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Why using tap water to wash your face can do 'more harm than good'
October 27, 2025 4:26 pm
Note: Different skin types respond differently.
Why you must never drink water from that plastic bottle lying in the car
May 01, 2025 11:33 am
It's important to remember that most plastic bottles are meant for single use and are not designed to withstand repeated heat exposure
‘Water not fit for consumption’: People fall ill, but official solution yet to flow in
April 11, 2025 10:51 am
“This is a private colony developed by Bajwa Developers, which has yet to be handed over to any government authority,” the residents pointed out. Jaswinder Singh, of house no. 4439, said, “The water is not fit for drinking, bathing, or even washing hands. Over 100 homes are suffering due to this issue.”
60 µg/l uranium in drinking water safe: Nuclear safety watchdog
July 19, 2024 10:04 pm
In 2021, the Bureau of Indian Standards had set the limit at 30 µg/l
Over 300 residents fall sick after drinking contaminated water in Kochi; what to do to stay safe this summer
June 24, 2024 4:25 pm
“All sources of drinking water in the flat will be checked,” said Kerala health minister Veena George.
Rs 100-cr drinking water project to start soon from Kharar: Anmol Gagan Mann
July 08, 2023 8:00 am
Anmol Gagan Mann, Minister for Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Labour, Investment Promotion and Hospitality, attended Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's flagship programme, 'Sarkar Tuhade Dwar', at Municipal Council office to redress the grievances of residents.
Black water in Ferozepur canal: Punjab pollution board says water still drinkable
May 20, 2022 9:15 am
Shocked green activists challenge state pollution board members to lead by example and drink water first
Chlorinated water: Know about the benefits and risks
April 27, 2022 6:01 pm
"Chlorination is a purification technique for safe drinking water. It is recommended by Department of Health amidst possible contamination during calamities," read a Twitter post by NDMA
Getting all Indians tap water may be desirable. But what's really needed is safe drinking water
July 22, 2021 7:58 am
Bibek Debroy writes: There’s no denying India’s water crisis, which can only be addressed with accurate data, big picture reforms.
Cholera cases reported in Bengaluru: Know symptoms and prevention of this water-borne disease
March 11, 2020 10:57 am
Cholera is caused by a bacteria called Vibrio cholera and is usually spread through contaminated drinking water or food. It causes severe diarrhoea and dehydration. If left untreated, cholera can be fatal, even in healthy people.
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