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Water Crisis In Chennai, Desperate Locals Pay Double For Private Supply: 10 Points

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday June 19, 2019

Chennai is facing an acute water crisis after its four reservoirs - that are the main sources for drinking water in the city - have turned dry and ground water levels have plummeted due to scanty rain. Authorities in the Tamil Nadu capital have piped water supply by 40 per cent. The shortage of water has hit IT companies, five-star hotels and high-...

K Palaniswami Says Steps Underway For Drinking Water Supply To Chennai

Tamil Nadu News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 18, 2019

With reservoirs supplying water to Chennai drying up and ground water levels plummeting in absence of rain, water has become scarce but the government is taking necessary steps to supply drinking water to people, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami said on Tuesday.

Marathwada Water Grid To Cater Needs Of Parched Region: Devendra Fadnavis

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 18, 2019

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said his government was planning to ensure piped drinking water supply in every village of the parched Marathwada region through a water grid.

"Get Drinking Water From Home": Water Crisis Hits IT Companies In Chennai

Chennai News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 17, 2019

Officials in the information technology sector in Chennai's Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) agree the water shortage situation in the business district is grim but say they are managing the issue for now.

PM Has Set 2024 As Target For Clean Drinking Water In All Homes: Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2019

The Centre has set a target of providing clean drinking water to every household by 2024, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Tuesday. He said that the government has already begun formulating a plan to provide clean drinking water to nearly 14 crore households across the country.

Tamil Nadu Seeks 5,000-Crore Aid From Centre For Drinking Water Schemes

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 11, 2019

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday requested the Centre for sanctioning over Rs 5,000 crore for various drinking water supply schemes in the state, including a desalination plant for Villupuram district.

Can A High Protein Diet Harm Your Health? Know The Damages It Can Do

Health | Garima Arora | Tuesday June 11, 2019

High protein diet for weight loss: High protein diets may cause some adverse effects on your health if you follow them for a long period of time. Here's everything that you should know.

Virat Kohli Fined Rs 500 For Washing His Car With Drinking Water

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 7, 2019

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has slapped a fine of Rs 500 on Virat Kohli after his domestic help was found washing the India captain's car with drinking water.

Virat Kohli Fined Rs 500 For Washing Car With Drinking Water

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 7, 2019

Virat Kohli's domestic help was found washing cars with drinking water.

Weight Loss: 5 Healthy Diet Facts That Anyone Wanting To Lose Weight Must Know

NDTV Food Desk | Monday June 3, 2019

Weight Loss: Anyone wanting to lose weight in a healthy way must know about these diet-related facts!

Centre Creates Jal Shakti Ministry, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Takes Charge

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 31, 2019

A new Jal Shakti Ministry, in which the erstwhile ministries of Water Resources and Drinking Water and Sanitation will be merged, has been formed with BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at its helm.

Chennai's Largest Source Of Drinking Water Dries Up, Residents Hit Hard

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday May 30, 2019

Chennai's largest source of drinking water, Chembarambakkam lake, is bone dry with parched and cracked bed all over. The 3,500 million cubic feet capacity reservoir is left just with storage of silt and slush in the middle largely due to deficit monsoon last year. It was this very lake that overflowed and flooded Chennai in December 2015.

Crocodile Enters Gujarat Home To Drink Water, Caught After Two Hours

Cities | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 22, 2019

Radhaben Gohil, a resident of Raval village near here in Gujarat, says she is a hospitable woman but had never expected, even in her wildest imaginations, that a crocodile would ever find comfort in her kitchen.

Polling Booth In Indore Has AC, Offers Tea-Coffee, Biscuits To Voters

India News | ANI | Saturday May 18, 2019

A polling booth in Indore parliamentary constituency will offer a unique voting experience as it is equipped with facilities like air-conditioner, RO drinking water, cafeteria, medical desk, and facilities for specially-abled voters.

Follow These 3 Super Simple Yet Effective Tips By Rujuta Diwekar For Healthy Skin, Hair And Digestion This Summer

Health | DoctorNDTV | Friday May 17, 2019

Khus roots in drinking water, dahi or buttermilk and neem in bathing water - know how these 3 simple tricks can keep your skin and hair health, and digestion on point this summer.