New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Diversified energy firm Avaada Group on Tuesday announced the commissioning of 11 solar power projects in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 to provide reliable power for irrigation. The projects include a 4 MW plant at Kinhi, 3 MW each at Baldi and Dongarkharda, 2 MW each at Bansi and Patan,a 5 MW at Mhasola, 2 MW at Galwa, 4 MW each at Pathrad and Parjana, and 3 MW each at Sawargaon and Sarfali, a company statement said...Read More
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government ...Read More
Mumbai : Avaada Group, a diversified energy conglomerate, has marked the beginning of a new era in its quest to redefine sustainable innovation with the commencement of 11 solar power projects in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra. The projects, which come under the purview of Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY), will enable the company to bring reliable, green energy directly to the fields. The projects inaugurated include a 4 MW plant in Kinhi village, 3 MW in Baldi, another 3 MW in ...Read More
Hyderabad: Search operations continued by the officials from Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), and city police on Monday for three persons missing after falling into the drains in two separate incidents in the city on Sunday. Heavy rain lashed the city on Sunday, leaving several areas inundated and three persons washed away in drains. The officials are searching for two men washed away in Afzal Sagar nala in Asif Na...Read More
MUMBAI: Heavy rainfall in several districts of Marathwada, including Ahilyanagar, Beed, and Parbhani, left around 200 people stranded at various locations due to severe flooding. Over 150 people have been rescued by coordinated efforts of the Indian Air Force, Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local teams, and shifted to safer places. Four people from Beed and Hingoli districts have died, while a couple more were injured in lightning strikes. Beed district was the worst ...Read More
Gurgaon: The Haryana govt is planning to develop decentralised energy solutions for its villages, energy minister Anil Vij said after an interaction with delegates from the Philippines on Monday. The initiative is inspired by the Philippines, where each of its 7,641 islands generates electricity locally to overcome challenges of a single-grid supply.For all nations to progress, it was essential to exchange scientific research and best practices, Vij said, adding, "Haryana will study the Philippi...Read More
Bhadradri Kothagudem (Telangana) [India], September 15 (ANI): The Shyamala Gopalan Foundation, led by Nalla Suresh Reddy, has reconstructed the 12th-century Sri Moksha Venkateshwara Swamy Temple in Gudipadu village, Paloncha Mandal, built by the Kakatiya Kings. The project, which commenced in 2022, has made significant progress, with 90 of the work now complete. The foundation has now invited former Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris to inaugurate the temple, named after her mot...Read More
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Sept 15 Eleven people stranded in a flooded area in rain-soaked Beed district of Maharashtra were rescued by an IAF chopper on Monday, while Army personnel have been deployed in Ashti taluka for flood relief work, officials said. As many as 51 people are awaiting evacuation in various villages, and an NDRF team has been mobilised after heavy rains lashed Beed district in Marathwada on Sunday night, leading to flooding of low-lying areas. "Eleven members of a family w...Read More
New Delhi: Gen-Z protesters in Nepal have demanded the resignation of interim PM Sushila Karki as they are angry about the cabinet expansion. The protesters demonstrated and raised slogans outside the PM's residence on Sunday, September 14, at night. They alleged that the interim government is selecting ministers without taking the opinion of the protesters. It was led by Sudan Gurung. Gurung had announced the Gen-Z movement in Nepal Gurung threatened, "If we take to the streets again, no one w...Read More
Jamshedpur, Sept 15: NTTF, R.D. Tata Technical Institute, Golmuri, observed Engineers Day with reverence, honoring Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary. The program was inaugurated by Principal Preeta John and Vice Principal Ramesh Rai, who lit the ceremonial lamp and offered floral tributes to Visvesvaraya. Addressing students, Principal John spoke about his remarkable contributions to engineering and nation-building. Born in 1860 in Karnataka's Muddenahalli vill...Read More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the interim terminal building at the New Civil Enclave of Purnea Airport in Bihar. He was accompanied by Civil Aviation of India Ram Mohan Naidu, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, and Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Choudhary. The prime minister will also lay foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth around Rs 36,000 crore in Purnea later in the day. Further, he is als...Read More
Purnea (Bihar) [India], September 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reached Bihar, where he inaugurated the Interim Terminal Building at the New Civil Enclave of Purnea Airport. Union Minister of Civil Aviation of India Ram Mohan Naidu, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, and Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Choudhary were also present on the occasion. Later in the day, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone and inaug...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Excitement and gratitude are running high across Bihar as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the poll-bound state on Monday, with major focus on developmental projects in Patna and Purnea. From posters welcoming the Prime Minister to security arrangements at key locations, the state is buzzing with activity ahead of PM Modi's visit. Local residents of Purnea, are excited and joyous as projects worth crores are set to be launched today. "It's a big event. PM...Read More
India is marking Engineers' Day today, 15 September 2025, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. Social media platforms such as X and Instagram are filled with messages recognising the contributions of engineers and paying tribute to the Bharat Ratna awardee. Visvesvaraya, a noted engineer and statesman, is remembered for his role in shaping India's infrastructure. The day is observed every year to highlight his achievements and to recognise the role of engineers in ...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Preparations are in full swing as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the poll-bound Bihar on Monday. With multiple big-ticket projects lined up for inauguration in Purnea, Union Minister Chirag Paswan praised Modi government's commitment to Bihar's development push and said that Prime Minister's every visit to the state is laced with gifts. He also slammed the critics for finding any electoral motive behind his visits to the state. Major events sched...Read More
