Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar unhappy with progress in Yettinahole project works
1 year, 4 months ago

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar unhappy with progress in Yettinahole project works

The Hindu  

Expressing dissatisfaction over the progress of the Yettinahole project, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Mr. Shivakumar, who also holds the Water Resources portfolio, said that he was unhappy with the progress achieved so far. “The cost of the project intended to lift 24 tmc of water to the dry areas of the central part of the State has increased from ₹14,000 crore to ₹24,000 crore. Replying to a question on the availability of 24 tmc of water, Mr. Shivakumar said, “Let us first complete the project and later calculate the quantity of water that can be pumped.

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DK Shivakumar slams Opposition, defends guarantee schemes and development progress in Karnataka
1 month, 1 week ago

DK Shivakumar slams Opposition, defends guarantee schemes and development progress in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

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4 months ago

Steering through troubled waters in Karnataka

The Hindu  

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Yettinahole project: Power bill may be around ₹150 crore per year for Karnataka
4 months ago

Yettinahole project: Power bill may be around ₹150 crore per year for Karnataka

The Hindu  

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Yettinahole: CM Siddaramaiah raps netas for ‘doubts’
4 months ago

Yettinahole: CM Siddaramaiah raps netas for ‘doubts’

New Indian Express  

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Watch: What is Karnataka’s Yettinahole water project?
4 months ago

Watch: What is Karnataka’s Yettinahole water project?

The Hindu  

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Explained: What is the Yettinahole project in Karnataka and whom will it benefit?
4 months ago

Explained: What is the Yettinahole project in Karnataka and whom will it benefit?

The Hindu  

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Karnataka government to introduce law to control theft of irrigation water
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka government to introduce law to control theft of irrigation water

Hindustan Times  

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