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32 Real-Time Water Monitoring Stations To Be Set-Up For Yamuna Clean-Up
In line with its commitment to clean the Yamuna river, the Delhi government will install 32 real-time water quality monitoring stations to monitor the river water and the drains flowing into it.
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Delhi To Set Up Centre For Real-Time Monitoring Of Air Quality, Water Pollution
An integrated command and control centre has been proposed in the 2025-26 Delhi budget, presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday, for real-time monitoring of air quality, water pollution, noise levels, and waste management.
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Safe For Drinking: These Places Offer Cleanest And Best-Tasting Tap Water In The World
From New York to Scotland, travellers need not purchase bottled water in these places as the tap water is clean and even has a great taste, according to a recent report.
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Water Quality During Maha Kumbh Fit For Bathing, Pollution Control Board Report Finds
A new report by the Central Pollution Control Board submitted to the National Green Tribunal said that as per statistical analysis, the water quality during the recently-concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj was fit for bathing.
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Realme P3 Pro Review: A Good Upgrade That Fails to Stand Out
Realme's P3 Pro packs plenty of fancy features, like a quad-curved display, a massive battery, and even an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance. It introduces some segment-leading features but comes up short in other areas, like camera quality, software, and raw performance, which are in some ways essential to the mid-range formula. However, i...
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Ganga Water Unfit For Bathing At Several Places In Bihar: Economic Survey
The water of the Ganga river in Bihar is not fit for bathing at most places in the state due to the presence of a higher value of "bacteriological population", according to the Bihar Economic Survey 2024-25.
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High Faecal Bacteria In River Water At Some Locations In Maha Kumbh: Pollution Board
The National Green Tribunal was informed on Monday, through a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), that various locations in Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh were not conforming to the primary water quality for bathing.
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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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Overnight Rain In Delhi, Surrounding Areas, Air Quality Improves Slightly
Overnight rainfall in Delhi-NCR brought a slight improvement in the air quality and also a rise in temperature. So far, there are no reports of flooding and water logging.
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Study Warns Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Global Coastal Groundwater by 2100
A NASA-DOD study indicates that by 2100, 77% of global coastal aquifers will face saltwater intrusion due to rising sea levels and reduced groundwater recharge. This phenomenon, caused by shifting fresh and saltwater dynamics, threatens water quality, agriculture, and infrastructure. Low-lying regions, including Southeast Asia, the U.S. Eastern Sea...
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Can The Egg Floating Test Determine Its Freshness? Here's What It Really Means
According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), while floating eggs are a sign of reduced quality, they may still be safe to consume.Â
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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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Zerodha CEO Suggests Linking Property Prices To Air Quality In Cities, Internet Agrees
He believes that this approach would incentivise homeowners and communities to actively work toward improving their local environment.
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"Such A Scam": Bengaluru Techie Shares Pic Of Water Leaking From ₹1.5 Crore Apartment
His photo highlights the stark contrast between the high cost of living in Bengaluru and the subpar quality of construction in some of its premium buildings.
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Dirty River Seine Causes Fresh Suspense At Paris Olympics
Paris Olympics organisers have cancelled training for triathletes in the River Seine again because of poor water quality, leading to more uncertainty over whether the mixed relay will go ahead as planned
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32 Real-Time Water Monitoring Stations To Be Set-Up For Yamuna Clean-Up
In line with its commitment to clean the Yamuna river, the Delhi government will install 32 real-time water quality monitoring stations to monitor the river water and the drains flowing into it.
-
Delhi To Set Up Centre For Real-Time Monitoring Of Air Quality, Water Pollution
An integrated command and control centre has been proposed in the 2025-26 Delhi budget, presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday, for real-time monitoring of air quality, water pollution, noise levels, and waste management.
-
Safe For Drinking: These Places Offer Cleanest And Best-Tasting Tap Water In The World
From New York to Scotland, travellers need not purchase bottled water in these places as the tap water is clean and even has a great taste, according to a recent report.
-
Water Quality During Maha Kumbh Fit For Bathing, Pollution Control Board Report Finds
A new report by the Central Pollution Control Board submitted to the National Green Tribunal said that as per statistical analysis, the water quality during the recently-concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj was fit for bathing.
-
Realme P3 Pro Review: A Good Upgrade That Fails to Stand Out
Realme's P3 Pro packs plenty of fancy features, like a quad-curved display, a massive battery, and even an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance. It introduces some segment-leading features but comes up short in other areas, like camera quality, software, and raw performance, which are in some ways essential to the mid-range formula. However, i...
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Ganga Water Unfit For Bathing At Several Places In Bihar: Economic Survey
The water of the Ganga river in Bihar is not fit for bathing at most places in the state due to the presence of a higher value of "bacteriological population", according to the Bihar Economic Survey 2024-25.
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High Faecal Bacteria In River Water At Some Locations In Maha Kumbh: Pollution Board
The National Green Tribunal was informed on Monday, through a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), that various locations in Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh were not conforming to the primary water quality for bathing.
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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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Overnight Rain In Delhi, Surrounding Areas, Air Quality Improves Slightly
Overnight rainfall in Delhi-NCR brought a slight improvement in the air quality and also a rise in temperature. So far, there are no reports of flooding and water logging.
-
Study Warns Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Global Coastal Groundwater by 2100
A NASA-DOD study indicates that by 2100, 77% of global coastal aquifers will face saltwater intrusion due to rising sea levels and reduced groundwater recharge. This phenomenon, caused by shifting fresh and saltwater dynamics, threatens water quality, agriculture, and infrastructure. Low-lying regions, including Southeast Asia, the U.S. Eastern Sea...
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Can The Egg Floating Test Determine Its Freshness? Here's What It Really Means
According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), while floating eggs are a sign of reduced quality, they may still be safe to consume.Â
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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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Zerodha CEO Suggests Linking Property Prices To Air Quality In Cities, Internet Agrees
He believes that this approach would incentivise homeowners and communities to actively work toward improving their local environment.
-
"Such A Scam": Bengaluru Techie Shares Pic Of Water Leaking From ₹1.5 Crore Apartment
His photo highlights the stark contrast between the high cost of living in Bengaluru and the subpar quality of construction in some of its premium buildings.
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Dirty River Seine Causes Fresh Suspense At Paris Olympics
Paris Olympics organisers have cancelled training for triathletes in the River Seine again because of poor water quality, leading to more uncertainty over whether the mixed relay will go ahead as planned
