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1 week ago

Hydraa Seeks CSR Funds to Restore Water Bodies

Hyderabad: HYDRAA has urging corporates to contribute money from their corporate social responsibility funds towards the restoration of water bodies in the city. According to HYDRAA, within the Outer Ring Road, there are 1,025 tanks, of which 61 per cent are untraceable. Ranganath called for concerted efforts to remove silt from the water bodies, divert canals to prevent sewage contamination …

Water Water Bodies Hydraa

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Work to restore irrigation tank, new bridge near Katpadi begins

The Hindu

Work on rejuvenation of the irrigation tank, which is maintained by the Water Resources Department, at Chitteri village near Katpadi in Vellore and a new bridge connecting the tank with farm lands in surrounding villages commenced on Thursday. “The tank is a lifeline for farmers in the area as water from the tank is used to cultivate crops, mostly paddy, …

Water Villages Tank Bund Wrd Metres New Bridge

3 weeks, 5 days ago

HYDRAA chief inspects five of six lakes on rejuvenation

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: HYDRAA commissioner A.V. Ranganath inspected five of the six lakes which the agency has taken up for rejuvenation in the first phase: Sunnam Cheruvu and Thammidikunta in Madhapur, Kukatpally's Nalla Cheruvu, Uppal's Nalla Cheruvu, and Rajendranagar’s Bum Rukn-ud-Dowla lake. Ranganath, along with HYDRAA officials, conducted a ground level inspection of the ongoing lake rejuvenation and beautification works being carried …

Lakes Lake Hydraa

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Desilt and deepen waterbodies, say Dindigul farmers

The Hindu

Steps must be taken to desilt and deepen waterbodies so that more water can be stored, said farmers at the grievance redress meeting at the Dindigul Collectorate on Friday. The Collector assured the farmers that necessary steps would be taken to dredge and deepen the waterbodies and also repair the damaged sluices and bunds. A section of farmers complained about …

Water Farmers

1 month, 1 week ago

Visakhapatnam: Villagers from hilltop tribal hamlet stage protest for drinking water

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: After being deprived of access to clean drinking water facility for long, members of the Kondadora tribe comprising 40 families and 180 individuals, residing at Buriga village, in Alluri Sitarama Raju district of Ananthagiri Mandal — staged a protest, keeping empty vessels on their head. The protesting villagers were demanding clean drinking water facility. Several villagers, including Somula Chandramma, …

Water Drinking Village Villagers Drinking Water Buriga

1 month, 1 week ago

HYDRAA finds water at four feet depth during Bathukamma Kunta revival

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: HYDRAA, which undertook the excavation of Bathukamma Kunta in Amberpet for rejuvenation, has uncovered hidden water sources as water began oozing out during the excavation process on Tuesday. As part of its lake restoration initiative, HYDRAA began excavation work and shortly after the digging commenced, water started gushing out once knee-deep soil was removed. HYDRAA has undertaken lake rejuvenation …

Water Lake Hydraa Bathukamma Kunta

1 month, 1 week ago

Bathukamma Kunta springs to life after HYDRAA work

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: HYDRAA’s effort to rejuvenate the Bathukamma Kunta had a magical moment on Tuesday when workers struck water. Ranganath also dismissed misinformation circulating on social media regarding excavation, he added HYDRAA is not solely about demolition but is actively working on lake rejuvenation projects. After HYDRAA intervened it proved that this is a lake that must be restored and started …

Water Work Lake Hydraa Bathukamma Bathukamma Kunta

1 month, 1 week ago

HYDRAA excavation at Bathukamma Kunta yields water

The Hindu

The Hyderabad Disaster Response & Asset Protection Agency has embarked upon the task of reviving Bathukamma Kunta lake in Amberpet, which, as of now, exists only in the records of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority. On Tuesday, earth mover vehicles deployed by HYDRAA excavated part of the land where the lake is said to have existed, revealing water underneath, at …

Lake Ranganath Hydraa Bathukamma Kunta

1 month, 1 week ago

Swachh Bharat Mission: ‘3-well system’ to help rejuvenate ponds in 125 Bathinda villages

Hindustan Times

A total of 125 villages in Bathinda will soon witness a ‘three-well system’ to recycle grey water generated from the village households. Pegged at ₹50 crore, the ambitious project under the Swachh Bharat Mission, for rejuvenating wastewater ponds will be crucial to recharge the groundwater table with clean water. Our team is working to complete work at all 125 ponds …

Water Bathinda Village Pond Dhingra

1 month, 1 week ago

Residents raise concerns about sewage pollution and encroachments choking Sembakkam lake

