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2 days, 19 hours ago

Will complete HNSS project by next kharif: Andhra Water Resources Minister

Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Rama Naidu on Wednesday said the NDA government will complete the construction of the main canals of Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project in Rayalaseema by next kharif. Addressing a videoconference on the progress of the HNSS-Chitravathi Balancing Reservoir link channel work, Mr. Rama Naidu said the farmers in the dry Rayalaseema region suffered a lot because …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

How Fadnavis cabinet laid down new pecking order in Maharashtra BJP

India Today

The distribution of portfolios in the Devendra Fadnavis government in Maharashtra has led to senior BJP leaders being passed over in favour of newer entrants to the party, and laid down the apparent pecking order. On the other hand, deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde has been given charge of urban development, housing and public works departments. While the BJP has …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Andhra Pradesh’s water policymaking matters

The Hindu

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has recently called for a comprehensive water policy for Andhra Pradesh while reviewing the water resources development. The fledgling state of Andhra Pradesh requires, at any rate, a territorial re-imagining of its water futures especially given the multiple challenges it confronts as a result of its bifurcation a decade ago. For instance, Maharashtra, advanced in …

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Eliminate PDS Rice Mafia, CM Naidu Tells Collectors

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has strongly come out against ration rice smuggling and instructed officials to initiate effective steps to check movement of smuggled rice from within and outside the state. Speaking at the collectors' conference on Wednesday, the chief minister said PD Act should be invoked against PDS rice smuggling. PDS rice mafia should be eliminated.” Naidu …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Create separate website for Polavaram irrigation project: Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Rama Naidu has advised officials to create a separate website for the Polavaram Irrigation Project, and upload the progress of works daily. Reviewing the progress of the project works at a meeting with senior irrigation officials on Wednesday, he said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will visit the Polavaram project site in the first …

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2 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to transfer R.G. Kar rape and murder case outside West Bengal; India says Canada blocked Australian media outlet for reporting Jaishankar’s presser, and more in The Hindu’s top n

The Hindu

Supreme Court refuses to transfer R.G. India says Canada blocked Australian media outlet for reporting Jaishankar’s presser India said Canada blocked an Australian media outlet hours after it broadcast the press conference of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong. Terrorism doesn’t know any territorial limits: Amit Shah Law and order is a State subject but …

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2 months ago

India, Nepal agree to expedite water resources, energy cooperation

The Hindu

Nepal and India have agreed to expedite hydropower projects and advance cooperation on energy, water resources and other key areas, a top minister of the Himalayan nation said on Wednesday. Nepalese Energy and Water Resources Minister Deepak Khadka, who visited India from November 3 to 6, made the comments during a brief talk with media persons at Tribhuvan International Airport …

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2 months 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.

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Odisha Government Concerned About Mahanadi Water Dispute, Holds Discussions with Chhattisgarh CM

Deccan Chronicle

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is concerned about the Mahanadi water dispute with neighbouring Chhattisgarh. He has held discussions with his Chhattisgarh counterpart Vishnu Deo Sai twice on the issue and is giving it all importance. The state government is also giving emphasis on expediting the proposed barrages, dam projects on Mahanadi river in Odisha.

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Himalayan Glacial Lakes See 10.81% Expansion, Heightened Risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

The Hindu

Himalayan glacial lakes saw a significant area expansion from 2011 to 2024 due to climate change, posing a potential risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). The total inventory area of glacial lakes within India was 1,962 hectares in 2011 and has increased to 2,623 hectares in 2024, with a 33.7% increase. The lakes in India experienced an even more …

Environment Law Climate Change Water Resources Ladakh

2 months, 1 week ago

Himalayan Glacial Lakes See 10.81% Expansion, Heightened Risk of GLOFs

Deccan Chronicle

Himalayan glacial lakes saw a significant area expansion from 2011 to 2024 due to climate change, posing a potential risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). The total inventory area of glacial lakes within India increased by 10.81 per cent, with 67 lakes identified as high-risk for potential GLOFs.

Environment Law Climate Change Water Resources New Delhi

2 months, 1 week 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

Bridging Borders: Uncovering the Ancient and Strategic Nexus between India and Nepal

Deccan Chronicle

This book explores the complex history and strategic location of India and Nepal, highlighting the importance of their shared history and cultural ties. It delves into the challenges facing the two nations, including water resources and military cooperation. The book also sheds light on the geopolitical considerations and strategic geography that place Nepal uniquely between two powers. It is a …

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Activists and Environmentalists Demand Review of Musi River Project

Deccan Chronicle

Activists and environmentalists in Hyderabad urge an immediate review of the Musi Riverfront Development Project. The project has been criticized for its rapid pace and demolitions that have displaced low-income residents. The activists demand that the natural flow of the Musi be protected by controlling pollution rather than pushing commercial development. They also call for an end to forced evictions …

Environment Law Social Justice Water Resources Hyderabad

2 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi Meets with Jawans in Sir Creek, Expressing Diwali Wishes

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with jawans near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district. He distributed sweets to jawans and visited Sir Creek, a 96-km-long tidal estuary that is a point of contention between India and Pakistan due to varying interpretations of maritime boundary lines.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Typhoon Trami slaps Hainan on way out

