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Vijayawada: Due to significant inflows from upstream reservoirs, over 3 lakh cusecs of floodwater arrived at Prakasam Barrage here on Sunday. To manage water levels and ensure the safety of the barrage, officials from the Water Resources Department (WRD) opened 69 gates to discharge the surplus downstream into Krishna river. Persistent heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of Krishna river has resulted in substantial discharges from Srisailam, Nagarjuna Sagar, and Pulichintala projects. Consequently, the Irrigation department redirected nearly the same amount -- approximately 3 lakh cusecs into the sea. As per WRD officials, at 6 pm on Sunday, approximately 2,76,250 cusecs of water was released into the sea by opening the gates, while an additional 9,547 cusecs was diverted to Krishna Eastern and Western Canals. Officials maintained the water level at Prakasam Barrage at 12 feet. Upstream reservoirs are also experiencing significant inflows. The Srisailam Project received 2.53 lakh cusecs and discharged 2.69 lakh cusecs towards Nagarjuna Sagar. The Nagarjuna Sagar Project recorded 2.41 lakh cusecs and released 3.23 lakh cusecs downstream. Meanwhile, Pulichintala Project noted inflows exceeding 3.2 lakh cusecs, releasing an equivalent volume by raising its crest gates. In the light of the ongoing rainfall and discharges, WRD officials expect that flood flows at Prakasam Barrage may remain above 3 lakh cusecs for the next several hours.
Bhimavaram: West Godavari district collector Chadalawada Nagarani said that in addition to planting trees to improve greenery, efforts are being made to control plastic pollution. On Thursday, to celebrate World Environment Day, a large-scale programme was taken up in the district to plant saplings and remove plastic waste from canals and drains under 'Vanam-Manam.' As part of this, collector Nagarani, District Superintendent of Police Adnan Nayeem Asmi, district Joint Collector T Rahul Kumar Reddy, DRO Mogili Venkateswarlu, and district officials from various departments enthusiastically pa ...Read More >
Berhampur (Odisha), Jun 6 (PTI) Environmental activist Medha Patkar on Saturday appealed to the people of Odisha for protection of Rushikulya river. The government planned to construct a dam in the river Pipalapnaka under Sorada block in the district. While participating in the Save Rushikulya river movement in Ganjam district, she said, "Rivers may be small or big, but they are our mother. We have to protect the rivers from attacks." She attended a meeting were organised by the Rushikulya Banchao Kriyaanusthan Committee (RBKC) and the Centre for Climate Justice, spearheading the agitation a ...Read More >
Nainital (Uttarakhand) [India], June 7 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 27 development projects of Nainital district worth about 126 crore 69 lakhs in a program organised at Lalkuan, Nainital on Saturday. These projects include schemes related to education, road, medical, irrigation, sewerage, urban development, beautification and destitute cow protection. During this, 9 schemes were inaugurated at a cost of 25.93 crores and foundation stone were laid for 18 schemes at a cost of 100.76 crores. The Chief Minister said in his ad ...Read More >
Patna: With water levels already fluctuating in key rivers and forecasts warning of heavy rain upstream in Nepal, Bihar is on alert for potential flood-like conditions in the Kosi and Gandak basins starting Friday. Officials have warned that the situation could worsen quickly, especially as the region heads into a wetter-than-average monsoon season.On Thursday afternoon, water discharge through the Birpur barrage on the Kosi stood at 78,660 cusecs, a drop from 87,140 cusecs on Wednesday and 1.04 lakh cusecs on Tuesday, indicating unstable flow patterns. The Gandak, too, has seen considerable v ...Read More >
Heavy rains have triggered an orange alert in five Kerala districts, leading to rising river levels and flooding. Consequently, dam shutters are being opened across the state, including Banasura Sagar and Moozhiyar. Authorities are also preparing for the potential opening of the Mullaperiyar dam, managed by Tamil Nadu, prompting evacuations in vulnerable areas of Idukki district.Heavy rains lashed various parts of Kerala with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert in fi ...Read More >
Khammam: DeputyChief Minister and Energy Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu has directed officials to expedite the preparatory works for Singareni Collieries Company Limited's (SCCL) upcoming renewable energy projects -- an 800 MW floating solar plant, a 500 MW wind power plant, and a 500 MW pumped storage power plant -- and to complete them within fixed deadlines. On Saturday, he held a special review meeting at Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Praja Bhavan to assess SCCL's business expansion plans, including floating solar plants, pumped storage plants, and other renewable energy projects. During the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: BJP MP and former minister in BRS government Eatala Rajendar spilled the beans before Justice PC Ghose Commission inquiring into the Kaleshwaram project on Friday. The BJP MP told the commission that the three barrages - Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla were constructed only after the approval of CWC and Technical Committee and as per the recommendations of Cabinet Sub Committee headed by the then Irrigation minister T Harish Rao. Former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao was the brain behind the Kaleshwaram, the former minister said, adding that the Maharashtra government had opp ...Read More >
