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drinking water news

Minister to review infra concerns with Manesar civic officials

Union minister of state (MoS) Rao Inderjit Singh. (HT Archive)
Published on Aug 21, 2025 05:16 AM IST

Steps being taken to fix Janakpuri water supply purity: Delhi Jal Board to NGT

Steps being taken to fix Janakpuri water supply purity: Delhi Jal Board to NGT
Published on Jul 27, 2025 05:14 AM IST

Tansa lake overflows due to continuous showers, city under orange alert today

Tansa lake overflows due to continuous showers, city under orange alert today
Published on Jul 24, 2025 08:10 AM IST

Boiled, filtered, or bottled water? Doctor shares their pros and cons

Choosing safe drinking water is essential for good health.
Updated on Jul 18, 2025 04:30 PM IST

PMC to prepare separate development plans for merged villages

A total of 32 villages have been merged into PMC over time. (HT)
Published on Jul 17, 2025 09:10 AM IST

Ultrasound technician shows what happens when you don't drink enough water

Your kidneys love water; they filter everything you drink. So, when you don't drink enough water, the organ suffers.
Published on Jul 16, 2025 04:28 PM IST

Man dies by electrocution while working on water pipeline in Bengal's Howrah

The deceased was working on a pipeline to supply drinking water to every house in Mandalpara in Howrah district.
Published on Jun 24, 2025 10:38 PM IST

Ludhiana West bypoll: Haryana CM rakes up water sharing dispute, AAP hits back

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini with BJP candidate Jiwan Gupta in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Jun 15, 2025 08:46 AM IST

Heatwave health hacks from doctors: Tips to protect your body in summer heat

Doctors share essential tips to protect yourself from a heatwave
Updated on Jun 11, 2025 06:25 PM IST

MMR to get drinking water from 2 new Karjat dam projects

Thane, India. Oct 02, 2024: General view of Middle Vaitarna Dam. Middle Vaitarna Dam is the third tallest dam in Maharashtra, built-in 2012 using roller-compacted concrete on the Vaitarna river in Kochale village, Thane district. Thane, India. Oct 02, 2024. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)
Published on May 21, 2025 08:30 AM IST

Punekars to face penalties for misuse of water

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)
Published on Apr 29, 2025 07:08 AM IST

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

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini and cabinet minister Rao Narbir Singh at a meeting in Gurugram on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 24, 2025 06:38 AM IST

Ghaziabad to plug summer water supply gap with new tube wells

Currently, the civic body has about 1,100 tube wells of varying capacities and 6,500 hand pumps installed. In addition, there are about 80 water tankers deployed to aid water distribution. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Published on Apr 09, 2025 10:12 AM IST

Over 100 wild animals rescued from wells in last five years 

Financial aid for the same has also been provided by the State government.   (HT)
Published on Apr 06, 2025 07:00 AM IST

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

What happens to your skin, when you stay hydrated by drinking water, dermat reveals.
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 12:22 PM IST

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

Is standing and drinking water harmful?
Published on Mar 31, 2025 04:06 PM IST

Javed Akhtar defends Mohammed Shami for not fasting during Ramzan

Javed Akhtar has tweeted in support of cricketer Mohammed Shami.
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 09:42 PM IST

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

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar.
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 08:17 AM IST

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

Debate continues on health risks of PFAS in drinking water.
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 08:43 PM IST

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

Gen managed to lose 23 kgs and now she shares 7 tips to lose 9 kg in 4 months.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 05:05 PM IST

Contaminated drinking water is a growing concern for cities facing wildfires

Toxic chemicals from those burns can get into damaged drinking water systems, and even filtering or boiling won’t help, experts say.
Published on Jan 15, 2025 05:12 PM IST

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

Tom Holland opens up about staying sober
Published on Jan 03, 2025 05:30 PM IST

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

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)
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 08:26 AM IST

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

Conquer the hangover
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 07:58 AM IST

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

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)
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 06:30 AM IST

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

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)
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 10:31 PM IST

PM Modi kicks off ambitious Ken-Betwa river linking project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa river linking project in Khajuraho on Wednesday. (ANI)
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 02:19 PM IST

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

Shivajinagar is located in the Central Business District in Bengaluru.
Published on Dec 17, 2024 10:53 AM IST

Ludhiana: Shivpuri residents fume over contaminated water supply

The murky water collected from taps in Shivpuri area in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 09:53 PM IST

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

Garbage is scattered across the grain market, leading to poor sanitation and lack of hygiene. (HT Photo)
Published on Sep 30, 2024 11:14 PM IST