Territorial Army launches task force for Gomti river rejuvenation

River interlinking, the fount of environmental disaster

On December 25, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa River Link Project, which aims to solve the water scarcity in the Bundelkhand region that covers parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Initially termed the ‘National Water Grid’, this concept re-emerged as the ‘River-Interlinking Project’ from the Ministry of Water Resources to transfer surplus …

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India eyes intra-state river linking to combat drought

Live Mint

NEW DELHI : India’s water crisis is a tale of extremes—while some regions battle floods, others face parching droughts. A new paradigm With water being a state subject, the Union government has left it to individual states to identify and propose intra-state river-linking projects, officials said. NWDA’s role and identified projects NWDA in its pre-feasibility report identified a few potential …

India Bihar Water Projects Project Official River Linking

2 days, 7 hours ago

Why China wants control over a vital Indian resource

India Today

India and China, already at odds over various geopolitical and territorial issues, could soon face a new frontier of conflict—water. A massive $137 billion dam that China plans to construct on the Brahmaputra River has sparked fresh concerns in India, highlighting a long-standing fear of water being weaponised. With its control over the river’s origin, China can manipulate water flow, …

India China Water Dam River Water Flow Flow

4 days, 16 hours ago

Mahakumbh-2025: Ganga, Yamuna to be under watch of 4K equipped water cops

Hindustan Times

A large contingent of water police personnel has been deployed and equipped with state-of-the-art technology to monitor every inch of the sacred confluence of the Sangam, to ensure pilgrims’ safety. Our goal is to ensure Mahakumbh remains 100% incident-free,” said Rajiv Narayan Mishra, inspector general of police in-charge, PAC Eastern Zone, Prayagraj. The water police personnel have been equipped with …

Water Personnel Area Pac Prayagraj Mahakumbh Water Police Personnel

5 days, 7 hours ago

Kerala's check dam project raises concerns over impact on Anamalai Tiger Reserve's wildlife and water flow

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The Kerala government’s construction of a check dam across Silandhi river has raised concerns, with the TN Forest department on Friday saying the project would compromise the core tiger habitat of Anamalai Tiger Reserve. Head of the forest department R Reddy submitted before the National Green Tribunal’s southern bench that the check dam across the river a tributary of …

Kerala Dam Water Flow

5 days, 13 hours ago

Yogi inaugurates key projects to give Gorakhpur an infrastructure push

Hindustan Times

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday inaugurated a series of key projects aimed at improving infrastructure and public welfare in the Gorakhpur region. These include the region’s first mini sports stadium, an additional night shelter to combat extreme cold, and a water treatment project. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath taking aim with a rifle during the inauguration of mini sports stadium …

Chief Minister Stadium Project Gorakhpur Yogi

5 days, 16 hours ago

India urges China to ensure dams on upstream Brahmaputra don't harm downstream regions

Op India

India has urged the Chinese side to ensure that the downstream states of the Brahmaputra river are not harmed by activities in upstream areas, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. “The Chinese side has been urged to ensure that the interests of downstream states of the Brahmaputra are not harmed by activities in upstream areas,” MEA spokesperson Randhir …

India China Chinese River Jaiswal Mea Brahmaputra

1 week, 4 days ago

Ken-Betwa project: Bringing rivers closer

The Hindu

On December 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Madhya Pradesh’s Khajuraho to lay the foundation stone for various development projects. Among them was the ambitious Ken-Betwa river linking project that plans to transfer excess water from the Ken river basin to the Betwa river basin in the Bundelkhand region that covers parts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. As …

Development Uttar Pradesh Water States Project Pradesh River

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rivers of My Country: 5 quiet riverside retreats in Majuli, Hampi, and beyond to escape the bustle of the city this NYE

Hindustan Times

As the year winds down and the hustle and bustle of city life grows more overwhelming, there’s no better time to seek solace by the river. 5 quiet riverside retreats Brahmaputra River in Majuli, Assam Tucked away in the vastness of Assam, Majuli is not just a river island but a sanctuary of culture, history, and tranquillity. The Tungabhadra River, …

Beauty Hampi Perfect Escape Bhandardara Majuli Leh Ladakh Quiet Riverside

Civil society outfits urge President to withdraw central forces from Siang Hydropower project survey

New Indian Express

Hundreds of environmentalists, civil society organizations urged the President of India Droupdi Murmu to withdraw paramilitary forces deployed to quell indigenous people’s protest against proposed 11000 MW hydropower dam surveys in Siang valley of Arunachal. According to the letter written to the Murmu, over 351 concerned citizens – activists, researchers, lawyers, scientists, journalists, experts, community representatives and 109 people’s organisations …

