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New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on April 8, 2026 approved ₹26,069.50 crore for the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The project will come up across Kamle, Kra Daadi, and Kurung Kumey districts and will be built by NHPC Limited in partnership with the state government. The Kamala Hydro Electric Project will have an installed capacity of 1720 MW, spread across nine generating units -- eight of 210 MW each and one of 40 MW. Once fully operatio ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, Sanjeev Kumar Kassi, on Wednesday, assured that there is no shortage of coal in the country and power generation remains stable. Kassi said, "We have sufficient coal stocks available in the country at mines, power plants, ports and transit, which can be made available to the consumers at very short notice." He further added that there is no deficit in power generation, stating, "We have absolutely no deficit on th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, Sanjeev Kumar Kassi, on Wednesday, assured that there is no shortage of coal in the country and power generation remains stable. Kassi said, "We have sufficient coal stocks available in the country at mines, power plants, ports and transit, which can be made available to the consumers at very short notice." Also Read | Sikkim State Lottery Result Today 6 PM Live: Dear Regal Wednesday Lottery Result ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, Sanjeev Kumar Kassi, on Wednesday, assured that there is no shortage of coal in the country and power generation remains stable. Kassi said, "We have sufficient coal stocks available in the country at mines, power plants, ports and transit, which can be made available to the consumers at very short notice." He further added that there is no deficit in power generation, stating, "We have absolutely n ...Read More >
The tiger reserve consists of the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary and the Anshi National Park, which are contiguous to each other and form a single tract of protected area in the biologically sensitive Western Ghats.The Union environment ministry has issued a draft notification declaring 663.32 square kilometres around the Kali Tiger Reserve in Karnataka as an Eco-Sensitive Zone. Eco-Sensitive Zones, or ESZ, are areas notified by the government around protected areas, national parks and wildlife san ...Read More >
Vijayawada, April 7 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan emphasized the need of conservation of water and asserted that the Jal Jeevan mission programme was launched to provide drinking water to every household. Pawan Kalyan participated in the one day workshop on Sources sustainability & Ground Water Sources in the Rural Water Supply here on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion, the deputy Chief Minister said that the State Government has undertaken a programme called "100 Da ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): In a major drive carried out at Bhadbhada Square on Monday, nine shops built within the restricted 50-metre Full Tank Level (FTL) zone of Upper Lake were demolished to clear unauthorised constructions in Bhoj wetland area. As Bhopal Municipal Corporation razed the encroachments in presence of administrative and police officials, the local traders and residents raised protest. However, police personnel and officials remained firm and completed the demolition. The BMC ha ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A recent study covering more than 25 years of data by National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, and the JNTU-Hyderaba's department of civil engineering, has raised concerns over increasing groundwater vulnerability in parts of the Musi river basin, highlighting the growing risk of pollution in several sub-basins due to hydrogeological and human factors. While most sub-basins recorded some recovery in groundwate ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Ministry of Coal on Thursday said it crossed a whopping 200 million tonnes (MT) in coal production and dispatches from the commercial and captive mining activity in the financial year 2025-26. The ministry termed it a 'watershed moment' for India's coal sector. Coal production from the captive and commercial mines came in at 210.46 million tonnes, a 10% year-on-year growth as compared to 190.95 million tonnes in the previous year. In terms of despatches, th ...Read More >
The cabinet on Wednesday approved the establishment of Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority under which rejuvenation projects will be implemented for 54 polluted river stretches in the state. The authority will carry out both regulatory and developmental work for reducing pollution and ensuring the conservation and rejuvenation of rivers in the state. Established on the lines of the National River Conservation Plan, the Chief Minister will serve as the Chairperson of this Authority, ...Read More >
