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40 Bengaluru lakes may quench city's thirst

The then Chief Secretary Rajneesh Goel and development commissioner Shalini Rajneesh noted that lack of a sustainable source of water was behind the water crisis in Bengaluru and stressed the need to restore lakes as the sustainable source of water.

24 August 2024, 22:11 IST

40 Bengaluru lakes may quench city's thirst

40 Bengaluru lakes may quench city's thirst

40 Bengaluru lakes may quench city's thirst

24 August 2024, 22:11 IST

India plans tougher ad curbs on liquor makers such as Carlsberg, Diageo, Pernod

According to the top civil servant for consumer affairs and draft rules being reported for the first time by 'Reuters'— the government could bring fines for companies and bans for celebrities endorsing tobacco and liquor ads deemed misleading.

04 August 2024, 06:43 IST

India plans tougher ad curbs on liquor makers such as Carlsberg, Diageo, Pernod

India plans tougher ad curbs on liquor makers such as Carlsberg, Diageo, Pernod

India plans tougher ad curbs on liquor makers such as Carlsberg, Diageo, Pernod

04 August 2024, 06:43 IST

Har Ghar Jal scheme: Over 15 cr water connections provided in India

The central government is implementing the Har Ghar Jal scheme under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in partnership with state governments to make provision of tap water supply to every rural household in the country.

01 August 2024, 10:14 IST

Har Ghar Jal scheme: Over 15 cr water connections provided in India

Har Ghar Jal scheme: Over 15 cr water connections provided in India

Har Ghar Jal scheme: Over 15 cr water connections provided in India

01 August 2024, 10:14 IST

Drinking water and sanitation department gets a mere 0.5% boost in budget

A substantial portion of this financial year's allotment for the Drinking Water and Sanitation department is directed towards the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), which received Rs 69,926.65 crore, a marginal rise from the revised estimate of Rs 69,846.31 crore in 2023-2024.

23 July 2024, 13:15 IST

Union Budget 2024 | Drinking water and sanitation department gets a mere 0.5% boost

Union Budget 2024 | Drinking water and sanitation department gets a mere 0.5% boost

Drinking water and sanitation department gets a mere 0.5% boost in budget

23 July 2024, 13:15 IST

Water from Air? How a Bengaluru startup is trying to solve the drinking water crisis

30 June 2024, 06:30 IST

Water from Air? How a Bengaluru startup is trying to solve the drinking water crisis

Water from Air? How a Bengaluru startup is trying to solve the drinking water crisis

Water from Air? How a Bengaluru startup is trying to solve the drinking water crisis

30 June 2024, 06:30 IST

Now selling in Bengaluru - water made from air

There are over 100 companies across the world that make water from air. But the technique used by Shrivastav’s team is followed by only three or four companies world wide, he claims.

29 May 2024, 03:15 IST

Now selling in Bengaluru - water made from air

Now selling in Bengaluru - water made from air

Now selling in Bengaluru - water made from air

29 May 2024, 03:15 IST

Kempegowda Layout allottees object to new BDA fee for water, drainage services

Allottees said that the BDA has introduced the new fee for those who are seeking plan sanction for constructing houses from April this year. Through this, the BDA is expected to rake in an additional Rs 83 crore in revenue.

29 May 2024, 00:37 IST

Kempegowda Layout allottees object to new BDA fee for water, drainage services

Kempegowda Layout allottees object to new BDA fee for water, drainage services

Kempegowda Layout allottees object to new BDA fee for water, drainage services

29 May 2024, 00:37 IST

US sets first standard to curb 'forever chemicals' from drinking water

Dubbed "forever chemicals" because they do not easily break down in the human body or environment, PFAS is found in hundreds of consumer and commercial products, including non-stick pans, cosmetics, firefighting foams and stain resistant clothing.

10 April 2024, 12:52 IST

US sets first standard to curb 'forever chemicals' from drinking water

US sets first standard to curb 'forever chemicals' from drinking water

US sets first standard to curb 'forever chemicals' from drinking water

10 April 2024, 12:52 IST

Telangana CM asks officials to take precautions to avoid drinking water crisis during summer

He told the officials to review in detail the requirement of water and write a letter to the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) seeking permission to draw water from Nagarjuna Sagar and Srisailam projects for drinking purposes.

22 February 2024, 19:48 IST

Telangana CM asks officials to take precautions to avoid drinking water crisis during summer

Telangana CM asks officials to take precautions to avoid drinking water crisis during summer

Telangana CM asks officials to take precautions to avoid drinking water crisis during summer

22 February 2024, 19:48 IST

As drought looms, Bengaluru residents grapple with irregular water supply

While the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) asserted no water scarcity, residents suspect that the agency is rationing water to avert an impending crisis during peak summer.

21 February 2024, 23:23 IST

As drought looms, Bengaluru residents grapple with irregular water supply

As drought looms, Bengaluru residents grapple with irregular water supply

As drought looms, Bengaluru residents grapple with irregular water supply

21 February 2024, 23:23 IST