Siang Paramilitary Forces

3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh-2025: Healthy flows the Ganga again as ‘three Gangas’ merged into one

Hindustan Times

If you’ve seen glimpses/clips of a sea of humanity descending into the waters at the Sangam at previous Magh Melas, Kumbhs and Mahakumbhs, this time you will have to think of another epithet to describe the multitudes that take a bath on the bathing days of Mahakumbh-2025. The state irrigation department has merged three distinct streams of the Ganga at …

River Ganga Sangam Dredging Shastri Bridge

3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Uttar Pradesh govt merges three streams of Ganga River into one at Sangam ahead of mela

India TV News

Mahakumbh 2025: Three streams of the Ganga river were merged at the Sangam area by the Irrigation Department of Uttar Pradesh to create better bathing facilities for millions of devotees expected to attend the Mahakumbh in 2025, officials said today. The department developed a strategic plan to ensure a grand Mahakumbh experience, centralizing bathing facilities for the anticipated 40 crore …

Mahakumbh River Ganga Sangam Ganga River Three Streams

1 month ago

20-member all-women Ganga rafting team begins Patna-to-Farakka journey

India Today

In a landmark initiative championing women's empowerment and the mission for a clean and pure Ganga, the all-women Ganga River rafting team, The 20-member team of women border guards, along with two Border Security Force officers and support staff, began their 53-day adventure from Gangotri on November 2. Continuing their voyage, the team departed from Patna on 5 December, heading …

Women Kolkata West Bengal Patna Ganga Bsf Farakka

1 month, 1 week ago

NGT seeks environment dept’s reply on Ganga pollution

Hindustan Times

The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal has issued notice to the secretary, department of environment & forest, Bihar, to file an affidavit in a case pertaining to serious pollution in Ganga river, and apprise it about the steps taken to curb discharge of untreated wastewater in the river. NGT seeks environment dept’s reply on Ganga pollution Earlier, the …

Bihar Mld Ganga River Fcb Ngt Seeks Nmcg Ngt Seeks Environment

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Army to open several border areas for tourism under Centre's initiative

India Today

In a move to boost border tourism and foster development in remote regions, the Indian Army is preparing to open several restricted border areas, including spots along the Line of Actual Control, for tourists. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AT THE CORE The Indian Army and the Border Roads Organisation have made significant strides in border infrastructure development over the past four years. …

Tourism Areas Border Infrastructure

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Army to recruit cyber, IT domain experts for advanced warfare capabilities

India Today

The Indian Army is set to induct domain experts into its regular cadre to ensure a technologically advanced and battle-ready force. Addressing the media, Lieutenant General Kapoor said that the Army is actively monitoring recent global conflicts to adapt its structure, strategy, and operational approach to the challenges of modern warfare. The selection process will include Service Selection Board interviews, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ganga pollution: After NGT’s rap, UP chalks out two-month plan for Mahakumbh

Hindustan Times

Reprimanded by the National Green Tribunal over pollution in the Ganga, the authorities in Uttar Pradesh have zeroed in on a two-month plan for the Mahakumbh-2025. Devotees offer prayers on the banks of holy river Ganga The key challenges include 34-untapped drains and the low level of water in the river. As the monsoon retreated from the state by the …

Uttar Pradesh Water Prayagraj Mahakumbh Ngt Level Ganga

2 months ago

Revanth leads 3-km padayatra for Musi river rejuvenation project

Hindustan Times

Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday vowed to take up the Musi rejuvenation project at any cost and appealed to all sections of people to cooperate with his government’s efforts to revive the Musi river, once a lifeline for the region, now reduced to a toxic drain due to years of neglect. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy …

Telangana Reddy Brs River Musi Revanth Reddy Revanth

2 months 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

2 months ago

Why Revanth Reddy's Musi riverfront development has raised hackles

India Today

Telangana chief minister A. Revanth Reddy is pursuing an ambitious Musi Riverfront Development Project to clean up the river flowing through Hyderabad and beautify its banks, thereby giving the city a facelift. The ‘pink party’ is backing the Musi project evictees despite the fact that the river restoration initiative was launched by BRS supremo K. Chandrashekar Rao while he was …

