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Indore, In Spotlight Over 20 Deaths, Allocated Rs 2,450 Crore For 'Clean' Water
Indore is facing one of its gravest civic and public health failures in recent memory, as at least 20 people have died and more than 3,200 have fallen ill after consuming contaminated drinking water in Bhagirathpura and adjoining areas of the city.
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India's Contaminated Water Crisis Goes Beyond Indore, 7 Cities Affected So Far; See Timeline, Causes And Updates
Contaminated water can lead to major health issues, from diarrhoea and typhoid to several neurological conditions like Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Read on to know more about cities that have reported contaminated water crises and precautions you should
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Alarming Typhoid Outbreak Across India: Cities Affected, Causes And Precautions Explained
A major typhoid outbreak has been reported across India, with cities like Gandhinagar, Greater Noida and Hyderabad affected due to contaminated water supplies and infrastructure failures.
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Amid Water Deaths, Indore Collector, Mayor Visit RSS Office, Congress Irked
A political controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh after Indore Collector Shivam Verma and Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava visited the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office late on Wednesday.
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E Coli Detected In Bhopal Water After 20 Die In Indore Contamination
Groundwater in several parts of Bhopal, including Khanugaon, Adampur Cantonment, and Vajpayee Nagar, has tested positive for E coli bacteria.
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Opinion | Indore, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru: Why Your 'Clean' City Doesn't Have Clean Water
The recent loss of lives in Indore, the outbreak of typhoid in Gandhinagar, and water contamination-linked illness cases in Bengaluru expose a deep systemic failure - one that forces us to question what 'clean' and 'well-managed' truly mean in India.
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Typhoid Case Surge In Gandhinagar: Human Rights Body Asks Gujarat Government For Ground Report
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a report from the Gujarat government within two weeks over media reports alleging a spurt in typhoid cases in Gandhinagar due to contaminated drinking water, an official s
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Study Estimates 49 Lakh Cases Of Typhoid Fever In India In 2023
A study has estimated 49 lakh cases of typhoid fever and 7,850 deaths in India in 2023, with Delhi, Maharashtra and Karnataka together accounting for nearly 30 per cent of the national burden.
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After Indore, Several Fall Ill In Greater Noida. Reason: Contaminated Water
Several residents of Greater Noidas Delta 1 Sector fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated drinking water, prompting health concerns and complaints of sewage mixing with the supply line, officials and residents said.
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BJP MP Says Clean Water 'People's Responsibility' Amid Row Over Indore Deaths
BJP MP Gyaneshwar Patil's statement pinning the responsibility of ensuring clean water on citizens has added fire to an ongoing political row that began after 20 people died after consuming contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura area.
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'Won't Get Into Numbers': Chief Minister Amid Confusion Over Indore Deaths
Deaths resulting from the consumption of contaminated drinking water in Indore continued to rise on Wednesday, with local records and families putting the number at 20, even as the Madhya Pradesh government has officially acknowledged four deaths.
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Doctor Explains How Water Quality Impacts Gut Health, Immunity And Long-Term Disease Risk
As groundwater quality becomes increasingly unpredictable across India, the role of using the right purification technology and certified filters has never been more critical.
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'Image Damaged': Court's Criminal Liability Warning Over Indore Water Deaths
The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the state government and the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) over the contaminated water crisis.
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Amul Refutes Viral Claims About Its Masti Dahi Packets Being "Unhygienic"
A viral video claimed that Amul Masti Dahi sold in pouches is "unhygienic" on the basis of certain laboratory tests that were privately conducted. Amul has called it "misinformation."
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What Happens When You Drink Contaminated Water? Health Effects Explained
The Indore contaminated water crisis, where sewage leaked into drinking water, sickening hundreds and causing deaths, highlights the serious risks of unsafe water.
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Indore, In Spotlight Over 20 Deaths, Allocated Rs 2,450 Crore For 'Clean' Water
Indore is facing one of its gravest civic and public health failures in recent memory, as at least 20 people have died and more than 3,200 have fallen ill after consuming contaminated drinking water in Bhagirathpura and adjoining areas of the city.
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India's Contaminated Water Crisis Goes Beyond Indore, 7 Cities Affected So Far; See Timeline, Causes And Updates
Contaminated water can lead to major health issues, from diarrhoea and typhoid to several neurological conditions like Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Read on to know more about cities that have reported contaminated water crises and precautions you should
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Alarming Typhoid Outbreak Across India: Cities Affected, Causes And Precautions Explained
A major typhoid outbreak has been reported across India, with cities like Gandhinagar, Greater Noida and Hyderabad affected due to contaminated water supplies and infrastructure failures.
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Amid Water Deaths, Indore Collector, Mayor Visit RSS Office, Congress Irked
A political controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh after Indore Collector Shivam Verma and Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava visited the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office late on Wednesday.
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E Coli Detected In Bhopal Water After 20 Die In Indore Contamination
Groundwater in several parts of Bhopal, including Khanugaon, Adampur Cantonment, and Vajpayee Nagar, has tested positive for E coli bacteria.
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Opinion | Indore, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru: Why Your 'Clean' City Doesn't Have Clean Water
The recent loss of lives in Indore, the outbreak of typhoid in Gandhinagar, and water contamination-linked illness cases in Bengaluru expose a deep systemic failure - one that forces us to question what 'clean' and 'well-managed' truly mean in India.
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Typhoid Case Surge In Gandhinagar: Human Rights Body Asks Gujarat Government For Ground Report
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a report from the Gujarat government within two weeks over media reports alleging a spurt in typhoid cases in Gandhinagar due to contaminated drinking water, an official s
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Study Estimates 49 Lakh Cases Of Typhoid Fever In India In 2023
A study has estimated 49 lakh cases of typhoid fever and 7,850 deaths in India in 2023, with Delhi, Maharashtra and Karnataka together accounting for nearly 30 per cent of the national burden.
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After Indore, Several Fall Ill In Greater Noida. Reason: Contaminated Water
Several residents of Greater Noidas Delta 1 Sector fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated drinking water, prompting health concerns and complaints of sewage mixing with the supply line, officials and residents said.
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BJP MP Says Clean Water 'People's Responsibility' Amid Row Over Indore Deaths
BJP MP Gyaneshwar Patil's statement pinning the responsibility of ensuring clean water on citizens has added fire to an ongoing political row that began after 20 people died after consuming contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura area.
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'Won't Get Into Numbers': Chief Minister Amid Confusion Over Indore Deaths
Deaths resulting from the consumption of contaminated drinking water in Indore continued to rise on Wednesday, with local records and families putting the number at 20, even as the Madhya Pradesh government has officially acknowledged four deaths.
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Doctor Explains How Water Quality Impacts Gut Health, Immunity And Long-Term Disease Risk
As groundwater quality becomes increasingly unpredictable across India, the role of using the right purification technology and certified filters has never been more critical.
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'Image Damaged': Court's Criminal Liability Warning Over Indore Water Deaths
The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the state government and the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) over the contaminated water crisis.
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Amul Refutes Viral Claims About Its Masti Dahi Packets Being "Unhygienic"
A viral video claimed that Amul Masti Dahi sold in pouches is "unhygienic" on the basis of certain laboratory tests that were privately conducted. Amul has called it "misinformation."
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What Happens When You Drink Contaminated Water? Health Effects Explained
The Indore contaminated water crisis, where sewage leaked into drinking water, sickening hundreds and causing deaths, highlights the serious risks of unsafe water.
