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1 week ago

Opposition against Silahalla hydroelectric project mounts in the Nilgiris

The Nilgiris Nelikolu Micro and Small Tea Growers and Farmers’ Development Society has written to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board expressing their opposition to the Silahalla Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project. The farmers’ society also stated that the project was in violation of Rule 5 of the Environment Rules, 1986, which prohibits the construction of large projects in locations which …

Nilgiris Hydroelectric Project Silahalla

1 week, 5 days ago

Nagore Silladi beach development project nears completion

The Hindu

The Silladi beach development project at Nagore is progressing rapidly and is expected to be completed within the next four months, according to official sources. The funds are being utilised for infrastructure development, including the construction of cement roads, parking facilities, a food court, street lights, separate toilets for men and women, a compound wall, and drinking water facilities. Additionally, …

Lakh Nagore Silladi Beach

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Farmers bat for early execution of Nadanthai Vaazhi Cauvery project

The Hindu

Expeditious implementation of the Nadanthai Vaazhi Cauvery project and construction of the proposed barrage across the river between Umayalpuram and Marudhur were among the prominent demands raised at the monthly farmers grievances here on Friday. The National River Conservation Directorate, a wing of the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, had approved last year the implementation of the first phase of …

Tamil Nadu State River Cauvery Wrd Nadanthai

1 month ago

ADB to collaborate with Kerala govt in making coastline more climate resilient

New Indian Express

KOCHI: To address the problems associated with climate change in the state, the Asian Development Bank has decided to support a project that would assist the state become more resilient to environmental change, with a particular focus on the state’s coastal areas. “The aim is to make the coastline of Kerala more resilient to climate change. So that the state …

Climate Change Kerala Project State Kochi Resilient

Uttam Seeks Centre’s Support Sought for Musi Project

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Tuesday took the Krishna river water dispute with Andhra Pradesh to the national stage, highlighting the alleged illegal diversion of the river’s water while speaking at the second All India Irrigation Ministers Conference in Udaipur. Uttam Kumar Reddy insisted on the installation of telemetry instruments to monitor Krishna water usage and called …

Water Projects Telangana Reddy Centre River Krishna

1 month, 1 week ago

CPI(M) plea to scrap distillery licences, reformulate foreign-funded water supply project

The Hindu

The CPI has urged the Lt. Governor to scrap the licences granted to distillery units in view of a recent order of the National Green Tribunal directing the establishment of safeguards for groundwater reserves in relation with a drinking water supply project involving deep borewells. Governor, S. Ramachandran, CPM State secretary, pointed out that what the NGT had stated in …

Water Resources Pwd Ngt Ground Bahour Project Water

1 month, 1 week ago

NGT slams GMADA for green violations at Purab Premium Apartments

Hindustan Times

The National Green Tribunal has come down heavily on the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority over blatant environmental violations at its Purab Premium Apartments project in Sector 88. NGT’s action came following a petition by the Purab Premium Apartments Allottees Association and resident SK Loona, accusing GMADA of violating essential Environmental Clearance conditions, including non-installation of a Sewage Treatment Plant. …

Water Violations Tribunal Environmental Clearance Gmada Ngt Apartments

1 month, 2 weeks ago

NT chief minister outlines plans ahead of parliament resuming for 2025, focusing on economy and crime

ABC

The Northern Territory chief minister has vowed to crack down on environmental "lawfare" by removing the ability for third parties to challenge economic project approvals through a civil tribunal. Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said the move was just one pillar of her government's vision to grow the territory's economy, in a keynote address to Darwin's business community ahead of parliament …

Reviews Project Parliament Territory Laws Her Government Lia Finocchiaro

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Motors Partners With Maharashtra Government to Restore 1,000 Water Bodies

Deccan Chronicle

Pune: Tata Motors has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Government of Maharashtra to restore 1,000 water bodies across 20 districts to uplift rural communities in the water-stressed regions of the state. In 2024, the automaker rejuvenated and restored 356 water bodies in Maharashtra in partnership with the Soil and Water Conservation Department of Government of Maharashtra, NAAM Foundation, and …