Telangana Project Minister Reddy Brs River Musi

2 months ago

River Revival: IAS Officer Manish Bansal Turns Sot into a Lifeline

New Indian Express

Manish Bansal, an IAS officer, has successfully revived a dried-up river in the Sambhal district of western UP. He took on the responsibility of reviving the river after noticing its disappearance 50 years ago. With his dedication and efforts, Sot has a live stream with a natural flow that minimizes waterlogging in the area. The river was 110 km long, …

Environment Law Water Resources Community Development Sambhal

2 months, 1 week ago

Activists Demand Review of Musi Riverfront Development Project

The Hindu

Civil society activists and intellectuals from across the country have called for a review of the Musi Riverfront Development Project, urging a comprehensive assessment of its impact on the environment, people's rights, and the overall socio-economic well-being of the community. The petition demands a detailed project report, legal compliances, and public consultations before any further progress is made.

Environment Law Human Rights Social Welfare

3 months, 1 week ago

Musi river buffer zone survey to start soon

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: The survey and marking of structures in the buffer zone of the Musi river will commence soon, with support from district collectors, deputy collectors, RDOs and tahsildars, said Municipal Urban Development Department Principal Secretary and Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited Managing Director M Dana Kishore. The MD held discussions with representatives from various civil society organisations on Musi beautification, …

River Musi Dana Kishore

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mint Explainer: A panacea for the rivers of India’s Seven Sisters resurfaces

Live Mint

Five years ago, the Union government decided to establish a water resources management authority with sprawling ambitions for India’s northeastern states. The North East Water Management Authority will replace the Brahmaputra Board after parliamentary approvals, two officials said. The Union government established the Brahmaputra Board in Guwahati in 1980 to plan and implement measures to control floods, stem bank erosion, …

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4 months ago

AI solutions for Telangana's Musi river revamp

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: Over 100 stalls were set up by engineering students, firms and industry experts at the AI Summit’s exhibition centre, showcasing various innovations. Among them, one stall drew significant attention: the Musi River Front Development project, created by students from the Chaitanya Bharati Institute of Technology, Gandipet. A team of five fourth-year civil engineering students presented a 3D model of …

Ai Musi River

4 months, 1 week ago

NMCG nod to ₹50 crore sewerage project in Bulandshahr

Hindustan Times

The National Mission for Clean Ganga has approved a sewerage project in Gulaothi town of Bulandshahr district that will come up at an estimated cost of Rs. 265 crores approved by the NMCG in its 56th executive committee meeting held in New Delhi recently. The approved projects are pivotal to the improvement of the river’s ecosystem as these ensure minimized …

Project Crore River Approved Ganga Nmcg

4 months, 1 week ago

NMCG’s executive committee meeting: Five projects worth ₹73.39 crore approved for U.P.

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW: The Yogi government’s efforts to conserve and clean the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh have reached another milestone. The National Mission for Clean Ganga has approved five projects worth ₹73 crores in its 56th executive committee meeting held in New Delhi, according to a government press note. To begin with, the committee approved the project titled “Establishment of Secretariat for …

Uttar Pradesh Clean Ganga Project River Clean Approved This Project

4 months, 1 week ago

Clean Ganga: 5 projects worth ₹73.39 crore approved for Uttar Pradesh

Hindustan Times

Lucknow, The National Mission for Clean Ganga has approved five projects worth ₹73 crore for Uttar Pradesh in its 56th executive committee meeting held in New Delhi, an official statement here said Saturday. Clean Ganga: 5 projects worth ₹ 73.39 crore approved for Uttar Pradesh Rajeev Kumar Mital, Director General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga chaired the meeting. …

Uttar Pradesh Clean Ganga Project Pradesh River Uttar Clean

4 months, 1 week ago

‘Game changer’ river interlinking project in Bihar set to get union cabinet nod

Hindustan Times

The much anticipated Kosi-Mechi project to interlink the two rivers in north Bihar, billed as a game changer for irrigation and flood management in the flood-prone region, is likely to get union cabinet nod soon, a top state government official said. Barrages on rivers in six districts Meanwhile, the Bihar government is planning to construct barrages on several rivers in …

Bihar Water Nepal Flood Rivers Project State

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Senior leadership of Indian Army deliberates on road map for Viksit Bharat 2047

The Hindu

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday chaired “crucial discussion” with the Army’s senior leadership on charting the future course of the Indian Army during the Amrit Kaal, aligning with the Government of India’s vision to make India a developed country, a significant global player and one of the most desirable countries to live in by 2047, the Army said. …

