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No End In Sight For Dharavi's Water Issues
Erratic supply, illegal connections, pressure of tanker mafia, and contamination make life worse in peak summers.
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British Nationals Contract Cholera After Drinking Holy Water From Ethiopian Pilgrimage Site
A recent cholera outbreak among British nationals is linked to contaminated holy water from Ethiopia's Bermel Giorgis pilgrimage site.
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What Makes A Water Purifier Truly Effective: Top Features To Look For?
Choosing the right water purifier can be overwhelming with so many options available. However, what truly matters is not just the brand or price, but how effectively it removes contaminants and ensures your water is safe to drink.
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Wonder How Jaipur Becomes 'Smart' By Damaging Jal Mahal Lake? Top Court Asks
The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the Nagar Nigam Jaipur Heritage for damaging Jal Mahal lake and contaminating its water by permitting a night market in the vicinity.
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"Kumbh Stampede Victims' Bodies Thrown In River": Jaya Bachchan Sparks Row
Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on Monday stoked controversy through her remarks that the Ganga water in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj is allegedly highly contaminated as bodies of those killed in the recent stampede were dumped in the river.
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Congress vs AAP vs BJP Over 'Yamuna Poisoning' Claim
The Congress on Tuesday waded into a spat between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party - that the latter, through its government in Haryana, had tried to put "poison" in the Yamuna and so contaminate the national capital's water supply.
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3 Die, 20 Ill In Chennai After Consuming Contaminated Drinking Water
At least three people have died, and 20 others fell ill in Pallavaram near Chennai on Thursday after allegedly consuming drinking water contaminated with sewage, Tamil Nadu Health Minister M Subramaniyan said on Thursday.
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3 Die Near Chennai After Drinking Sewage-Laced Water, 23 In Hospital
Three people died, and 23 others fell ill, in Pallavaram near Chennai on Thursday after reportedly consuming drinking water contaminated with sewage.
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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
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Over 200 Fall Sick After Drinking Contaminated Water At Noida Society
A resident said that the children were the most affected, who fell sick with symptoms of vomiting and dysentery.
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Microplastics Invade Human Brains, Researchers Call For Global Emergency
The global use of plastic has led to severe environmental contamination, with microplastics now found in air, water, soil, food, and human organs, including the brain.
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AIIMS Delhi Cautions Against Contaminated Food And Water As Hepatitis A Cases Spike (Prevention Tips Inside)
Cases of Hepatitis A have increased in Delhi over the past few weeks, as per reports.
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France Recalls Contaminated Olympic-Branded Water Bottles For Children
French authorities have recalled Olympics-branded water bottles for children containing excessive levels of endocrine disruptor Bisphenol A, a week ahead of the Paris Games' opening.
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4th Case Of Rare-But-Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba Reported In Kerala
Another case of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters, has been reported from Kerala.
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Kerala Boy Dies From Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba After Dip In Pond
A 14-year-old boy died of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters, at a private hospital in Kerala, according to state health officials.
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No End In Sight For Dharavi's Water Issues
Erratic supply, illegal connections, pressure of tanker mafia, and contamination make life worse in peak summers.
-
British Nationals Contract Cholera After Drinking Holy Water From Ethiopian Pilgrimage Site
A recent cholera outbreak among British nationals is linked to contaminated holy water from Ethiopia's Bermel Giorgis pilgrimage site.
-
What Makes A Water Purifier Truly Effective: Top Features To Look For?
Choosing the right water purifier can be overwhelming with so many options available. However, what truly matters is not just the brand or price, but how effectively it removes contaminants and ensures your water is safe to drink.
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Wonder How Jaipur Becomes 'Smart' By Damaging Jal Mahal Lake? Top Court Asks
The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the Nagar Nigam Jaipur Heritage for damaging Jal Mahal lake and contaminating its water by permitting a night market in the vicinity.
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"Kumbh Stampede Victims' Bodies Thrown In River": Jaya Bachchan Sparks Row
Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on Monday stoked controversy through her remarks that the Ganga water in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj is allegedly highly contaminated as bodies of those killed in the recent stampede were dumped in the river.
-
Congress vs AAP vs BJP Over 'Yamuna Poisoning' Claim
The Congress on Tuesday waded into a spat between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party - that the latter, through its government in Haryana, had tried to put "poison" in the Yamuna and so contaminate the national capital's water supply.
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3 Die, 20 Ill In Chennai After Consuming Contaminated Drinking Water
At least three people have died, and 20 others fell ill in Pallavaram near Chennai on Thursday after allegedly consuming drinking water contaminated with sewage, Tamil Nadu Health Minister M Subramaniyan said on Thursday.
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3 Die Near Chennai After Drinking Sewage-Laced Water, 23 In Hospital
Three people died, and 23 others fell ill, in Pallavaram near Chennai on Thursday after reportedly consuming drinking water contaminated with sewage.
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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
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Over 200 Fall Sick After Drinking Contaminated Water At Noida Society
A resident said that the children were the most affected, who fell sick with symptoms of vomiting and dysentery.
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Microplastics Invade Human Brains, Researchers Call For Global Emergency
The global use of plastic has led to severe environmental contamination, with microplastics now found in air, water, soil, food, and human organs, including the brain.
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AIIMS Delhi Cautions Against Contaminated Food And Water As Hepatitis A Cases Spike (Prevention Tips Inside)
Cases of Hepatitis A have increased in Delhi over the past few weeks, as per reports.
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France Recalls Contaminated Olympic-Branded Water Bottles For Children
French authorities have recalled Olympics-branded water bottles for children containing excessive levels of endocrine disruptor Bisphenol A, a week ahead of the Paris Games' opening.
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4th Case Of Rare-But-Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba Reported In Kerala
Another case of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters, has been reported from Kerala.
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Kerala Boy Dies From Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba After Dip In Pond
A 14-year-old boy died of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters, at a private hospital in Kerala, according to state health officials.
