'A water break saved my life' - witness recalls India cracker warehouse blast
Twenty-one people were killed in an explosion in a firecracker warehouse in Gujarat state.
Survivors still being found from Myanmar earthquake, but hopes begin to fade as deaths exceed 2,700
Friday's earthquake was the second most powerful in Myanmar's recorded history after a magnitude 8 quake east of Mandalay in ...
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What India Needs to do to Fix the Foundations of its WASH Sector
It must cover operating costs and capital expenditures through a transparent long-term mix of taxes and user charges.
Addressing India's water crisis for sustainable infrastructure
Water is the lifeblood of any nation, essential for sustaining life, agriculture, industry, and economic development. Various ...
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Guinea-Bissau Urged to Prioritize Water and Sanitation to Improve Public Health and Livelihoods
The Government of Guinea-Bissau must take immediate and decisive action to prioritize water and sanitation services if it seeks to enhance the well-being of its citizens, particularly the most ...
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Puducherry to supply 20 litre free drinking water to areas facing quality issues
Following concerns over poor water quality, Puducherry will supply 20-litre cans of drinking water free of cost to affected households from April 14, Public Works Department Minister K ...
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Guinea Bissau must urgently prioritise water and sanitation, says Special Rapporteur
The Government of Guinea-Bissau must urgently prioritise water and sanitation services if it wants to improve the lives of its population, particularly women and children, a UN expert said today. The ...
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New Report Highlights 100+ Actionable Strategies for Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation in Frontline Communities Across US
Oakland, CA, USA, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New research released today by the Pacific Institute and DigDeep outlines over 100 actionable strategies for frontline communities’ water and ...
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Attukal Pongala: Minister all praise as corporation sanitation workers clean up T’puram city in quick time
The city corporation distributed 6,51,500 litres of drinking water through tankers. Two corporation vehicles with a capacity of 1,68,000 litres (28 loads) and 25 private vehicles with a capacity ...
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Modi In Mauritius: PM Gifts Mauritius President Holy Sangam Water From Mahakumbh, Makhana From Bihar
Before departing for Mauritius, Modi expressed optimism, stating that his visit would mark a “new and bright" chapter in India-Mauritius relations. During his stay, he will meet the President of ...
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66,961 sanitation workers validated under NAMASTE scheme: Govt tells Parliament
The NAMASTE scheme was launched in 2023-24 with an aim to address the persistent issues in sanitation work by promoting mechanised solutions and providing rehabilitation support to workers New ...
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China Piles the Pressure on India in Its Own Backyard
Diego Garcia, a remote Indian Ocean island nearly 2,000 miles from the East African coast, boasts clear-blue waters, pristine beaches — and a US-UK military base at the heart of the great-power ...