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5 months ago

Gomti riverfront: Pedestrian bridge like one on Sabarmati to come up on Gomti

Hindustan Times

A separate pedestrian bridge will be constructed on Gomti riverfront on the lines of the one on the Sabarmati river in Gujarat. LDA vice chairperson Prathamesh Kumar inspected the riverfront on Saturday Besides, a Lotus Valley and Open Theatre will also come up to rejuvenate visitors. These decisions were taken by the LDA vice chairperson Prathamesh Kumar who also inspected …

Work Kumar Lda Gomti Sabarmati Riverfront Pedestrian Bridge

5 months ago

HYDRA aims at improved quality of life, says CM

The Hindu

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday stated that the government has proposed Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection agency to strike a coordination between different government departments, wings and agencies for better planning and disaster response towards improved quality of life within the Outer Ring Road area. In his concluding remarks as part of the short discussion …

Hyderabad Water

5 months, 1 week ago

Guidelines for water bodies rejuvenation in mining regions issued: Union Minister Kishan Reddy

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy released comprehensive guidelines for the rejuvenation of traditional water bodies in coal and lignite mining regions, in Delhi on Thursday. Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey emphasised the pivotal role of innovative water management in addressing the challenges of coal mining. The project aims to rejuvenate and …

Water Coal Mining Water Bodies Mine Water

5 months, 1 week ago

Noida ponders development of river front on Hindon floodplains

Hindustan Times

The Noida authority on Tuesday said it is mulling over a proposal to develop a river front on the floodplains of river Hindon in Gautam Budh Nagar district. To that end, Noida authority chief executive officer Lokesh M has formed a committee to carry out a site inspection and a detailed study of the floodplains of Yamuna and Hindon. Noida …

Committee Noida Gupta River Authority Lokesh M Yamuna

5 months, 1 week ago

Stop riverfront development work till queries are addressed: Activists

Hindustan Times

Pune: Under the “Pune Bachva Mohim” initiative, civic activists and citizens have demanded a stop to the riverfront development project till the queries raised by them are answered. Under the “Pune Bachva Mohim” initiative, civic activists and citizens, including Prajakta Mahajan, Vijay Kumbhar, Sarang Yadwadkar and Vandana Chavan, have demanded a stop to the riverfront development project till the queries …

Pune River Pune Bachva Mohim

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Committee formed to expedite flood mitigation plan in Bihar

Hindustan Times

The Bihar state government has proposed to set up a dedicated cell to fast track execution of flood mitigation plan. The development comes two days after Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹11,500 crore flood mitigation plan for Bihar. The proposal also included construction of another barrage on river Gandak at Areraj in East Champaran, which is about 140km …

Bihar Nepal Flood Rivers Flood Mitigation Project Centre

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kukrail riverfront development plan still on track, says official

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW The plan for reviving Kukrail river remains a priority despite chief minister Yogi Adityanath allaying ‘demolition fears’ of residents in Pant Nagar, Abrar Nagar, Indraprastha Nagar, and Rahim Nagar. Various government departments are involved in rejuvenating Kukrail river, including restoration of 22 ponds and development of five additional ponds in vicinity. “The comprehensive strategy for Kukrail river aims to …

Development Nagar Dpr Kukrail Kukrail River Revival Plan River Revival

6 months ago

Himanta, Gogoi spar as Assam floods situation worsens

New Indian Express

GUWAHATI: As Assam reels under a devastating flood, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has thrown down the gauntlet at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asking him to take charge of the state’s Water Resources Department and show it to those who failed how to run it. He alleged the BJP-led government in the state was using the Water Resources Department like …

Water Resources Bjp Gogoi

6 months ago

Ensure Water Quality Of Rivers At Prayagraj Is Maintained For Pilgrims Of Kumbh Mela: NGT To State Authorities

Live Law

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal has directed the State authorities to ensure that water quality of Ganga-Yamuna rivers for pilgrims of Kumbh mela which is to be organized in 2024-25 at Uttar Pradesh's Prayraj is maintained to the level of drinking water quality.Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and Dr. A. Senthil Vel while granting eight. …

Water Quality Tribunal State Report Kumbh Ngt River

6 months ago

DDA plans riverfront project on Yamuna floodplains near Millennium Park

Hindustan Times

New Delhi A view of the Yamuna’s western bank, near the Millennium Bus Depot. The Delhi Development Authority is planning to develop a riverfront project on 25 hectares along the western bank of the Yamuna floodplains, opposite the Millennium Park, extending from a now-defunct bus depot to the DND Flyway, officials aware of the matter said. While reviewing work on …

