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Trouble Mounts For Pakistan With Taliban's New Move Over Cross-Border River
Pakistan's mounting water crisis is likely to worsen, as the Taliban government in Afghanistan has decided to move ahead with its plans to divert water from the Kunar River towards the Nangarhar region in the country
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In This Bihar Village, Women Make 10 Trips A Day For Drinking Water
The women leave the house even before sunrise, walk to the riverbank, carry 20-litre water pots on their heads and return to the village. This routine continues from dawn to dusk.
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Opinion | A City Without Water Is A Harbinger Of A Thirsty Planet
In Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Indus valley, the first urban settlements were built around irrigated farmland. Flooded terrace fields for rice, corn and quinoa accompanied the spread of civilization in East Asia and the Americas.
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India's Protein Crisis: Study Reveals How The Country Is High On Grains, Low On Real Nutrition
An analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) reveals that nearly half of all protein eaten in India now comes from basic grains
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Kashmir Faces Serious Water Crisis Due To Low Rainfall, Rivers Recede
Kashmir valley is facing a severe water crisis due to low rainfall consistently, experts said. The lack of snowfall has also shrunk rivers, tributaries and natural springs.
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Study Warns Urban Growth Could Leave Millions Without Clean Water By 2050
The study also revealed that by 2050, the population of cities in Africa and Asia will experience rapid population growth.
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IndiGo Collapse: Employees' Viral Letter Points To Planning Failure
IndiGo crisis: In the last four days, major hubs - Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and others - have seen cancellations running into the hundreds.
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'Food Bowl Punjab Faces Massive Water Crisis': Raghav Chadha In Parliament
Raghav Chadha was speaking on the "Statutory Resolution" moved by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav under Article 252(1) of the Constitution
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Not Just High Uranium: Delhi's Groundwater Has More Toxic Chemicals, Says New Report
The latest Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) survey finds that 13-15% of Delhi's groundwater samples exceed safe uranium limits, but that's not all. Many wells also show high nitrate, fluoride, lead, salinity and dissolved-solid levels, posing risks
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Opinion | Congress's Greatest Enemy Isn't BJP, But Itself
As the Congress grapples with its existential crisis, one is left to ponder: can a party so steeped in its own legacy navigate the turbulent waters of contemporary politics? Or is it destined to retrace its steps into irrelevance?
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Ex-Xiaomi India Chief Leaves Delhi Early Due To Severe Pollution: 'I Was Forced'
Jain said the city's current situation hit him harder, as he grew up in Meerut, studied at IIT Delhi, and fell in love with the place, its energy, food, and people.
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How Superbugs Spread In Cities: Contaminated Water, Food, Toilets And Public Spaces
Superbugs, drug-resistant bacteria, don't just infect hospitals. In cities, they spread through contaminated water, food, toilets and public areas.
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After Truce, Gazans Rush To Banks For Cash Only To Find There's None Left
The Palestinians trying to rebuild their lives in the ruins of Gaza are short of many things: food, clean water, medicine, and cash. On Sunday, two bank branches reopened, triggering an eager rush of clients. They were quickly disappointed.
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Water Crisis At South Delhi's 2 Iconic Malls? What Authorities Said
DLF clarified that two of its malls - DLF Promenade and DLF Emporio - are fully functional, denying claims that they might face closure amid the festive season owing to water supply issues.
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Canada's Marine Park Threatens To Euthanise 30 Beluga Whales Amid Financial Crisis
Twenty whales (19 belugas and 1 orca) have died at Marineland since 2019.
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Trouble Mounts For Pakistan With Taliban's New Move Over Cross-Border River
Pakistan's mounting water crisis is likely to worsen, as the Taliban government in Afghanistan has decided to move ahead with its plans to divert water from the Kunar River towards the Nangarhar region in the country
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In This Bihar Village, Women Make 10 Trips A Day For Drinking Water
The women leave the house even before sunrise, walk to the riverbank, carry 20-litre water pots on their heads and return to the village. This routine continues from dawn to dusk.
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Opinion | A City Without Water Is A Harbinger Of A Thirsty Planet
In Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Indus valley, the first urban settlements were built around irrigated farmland. Flooded terrace fields for rice, corn and quinoa accompanied the spread of civilization in East Asia and the Americas.
-
India's Protein Crisis: Study Reveals How The Country Is High On Grains, Low On Real Nutrition
An analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) reveals that nearly half of all protein eaten in India now comes from basic grains
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Kashmir Faces Serious Water Crisis Due To Low Rainfall, Rivers Recede
Kashmir valley is facing a severe water crisis due to low rainfall consistently, experts said. The lack of snowfall has also shrunk rivers, tributaries and natural springs.
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Study Warns Urban Growth Could Leave Millions Without Clean Water By 2050
The study also revealed that by 2050, the population of cities in Africa and Asia will experience rapid population growth.
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IndiGo Collapse: Employees' Viral Letter Points To Planning Failure
IndiGo crisis: In the last four days, major hubs - Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and others - have seen cancellations running into the hundreds.
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'Food Bowl Punjab Faces Massive Water Crisis': Raghav Chadha In Parliament
Raghav Chadha was speaking on the "Statutory Resolution" moved by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav under Article 252(1) of the Constitution
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Not Just High Uranium: Delhi's Groundwater Has More Toxic Chemicals, Says New Report
The latest Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) survey finds that 13-15% of Delhi's groundwater samples exceed safe uranium limits, but that's not all. Many wells also show high nitrate, fluoride, lead, salinity and dissolved-solid levels, posing risks
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Opinion | Congress's Greatest Enemy Isn't BJP, But Itself
As the Congress grapples with its existential crisis, one is left to ponder: can a party so steeped in its own legacy navigate the turbulent waters of contemporary politics? Or is it destined to retrace its steps into irrelevance?
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Ex-Xiaomi India Chief Leaves Delhi Early Due To Severe Pollution: 'I Was Forced'
Jain said the city's current situation hit him harder, as he grew up in Meerut, studied at IIT Delhi, and fell in love with the place, its energy, food, and people.
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How Superbugs Spread In Cities: Contaminated Water, Food, Toilets And Public Spaces
Superbugs, drug-resistant bacteria, don't just infect hospitals. In cities, they spread through contaminated water, food, toilets and public areas.
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After Truce, Gazans Rush To Banks For Cash Only To Find There's None Left
The Palestinians trying to rebuild their lives in the ruins of Gaza are short of many things: food, clean water, medicine, and cash. On Sunday, two bank branches reopened, triggering an eager rush of clients. They were quickly disappointed.
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Water Crisis At South Delhi's 2 Iconic Malls? What Authorities Said
DLF clarified that two of its malls - DLF Promenade and DLF Emporio - are fully functional, denying claims that they might face closure amid the festive season owing to water supply issues.
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Canada's Marine Park Threatens To Euthanise 30 Beluga Whales Amid Financial Crisis
Twenty whales (19 belugas and 1 orca) have died at Marineland since 2019.
