MC forms QRTs, steps up water quality surveillance amid contamination complaints | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: Amid repeated complaints of contaminated drinking water from various parts of the city, the municipal corporation’s engineering wing has ordered intensified monitoring, testing and surveillance of the potable water supply system.MC chief engineer Sanjay Arora Monday directed the superintending engineer (public health) and all three executive engineers of the public health wing to strengthen…

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MLA raises alarm over contaminated potable water | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: Following reports of public health complications arising from the distribution of unsafe drinking water in Bejai New Road, Battagudda, Kadri, and Chilimbi, Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath voiced sharp criticism against the Congress-administered Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC).MLA Kamath said health issues were reported by several members of the public. “Local residents complained…

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Diarrhoea scare spurs 210-house survey in Dhakoli, samples taken | Chandigarh News

Aside from distributing supplies, health workers educated residents on handwashing, safe food handling, sanitation, and the use of water-purifying tablets. Mohali: The Mohali health department has intensified field surveillance and preventive operations in parts of Dhakoli after detecting a few mild cases of diarrhoea. Acting on orders from deputy commissioner Komal Mittal, block rapid response…

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Stop industrial effluents, untreated sewage from entering Cauvery: DC directs officials | Mysuru News

Mandya: Deputy commissioner Kumara on Monday directed officials to take immediate steps to prevent industrial effluents and untreated sewage generated within Mysuru city from entering the Cauvery River and its canal network, warning of a serious threat to drinking water sources.Chairing a review meeting, he stressed coordinated action by all departments to curb the direct…

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Mandya DC orders crackdown on lake encroachments | Mysuru News

Mandya: Deputy commissioner Kumara has directed officials to initiate stringent measures to protect lakes and water bodies and launch a systematic campaign to remove encroachments. Chairing a review meeting on lake encroachment clearance at the deputy commissioner’s office on Monday, Kumara stressed that safeguarding lakes is a collective responsibility and called on officials to intensify…

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Chikkamagaluru prepares for upcoming monsoon crisis | Mysuru News

Steps must be taken to ensure no lives are lost, said the DC Chikkamagaluru: With the monsoon approaching, the Chikkamagaluru district administration has started preparations to tackle possible crisis. Deputy commissioner Bhanwar Singh Meena has instructed officials to identify vulnerable areas and issue timely warnings to residents.Several teams have been formed to handle flood-like situations…

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Corpn joins hands with NGO, edu institute to restore stream at Gandhi Maa Nagar | Coimbatore News

Coimbatore: The city corporation, in collaboration with a local NGO and an educational institution, has commenced the work to restore a 13-km long stream at Gandhi Maa Nagar by adopting a natural treatment model.Originating near the Gandhi Maa Nagar police station, the stream crosses Avinashi Road near Fun Mal and flows through GV Residency and…

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Monsoon preparedness: Udupi DC stresses water testing, emergency readiness | Mangaluru News

Udupi: Deputy commissioner Swaroopa TK has directed all departments in the district to remain fully prepared for the upcoming monsoon season, with forecasts indicating the onset of rains from May 26. Chairing a review meeting on monsoon preparedness at the deputy commissioner’s office here on Tuesday, the DC stressed the need for coordinated efforts to…

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