Britain lifts hosepipe ban
June 13th, 2012 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 13 (IANS) Britain will lift its hosepipe ban due to "exceptional" rainfall over the last three days.Britain's three biggest water companies -- Anglian Water, Thames Water and Southern ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
‘Proud to be dirty’ drive in Britain
April 8th, 2012 - 7:25 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 8 (IANS) A drought-hit water firm in Britain is encouraging car drivers to desist from washing their vehicles and spread the message being serious about saving water. It ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Britain mulls hosepipe ban
February 20th, 2012 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 20 (IANS) Britain may ban use of hosepipes this summer as groundwater levels in several parts of England have dropped to an alarming level, The Telegraph reported.Environment Secretary ... Read more...
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Once sewers, UK’s rivers are now the cleanest in 150 years
December 31st, 2010 - 10:43 am ICT by ANI
London, Dec. 31 (ANI): The quality of water in Britain has improved.Some of the country's rivers were little better than sewers a generation ago, but are now the cleanest in more than ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Chile government to sell stakes in water utilities
December 23rd, 2010 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS
Santiago, Dec 23 (IANS/EFE) Chile Wednesday announced plans to divest its minority stakes in four water utilities, saying it expects to raise some $1.6 billion from the sales.The government is looking to ... Read more...
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Britain to fine people who use hosepipe
July 8th, 2010 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 8 (IANS) Britons wanting to enjoy a splash of water to get rid of the scorching summer heat better be careful. Anyone seen using a hosepipe during summer will be ... Read more...
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Mineral water companies asked to fix price at Rs.12
March 20th, 2009 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) A consumer court Friday directed the authorities and manufacturers of mineral water, who have prescribed the maximum retail price (MRP) at Rs. 20 or higher a bottle, ... Read more...
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German water is most expensive in the world
August 19th, 2008 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 19 (ANI): Germany might be a fairly rainy and wet place, but water in the country is more expensive than anywhere else on the planet, according to a new ... Read more...
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Middle East ministers to attend water technologies forum
June 12th, 2008 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
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Singapore, June 12 (DPA) Ministers from six Gulf countries plan to meet providers of water management solutions from South-East Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia and Europe, organizers in Singapore said Thursday. The ... Read more...
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Traces of cancer drugs found in UKs tap water
January 13th, 2008 - 4:16 pm ICT by admin
London, Jan 13 (ANI): Traces of cancer and psychiatric drugs have been found in Britains tap water, a report reveals.The report, commissioned by the drinking water watchdog in the country, the Drinking ... Read more...
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