The Hindu

Residents of Chitlapakkam complain of Sembakkam lake, one of the major water bodies in the city’s southern fringes, continuing to be easy target for sewage pollution through stormwater drains and mushrooming encroachments in its periphery. M. Ravi, secretary, Sri Sarvamangala Nagar Residents’ Association said raw sewage from places like Vinobaji Nagar 11th Street and Thiru.Vi.Ka. Chitlapakkam Residents Associations Coordination Committee …

Water Residents Lake Sewage Sewage Pollution Restoration Efforts Sembakkam

1 month, 1 week ago

HYDRAA brings down resort and convention hall built in lake

The Hindu

The Hyderabad Disaster Response & Asset Protection Agency forces removed unauthorised structures raised in Komati Kunta lake in Devarayamjal village of Medchal-Malkajgiri on Thursday. Acting upon several complaints from the local residents about the encroachment of the lake, HYDRAA initiated a full scale enquiry into the issue by Irrigation, Revenue and Thumkunta Municipality officials. The enquiry revealed that one Prakruthi …

Hoardings Hydraa Brings

1 month, 3 weeks ago

HYDRAA demolishes park encroachment

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: HYDRAA on Friday demolished a large shed covering a park land at Gayatri Colony at Patancheru’s Muthangi, that had been reconstructed by alleged encroachers twice after it was brought down by the residents association. Locals and colony association members spoke about the troubles the alleged encroachers created, filing a police complaint and approaching their employers. Association members got a …

Association Hydraa Patancheru Encroachers Demolishes Park

2 months ago

No response to Bhadrakali sediments tender

Deccan Chronicle

Warangal : Tenders issued for removal of sediments from the bed of the historic Sri Bhadrakali Devi Temple lake got no response forcing authorities to prepare a fresh tender within a day or two. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, district irrigation officer B. Ram Mohan said by dividing the entire lake into five blocks, tenders were invited in January second week …

Soil Lake Tender Cubic Meter

2 months ago

Voters living on banks of Yamuna seek pucca houses, water, toilets

The Hindu

A tentative sense of calm prevails over a slum cluster in Yamuna Khadar on the floodplains in north-east Delhi’s Shastri Park. With political parties offering poll sops and making promises to all sections of society, residents of Yamuna Khadar, which falls in Gandhi Nagar constituency, say they will vote for the candidate who promises to provide them with permanent houses, …

Children Delhi Water Bjp Area Potable Water Bahadur

2 months ago

HYDRAA’s Silence on Bathukamma Kunta Lake Baffles People

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s lakes, which were slated for rejuvenation under the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency’s initiative, remain in a neglected state. HYDRAA began rejuvenation works on November 13 last year, but the process was stalled when a local individual, Sudhakar Reddy, filed a motion in the High Court claiming ownership of the land. After weeks of …

Lake Hydraa Bathukamma Kunta

2 months, 1 week ago

Activists demand treated sewage discharge to protect Coimbatore’s lakes

The Hindu

Activists and residents in Coimbatore are urging authorities to ensure that only treated sewage water is discharged into lakes and water bodies to prevent further pollution and protect groundwater quality. Authorities often claim they will treat sewage fully, but the government must walk the talk,” said R. Raveendran, secretary, Residents Awareness Association of Coimbatore. S. Banumathi of Achankulam Padhukappu Sangam …

Lakes Water Coimbatore Corporation Lake Sewage Treated

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Floodwater inundates Mannempally village as canal breaches in Karimnagar

Deccan Chronicle

Karimnagar: A breach in the D-4 canal carrying water from the Thotapalli reservoir to Manakondur inundated the SC Colony in Mannempally, Thimmapur mandal, early on Sunday morning. Residents accused authorities of neglect, alleging that temporary repairs to previous breaches failed to address the canal's structural issues. Former village sarpanch M. Anjaiah stated that similar breaches had occurred over five times …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

HYDRAA tries to rediscover Eedula Kunta

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: In an interesting development, HYDRAA is trying to rediscover a lake that had disappeared due to alleged encroachments. On Thursday, HYDRAA, along with officials from Survey of India, revenue and irrigation departments, conducted ground-level surveys at Madhapur’s Eedula Kunta to uncover the lake’s traces. HYDRAA officials said they conducted the survey after receiving complaints from local residents who claimed …

Lake Hydraa

3 months, 1 week ago

Uttam Promises Restoration of Nizamsagar Project

Deccan Chronicle

Kamareddy: Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday said the century-old Nizamsagar project would be restored to its old glory with its original water storage area, by adopting global technology for desilting it. Uttam Kumar Reddy further noted that restrictions imposed by the water disputes tribunal had prevented utilisation of water from three barrages under the Kaleshwaram project. Despite …