Delhi Project Park Dda Rfp Yamuna Floodplains

6 months ago

1,763 villages in Karnataka ‘flood-prone’; task force to handle crisis

The Hindu

The Karnataka government has identified 1,763 villages as “flood-prone” and accordingly steps have been taken to manage any possible flood situation this monsoon by constituting task forces comprising officials from various departments for faster response in the event of flood for preventing loss of lives and minimise damage to properties. Disclosing this to reporters in Mysuru on Tuesday, Minister for …

Disaster Management Villages Mysuru Force Taken Task Force Task

6 months, 1 week ago

Monsoon preparedness: Lucknow civic admn inspects Gomti Barrage

Hindustan Times

[email protected] District magistrate Suryapal Gangwar and municipal commissioner Inderjit Singh, at the Gomti Barrage on Monday Lucknow Just before the arrival of the monsoon, top civic officials, including the district magistrate Suryapal Gangwar and municipal commissioner Inderjit Singh, conducted an inspection of the Gomti Barrage and other critical points in the city. Gangwar said, “Given that water from residential areas …

Water Lucknow Monsoon Inderjit Singh Lmc Municipal Commissioner Barrage

6 months, 1 week ago

Endeavour to ensure Indian army is always ready to operate in full spectrum of conflict: Army Chief

The Hindu

“It will be my endeavour to ensure that the Indian army is always ready to operate in the full spectrum of conflict, maintaining complete synergy with the Navy, Air Force and other stakeholders,” the new Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi said on July 1 after inspecting a Guard of Honour on South Block lawns. The geo-political landscape is changing rapidly …

India Army Indian Dwivedi Indian Army

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab minister Jauramajra reviews flood preparedness along Ghaggar in Mohali

Hindustan Times

Punjab water resources minister Chetan Singh Jauramajra on Saturday directed officials to complete the ongoing strengthening work of the Tiwana bandh at Ghaggar river within stipulated time to thwart any untoward incident during monsoon. Punjab water resources minister Chetan Singh Jauramajra inspecting the Tiwana bandh at Ghaggar in Mohali. MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa, while apprising the minister of the previous …

Work Minister Singh Ghaggar Tiwana Jauramajra

6 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Bangladesh agree on mega project to conserve and manage Teesta river water

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Sending a technical team by India to Bangladesh soon for a mega project to conserve and manage the Teesta river, moving ahead to start negotiations on a comprehensive trade pact and boosting defence ties were among major outcomes of talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Saturday. "We have decided to start …

India Defence Prime Bangladesh Connectivity Cooperation Hasina

9 months ago

Rejuvenation of Musi Project Picks up Pace

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: The state government has expedited works related to rejuvenation of 55 km of Musi flowing within the Outer Ring Road area. GHMC commissioner Ronald Rose has instructed his officials to reject all permissions for layouts, buildings and developmental activities that fall under 50 metres from the Musi river boundaries. “The decision pertaining to the measures and action related to …

River Musi 50 Metres

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ganges, Brahmaputra among major South Asian river basins to feel impact of climate change: Report

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The alarming impact of climate change will be felt on South Asia's major river basins, including the Ganges, Indus and the Brahmaputra, according to a new report. The scale of climate change impacts in the Indus basin is overwhelming, undermining food security, livelihoods and water security, the report said. While currently there are no major water diversions in …

Climate Change Change Water South Asia Report Basin Indus

10 months ago

Reviving India’s Great Rivers: How Modi’s Leadership is Saving the Lifelines of India

News 18

India is a land of rivers. That the initiative is led by the National Mission for Clean Ganga – the body overseeing the Namami Gange project – is noteworthy and speaks to the impact India’s effort to clean its most revered river has had on the international community. The Centre has taken several measures under the National River Conservation Plan …

Conservation National Indian Clean Ganga Mission Rivers Project

10 months, 1 week ago

NGT seeks report from Uttar Pradesh government on floodplain zone demarcation of Ganga's tributaries in Varanasi

The Hindu

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to submit a report disclosing the steps taken for demarcation of floodplain zones of the Varuna and the Assi, the Ganga's tributaries in Varanasi district. A Bench of National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava noted a report by the Varanasi Municipal Corporation, according to which 15 nullahs were discharging …

Uttar Pradesh Varanasi State Report Bench Varuna Untreated Sewage

Territorial Army launches task force for Gomti river rejuvenation

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