Mumbai: On the lines of the Centre's National River Conservation Plan, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday approved the creation of the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority (MSRRA), a unified body to restore polluted rivers, curb contamination and manage river basins. A rejuvenation programme will be implemented for 54 polluted river stretches across the state, which is the highest among the Indian states. The government is expected to spend around Rs 2,000 crore on it. The decisi ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a step towards tackling river pollution and strengthening water conservation, the Maharashtra government has approved the formation of the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on wednesday. CM Fadnavis to Head Apex Body for River Conservation The newly proposed authority will function as the state's apex body for both regulatory and developmental activities related to river conservatio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) added 5,051 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity in the financial year 2025-26. This milestone represents the highest greenfield annual capacity expansion globally by any company, excluding China, as per an Adani media release. The addition has increased the company's total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts (GW), reinforcing its market position in India's renewable sector. The capacity added during the fiscal year ...Read More >
Speaking after performing 'bhumi puja' for the reconstruction of Omkareshwara and Machileshwara temples on the banks of Musi river at Manchirevula here, he said the state government would do 'Shiva Thandavam' if anyone spreads false information about the project and attributes wrong motives to it. Besides the grand Shiva temple complex, the government would build a mosque near Charminar, a Sikh shrine with the inspiration of golden temple at Gowliguda where Sikhs live in large numbers and a chu ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 28 (RAHNUMA): Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced that " Dakshina Kasi" will be developed by constructing the historical Shiva temples under the Musi Rejuvenation Project. Laying foundation stones for Omkareshwara Swamy and Veerabhadra Swamy temples at Manchirevula on Saturday, the Chief Minister said it is a historical occasion that the foundation stone for the historic temple foundation is laid today. " We are developing these temples in a sprawling 8 acres of land ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) A total of 18,790 complaints have been received under the Centre's Jal Jeevan Mission aimed at providing potable tap water to every rural household, with the highest numbers reported from Uttar Pradesh, followed by Assam, the government said in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Responding to a question by MP Phulo Devi Netam, Minister of State for Jal Shakti, V Somanna, said the complaints were received from various sources, including media reports, suo motu cognisance, public ...Read More >
HYDERABAD A delegation of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) comprising MLAs, MLCs and other leaders called on Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla here on Monday and submitted a formal complaint seeking an inquiry into the alleged illegal mining and land grabbing of Minister for Revenue and Housing Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy. The delegation led by party working president K.T. Rama Rao, Deputy Floor Leaders of the party in the Assembly T. Harish Rao, P. Sabitha Indra Reddy and T. Srinivas Yadav explained to t ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Monday urged Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to dismiss revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy over allegations of illegal mining and land grabbing. A delegation of BRS MLAs and MLCs led by party working president K. T. Rama Rao met the Governor and submitted a formal complaint seeking an inquiry into the alleged illegal mining and land grabbing activities of the minister. The delegation presented evidence ...Read More >
CHENNAI: In view of heavy inflows from catchment areas, the Water Resources Department (WRD) on Friday increased the discharge from Poondi reservoir from 4,500 cusecs to 9,500 cusecs. Officials said releases may be further increased depending on inflow and rainfall in the coming days. Following the outflow, a flood alert has been issued for more than 30 villages along the Kosasthalaiyar river, including Nambakkam, Krishnapuram, Atrambakkam, Odhapai and Thamaraipakkam. As of Friday, the dam's st ...Read More >
The Mettur Dam, the largest reservoir in the state, reached its Full Reservoir Level. (Image credit: @manojt4sap/X) Rain continued to batter Tamil Nadu causing a sharp rise in the water levels of the reservoirs and in Chennai, tree branches fell due to overnight downpour. The Mettur Dam, the largest reservoir in the state, reached its Full Reservoir Level (FRL). The widespread rain forced the administration in several districts to declare a holiday for schools and colleges on Wednesday. Apart ...Read More >