Water Maharashtra Pune Tata Motors Naam Foundation Motors Partners

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Polavaram Capacity Reduction Opposed in LS

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: YSR Congress MP Midhun Reddy voiced strong opposition to the proposed reduction in the capacity of the Polavaram project, urging the government not to compromise its original design. However, budget proposals suggest reducing the capacity to 115 TMC, which would significantly limit its effectiveness, providing water to only 3.2 lakh acres. Midhun Reddy labelled this reduction as a grave …

English Capacity Polavaram Midhun Reddy

1 month, 3 weeks ago

₹8,400-crore Jal Jeevan Mission works to address drinking water woes in Nellore district

The Hindu

With an aim to permanently resolve the drinking water problems in combined Nellore district over next three years, Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy announced the ‘Amrutha Dhara-II’ project under Jal Jeevan Mission programme at an estimated cost of ₹8,400 crore. Amrutha Dhara is a drinking water supply project with sustainable water sources in 32 mandals of Nellore district and 14 …

Water Drinking Minister District Nda Jal Jeevan Jal Jeevan Mission

2 months ago

Former Minister opposes KIADB plans to divert Ghataprabha waters to Dharwad

The Hindu

The former Minister Shashikant Naik has written a letter to the State government asking it to drop plans to provide Ghataprabha river water diverting it from Belagavi district to industries in Dharwad district. He suggested that the State government draw additional water from the Navilu Tirtha dam near Saundatti that is already supplying drinking water to the twin cities of …

Water State Minister Drinking Water Dharwad Belagavi Mahadayi

2 months, 3 weeks 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

2 months, 3 weeks ago

A drop in groundwater could mean big trouble for a tiny snail as Nevada lithium project presses on

Associated Press

RENO, Nev. — Opponents of the nation’s largest lithium mine under construction want U.S. officials to investigate whether the project in Nevada already has caused a drop in groundwater levels that could lead to extinction of a tiny snail being considered for endangered species protection. Interior Department address what they say is new evidence that bolsters their concerns about Lithium …

Water Nevada Project Lithium Groundwater Reno Snail

Congress never recognised Ambedkar’s efforts as a water conservationist: PM Modi

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress accusing it of ignoring Dr B R Ambedkar’s contribution to water resources development in the country while laying the foundation stone of the inter-state Ken-Betwa river linking project that would flow excess water from Ken River in Madhya Pradesh into Betwa. “The Congress party never paid heed …

India Water Conservation Water Congress Union Tiger Foundation

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Water diversion efforts hydrate parched north

China Daily

The Danjiangkou Reservoir is the source of the middle route of the South-to-North Water diversion Project. TAO DEBIN/FOR CHINA DAILY The monumental challenge of shifting billions of cubic meters of water over a thousand kilometers from one end of the country to another, using only the power of gravity, would seem insurmountable to many, but the middle route of the …

China Water South North Route Danjiangkou Reservoir

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Central forces to be deployed to study Arunachal hydel project locals oppose

Hindustan Times

The Central Armed Police Forces will be deployed in Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh to aid surveyors to conduct pre-feasibility report of the 12,500 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, officials said- a move opposed by local residents over concerns displacement and environmental impact. The Central Armed Police Forces will aid surveyors to conduct pre-feasibility report of the 12,500 MW Siang …

Project Pfr Siang Upper Capf Khandu Riew

4 months ago

RTI reveals Polavaram height set by Andhra Pradesh govt in 2021 amid blame game

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: At a time when both the TDP and YSRCP are blaming each other responsible for the reduction in height of the Polavaram Irrigation Project, the Polavaram Project Authority has made it clear that the Phase-1 concept emerged from the State government’s proposal, and the Centre approved it at a review meeting held on April 10, 2023 that the focus …

