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All About Faecal Coliform Bacteria, Found In River Water In Maha Kumbh
Multiple spots in Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh Mela is underway, failed to meet primary bathing standards due to high levels of faecal coliform in water, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) confirmed.
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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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Waterfront Park, Ferries: Paytm CEO's 4-Point Suggestions To PM Modi To Rejuvenate Yamuna River
The Paytm CEO's suggestions included constructing a giant observation wheel, similar to the iconic London Eye, which would offer panoramic views of the city and the river.
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Arvind Kejriwal Says Haryana Chief Minister "Spat Out" Yamuna Water, BJP Responds
Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that the Haryana government had mixed poison in the water coming to Delhi from the Yamuna River.
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"Yamuna Water Extremely Poisonous": Arvind Kejriwal Responds To Poll Panel
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, bearing the brunt of criticism over his pre-poll allegation that Haryana is poisoning waters of the Yamuna, has responded to the Election Commission with data about pollution of the river.
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In "Poison In Yamuna" Row, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi's "Nadir Shah" Jab At Lt Governor
The 'water war' between the AAP and BJP and Congress - ramped up Wednesday after Chief Minister Atishi's letter to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, in which she warned him not to "go down in the history of Delhi as someone with blood on their hands".
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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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Row Over Arvind Kejriwal's "Haryana Mixing Poison In Yamuna Water" Claim
The AAP and BJP continue to bicker as the clock ticks down to next week's Delhi election, with ex-Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accusing the latter of "mixing poison" in water supply, in an attempt to "create chaos... hoping blame will fall on AAP".
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Ahead Of Polls, Arvind Kejriwal Says He "Could Not Fulfil" These 3 Promises
Addressing a gathering ahead of the Delhi assembly polls, Arvind Kejriwal reminded people of his promises and said the AAP government is working towards their completion.
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Bald Within A Week: Mass Hair Loss In 3 Maharashtra Villages Sparks Panic
Several residents of three villages in Maharashtra's Buldhana district have turned bald within a week after mass hair loss over the past few days. Health officials suspect that water pollution due to fertilisers was behind the mass hair loss
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Ganga Water In Haridwar 'Unsafe' For Drinking: Pollution Control Board
The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board tests the water of Ganga every month at about eight places around Haridwar along the Uttar Pradesh border.
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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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How Air Pollution Is Harming More Than Just Our Lungs
Besides breathing difficulties, other side effects include headache, dizziness, lethargy, irritability in throat, itchy eyes and compromised immune system. Air pollution contributes to everything, from diabetes to dementia, from infertility to malignancy.
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'Will Return With...': Swati Maliwal Pours Dirty Water Outside Chief Minister's Residence
Expressing her anguish over the condition of water being supplied to residents, Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal on Saturday filled a bottle of polluted water and threw it outside the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Atishi.
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All About Faecal Coliform Bacteria, Found In River Water In Maha Kumbh
Multiple spots in Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh Mela is underway, failed to meet primary bathing standards due to high levels of faecal coliform in water, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) confirmed.
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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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Waterfront Park, Ferries: Paytm CEO's 4-Point Suggestions To PM Modi To Rejuvenate Yamuna River
The Paytm CEO's suggestions included constructing a giant observation wheel, similar to the iconic London Eye, which would offer panoramic views of the city and the river.
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Arvind Kejriwal Says Haryana Chief Minister "Spat Out" Yamuna Water, BJP Responds
Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that the Haryana government had mixed poison in the water coming to Delhi from the Yamuna River.
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"Yamuna Water Extremely Poisonous": Arvind Kejriwal Responds To Poll Panel
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, bearing the brunt of criticism over his pre-poll allegation that Haryana is poisoning waters of the Yamuna, has responded to the Election Commission with data about pollution of the river.
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In "Poison In Yamuna" Row, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi's "Nadir Shah" Jab At Lt Governor
The 'water war' between the AAP and BJP and Congress - ramped up Wednesday after Chief Minister Atishi's letter to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, in which she warned him not to "go down in the history of Delhi as someone with blood on their hands".
-
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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Row Over Arvind Kejriwal's "Haryana Mixing Poison In Yamuna Water" Claim
The AAP and BJP continue to bicker as the clock ticks down to next week's Delhi election, with ex-Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accusing the latter of "mixing poison" in water supply, in an attempt to "create chaos... hoping blame will fall on AAP".
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Ahead Of Polls, Arvind Kejriwal Says He "Could Not Fulfil" These 3 Promises
Addressing a gathering ahead of the Delhi assembly polls, Arvind Kejriwal reminded people of his promises and said the AAP government is working towards their completion.
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Bald Within A Week: Mass Hair Loss In 3 Maharashtra Villages Sparks Panic
Several residents of three villages in Maharashtra's Buldhana district have turned bald within a week after mass hair loss over the past few days. Health officials suspect that water pollution due to fertilisers was behind the mass hair loss
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Ganga Water In Haridwar 'Unsafe' For Drinking: Pollution Control Board
The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board tests the water of Ganga every month at about eight places around Haridwar along the Uttar Pradesh border.
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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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How Air Pollution Is Harming More Than Just Our Lungs
Besides breathing difficulties, other side effects include headache, dizziness, lethargy, irritability in throat, itchy eyes and compromised immune system. Air pollution contributes to everything, from diabetes to dementia, from infertility to malignancy.
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'Will Return With...': Swati Maliwal Pours Dirty Water Outside Chief Minister's Residence
Expressing her anguish over the condition of water being supplied to residents, Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal on Saturday filled a bottle of polluted water and threw it outside the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Atishi.