Raipur, Jun 7 (PTI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Saturday that he discussed two proposed irrigation projects in the state with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Delhi and sought the Centre's nod for them. Sai, who returned to Raipur in the morning, said the PM assured that he would consider the two projects - Bodhghat and Indravati-Mahanadi interlinking work. Crucial for the development of the Bastar region, where Naxalites are retreating, they have been proposed for implementation as national projects, he said. "I met PM Modi ji in Delhi on Friday and sh ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 7 (PTI) In an effort to rejuvenate the Yamuna, the Delhi government is working on an action plan to improve the environmental flow of the river by increasing water discharge from various sources, officials said on Saturday. Treated water from the Coronation Pillar and Yamuna Vihar Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) will be discharged into the Yamuna downstream at Wazirbarad, for which the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) will develop a conveyance system. The survey work was completed and a detailed project report is being finalised, officials said. E-flow is the minimum quantity of water fl ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has written a strongly worded letter to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, criticising General Education Minister V Sivankutty for walking out of a function held at Raj Bhavan on June 19. The Governor described the incident as a breach of protocol and an insult to the constitutional office. The letter, dated June 26, refers to an awards ceremony for the Bharat Scouts and Guides, where Sivankutty -- who also serves as President of the Association's Kerala chapter -- objected to the presence of a garlanded portrait of Bharat Mata on the stage, ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Justice PC Ghosh Commission has issued notices to former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), former Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao, and BJP MP and former Finance Minister Etala Rajender in connection with the ongoing probe into the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. The Justice Ghosh Commission, which is investigating alleged irregularities in the construction and functioning of the Kaleshwaram barrages, has directed the three leaders to appear before it within 15 days. As per the Commission's schedule, KCR has been asked to appear on June 5, Harish Rao on ...Read More >
Hyderabad: BJP MP and former Finance Minister Eatala Rajender concluded his testimony before the Kaleshwaram Commission, which is investigating the massive irrigation project. Eatala, who held the finance portfolio during the project's critical phases, stated that all major information and decisions regarding Kaleshwaram rest with former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) and former Water Resources Minister Harish Rao. Speaking to reporters post-hearing, Eatala clarified that the Finance Department's role was minimal and that he had no direct involvement in project execution. He highli ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 8 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Kavi Sammelan program in Dehradun on Saturday and said that the state government is dedicated and has been continuously working to preserve the cultural and literary heritage of the state. Addressing the gathering at the program, CM Dhami said, "The Uttarakhand government is dedicated and has been working to preserve the literary works and the culture of the state. Through the Uttarakhand Sahitya Gaurav Samman, excellent literary works will be facilitated as well. Our government wi ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 7 (PTI) Authorities on Saturday barred Eid prayers from taking place at the Eidgah ground and the Jama Masjid in the old city here, while Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed that he was put under house arrest. "Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar deeply regrets to inform that the authorities have once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the Eidgah as well as at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar by closing the gates of the mosque and deploying police personnel outside," the management of the historic mosque said in a statement. ...Read More >
Nainital (Uttarakhand) [India], June 7 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 27 development projects of Nainital district worth about 126 crore 69 lakhs in a program organised at Lalkuan, Nainital on Saturday. These projects include schemes related to education, road, medical, irrigation, sewerage, urban development, beautification and destitute cow protection. During this, 9 schemes were inaugurated at a cost of 25.93 crores and foundation stone were laid for 18 schemes at a cost of 100.76 crores. The Chief Minister said in his ad ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday attacked the Centre and Rajasthan governments over the reported plan to redraw the boundaries of the Sariska Tiger Reserve for the reactivation of over 50 mining operations, saying the move would be "ecologically devastating". The opposition party also said that with the Rajasthan and Union environment ministers both being from Alwar, this "double engine" cannot be supporting such a move. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared on X a media report which claimed that a plan to redraw the boundaries of Rajasthan's ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a joint operation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) have eliminated As'ad Abu Sharaiya, a senior leader of the Mujahideen terrorist organization in Gaza, and another terrorist, Mahmoud Muhammad Hamid Kuhail. According to the IDF, Abu Sharaiya was directly involved in the October 7, 2023, massacre, infiltrating Kibbutz Nir Oz, and was responsible for the abduction and murder of several Israeli citizens, including Shiri, Ariel, Kfir Bibas, and Nattapong Pinta. He also played a role in recruiting operatives for terror attacks against Israel and I ...Read More >