Water Project Reddy Rao Uttam Kaleshwaram Uttam Kumar Reddy

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Edappadi K Palaniswami Wants Survey of Crop Damage and Relief

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami urged the State government to make an assessment of the damage to crops in the two-day rains brought about by the depression in the delta districts of Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur and Cuddalore and other places and pay adequate compensation to the affected farmers. In a statement on Friday, Palaiswami said the heavy …

Crop Damage

3 months, 3 weeks ago

HYDRAA reclaims park land

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:Residents of Sri Venkateshwara Colony in Badangpet municipality expressed relief and joy after the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency reclaimed their park from encroachment. Officials confirmed the land as designated park space after inspecting local layouts and swiftly demolished a container illegally set up by an individual claiming ownership of the area. HYDRAA’s intervention restored the space to …

Hydraa

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bathukammakunta rejuvenation works progressing in full swing; locals hail move

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: After decades of neglect, Amberpet’s Bathukammakunta is getting a fresh lease of life. HYDRAA has initiated lake rejuvenation work, aiming to restore its 5.15-acre expanse while ensuring minimal disruption to the surrounding community. “Excavation work is set to begin in a week, and our rejuvenation plans include natural methods to restore the lake, making it an eco-friendly initiative”, a …

Lake Hydraa Bathukammakunta Locals Hail

4 months, 1 week ago

HYDRAA Demolishes Under-construction Building at Ameenpur's Vandanapuri Colony

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Amid the rumbling noises of heavy machinery, debris crashing to the ground and the silent murmurs of locals, Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency officials on Monday demolished an illegal under-construction structure in Ameenpur that was being built by encroaching a colony street. The encroachers often collude with municipal and town planning officials to carry out such outrageous …

Officials Road Hydraa Hydraa Officials Lingamayya

4 months, 2 weeks ago

HYDRAA Officials Retreat after Villagers Stop them from Removing Debris

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency officials on Monday backed down after locals and public stopped them from removing debris in Ameenpur’s Patelguda village. Officials went back to Ameenpur’s Patelguda demolition site near BSR colony on Monday to clear the debris. Several people, who had filed writ petitions in the High Court, argued with HYDRAA teams that a …

Officials Debris Hydraa Officials

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Walkers throng renovated Chitlapakkam Lake, but new washroom out of bounds

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Chitlapakkam Lake was recently revamped as a retreat for walkers and joggers, however, residents in the locality have urged authorities to ensure proper maintenance so that it does not fall behind in amenities, including lighting and toilets. “Water resources department must prioritise completion of the lake’s amenities, including the washroom and walkers’ path,” he said. Chitlapakkam Residents Associations Coordination …

Lake Wrd Walkers

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana: Bhadrakali Lake Restoration Begins; Fishermen Protest

Deccan Chronicle

Warangal: Authorities on Saturday began restoration of the Bhadrakali lake, constructed 900 years back by the Kakatiya rulers in the heart of Hanamkonda city. The lake, once the main source of drinking water for Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet, has diminished to become just a water body and is used by fishermen for growing fish. With the orders of district in-charge …

Water Release Lake Silt

4 months, 2 weeks ago

HYDRAA Commissioner Inspects Restoration of Bengaluru Lake

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: HYDRAA commissioner A.V. Ranganath, along with officials and ‘Lakeman of India’ Anand Malligavad inspected the rejuvenation and restoration work at Bengaluru’s Doddathoguru lake Wastewater is treated naturally through multiple stages, and released into the lake. HYDRAA officials were briefed on the KTCDA Act 2014, and discussed how through Karnataka government’s “Dishaank” app, people can easily find out the complete …

Lake Hydraa Ktcda Commissioner Inspects

4 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Revanth Reddy starts Musi padayatra from Sangem village

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: After offering special prayers in connection with his birthday at Yadagirigutta temple, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday took part in Musi River rejuvenation sankalpa padayatra starting from Sangem to highlight ill-effects of Musi River, one of the most polluted rivers in the country, on people’s health and fertile land. Revanth Reddy came to Sangem from Yadagirigutta and …

Reddy Musi Revanth Reddy Padayatra Musi River Sangem Village

4 months, 2 weeks ago

HYDRAA chief learns a trick or two from Bengaluru’s lake revival strategy

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Bengaluru’s resilient approach in mitigation of floods and restoration of lakes like Jakkur and Yelahanka impressed Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency Commissioner A V Ranganath. Ranganath, who has cracked down hard on the land mafia and encroachers in Hyderabad by demolishing structures on lakes and drains, visited the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitor Centre on Thursday and …

