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10 stories for “water” · January 2026
Clear filtersIndia's first open-sea fish farming project began in the Andaman Sea near North Bay, Sri Vijaya Puram. The Ministry of Earth Sciences and the National Institute of Ocean Technology are running it with sea cages designed...
The Central Ground Water Board released the Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2025: 71.7% of India's groundwater meets BIS limits while 28.3% exceeds parameters; nitrate is the most widespread pollutant, with uranium hig...
Puri in Odisha is now India's first city where tap water meets Bureau of Indian Standards quality norms and can be drunk directly, without boiling or filtering. About 3 lakh residents get it round the clock. The achievem...
DRDO developed SWaDeS (Sea Water Desalination System), a portable desalination system to supply drinking water to soldiers in remote and water-scarce areas. Built by the Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur, it can run in manual...
The Ministry of Jal Shakti released the Dynamic Groundwater Resource Assessment Report 2025. Annual recharge is about 448.52 billion cubic metres (BCM) and extraction about 247.22 BCM, so the stage of extraction is 60.63...
Overview A public health emergency was declared in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, following a major water contamination outbreak in the Bhagirathpura area. The incident, occurring on New Year's Day, has raised serious concerns...
OverviewA concerning outbreak of Legionnaires' disease has prompted health authorities in Australia to issue urgent public health alerts. This severe form of pneumonia poses significant risks to vulnerable populations an...
Overview China has unveiled the YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile, also known as Eagle Strike-20, marking a significant advancement in naval warfare capabilities. The missile was successfully launched from a Type 055 la...
Overview Rohtasgarh Fort, also known as Rohtas Fort, stands as one of India's largest and most formidable fortresses. Located on the banks of the Sone River in Bihar, this medieval stronghold spans approximately 26 miles...
Overview The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has notified comprehensive operational guidelines for two landmark initiatives: the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Dev...
