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Moringa Seeds May Remove Microplastics From Drinking Water: New Study
A new study suggests moringa seeds can remove microplastics from drinking water by clumping particles for easy filtration. The plant-based method rivals chemical treatments, offering a low-cost, sustainable solution, though more research is needed.
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This Diet Might Cut Cholera Risk By 100x: Here's How Simple Change Can Save Lives
Cholera remains a major global health threat, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean drinking water.
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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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Centre Allocates Rs 74,226 Crore Budget For Drinking Water, Sanitation
The Centre has allocated Rs 74,226 crore for the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation in the Union Budget 2025-26, with most of it allotted to the Jal Jeevan Mission which aims to provide tap water connections to rural households.
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World Water Day 2024: History, Significance And Theme
World Water Day 2024: Across the world, millions of people still lack access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities.
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"Prisoner's Constitutional Rights": High Court Pulls Up Tihar Jail Over Prison Amenities
Delhi High Court has constituted a four-member fact-finding committee of lawyers to "meticulously" inspect the living conditions in Tihar jail, including the status of drinking water, sanitation, overall hygiene and maintenance of washrooms
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Bill Gates Reveals He Once Drank Water From 'Faecal Sludge', For A Good Cause
Mr Gates admitted he's done some ''weird cr*p' in his life'' - from drinking 'water from faecal sludge' to ''sharing a stage with human faeces. ''
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Centre's New Draft Guidelines On Water Supply For Differently-Abled
Foot-operated pedals to turn on taps, hand rails or grab bars at drinking water points and braille indication on taps are among the features included in the Centre's draft guidelines on accessible piped water supply for persons with disabilities.
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More Than Rs 1 Lakh Crore Funds Under 15th Finance Commission For Rural Areas
The 15th Finance Commission has tied grants of Rs 1,42,084 crore to ensure more funds to gram panchayats to make their water supply and sanitation-related plans, the Ministry of Jal Shakti said on Sunday.
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Suresh Raina Set To Build Sanitation And Drinking Water Facilities In 34 Government Schools
Suresh Raina is a 2011 ODI World Cup winner, and is doing philanthropic work through his Grace Raina Foundation.
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Department Of Drinking Water And Sanitation To Hold Essay Competition For School Children Online
The winners of the essay and painting competition will be felicitated on October 2, 2020, at the national level.
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2.2 Billion People Lack Access To Safe Drinking Water Globally: United Nations
4.2 billion people lack access to safely managed sanitation services, a new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said.
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Centre Creates Jal Shakti Ministry, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Takes Charge
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.
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Jharkhand To Become Open Defecation Free By November 15, Says Uma Bharti
With the current rate of sanitation coverage in Jharkhand, the state will become open defecation free (ODF) by November 15, Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation Uma Bharti said on Sunday.
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Japan Offers Support To PM Modi's Clean India Initiative
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has offered his government's support to the Swachh Bharat Mission, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation said on Thursday.
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Moringa Seeds May Remove Microplastics From Drinking Water: New Study
A new study suggests moringa seeds can remove microplastics from drinking water by clumping particles for easy filtration. The plant-based method rivals chemical treatments, offering a low-cost, sustainable solution, though more research is needed.
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This Diet Might Cut Cholera Risk By 100x: Here's How Simple Change Can Save Lives
Cholera remains a major global health threat, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean drinking water.
-
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.
-
Centre Allocates Rs 74,226 Crore Budget For Drinking Water, Sanitation
The Centre has allocated Rs 74,226 crore for the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation in the Union Budget 2025-26, with most of it allotted to the Jal Jeevan Mission which aims to provide tap water connections to rural households.
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World Water Day 2024: History, Significance And Theme
World Water Day 2024: Across the world, millions of people still lack access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities.
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"Prisoner's Constitutional Rights": High Court Pulls Up Tihar Jail Over Prison Amenities
Delhi High Court has constituted a four-member fact-finding committee of lawyers to "meticulously" inspect the living conditions in Tihar jail, including the status of drinking water, sanitation, overall hygiene and maintenance of washrooms
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Bill Gates Reveals He Once Drank Water From 'Faecal Sludge', For A Good Cause
Mr Gates admitted he's done some ''weird cr*p' in his life'' - from drinking 'water from faecal sludge' to ''sharing a stage with human faeces. ''
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Centre's New Draft Guidelines On Water Supply For Differently-Abled
Foot-operated pedals to turn on taps, hand rails or grab bars at drinking water points and braille indication on taps are among the features included in the Centre's draft guidelines on accessible piped water supply for persons with disabilities.
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More Than Rs 1 Lakh Crore Funds Under 15th Finance Commission For Rural Areas
The 15th Finance Commission has tied grants of Rs 1,42,084 crore to ensure more funds to gram panchayats to make their water supply and sanitation-related plans, the Ministry of Jal Shakti said on Sunday.
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Suresh Raina Set To Build Sanitation And Drinking Water Facilities In 34 Government Schools
Suresh Raina is a 2011 ODI World Cup winner, and is doing philanthropic work through his Grace Raina Foundation.
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Department Of Drinking Water And Sanitation To Hold Essay Competition For School Children Online
The winners of the essay and painting competition will be felicitated on October 2, 2020, at the national level.
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2.2 Billion People Lack Access To Safe Drinking Water Globally: United Nations
4.2 billion people lack access to safely managed sanitation services, a new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said.
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Centre Creates Jal Shakti Ministry, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Takes Charge
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.
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Jharkhand To Become Open Defecation Free By November 15, Says Uma Bharti
With the current rate of sanitation coverage in Jharkhand, the state will become open defecation free (ODF) by November 15, Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation Uma Bharti said on Sunday.
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Japan Offers Support To PM Modi's Clean India Initiative
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has offered his government's support to the Swachh Bharat Mission, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation said on Thursday.
