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AAP-BJP Blame Game Drags On As Delhi Battles Water Shortage Amid Severe Heat
The politics over the water shortage in Delhi intensified on Monday as the ruling AAP accused the BJP of "deliberately creating" the situation to trouble the people, even as the BJP held 'matka phod' protests blaming the Kejriwal government.
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What Is Gaza's Situation As Israel Strikes At Hamas? UN Puts Out A Report
No power supply, a looming food and water crisis, more than 3 lakh people displaced and over 1,100 dead - as Israel strikes backs after Hamas' shocking attack, the Gaza Strip is living its worst nightmare
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Delhi Water Supply Situation Worsens As Yamuna River "Almost Dry "
The water supply situation in the national capital has deteriorated further as the Wazirabad pond level has now dropped to 668.3 feet, the lowest this year, against the normal of 674.5 feet, officials said on Saturday.
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Delhi To Face Water Crisis Due To Closure Of Nangla Hydel Channel: Raghav Chadha
Delhi could be staring at an unprecedented water crisis and even a law and order situation with the Nangla Hydel Channel that supplies 25 per cent of the city's water being closed for a month for repairs, Delhi Jal Board vice chairperson Raghav Chadha said on Thursday.
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Delhi Water Crisis Over, Says Arvind Kejriwal; Situation "Back To Normal"
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today that "water production" was back to normal in the national capital and the "crisis" was over, a day after water supply to several areas of the Delhi was hit due to spike in ammonia levels.
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Several Steps Taken To Ensure No Water Crisis In Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said his government has taken a number of steps to ensure that the water situation in the national capital does not reach an alarming level.
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"Get Drinking Water From Home": Water Crisis Hits IT Companies In Chennai
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.
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Consider Bringing Down Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today asked the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) and a sub-committee set up by Kerala to deal with the flood situation in the state to coordinate and explore the possibility of reducing the water level at the Mullaperiyar Dam by three feet.
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India's Water Crisis A "Scary Situation", Stresses Ex-ISRO Chairman K Kasturirangan
Eminent scientist K Kasturirangan said agriculture's share in India's total water usage needs to be brought down to below 50 per cent, and efforts made to preserve and manage even a single drop.
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Water Supply In Shimla Increases, But Rationing System To Continue
Amid acute water shortage, the situation in Shimla improved as authorities increased supply for the second day on Sunday, even though officials said the rationing system put in place in the Himachal Pradesh capital would continue.
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Amid Acute Water Crisis, Schools In Shimla Shut For 5 Days
Amid acute water shortage in Shimla, the state government has decided to shut government schools in the district for a week from Monday. Water scarcity have been plaguing Shimla for the past 15 days with protests in several areas of the city.
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Shimla Battles Water Crisis, Locals Ask Tourists To Stay Away: 10 Points
Shimla is facing an acute water crisis. Residents are complaining of taps going dry for the seventh consecutive day. The Mall Road frequented by tourists is seeing long queues for water since daybreak. The situation has reached a point where the Himachal Pradesh High Court took immediate notice of the matter and stepped in. Himachal Pradesh Chief M...
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Over-Exploitation Of Delhi Groundwater In Semi-Critical State: Top Court
The Supreme Court today expressed grave concern on "over-exploitation" of groundwater in most parts of Delhi and asked the authorities to avert a crisis, saying the situation was "semi-critical".
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On Delhi's Civic Problems, Supreme Court Says Situation "Irreversible"
The Supreme Court on Thursday termed the situation prevailing in Delhi as "irreversible", saying the authorities would have to make all out efforts to deal with myriad problems like pollution, water crisis, traffic congestion in the national capital.
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Delhi Hints At Water Cuts In VIP Zone, Seeks PM's Help. Haryana Falls In Line
Delhi is going through a water crisis and Arvind Kejriwal's government has appealed to the Prime Minister's Office for help, requesting it to "go beyond politics". But along with it, there was also a warning on Mr Kejriwal's twitter page: Water supply in VIP areas may be cut down unless the situation is addressed soon. Within hours, there was promi...