Hyderabad/Amaravati, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan paid rich tributes to legendary engineer Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary on Monday. Every year, the birth anniversary of Visvesvaraya, who laid a strong foundation for the economic development and progress of the country, is celebrated as Engineers' Day. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy hailed engineers for their immense co...Read More
Purnea (Bihar) [India], September 15 (ANI): Ahead of the Prime Minister's visit to Bihar on Monday to inaugurate Purnea airport, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav welcomed the Prime Minister, calling him an "important guest". He also thanked the central government for its support in fulfilling the promises, including "Purnea airport, Vande Bharat, trains, starting a new railway line, and expressway". While talking to ANI, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav said, "Have you ever seen a promise by the Central Government?....Read More
Purnea (Bihar) [India], September 15 (ANI): Ahead of the Prime Minister visit to Bihar on Monday to inaugurate Purnea airport, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav welcomed the Prime Minister, calling him an important guest. He also thanked the central government for its support in fulfilling the promises, including Purnea airport, Vande Bharat, trains, starting a new railway line, and expressway. While talking to ANI, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav said, Have you ever seen a promise by the Central Government?... We s...Read More
New Delhi, September 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a high-profile visit to West Bengal and Bihar on Monday, where he is inaugurating key infrastructure and developmental projects aimed at enhancing India's military preparedness, regional connectivity, and economic growth. Starting his day in Kolkata, PM Modi inaugurated the 16th Combined Commanders' Conference-2025 at around 9:30 a.m. The three-day conference, which will run from September 15 to 17, is the apex-level meeting of India's ...Read More
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. Consequ...Read More
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a high-profile visit to West Bengal and Bihar on Monday, where he is inaugurating key infrastructure and developmental projects aimed at enhancing India's military preparedness, regional connectivity, and economic growth. Starting his day in Kolkata, PM Modi inaugurated the 16th Combined Commanders' Conference-2025 at around 9:30 a.m. The three-day conference, which will run from September 15 to 17, is the apex-level meeting ...Read More
Dharwad: There is a heavy demand for sowing seeds at the seed unit of the Krishi Mela. On the first day alone, 228 quintals worth Rs 21.7 lakh, and on Sunday, 500 quintal of seeds worth Rs 45 lakh were sold, with safflower and cowpea (alsande) seeds being the most in demand.Since both seeds are in high demand, a notice has been put up at the seed unit, stating that each farmer will be given enough seeds to cover two acres of land.Farmers from Haveri, Davanagere, Chitradurga, Koppal, Belagavi, Ba...Read More
HYDERABAD: Asserting that Telangana would not compromise on its rightful share of Krishna river waters, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday asked officials to ensure that the state's claim of 904 tmcft must be secured "without surrendering a single drop". Chairing a review meeting at the Integrated Command Control Centre ahead of the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-2 (KWDT-2) hearings in Delhi on September 23-25, the chief minister instructed legal experts and irrigation officials to pre...Read More
Hyderabad, Sep 13 (PTI) Accusing the previous BRS government of "failing" to secure Telangana's rightful share of Krishna river waters, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday directed legal experts and officials to present strong arguments before the Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal (KWDT) to claim 904 TMC of water. Reddy held a meeting with irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, officials and legal experts ahead of Telangana's final arguments before the KWDT on September 23, 24 and 25. Du...Read More
Hyderabad: The Telangana govt is committed to safeguarding the state's rightful share of Krishna waters, declaring that not a single drop would be allowed to go waste.Irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy affirmed that the govt will ensure the maximum use of Krishna waters to meet irrigation, drinking, and industrial needs. He also announced that he would personally attend the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal (KWDT)-II hearing scheduled for Sept 23. While reviewing case preparations with senior...Read More
Hyderabad: With the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II (KWDT-II) hearings set to begin on Sept 23 in Delhi, chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday directed legal experts and irrigation officials to present a forceful case for the state's entitlement to 904 tmc of Krishna river water.In a high-level review at the command control centre, attended by irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, officials, and legal experts, the CM instructed that Telangana must not lose a single drop of assured, su...Read More
Hyderabad, Sep 13 (UNI) The Telangana Government has decided to put forth strong arguments before the Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal (KWDT -2) for its rightful share of 904 TMC of water of the Krishan river waters. The Chief Minister has ordered legal experts and irrigation engineering officials to make strong arguments before the Tribunal during the three-day hearing at New Delhi from September 23, ensuring Telangana gets its fair share of Krishna waters. Asserting that Telangana should not l...Read More
Rupnagar (Punjab), Sep 13 (PTI) Union minister L Murugan on Saturday visited flood-hit areas here and conducted an in-depth review of the ground situation. He visited several villages, including Shahpur Bela, Hariwal, Bhanu Pali, Bela Dhyani and Nangal, and directly interacted with farmers, locals and administrative officials. Witnessing the impact of the floods on agriculture, transportation, drainage and daily life, he walked through waterlogged areas, travelled in a tractor and a boat, and ...Read More
Hyderabad: Telangana Congress president and MLC B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Saturday accused BRS working president KT Rama Rao of attacking Rahul Gandhi merely to appease BJP leaders in Delhi, aiming to shield his party's top brass from a CBI probe in the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project case."KTR doesn't have the stature to question Rahul Gandhi. How can he involve AICC leaders in the turncoat MLAs issue when the Speaker decides the matter? BRS's secret deal with the BJP is clear after they refus...Read More
Hyderabad, Sep 13 (PTI) Accusing the previous BRS government of "failing" to secure Telangana's rightful share of Krishna river waters, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday directed legal experts and officials to present strong arguments before the Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal (KWDT) to claim 904 TMC of water. Reddy held a meeting with irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, officials and legal experts ahead of Telangana's final arguments before the KWDT on September 23, 24 and 25. Du...Read More