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For long, India had raised Indus treaty flaws

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Ramban, Apr 24 (ANI): A view of the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project built on the Chenab River as India suspends the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam Terrorist Attack, in Ramban on Thursday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)
Published on Apr 26, 2025 10:00 AM IST

Major constraints in implementing Jal Jeevan Mission: Parl panel report

The panel, presenting its third report on demands for grants (2025-26) for the Jal Shakti ministry, also questioned officials on the reasons behind a sharp cut in funding for the programme in 2024-25 compared to previous years. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 13, 2025 07:56 AM IST

Haryana: Training workshop on irrigation census from today

Raj Kumar, assistant director at the office of director, land records, said the workshop will be attend by Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Ladakh. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 06:02 AM IST

Ludhiana: PAC awareness drive flags Buddha Nullah, Sutlej pollution

PAC stressed the interconnectedness of Ludhiana’s Buddha Nullah’s pollution with the degradation of the Sutlej River. (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 05:02 AM IST

Ludhiana: Joint panel inspects Buddha Nullah, treatment plants

The joint committee was formed to address the challenges pertaining to Buddha Nullah after a meeting was held under the chairmanship of secretary to Union department of water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation, ministry of Jal Shakti, in the first week of October this year. (HT File)
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 09:48 PM IST

Giving enough water to Delhi: Haryana minister reiterates stand

Yadav said that on June 18, a joint team from the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) measured the water flow received by Delhi at the Bawana contact point. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 07:14 AM IST

Revision of water tariffs likely in Bengaluru: Shivakumar

Shivakumar said strengthening the water supply board has been his priority after assuming office. (ANI)
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 07:08 AM IST

Over 13K courses restored for canal water supply: Jauramajra

Minister Chetan Singh Jauramajra (File)
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 07:14 AM IST

Haryana saves 2487 million cubic feet water under biennial action plan

Haryana Water Resources Authority (HWRA) chairperson Keshni Anand Arora . (HT File Photo)
Updated on Jan 19, 2024 06:00 AM IST

The missing winter snow

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Tangmarg: Tourists walk on a snow-covered road after a fresh snowfall, in Tangmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_17_2023_000224A)
Updated on Jan 15, 2024 09:52 PM IST

Karnataka govt releases 2.75 TMC of water from Almatti Dam

Karnataka govt releases 2.75 TMC of water from Almatti Dam
Published on Jan 09, 2024 10:22 AM IST

Congress accuses Punjab AAP of ‘double standards’ on SYL

He further highlighted the party’s alleged negligence in securing adequate representation for Punjab during the Republic Day Parade, a matter of concern which has occurred twice in two years. Khadial also called upon BJP’s Punjab chief Sunil Jakhar to engage with senior party leadership to address concerns about Punjab’s representation during the Republic Day Parade.
Updated on Dec 30, 2023 05:50 AM IST

Punjab sports minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer to get hitched to Meerut doctor on Nov 7

Punjab sports minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer (34) with Gurveen Kaur. (Sourced)
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 08:10 AM IST

TMC seeks 400 MLD of water from Kalu dam

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Updated on Oct 14, 2023 04:56 PM IST

CM Siddaramaiah appeals for 4860 crore relief on drought, but actual loss is…

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. (PTI)
Published on Oct 07, 2023 03:30 PM IST

Karnataka files petition before Cauvery body seeking review of its order

Karnataka DCM and state Congress president DK Shivakumar.
Published on Oct 06, 2023 09:18 AM IST

Prized Science | Every drop counts, and making quality medicine

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Vimal Mishra, Vikram Sarabhai Professor of civil engineering at IIT Gandhinagar
Published on Sep 29, 2023 03:09 PM IST

U.P. chief secy for drive to tell students about water conservation

chief secretary Durga Shankar Mishra. (HT file)
Updated on Sep 02, 2023 10:37 PM IST

Balancing the water budget

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Published on May 11, 2024 11:37 AM IST

More Maharashtra areas wish to merge with Karnataka

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde offered a 1,900-crore development package in the regions. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 07:24 AM IST

India’s climate crisis susceptibility and the way forward

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The doomsday clock is moving forward due to three calamities: The climate crisis, the pandemic and the threat of a nuclear conflagration. (Shutterstock)
Published on May 11, 2024 02:46 PM IST

No water cuts for now but PMC worries how to manage current stock till end-August

The PMC has issued an advisory to save water and not waste it on washing vehicles and construction activities. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 10:52 PM IST

Haryana to organise two-day water conclave on April 26-27

In a bid to promote awareness and ensure sustainable management of water resources, the Haryana government has decided to organise a two-day water conclave on April 26-27. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 10:27 PM IST

Ageing dams in Rajasthan to be restored with World Bank aid

Chief minister Ashok Gehlot announced the roll-out of the dams project in the state in his budget.
Updated on Aug 08, 2019 01:45 PM IST

‘Crabs caused Tiware dam breach that killed 18’: Maharashtra water minister

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has recovered 18 dead bodies so far from the dam, which breached in Ratnagiri district on June 3, creating a flood-like situation downstream.
Updated on Jul 05, 2019 09:07 AM IST

Punjab stares at a parched future, to run out of groundwater in 20 years

Over 96% of the 35.78 billion cubic metre groundwater extracted is used by paddy growers, according to Punjab’s agriculture department.
Updated on Jun 05, 2019 08:03 AM IST

New Jal Shakti ministry introduced in portfolio allocation

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who defeated the son of Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, will head the Jal Shakti Ministry.
Published on May 31, 2019 03:00 PM IST

Most Gujarat dams dry but people will get drinking water, says CM

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said that the people will not face any difficulty in getting drinking water till July end, when monsoon sets in.
Published on Apr 30, 2019 11:36 PM IST

‘Opposition fears us, that’s why it is joining hands’: Nitin Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari said what has not happened over the past 50 years has happened in the past five years.
Updated on Mar 20, 2019 09:01 AM IST

PM Modi inaugurates Ring Road, Babatpur Airport road in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated two important roads, having a total length of 34 kilometres and built at a cost of 1,571.95 crore.
Published on Nov 12, 2018 05:53 PM IST