Polavaram

4 months ago

Rs 259 Crore Project Announced for Water-Deficient North Vizag

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation has proposed a Rs 259 crore project to augment drinking water supply to localities in northern parts of the city, including Madhurawada, which face a perennial shortage. Dr Sampath Kumar revealed that they have approached the International Finance Corporation, a World Bank affiliate, to secure funding for the first phase of the drinking water project. …

Water Project Visakhapatnam Gvmc Sampath Kumar Madhurawada

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Keshavapuram project scrapped

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The state government has cancelled the Keshavapuram reservoir project, originally launched by the previous BRS government as part of the Godavari Phase-2 project, aimed to supply drinking water to Hyderabad by diverting Godavari water from the Mallannasagar project to the Keshavapuram reservoir on the city's outskirts. However, the Congress government has now announced a new cost-effective plan to directly …

Hyderabad Supply Water Project Keshavapuram Mallannasagar Ghanpur

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Don’t take credit for Jagan’s efforts: Ambati to CM Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: Former minister Ambati Rambabu lambasted Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for making baseless allegations against former Chief Ministers YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and YS Rajasekhar Reddy pertaining to the Polavaram Irrigation Project. The former Water Resources minister attributed the setbacks and financial loss incurred by the Polavaram project to Naidu’s hasty and ill-conceived decisions, and it was clearly mentioned in …

Jagan Project Minister Naidu Polavaram

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

8 months, 1 week ago

A tale of two rivers

The Hindu

“Drainage.” “Water bearing human waste.” “Cooum is a foul-smelling area.” This was how Chennai’s infamous river was described by the public in Eromitha Ramesh’s design presentation, ‘The Cooum Conundrum’, earlier this year. “I grew up in Chennai, and thought that ‘Cooum’ was sewage this was until I came to know about the river, how we’ve lived along its banks, and …

Design Architecture Chennai Bangladesh Rivers Project River

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahadayi inspection will expose Karnataka: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

New Indian Express

BELAGAVI: While the Progressive River Authority for Water and Harmony of the Union Government is set to inspect the project sites of Kalasa-Banduri on July 7 at Kankumbi, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant issued a strong statement on Friday claiming that the inspection will expose the illegal diversion of water to Malaprabha basin and the wrongdoings of Karnataka government with …

Karnataka Goa Water Sawant Prawah Mahadayi

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Opposition against Silahalla hydroelectric project mounts in the Nilgiris

Nagore Silladi beach development project nears completion

Farmers bat for early execution of Nadanthai Vaazhi Cauvery project

ADB to collaborate with Kerala govt in making coastline more climate resilient

Uttam Seeks Centre’s Support Sought for Musi Project

CPI(M) plea to scrap distillery licences, reformulate foreign-funded water supply project

NGT slams GMADA for green violations at Purab Premium Apartments

NT chief minister outlines plans ahead of parliament resuming for 2025, focusing on economy and crime

Tata Motors Partners With Maharashtra Government to Restore 1,000 Water Bodies

Polavaram Capacity Reduction Opposed in LS

₹8,400-crore Jal Jeevan Mission works to address drinking water woes in Nellore district

Former Minister opposes KIADB plans to divert Ghataprabha waters to Dharwad

Yogi inaugurates key projects to give Gorakhpur an infrastructure push

A drop in groundwater could mean big trouble for a tiny snail as Nevada lithium project presses on

Congress never recognised Ambedkar’s efforts as a water conservationist: PM Modi

Water diversion efforts hydrate parched north

Central forces to be deployed to study Arunachal hydel project locals oppose

RTI reveals Polavaram height set by Andhra Pradesh govt in 2021 amid blame game

Rs 259 Crore Project Announced for Water-Deficient North Vizag

Keshavapuram project scrapped

Don’t take credit for Jagan’s efforts: Ambati to CM Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

Bhadrachalam Normal as Floodwaters Recede

A tale of two rivers

Mahadayi inspection will expose Karnataka: Goa CM Pramod Sawant