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AAP-BJP Blame Game Drags On As Delhi Battles Water Shortage Amid Severe Heat
The politics over the water shortage in Delhi intensified on Monday as the ruling AAP accused the BJP of "deliberately creating" the situation to trouble the people, even as the BJP held 'matka phod' protests blaming the Kejriwal government.
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What Is Gaza's Situation As Israel Strikes At Hamas? UN Puts Out A Report
No power supply, a looming food and water crisis, more than 3 lakh people displaced and over 1,100 dead - as Israel strikes backs after Hamas' shocking attack, the Gaza Strip is living its worst nightmare
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Delhi Water Supply Situation Worsens As Yamuna River "Almost Dry "
The water supply situation in the national capital has deteriorated further as the Wazirabad pond level has now dropped to 668.3 feet, the lowest this year, against the normal of 674.5 feet, officials said on Saturday.
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Delhi To Face Water Crisis Due To Closure Of Nangla Hydel Channel: Raghav Chadha
Delhi could be staring at an unprecedented water crisis and even a law and order situation with the Nangla Hydel Channel that supplies 25 per cent of the city's water being closed for a month for repairs, Delhi Jal Board vice chairperson Raghav Chadha said on Thursday.
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Delhi Water Crisis Over, Says Arvind Kejriwal; Situation "Back To Normal"
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today that "water production" was back to normal in the national capital and the "crisis" was over, a day after water supply to several areas of the Delhi was hit due to spike in ammonia levels.
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Several Steps Taken To Ensure No Water Crisis In Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said his government has taken a number of steps to ensure that the water situation in the national capital does not reach an alarming level.
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"Get Drinking Water From Home": Water Crisis Hits IT Companies In Chennai
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.
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Consider Bringing Down Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today asked the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) and a sub-committee set up by Kerala to deal with the flood situation in the state to coordinate and explore the possibility of reducing the water level at the Mullaperiyar Dam by three feet.
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India's Water Crisis A "Scary Situation", Stresses Ex-ISRO Chairman K Kasturirangan
Eminent scientist K Kasturirangan said agriculture's share in India's total water usage needs to be brought down to below 50 per cent, and efforts made to preserve and manage even a single drop.
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Water Supply In Shimla Increases, But Rationing System To Continue
Amid acute water shortage, the situation in Shimla improved as authorities increased supply for the second day on Sunday, even though officials said the rationing system put in place in the Himachal Pradesh capital would continue.
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Amid Acute Water Crisis, Schools In Shimla Shut For 5 Days
Amid acute water shortage in Shimla, the state government has decided to shut government schools in the district for a week from Monday. Water scarcity have been plaguing Shimla for the past 15 days with protests in several areas of the city.
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Shimla Battles Water Crisis, Locals Ask Tourists To Stay Away: 10 Points
Shimla is facing an acute water crisis. Residents are complaining of taps going dry for the seventh consecutive day. The Mall Road frequented by tourists is seeing long queues for water since daybreak. The situation has reached a point where the Himachal Pradesh High Court took immediate notice of the matter and stepped in. Himachal Pradesh Chief M...
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Over-Exploitation Of Delhi Groundwater In Semi-Critical State: Top Court
The Supreme Court today expressed grave concern on "over-exploitation" of groundwater in most parts of Delhi and asked the authorities to avert a crisis, saying the situation was "semi-critical".
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On Delhi's Civic Problems, Supreme Court Says Situation "Irreversible"
The Supreme Court on Thursday termed the situation prevailing in Delhi as "irreversible", saying the authorities would have to make all out efforts to deal with myriad problems like pollution, water crisis, traffic congestion in the national capital.
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Delhi Hints At Water Cuts In VIP Zone, Seeks PM's Help. Haryana Falls In Line
Delhi is going through a water crisis and Arvind Kejriwal's government has appealed to the Prime Minister's Office for help, requesting it to "go beyond politics". But along with it, there was also a warning on Mr Kejriwal's twitter page: Water supply in VIP areas may be cut down unless the situation is addressed soon. Within hours, there was promi...
