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Water supplies may run out by 2030

Water supplies will begin running out in critical regions where they support cities, industries and food production -- including in India, China and the Middle East -- by 2030 due to over-extraction o

Scientists find superbugs in Delhi drinking water

A gene that makes bugs highly resistant to almost all known antibiotics has been found in bacteria in water supplies in New Delhi used by local people for drinking, washing and cooking, scientists sai

Water safe to drink despite NDM-1 presence: DJB

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The Delhi Jal Board on Thursday dispelled concerns following reports of presence of drug – resistant bacteria in the capital's tap water and said the water being supplied by the agency was ‘safe’ for

'18pc of Delhi water unfit for drinking'

New Delhi: Eighteen per cent of water supplied by the Delhi Jal Board is unfit for drinking and every fifth person in the city is consuming contaminated water, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's Pub

Krishna dispute: Hunger strike against water verdict

The last time he went on a fast was for stricken farmers in Andhra Pradesh and now, it's against the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal verdict.

AP unhappy with Krishna waters verdict, parties plan action

Hyderabad: The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday said it was not satisfied with the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal verdict on sharing of surplus water with neighbouring Karnataka and Maharashtra.

K'taka hails Krishna water decision

Bengaluru: Karnataka today hailed the Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal order on water sharing, describing it as a 'New Year gift' to the people of the state which has responded to its long felt demand.

Krishna water dispute: Andhra gets max share of surplus quantity

New Delhi: Making a final decision on dividing the surplus water of River Krishna, the Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal today allocated the maximum share of water to Andhra Pradesh while also enhancing

Water ruling fails to quench AP oppn thirst

Hyderabad: The opposition parties in Andhra Pradesh today flayed the Krishna River Waters Dispute Tribunal’s verdict on sharing of Krishna water alleging it has come as a 'big blow' to the state which

Potato crisps could end world water woes

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London: Water extracted from potatoes before turning them into crisps is being proposed as an innovative way to boost water supplies.

Food giant PepsiCo, which owns the crisp manufacturer Walkers, i

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