China Daily

By CHEN BOWEN in Haikou | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-10-30 14:31 A taxi moves through a waterlogged road in Sanya, South China's Hainan province, Oct 28, 2024. Some parts of Hainan province experienced heavy rainfall due to the influence of Typhoon Trami. The remnants of Typhoon Trami coupled with a cold air mass have triggered severe flooding in Hainan province, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Over-Extraction of Groundwater: A Growing Concern in Karnataka

The Hindu

University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor N.K. Lokanath has reported over-exploitation of groundwater in 52 taluks in Karnataka, with the stage of groundwater extraction exceeding 100 percent in many areas. The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the need for a systematic approach to groundwater management, including the implementation of various management plans recommended by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). The training programme, which will …

Environment Science Law Water Resources Mysuru

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Flood Alert: 15 Villages Along River Sathanur Face Heavy Rainfall

The Hindu

Water from the Sathanur dam in Tiruvannamalai has been released for the third time this month, with a total inflow of 3,630 cusecs per second. The water has reached 114.50 feet, exceeding the dam's capacity of 119 feet. The villages along the riverbank have been issued a flood alert due to the rising water levels.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Found in Ahmedabad Lake: A Detailed Account

Op India

Ahmedabad police have detained 51 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants from Ahmedabad city of Gujarat. The police conducted a 4-month-long investigation and found that the infiltrators had filled the Chandola Lake in Ahmedabad with processed waste. They have also set up illegal shanties on lake sites and blocked the Narmada pipeline, filling it with processed waste from the Pirana dumping site.

Law Crime Immigration Water Resources Ahmedabad

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers Demand Renovation of Tail-End Stretch of Kattalai High Level Canal

The Hindu

Farmers in Karur and Tiruchi districts are demanding the renovation of the tail-end stretch of Kattalai High Level Canal (KHLC). The farmers claim that they are not getting water, despite the canal being refurbished a few years ago. They demand that the entire stretch of the canal be renovated to address this issue.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid controversy, California and the Biden administration are preparing new water plans

LA Times

The Biden and Newsom administrations will soon adopt new rules for California’s major water delivery systems that will determine how much water may be pumped from rivers while providing protections for imperiled fish species. Nemeth said state officials are working with federal partners to ensure the rules governing operations of both systems “are aligned to benefit listed and endangered fish …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Save the Rivers, Lakes & Water Bodies from Illegal Constructions and Encroachments: Rajasthan HC Issues Suo Moto Order

Live Law

The Rajasthan High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the rampant encroachments and illegal constructions on the riverbeds and many other water bodies terming it as direct violation of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974. The court highlighted the need for sustainable water resource management and conservation for well-being of the plant and prosperity of future …

Law Water Resources Legal Matters Environment Protection Rajasthan

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Water Levels in Reservoirs Near Capacity as Rainfall Spurs Flood Alerts in Coimbatore and Tiruppur

The Hindu

Heavy rainfall has caused water levels in reservoirs across Coimbatore and Tiruppur to rise close to maximum capacity. The water levels in Sholayar Dam, Parambikulam Dam, Aliyar Dam, Thirumoorthy Dam, and Amaravathy Dam have all reached or exceeded their maximum allowed levels, prompting flood alerts and setting up relief camps for people living along river embankments. The heavy rainfall has …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

UNESCO Seeks Applications for Chief of Section in Paris: Design and Lead Water Program

Hindustan Times

UNESCO is seeking applications for the position of Chief of Section in Paris, France. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing strategies, policies, and objectives for UNESCO's work in the field of Water Sciences and IHP Programme. They will also lead and coordinate the implementation of work plans and achieve related outcomes described in UNESCO's Medium-term Strategy …

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Will complete HNSS project by next kharif: Andhra Water Resources Minister

How Fadnavis cabinet laid down new pecking order in Maharashtra BJP

Andhra Pradesh’s water policymaking matters

Eliminate PDS Rice Mafia, CM Naidu Tells Collectors

Create separate website for Polavaram irrigation project: Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu

Supreme Court refuses to transfer R.G. Kar rape and murder case outside West Bengal; India says Canada blocked Australian media outlet for reporting Jaishankar’s presser, and more in The Hindu’s top n

India, Nepal agree to expedite water resources, energy cooperation

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

Odisha Government Concerned About Mahanadi Water Dispute, Holds Discussions with Chhattisgarh CM

Himalayan Glacial Lakes See 10.81% Expansion, Heightened Risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

Himalayan Glacial Lakes See 10.81% Expansion, Heightened Risk of GLOFs

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

Bridging Borders: Uncovering the Ancient and Strategic Nexus between India and Nepal

Activists and Environmentalists Demand Review of Musi River Project

PM Modi Meets with Jawans in Sir Creek, Expressing Diwali Wishes

Typhoon Trami slaps Hainan on way out

Over-Extraction of Groundwater: A Growing Concern in Karnataka

Flood Alert: 15 Villages Along River Sathanur Face Heavy Rainfall

Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Found in Ahmedabad Lake: A Detailed Account

Farmers Demand Renovation of Tail-End Stretch of Kattalai High Level Canal

Amid controversy, California and the Biden administration are preparing new water plans

Save the Rivers, Lakes & Water Bodies from Illegal Constructions and Encroachments: Rajasthan HC Issues Suo Moto Order

Water Levels in Reservoirs Near Capacity as Rainfall Spurs Flood Alerts in Coimbatore and Tiruppur

UNESCO Seeks Applications for Chief of Section in Paris: Design and Lead Water Program