Bengaluru Lakes Lake Hydraa

4 months, 2 weeks ago

HYDRAA team in Bengaluru for study on lakes

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency officials, led by commissioner A.V. Ranganath, visited the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre in Bengaluru on Thursday to study lake protection, restoration, rejuvenation and disaster management. The team studied methods of providing advance rain information to the public with information on how much rain is going to fall, traffic jam alerts, …

Bengaluru Rain Officials Lakes Hydraa Lake Protection Ksndmc Hydraa Officials

4 months, 3 weeks ago

HydraA's Traffic Management and Lake Rejuvenation Efforts: A Comprehensive Approach

Deccan Chronicle

HydraA is working on enhancing the city's traffic infrastructure, protecting trees, and rejuvenating lakes and water bodies. The agency has trained a batch of traffic volunteers and deployed them to assist the traffic police to clear the flow of vehicles. They are also investigating encroachment of waterbodies and government property and identifying illegal structures.

Environment Law Infrastructure Water Resources Hyderabad

5 months, 1 week ago

CM Revanth Denies Demolishing Structures in Musi Riverbed, Blames Opposition for Propaganda

Deccan Chronicle

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has denied that any structures in the Musi riverbed have been demolished by HYDRAA. He stated that HYDRAA's role is distinct from the Musi river rejuvenation project and that people relocated from the Musi riverbed to 2BHK houses had voluntarily demolished their homes.

Government Law Social Media Real Estate Hyderabad

6 months ago

Kishan Moots Double Bedroom Homes for Lake Oustees

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: State BJP president and Union minister G. Kishan Reddy said that HYDRAA must follow principles of natural justice and be compassionate when demolishing the homes of the poor. In an open letter to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Kishan Reddy said that 13,000 poor and middle-class families reside in the Musi catchment area. "Before demolishing their homes, the government …

Kishan Reddy Kishan Reddy

6 months, 1 week ago

Floodwater almost receded, clean-up going on in full swing in affected areas of Vijayawada, says Narayana

The Hindu

Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana visited some flood-affected areas in the city, including Bose Nagar, Kandrika and Journalist Colony, on Saturday and inspected the sanitation works under way. Addressing media persons later, Mr. Narayana said floodwater had almost completely receded in the city and the clean-up works were going on in full swing. A total of five boats, said to …

Narayana

6 months, 3 weeks ago

An entire village in Telangana swept away by floodwaters from Akeru river

New Indian Express

KHAMMAM: Once a model for cultivation, the tribal village of Rakasi tanda in Thirumalayapalem mandal of Khammam district now resembles a burial ground due to the devastation caused by an overflowing Akeru River. The sudden deluge left the village in ruins, with nearly 70 families living in fear and uncertainty, having lost their homes, crops and livelihoods. Before the floods, …

Village Washed Away

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Village that disappeared underwater emerges in Greece as another lake dries up

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. From beneath the shrinking Lake Mornos in central Greece, the muddied remains of homes are reemerging nearly 45 years since …

Water Greece Village Lake Mornos Kallio

6 months, 3 weeks ago

HYDRAA demolitions aimed at diverting investments from Hyderabad to Amaravati, alleges BRS leader

The Hindu

Bharat Rashtra Samithi has accused the Congress Government in Telangana of terrorising the poor, middle class and the realty sector with the demolition of structures by HYDRAA without following due process and any policy, with an objective to redirect the investments from Hyderabad to Andhra Pradesh Capital Amaravati. Addressing a press conference held in Hyderabad on Saturday, party leader A. …

Hyderabad Poor Brs Hydraa

7 months ago

Green activists rally in support of HYDRAA’s activities

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: In a display of solidarity, the Gandipet Welfare Society organised a “Save Lakes, Save Lives” special walk on Sunday at Rajendra Nagar in support of the demolition drives conducted by the Telangana government's Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Monitoring and Protection. The walk took place around the scenic Gandipet Lake, with participants voicing their concerns about the deteriorating condition …

Hyderabad Water Hydra

7 months, 2 weeks ago

HYDRAA clears encroachments on Bam Rukn Ud-Dowlah lake

The Hindu

In an action-filled daylong operation, the forces from the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency, together with other departments, cracked down on the unauthorised structures in the Bam Rukn Ud-Dowlah in Shivarampally area of Rajendranagar mandal on Saturday. Equipped with earthmovers, the forces pulled down several structures which came up within the full tank level of the lake, which …

Ftl Ranganath Lake Rukn

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bhadrachalam Normal as Floodwaters Recede

