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Uttarakhand Police Shares Video of Monkey Turning Off Tap After Drinking Water

Analysed 11 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·social
Uttarakhand Police Shares Video of Monkey Turning Off Tap After Drinking WaterPreviousNext

Uttarakhand Police shared a viral video showing two monkeys drinking water from a public tap, with one monkey appearing to turn off the tap after use. The video, intended to promote water conservation, has impressed social media users and sparked discussions about responsibility and respect for nature. While some praised the monkeys' actions as a lesson for humans, others noted that animals naturally take only what they need without greed, contrasting human behavior.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (78/100). Lens Score 31/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
78%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 11 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a straightforward account of the viral video without political framing. The focus is on social responsibility and environmental awareness, reflecting perspectives from the police and social media users. There is no evident political bias, as the coverage centers on a human-interest story promoting water conservation.

Sentiment — Positive (78/100)

The overall sentiment across the articles is positive and appreciative, highlighting the video as heartwarming and inspiring. Social media reactions include admiration and reflection on human behavior, with some critical but constructive commentary. The tone remains light and encouraging, emphasizing a social message rather than controversy.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thetribuneLesson for every human being: Monkey turns off tap after drinking water, Uttarakhand Police shares video - The TribuneCenterPositive
timesnowMonkey 'Closes' Tap After Use- Uttarakhand Police Shares Video: 'Take Notes'CenterPositive

Coverage timeline

timesnow broke this story on 10 Jun, 01:38 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    timesnow10 Jun, 01:38 pm
    Monkey 'Closes' Tap After Use- Uttarakhand Police Shares Video: 'Take Notes'
  2. 2
    thetribune11 Jun, 11:16 am
    Lesson for every human being: Monkey turns off tap after drinking water, Uttarakhand Police shares video - The Tribune

Lens Score breakdown

31/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Uttarakhand Police
Enforcement
Uttarakhand Police

Story context

Category
Social
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
11 Jun 2026
Key entities
Uttarakhand PoliceMonkeyVirusDrinking waterWater conservationSocial mediaLiver