Disconnection of water supply to Dalit family prompts intervention by SHRC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Disconnection of water supply to Dalit family prompts intervention by SHRC

The Hindu  

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has intervened in the incident in which the Kerala Water Authority disconnected the water supply to a Dalit family comprising visually impaired members citing payment dues. In an order, SHRC chairperson Alexander Thomas directed a senior official of the Water Authority to appear in person before the Commission during its sitting at Thiruvalla on March 14. The order, issued to the Executive Engineer of the Kerala Water Authority’s Thiruvalla office, mandates an explanation within three weeks and immediate steps to restore the water supply. Since losing access to their water supply, the family of Omanakuttan at Peringara has been forced to rely on neighbours and public taps, which function only two days a week.

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As summer sets in, water shortage worries people
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As summer sets in, water shortage worries people

The Hindu  

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2 months, 1 week ago

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Live Law  

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6 months, 1 week ago

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New Indian Express  

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Consumer rights panel directs KWA to restore water connection immediately
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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SHRC orders continued water supply for needy family in Kannur
10 months, 1 week ago

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The Hindu  

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Kerala Assembly | KWA consumers to be informed 24 hours prior to disconnection: Water Resources Minister
1 year, 1 month ago

Kerala Assembly | KWA consumers to be informed 24 hours prior to disconnection: Water Resources Minister

The Hindu  

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As water recedes in TN's Thoothukudi, people step out of houses after 3 days
1 year, 3 months ago

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New Indian Express  

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Dalit Woman in Telangana Lost Wooden Cot from her Hut for Non-payment of Water Bill
3 years, 9 months ago

Dalit Woman in Telangana Lost Wooden Cot from her Hut for Non-payment of Water Bill

News 18  

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Dalit families in Kerala denied water by Muslims for supporting CAA
5 years, 2 months ago

Dalit families in Kerala denied water by Muslims for supporting CAA

Op India  

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Maharashtra: Denied water access, dalit man digs well in 40 days for wife
8 years, 10 months ago

Maharashtra: Denied water access, dalit man digs well in 40 days for wife

Deccan Chronicle  

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Chaos in Kerala Assembly over drinking water privatisation
11 years, 9 months ago

Chaos in Kerala Assembly over drinking water privatisation

The Hindu  

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