HYDRAA finds water at four feet depth during Bathukamma Kunta revival
1 month 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 efforts at six locations while also removing encroachments. These lakes include Bathukamma Kunta, Bumrukh Dawala, Thammidi Kunta, Sunnam Cheruvu, Nalla Cheruvu and Pedda Cheruvu.

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Hydraa Seeks CSR Funds to Restore Water Bodies
6 days, 2 hours ago

Hydraa Seeks CSR Funds to Restore Water Bodies

Deccan Chronicle  

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 …

HYDRAA chief inspects five of six lakes on rejuvenation
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Bathukamma Kunta springs to life after HYDRAA work
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 …

HYDRAA excavation at Bathukamma Kunta yields water
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 …

HYDRAA brings down resort and convention hall built in lake
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 …

HYDRAA’s Silence on Bathukamma Kunta Lake Baffles People
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 …

HYDRAA reduces villas on Neknampur lake to rubble
2 months, 2 weeks ago

HYDRAA reduces villas on Neknampur lake to rubble

The Hindu  

Earthmovers of Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection got to work on Friday morning demolishing half-finished villas built on Pedda Cheruvu in Neknampur, Manikonda Municipality. According to HYDRAA Commissioner A. V. Ranganath, construction activity has been going on despite cancellation of permits for villas built in the full tank level and buffer zones of Pedda Cheruvu. Neknampur lake …

HYDRAA tries to rediscover Eedula Kunta
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 …

HYDRAA seeks report on lake encrochments
3 months ago

HYDRAA seeks report on lake encrochments

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: HYDRAA Commissioner, A V Ranganath, on Monday inspected water bodies around the Outer Ring Road and expressed anger over the encroachment of lakes, including Bhagirathamma, Tautanikunta in Nanakramguda, and Neknampur in Narsingi. Following complaints from the public and public representatives regarding encroachments on these lakes, Ranganath inspected them. He directed HYDRAA officials to thoroughly examine the encroachments on these …

Bathukammakunta rejuvenation works progressing in full swing; locals hail move
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 …

If Unprotected, Hyd Won’t Have Lakes by 2040: Ranganath
3 months, 3 weeks ago

If Unprotected, Hyd Won’t Have Lakes by 2040: Ranganath

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Urbanisation in Telangana is taking place 12 per cent faster than the national average, HYDRAA commissioner A.V. Ranganath said 61 per cent of Hyderabad’s lakes had disappeared, with the remaining 39 per cent requiring immediate protection to prevent their extinction in the next 15 years. The state government established HYDRAA to safeguard lakes, public parks, roads and government land …

HYDRAA and Stakeholders Brainstorm over Lake Rejuvenation
4 months ago

HYDRAA and Stakeholders Brainstorm over Lake Rejuvenation

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: HYDRAA commissioner A. V. Ranganath on Friday organised a brainstorming session involving various stakeholders with a focus on the fundamental points of identifying a lake, rules governing patta land, on how the full tank level of a water body is to be determined. Officials said that the lake’s maximum water level, where there is no tampering or reduction of …

HYDRAA Commissioner Inspects Restoration of Bengaluru Lake
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 …

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

HYDRAA clears encroachments on Bam Rukn Ud-Dowlah lake
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 …

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