Syrian official denies sabotage of drinking water

Last Updated: Sunday, September 9, 2012, 13:03

The governor of Syria`s Aleppo province denied media reports that said drinking water has been cut off in the region.

Solar based drinking water system in Maoist-hit areas

Last Updated: Friday, August 24, 2012, 15:33

The government plans to install 10,000 solar power based water systems to supply safe drinking water to the people in 78 Maoist-affected areas.

No resentment among babus, politicians on sanitation: Ramesh

Last Updated: Saturday, August 18, 2012, 18:42

There is "no resentment" among bureaucrats and politicians on the issue of sanitation despite 60 per cent of women in India defecating in open.

No privatisation of drinking water supply: DJB

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 16:33

Delhi Jal Board has no plans to privatise supply of drinking water in the capital, the Urban Development Ministry said on Tuesday.

Chief Secretaries meet on drinking water for Delhi

Last Updated: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 15:12

Officials of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi are to meet next week over the construction of a multi-billion rupee hydro-power dam project.

HP provides safe drinking water to 90% population

Last Updated: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 16:26

Himachal Pradesh has got the distinction of providing safe drinking water to 90 per cent of its population, much above the national average of 62%.

‘DCs to sanction 50 lit drinking water per person`

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 23:03

Maharashtra Relief and Rehabilitation Minister said that divisional commissioners have been authorised to sanction 50 litres of drinking water per person in `A` and `B` class municipal councils.

`10,000 solar water systems in Maoist-affected areas`

Last Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012, 14:30

The government will install 10,000 solar-based water systems to supply drinking water to the rural communities in 78 Maoist-affected districts in the country.