tourism influx?

Thailand's tourism sector has been strategically easing visa regulations to attract visitors from k…

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40% rise in eye related problems due to pollution, say Delhi doctors

Ophthalmologists in Delhi are observing sharp rise in number of patients suffering from eye problem…

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Delhi rains: After late night showers caused severe traffic disruptions and waterlogging, IMD forecasts more rains today

As Delhi reels under the impact of heavy monsoon rains, residents are advised to monitor weather up…

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Scientists are growing crops with salt water that could help save us from starvation

SaliCrop, a seed enhancement company, is working to make crops more resilient to climate change, wi…

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Water woes grip Bengaluru as city faces severe crisis ahead of summer

Bengaluru, often referred to as India's Silicon Valley, is facing a water crisis. As the sweltering…

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After water crisis, Shimla now facing shortage in fuel supply

Triggered by high demand amidst tourist season, and the reduced supply by the oil companies, Himach…

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Assam floods: 3 lakh people affected by deluge; 35 villages and 1,089 hectares of crop area submerged

Floods in Assam have severely affected nearly 6,000 people in Nagaon district, submerged 35 village…

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Oil India's Dibrugarh oil fields start operations after 15 years

After almost 15 years, state-owned Oil India Limited's (OIL) Khagorijan oil field in eastern Assam'…

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Students of OP Jindal University up in arms as viral video shows canteen staff crushing potatoes with feet

Students at India’s prestigious OP Jindal Global University are up in arms against the management a…

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Wash your hands often to keep Covid-19 away, but most Indians can't afford the water

Washing hands with soap is critical in the fight against Covid-19, but it’s a luxury for 82% of rur…

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Lucknow cold wave: Hospitals witness 50-60% surge in patients with respiratory problems

While many people have been suffering from serious health issues like heart attacks, there has…

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To help fight water scarcity, a machine that produces drinking water from air has been launched in India

Watergen has entered into a 50-50 joint venture (JV) with SMV Jaipuria Group, an Indian company …

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This start-up creates ‘green’ water out of thin air and sells it at ₹4 per liter

“There was a time when we were just allowed to have one bucket per day in college because ther…

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Britain has a new big problem: crumbling concrete in schools, hospitals, airports, and theaters

A type of concrete used in many older public buildings is no longer safe, and it's forced hundreds …

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This UK company is selling chips in a fully biodegradable “paper” bag; is this the future of single-use packaging?

The plastic alternative can be recycled, re-pulped, composted, and even breaks down in anaerobic en…