New tariff for transporting drinking water from January 1
2 weeks ago

New tariff for transporting drinking water from January 1

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Transporters have increased their drinking water tariffs by a whopping 100% in Ernakulam. As per the new tariff, they would charge Rs 1,000 for transporting 2,000 litres and Rs 1,800 for transporting 6,000 litres of water. Ernakulam district drinking water transporters’ welfare association secretary R Ramachandran said shortage of drinking water, steep hike in fuel expenses, vehicle maintenance charges and spare parts and wages were the reasons for the increase. “All the expenses have skyrocketed and we have not increased the tariffs for the past 11 years,” said Ramachandran, adding that some civic bodies, including Eloor and Choornikkara panchayats, slapped stop memos to suppliers asking them not to take water from wells near the Periyar river, which added to their woes. At least 450 tankers are supplying drinking water to apartments, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, hostels, corporate establishments, Coastguard, Indian Navy and even to the Collectorate in Ernakulam.

Ernakulam Drinking Water Water Tariffs  drinking  charge  tariff  suppliers  transporting  transporters  ramachandran  rs  litres  water  tariffs

History of this topic

Private suppliers set to double tanker water prices in Kochi from January 1
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Private suppliers set to double tanker water prices in Kochi from January 1

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Apartment complexes and establishments relying on tanker services for potable water in Kochi could be in for a difficult start to the new year, if the decision of the suppliers is anything to go by. The water transporters, who currently charge 10 paise per litre, are set to increase the tariffs for water tankers having a capacity of more …

More boats, new routes... water transport poised for growth in Kochi
4 months, 2 weeks ago

More boats, new routes... water transport poised for growth in Kochi

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The inland water transport in Kochi is poised for a substantial growth in the coming months with the Kochi Water Metro and the State Water Transport Department enjoying an increased commuter patronage. While the Water Metro will start services on the Kadamakudy-Paliyam Thuruth and the High Court-Mattanchery routes in two months, the SWTD is mulling to start tourism circuit …

Bengaluru water tariff to be hiked 20 to 30%, says Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru water tariff to be hiked 20 to 30%, says Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said that there will be a hike in water tariff at Bengaluru soon and stressed that the ongoing financial burden on the state is forcing them to take the decision. Bengaluru water tariff to be hiked 20 to 30%, says Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar Speaking at an event, DK Shivakumar said, “The water …

EC to monitor movement of water tankers in Bengaluru ahead of polls
9 months, 4 weeks ago

EC to monitor movement of water tankers in Bengaluru ahead of polls

Hindustan Times  

In response to the implementation of a model code of conduct, the election commission in Karnataka has heightened its monitoring of water tanker activities across the state. Anyone who finds any irregularity with private water tankers can immediately report to the election staffers by dialing 1950 or can report the issue on the Vigil App or at the office of …

Karnataka EC to monitor movement of water tankers amid shortage: Report
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka EC to monitor movement of water tankers amid shortage: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission in Karnataka will keep a close watch on the movement of water tankers in that state following the declaration of a model code of conduct, according to a report in The Indian Express. The state government has already regulated the prices of water tankers in Bengaluru amid the severe shortage in water supply in the capital city. …

Despite Karnataka government’s price cap, water continues to cost over ₹2,000 per tanker load
10 months ago

Despite Karnataka government’s price cap, water continues to cost over ₹2,000 per tanker load

The Hindu  

Despite a cap on water tanker prices by the district administration in Bengaluru, water tanker loads of 12,000 litres continue to cost over ₹2,000. “The district administration has put a price cap for tanker loads where the distance between the source of water and the destination is less than 10 km. So the price cap does not even apply to …

Bengaluru water crisis: From using milk tankers, fixing rates, filling lakes to fines; How the city is tackling drought
10 months ago

Bengaluru water crisis: From using milk tankers, fixing rates, filling lakes to fines; How the city is tackling drought

Live Mint  

Bengaluru water crisis: Residents of the city have been dealing with water shortage, which is mainly a result of the failure of both the southwest and the northeast monsoon in Karnataka Bengaluru water crisis: In light of the ongoing water crisis in the city, residents of Silicon Valley are calling for a shift to online work or work-from-home until the …

Karnataka water crisis: Bengaluru officials set price limits for water tankers
10 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka water crisis: Bengaluru officials set price limits for water tankers

The Hindu  

In a bid to address water scarcity and skyrocketing tanker prices, Bengaluru district administration has capped water tanker prices at a maximum of ₹1,200 for a load of 12,000 litres. The move to cap tanker prices comes amidst escalating demand and soaring price of tankers, particularly with all taluks in Bengaluru Urban district declared as drought-hit. Effective immediately, residents who …

Bengaluru water crisis grim as 3,000 borewells dried up, tankers prices skyrocket| 10 points
10 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru water crisis grim as 3,000 borewells dried up, tankers prices skyrocket| 10 points

Hindustan Times  

The water crisis in Bengaluru continues to worsen with each passing day. People stand in queues to get drinking water as areas like Whitefield, Mahadevpura and RR Nagar face drinking water shortages, in Bengaluru “For 6 months, this area has not received water from the corporation. "There will be district and Taluk level control rooms to face water crisis. The …

Bengaluru to face 24-hour water supply cut from Feb 27 to Feb 28, amid water tank prices hike. List of affected areas
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru to face 24-hour water supply cut from Feb 27 to Feb 28, amid water tank prices hike. List of affected areas

Live Mint  

Bengaluru will experience a 24-hour water cut from February 27th, 6 AM to February 28th, 6 AM, for maintenance and meter installation. The water cut affects various areas across the city, including BHEL Layout, Nandini Layout, parts of Dasarahalli and RR Nagar, and others. People living in Bengaluru will face a 24-hour water supply disruption starting 6 am on February …

Things to do to avoid another water crisis
5 years, 6 months ago

Things to do to avoid another water crisis

The Hindu  

Chennai has been reeling under its worst water crisis in decades with its four main reservoirs nearly empty. Learning their lessons from the Chennai crisis, other metropolitan cities should now set up urban water planning and management boards, a permanent body similar to urban development authorities, that regulate the supply, demand and maintenance of water services and structures. This year, …

Tamil Nadu rejects Kerala’s water offer
5 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu rejects Kerala’s water offer

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Amid all the screaming and warring over a pot of water by the Chennaiites came a rather annoying statement from the office of the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan late Thursday evening claiming that Tamil Nadu rejected its offer to send 20 lakh litres of drinking water to ease the crisis in the neighbouring state. In response to our …

Kerala rains: Indian Railways supplies clean drinking water to people affected by floods; over 10 trucks dispatched to various parts of state
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala rains: Indian Railways supplies clean drinking water to people affected by floods; over 10 trucks dispatched to various parts of state

Firstpost  

Indian Railways has supplied clean drinking water to the people affected by floods in the state of Kerala New Delhi: The Indian Railways has extended a helping hand to Kerala by supplying bottled water to flood-affected people. Around 2740 cartons were dispatched from Parassala’s Rail Neer plant earlier on Friday, while six trucks loaded with drinking water have already been …

Discover Related