Deccan Chronicle

Kothagudem: Normalcy returned to Bhadrachalam, particularly around the Sree Seetha Ramachandraswamy temple, which had been surrounded by knee-deep floodwater on Wednesday. The situation improved after the sluice gates of the karakatta were opened, allowing floodwaters to be pumped into the Godavari River using heavy-duty motors. The district collector reportedly issued showcause notices to irrigation and municipal officials for their negligence …

Water Bhadrachalam

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Footbridge, makeshift sheds washed away in flashflood after cloudburst in Kullu

Hindustan Times

A footbridge and three makeshift sheds, including a liquor shop, were washed away following a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst in Tosh Nullah in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district, officials said on Tuesday. Spells of heavy to very heavy rainfall are likely to occur at one or two places in the districts of Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla and …

Kullu Makeshift Sheds

8 months ago

Polluted Lakes Are Being Cleansed Using Floating Wetlands Made of Trash

Wired

When Pradhanang found a trash mix that could be fashioned into a platform and resist breaking down with age, she began talking to her colleagues in Nepal. On her many visits to Nepal, Pradhanang has seen children swimming in Nagdaha’s murky water, dogs lapping at the shore, and women sitting on the banks to wash dishes and clothing. But people …

Water Nepal Trash Floating Wetlands Pradhanang Ftws

9 months ago

Kennametal undertakes the Harokethanahalli Lake restoration project in partnership with Planet Sutra

The Hindu

Kennametal India Limited, together with Planet Sutra, a sustainability implementation partner, held an event on June 25 to mark the completion of the Harokethanahalli lake restoration project at Bengaluru, India. The project spans nearly 18 acres of land, and the lake itself has a capacity of over 140 million liters of water. Situated amidst agricultural land, commercial orchards and private …

Water Harokethanahalli Harokethanahalli Lake

9 months, 2 weeks ago

The struggle for clean water in Vijayawada

The Hindu

On the evening of May 27, Padma received an anxious call from her son in Hyderabad. According to the official numbers, about 50 people, a majority of whom belong to the economically weaker sections and cannot afford mineral water or purifiers, had been affected by diarrhoea in the city’s Boyapati Madhavarao street between May 21 and June 2. In Payakapuram, …

City Hospital Diarrhoea Officials Residents Area Contamination

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Re-wilding and restoration programme held in Udhagamandalam to mark World Environment Day

The Hindu

A re-wilding and ecological restoration programme was undertaken by the Cantonment Board, Madras Regimental Centre and other units of the Wellington Cantonment in Coonoor on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, to mark World Environment Day 2024. In his address, Mr. Yadav spoke about the importance of combined efforts across different sections of the society for the success of such initiatives to …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pump borewell water into the renovated ponds, say activists in Mayiladuthurai

The Hindu

As restoration efforts are nearing completion on four ponds in Mayiladuthurai, civic activists have sought follow up measures to ensure that they are properly maintained in the long run. The ponds taken up for renovation include Arupathumoovar Pettai Kulam, Mamarathu Medaikulam, Akkankulam, Angalamman Koil Kulam, Ayyankuttai Kulam, Ayyan Kulam, Vannan Kulam, Kuppan Kulam, Raja Kulam, Aranmanai Kulam, and Senthankudi Kulam. …

Water Ponds Cauvery Restoration Efforts Kulam

10 months, 1 week ago

The long road and an arduous journey to development

The Hindu

A tribal couple, who had just lost their baby, had to walk 8 kilometres with the body up and down two hills from Vanija village of Mentada mandal in Vizianagaram district to China Konela hamlet of Ananthagiri mandal in Alluri Sitharama Raju district, in Andhra Pradesh. However, on the positive side, he said that with road construction beginning, “Two teachers, …

China Water Officials Road Long District Village

10 months, 1 week ago

Water, Hope, and Empowerment: How a Village Transformed Lives and Dreams

News 18

Every mother dreams of providing the warmth of a secure home and a nurturing learning environment for her children, but for Sunita, the reality was starkly different. Finally, hundreds of families like that of Sunita’s and Sapna’s could breathe a sigh of relief as Anandana—The Coca-Cola India Foundation, alongside Haritika, took on the crucial task of replenishing water in the …

Water Village Sunita Sapna

1 year ago

No concretisation of open spaces being created near 6 waterbodies in zones 11 and 15, says NGO

The Hindu

There will be no concretisation of open spaces that are being created near six waterbodies in zones 11 and 15 under the Greater Chennai Corporation’s Namakku Naame Thittam. Apart from compound walls and toilets, there would not be any concrete structure and an earthen design concept will be used for pavements, said Arun Krishnamurthy, the NGO’s founder. Apart from this, …

Ngo Restored Portions

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