SURYAPET : Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday reiterated that the Congress government was committed to protecting Telangana's rightful share of Krishna and Godavari waters at any cost. After inspecting the ongoing irrigation works on Krishna river in Suryapet district, the minister made it clear that there would be no compromise on the state's water rights, which he described as essential for farmers' prosperity and the future of Telangana. Uttam came down heavily on the previous BRS government, holding it responsible for pushing the irrigation sector into a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a major crackdown on illegal water supply operations, HYDRAA (Hyderabad Residents Awareness and Action Association) filed a formal complaint against several water tanker operators accused of illegally drawing polluted water from Sunnam Cheruvu in Madhapur and supplying it to hostels and residential areas. Acting on the complaint, Madhapur Police registered a case against multiple private tanker operators who were reportedly extracting water from unauthorised borewells and selling it under the pretext of clean drinking water. HYDRAA revealed that the contaminated water was being ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being silent on it since the accused monk had been reportedly close to the saffron party. The woman accusin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): As the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government completes 11 years of governance, India's agricultural sector has undergone a profound transformation over the years which is rooted in the philosophy of Beej Se Bazaar Tak (seed to market), while also championing inclusivity, supporting small farmers, women-led groups, and allied sectors, while making India a global agricultural leader, said a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW). PM Modi also highlighted today about ensuring prosperity of farmers and also focussing on issues ...Read More >
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there's no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. "Dengue is typically seen first in children as they often play outside," said Dr Sagar Lad, a senior neonatologist and pediatric intensivist at Jehangir Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital, Shastrinagar. Dr Lad said he's seen at least three children admitted for dengue this week, with all of the ...Read More >
Bahraich, June 28: Two minors allegedly killed a man by slitting his throat and then crushed his head with a stone to steal his iPhone to create "high-quality reels" for more likes, police said on Saturday. Police have held both the accused and initiated investigations. The victim, Shadab (19), who lived in Bengaluru, was visiting his ancestral village of Nagaur in Bahraich for his maternal uncle's wedding. Additional Superintendent of Police, Ramanand Prasad Kushwaha, said that the incident occurred on the night of June 20. "Shadab was reported missing on June 21, and his body was discovered ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Construction of the Sundilla barrage of the Kaleshwaram project, which sprang leaks from under its foundations and raised concerns about its safety, was completed by the BRS government without the engineers having full designs and drawings to do so. This was revealed during testimony by irrigation department engineers on Tuesday before the Justice P.C. Ghose commission of inquiry probing various aspects of Kaleshwaram lift irrigation scheme (KLIS)'s three barrages. When Sundilla barrage engineers were questioned during the public hearing by the commission, they informed that Block ...Read More >
Hyderabad, June 7 (UNI) BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) and former Minister and MLA T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress and BJP over the alleged misinformation campaign surrounding the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. The remarks came during a PowerPoint presentation by Harish Rao titled "Disinformation on Kaleshwaram Project - Facts" at Telangana Bhavan on Saturday. Addressing party leaders and media, Harish Rao said that the Congress and BJP were colluding to malign the BRS and the legacy of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), who envisioned th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited Ichhawar in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday as part of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA). During his visit, the Union Minister engaged with local farmers, discussing key agricultural issues and initiatives to enhance farmers' welfare and rural development. According to a release, this initiative embodies the vision of 'One Nation-One Agriculture-One Team' and aims to connect scientists with farmers nationwide. So far, Chouhan has visited Odisha, Ja ...Read More >
BENGALURU: BBMP marshals deployed at lake security and supervision wing, ward monitoring and Indira Canteens are working without salaries since March. The situation has arisen after Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited was carved out of BBMP for garbage management. Their salaries are usually given through the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society and each marshal is paid Rs 17,500 monthly. "Supervisors say the delay is due to a set of procedures. Earlier, the amount was given to the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society towards payments from BBMP. Now the files have to be cleared from BWSML to ward mars ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Energy minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) facility at Sagar Nagar here on Friday, calling it a milestone in integrating green design with public infrastructure. He described the centre as a reflection of the government's focus on sustainable development and energy efficiency. The minister urged power utilities to speed up the target of 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, with a minimum of 10,000 in each Assembly constituency. He also highlighted the government's commitment to uninterrupted 9-hour daytim ...Read More >
Mandya: The water level at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir in Mandya district has reached its maximum level on Saturday. This is the first time in the recent past, the water level has touched to its brim in the month of June.The maximum level of the reservoir is 124.8 feet and water level on June 28 reached 124 ft around 8pm.Meanwhile, boating has been suspended at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary as the outflow from KRS has increased.Earlier, the water level at KRS was 123.25 feet. The reservoir is receiving heavy inflow of water at 39,689 cusecs while authorities are maintaining the level by ...Read More >