Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed the Water Resources Department to expedite ongoing irrigation projects and ensure their timely completion, emphasising that the state government is making substantial budgetary provisions for the sector. The directives were issued during a high-level review meeting.During the meeting, Chief Minister Fadnavis reviewed several key projects, including the Nar-Par-Girna River Linking Project, Damanganga-Ekdare-God…
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Amaravati, July 16 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh is currently implementing 260 projects worth over Rs 1.23 lakh crore in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode, officials said. At a review meeting on the status of PPP projects and related government investments on Thursday, officials informed Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu that projects worth Rs 1,23,229 crore are at various stages of implementation across sectors such as industry, infrastructure, urban development, tourism, medical colleges, roads,…
Patna, July 16 (IANS) A viral video circulating on social media has once again drawn attention to the hardships faced by residents of Bihar’s flood-prone regions. The video purportedly shows a father carrying his young son on his shoulders while crossing a fast-flowing river, reportedly to ensure the child reaches school. However, the authenticity of the video and the accompanying claim have not been independently verified.The situation in northern Bihar has worsened after continuous rainfall in…
Patna, July 15 (IANS) Heavy rainfall in Nepal’s catchment and Terai regions has triggered a sharp rise in the water levels of several rivers in north Bihar, pushing floodwaters into low-lying areas of West Champaran, Sitamarhi, and East Champaran. Authorities have been placed on high alert as the Gandak, Bagmati, and Dudhaura rivers continue to swell.The situation deteriorated after nearly 2.32 lakh cusecs of water were released from the Valmikinagar Gandak Barrage, leading to rapid flooding in …
Erode, July 15 (IANS) A large group of farmers from the Lower Bhavani irrigation command area has demanded equitable distribution of irrigation water among the three major canal systems fed by the Bhavanisagar dam, urging the Tamil Nadu government to abandon the existing staggered release schedule and ensure simultaneous supply to the Lower Bhavani, Thadapalli-Arakkankottai and Kalingarayan canal schemes. The demand was raised during a meeting of farmers, who alleged that the existing pattern of…
Gandhinagar, July 7 (IANS) With forecasts indicating the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Gujarat over the coming days, the state government on Tuesday reviewed its monsoon preparedness at a high-level meeting of the Weather Watch Group, with officials assessing emergency response plans and inter-departmental coordination to minimise the impact of any weather-related incidents. The meeting was held at the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in Gandhinagar under the cha…
Erode, July 2 (IANS) The Water Resources Department (WRD) has ruled out the immediate release of irrigation water through both the Kalingarayan canal system and the Lower Bhavani Project (LBP) canal system, citing critically low storage levels in the Lower Bhavani Dam and inadequate inflows from the catchment areas.The department said water would be released for irrigation only after inflows into the reservoir stabilise, as the available storage is currently being conserved to meet drinking wate…
Jaipur, July 1 (IANS) A nearly two-decade-old dispute over water distribution from Rajasthan’s Panchna Dam in Karauli district has been resolved through dialogue, paving the way for restoration of irrigation in the region and bringing relief to thousands of farmers.The agreement, reached late Tuesday night, marks a significant step toward restoring irrigation in one of eastern Rajasthan’s important agricultural regions.Representatives of both sides signed a written agreement after extensive di…
Chennai, July 1 (IANS) The persistent accumulation of toxic foam in the South Pennai River near the Kelavarapalli dam in Hosur has emerged as a major concern for farmers in Krishnagiri district, with cultivators urging the Tamil Nadu and Karnataka governments to jointly investigate the source of the pollution and take immediate remedial measures. The foam has been visible in the river for nearly a month and has become more pronounced following recent rainfall in Karnataka, which increased the in…
Tiruchi, June 29 (IANS) Growing concerns over rapidly depleting groundwater levels are dampening prospects for kuruvai cultivation across Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery Delta, with farmers warning that the situation could worsen if monsoon rains fail to adequately recharge aquifers before the samba season.The delay in releasing water from the Mettur Dam, traditionally opened on June 12 for irrigation, has forced most farmers dependent on Cauvery water to abandon kuruvai (summer-season paddy cultivation …