Coimbatore: The recent showers have filled waterbodies in the Noyyal river system to the brim with the water overflowing from the Chithirai Chavadi check dam.An official from the water resources department said, "At present, the inflow to the check dam is around 750 cusecs. Except for Perur Periyakulam and the small tank in Kuniyamuthur, all other lakes dependent on the Noyyal are at full capacity. We are now diverting water to these two lakes." R Manikandan, organizer of Kovai Kulangal Padhukaa ...Read More >
SALEM: The water level at Mettur Dam reached 120 feet on Monday. With an inflow of 20,000 cubic feet per second (cusecs), the dam has filled for the seventh time this year. Due to the excess water being released, officials from the Revenue Department have advised residents in low-lying areas to move to safer locations. Alerts were also broadcast through loudspeakers. The southwest monsoon has caused significant water inflow into Mettur Dam from the Kabini and Krishnaraja Sagar dams in Karnataka, ...Read More >
IMPHAL : Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday urged all the sections of the society to work collectively for long lasting peace and harmony in Manipur adding that absence of conflict will not bring peace. Bhalla made the statement during the 134th Raising Day celebration held at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, Imphal. He said police have been taking a vital role during the crisis in maintaining law and order and to protect people especially during 2023 Manipur violence, ...Read More >
Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) [India], October 16 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday performed the ceremonial worship and laid the foundation stone for the reconstruction work of the Khatima-Melaghat State Highway (State Highway No. 107) in Udham Singh Nagar district. This project, costing Rs 2089.74 lakh, includes the reconstruction of an 11.50 km stretch of road, construction of a KC drainage system, road safety measures, installation of road signage, and stre ...Read More >
India is set to invest 6.4 trillion rupees in a massive transmission plan. This initiative aims to harness over 76 gigawatts of hydroelectric power from the Brahmaputra basin by 2047. The plan focuses on developing numerous projects in the northeastern states. This move is crucial for meeting India's growing electricity demand and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. India's power planning authority has drawn up a 6.4 trillion rupees ($77 billion) transmission plan to move more than 76 gigawatts ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday announced the 'Gomti Revival Mission', marking a significant step towards realising the vision of a clean, uninterrupted and pure river. "The Gomti, flowing from Pilibhit to Ghazipur, is not merely a river, but a symbol of our cultural consciousness, spiritual heritage and a vital lifeline for millions," he said. He added that the mission is not confined to water purification alone; it represents a comprehensive endeavor to revive both the ...Read More >
Amritsar: The division among farmers' organisations in Punjab has come to the fore, as several groups staged a statewide protest on Monday demanding govt support, while others distanced themselves from the agitation, stating that they do not agree with all the demands and are not part of the protest.Dr Satnam Singh Ajnala, state general secretary of the Jamhuri Kisan Sabha, said the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) was a national-level farmers' organisation led by various prominent farmers' unions tha ...Read More >
Bhadrachalam: Due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas, the water level in the Godavari river at Bhadrachalam has surged to 50 ft, reaching a dangerous level on evening hours of Tuesday. Sub-Collector Mrinal Shreshtha has urged residents and people in surrounding low-lying areas to remain vigilant and follow safety precautions. Shreshtha inspected flood-prone locations along the Godavari embankment on the day. Speaking to the media, he said that public safety is the administration's t ...Read More >
India's former ambassador to Beijing, Ashok K. Kantha, called China's dam project "reckless" and said that India's dam, as well as generating power, would be a "defensive measure" against potential attempts to regulate the flow of water. India's dam would create a giant storage reservoir of 9.2 billion cubic metres, but the exact area flooded depends on the final location of the dam. The Adi people, like Jamoh, consider the river sacred and depend on its life-giving waters for their lush lands ...Read More >
Rehabilitating the poor living in vulnerable Musi catchment areas would be the government's top priority in Amberpet, said Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday, adding that plans for the river's revival are under way. Speaking at the inauguration of the renovated Bathukamma Kunta in Amberpet, he directed Minister Ponnam Prabhakar to conduct a field visit and prepare proposals for families affected by recurrent flooding. "When it rains, colonies in the Musi catchment are submerged within an ...Read More >
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