Palestinian Embassy calls for urgent medical aid: "If not India and Indian people, then who?"Palestine's Embassy in India has issued a dire plea for immediate medical aid, warning of a healthcare sector collapse due to ongoing confl...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
BMC announces 10% water supply cut: No water for swimming pools, action against misuse of drinking water and moreMumbai faces a severe water crisis as the BMC slashes supply by 10% to industries, commercial entities, and sports facilities due to critic...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Rural tap water coverage reaches nearly 82 pc under Jal Jeevan Mission, claims government documentIndia has achieved remarkable progress in providing tap water to rural households, claims government. The Jal Jeevan Mission has connected ...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
'Holistic' preparations underway for Nashik Kumbh Mela but it's a race against time, say authoritiesNashik is gearing up for the Kumbh Mela with massive infrastructure projects and heritage conservation. Authorities are integrating technol...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Ebola virus in India? Here's the latest update on the Bengaluru scare, symptoms and precautions explainedEbola virus in Bangalore: A woman returning from Uganda was quarantined in Bengaluru with Ebola-like symptoms. Her tests have come back neg...
27 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Kerala: Newly elected MLAs administered oath of officeIn an event marking the start of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly, newly elected legislators swore their oaths on May 21. The oath-taki...
21 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
This Simple Ice Trick Can Keep Your Toilet Cleaner; Here’s HowDiscover a simple, science-backed method for toilet maintenance: flushing frozen ice cubes weekly. This practice uses gentle friction and c...
06 May, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
How to clean a microwave without scrubbing: A steam method that loosens stuck foodDiscover a scientifically-backed steam cleaning method for microwaves that efficiently dissolves tough food residues and eliminates bacteri...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
How to clean a mixer grinder jar properly: A quick method that removes odor and residueBlenders and mixers require thorough cleaning beyond a quick rinse to prevent residue buildup, odors, and microbial growth. Immediate clean...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Cabinet nod to rename national institute on water after Syama Prasad MookerjeeIt is envisaged as a premier institute to develop capacities in states and Union territories in the field of public health engineering, dri...
11 Jan, 2023, 05.06 PM IST
Pre-budget meeting with Nirmala Sitharaman: Experts suggest steps to tackle roadblocks in sanitation, hygiene programmesDuring the 9th Pre-Budget Consultation meeting, discussions were held on challenges faced in providing quality of water, sanitation, solid ...
23 Dec, 2019, 07.29 PM IST
'Nal se Jal' plan: Water, sanitation may attract Rs 6.3L cr investment in next 5 yrs, says reportThe investments will be made in the various verticals such as pipes, EPC, water treatment pumps and valves, cement, among others, according...
14 Jul, 2019, 01.57 PM IST
IIT-Kanpur adopts villages under Namami GangeTare said IIT-Kanpur is one of the 13 educational institutes directed by the Centre to adopt villages and turn them into role models in san...
18 Aug, 2016, 04.12 PM IST
Govt asks banks to pitch in to make India open defecation freeRural Development Minister Birender Singh said to achieve universal coverage, there is need for easy financing by banks and other financial...
09 Feb, 2016, 04.14 PM IST
Remote sensing centre to zero-in on water sources in MaharastraThe project involves finalising drinking water sources in 34 districts, collecting samples and finding cleanliness of the water source.
04 Mar, 2015, 03.33 PM IST
Jairam Ramesh asks finance ministry to move $1.4 bn water plans to World BankThe projects include a $ 400 million watershed management programme and a $ 1 billion rural water supply and sanitation project.
07 Apr, 2012, 08.57 AM IST