Chennai, May 11 (IANS) Chennai is expected to receive Krishna water supply again from May 15 after the Andhra Pradesh government temporarily halted discharge for maintenance work in water bodies linked to the inter-state supply system. Officials of the Water Resources Department (WRD) said the resumed inflow is likely to strengthen the city’s reservoir storage ahead of the peak summer demand period and help maintain comfortable drinking water reserves until the onset of the northeast monsoon l…
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Gandhinagar, May 4 (IANS) Gujarat’s major reservoirs are holding higher water levels this year, with total storage reaching 59.75 per cent as of Sunday, an increase of over nine percentage points compared to the same period last year, according to the Water Resources Department.The rise follows an above-average monsoon, with the state recording more than 128 per cent rainfall.This has resulted in improved water availability across regions for both drinking and irrigation purposes.“Due to wid…
Chennai, April 28 (IANS) In a move to tap the vast renewable energy potential of waterbodies, Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) has initiated plans to set up floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) projects across multiple reservoirs in the state.The initiative comes amid growing concerns over land constraints for conventional solar parks and the need to accelerate clean energy adoption.As part of the proposal, TNGECL has identified seven locations for the pilot phase, including maj…
Guwahati, April 20 (IANS) In the wake of an intense cloudburst-like downpour that dumped nearly 120 mm of rainfall in just a few hours, causing widespread waterlogging in Guwahati, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota convened a high-level review meeting on Monday to assess the situation and directed multiple agencies to swing into action with immediate effect. The unprecedented rainfall intensity surpassed the 120 mm recorded over a full 24-hour period on May 31, 2025, underscoring the severity of the lat…
Bhubaneswar, April 10 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved 11 key proposals across five departments during a meeting held here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Among the major decisions, the Odisha Cabinet has approved the construction of bus stands with all the advanced amenities under the ambitious “Atal Bus Stand” scheme across the state.”For the purpose of “Enhanced Public Transport Infrastructure and Facilities across the State of Odisha”, the Odisha gove…
Bhubaneswar, March 27 (IANS) Odisha Vigilance on Friday arrested an Assistant Engineer of the Water Resources Department in Ganjam district on charges of amassing wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income, to the extent of 334 per cent. The accused official, Panchu Behera, is currently posted as SDO at the DAHA Irrigation Sub-Division, SE, Bhanjanagar Irrigation Division, in Ganjam district. He was produced before the Court of the Special Judge, Vigilance, Berhampur, which rem…
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Groundwater levels across Tamil Nadu have witnessed a significant decline, with 29 out of 38 districts recording a drop in February compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data Centre under the government’s Water Resources Department.The findings indicate a worsening trend in water availability despite a year of above-normal rainfall. The data shows that Dindigul and Tirupur districts recorded the …
Chennai, March 21 (IANS) Nearly a decade after construction began, the long-pending Marudaiyaru dam project in Kottarai village continues to remain incomplete, turning into a major concern for residents ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.The delay, attributed largely to fund shortages, is expected to dominate campaign discussions as political parties once again seek votes from the people.The dam project, which commenced in 2016, has already witnessed two Assembly elections and one Lok Sabh…
Bengaluru, March 12 (IANS) BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Thursday criticised the Karnataka government over the State Budget for 2026–27, alleging that the government’s only achievement has been increasing borrowing while failing to ensure overall development of the state.Participating in the discussion on the State Budget in the Assembly, Vijayendra said that while the government claims to prioritise development, the budget allocations do not reflect substantial progress.He …
Gandhinagar, March 7 (IANS) Gujarat’s major reservoirs currently hold 72.49 per cent of their total capacity, ensuring sufficient drinking water availability for the upcoming summer, according to the state’s Water Resources Department.The increase comes after consistent and heavy rainfall during this year’s monsoon, which recorded over 128 per cent of the state’s average rainfall.As of March 5, total water storage in the state’s principal reservoirs stands at 6.46 lakh million cubic feet (MCFT),…