Bengaluru Water Board to enforce fines for wastage of drinking water

Feb 17, 2025

In light of the anticipated summer water crisis due to groundwater depletion, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced strict measures...

As summer begins NHRC asks govt to ensure potable drinking water across country

Mar 29, 2021

New Delhi [India], March 29 : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) asked the Central Ministry of Jal Shakti to constitute a committee to...

Punjab to cover 35 lakh rural household with piped water connections by March 2022

Jan 08, 2021

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], January 8 : The target to provide potable piped water connections to all 35 lakh rural households will be achieved by...

Cabinet approves extension of Jal Jeevan Mission up to December 2028 with enhanced outlay

Mar 10, 2026

Briefing reporters on decisions of Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Union approved Ministry of Jal Shakti's proposal to...

Karnataka government bans use of potable water for other purposes

Mar 13, 2024

Amid the water crisis in the city, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has prohibited the use of drinking water in swimming...

Punjab CM launches 'Har Ghar Pani, Har Ghar Safai' mission

Feb 02, 2021

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], February 2 : Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday virtually launched the 'Har Ghar Pani, Har Ghar Safai' mission...