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Congress leader files PIL plea over Kaleshwaram project, seeks CBI probe

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Telangana’s net irrigated area doubled since 2014. Can KCR’s irrigation projects take all the credit?

Since 2014, Telangana has seen a considerable rise in irrigated agricultural land. The net irrigated area – the actual land where irrigation was used for growing crops in an agricultural year – went up by 95 percent, from 17.26 lakh hectares in 2014-15 to 33.64 lakh hectares in 2020-21. The…

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KCR made money in Telangana agitation while Congress leaders sacrificed their posts: Revanth

Revanth Reddy disputes KCR's comments on Telangana agitation, alleges posts were thrown away for wealth. Komatireddy Venkat Reddy threw away his ministerial post for the movement. Reddy hints at BRS candidate who joined after being elected on Congress ticket. KCR's Kaleshwaram project is a white elephant, he alleges. KCR is…

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Ready for any punishment even if we get one seat less than 80, says Revanth

Congress ready for punishment if they get less than 80 seats in Telangana elections: Revanth Reddy. Mocked KCR for being afraid of losing his post. Ridiculed him for not being able to showcase Kaleshwaram or Medigadda projects. Called KCR a liar & cheater. Urged voters to drive him out. Promised…

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Flooding, meagre compensation, piers collapse: Will key irrigation project backfire on BRS?

Nearly all complaints voiced by people living near Telangana’s Medigadda barrage start with the phrase Ganga ostadi (water comes), referring to the flooding of their homes and fields whenever it rains.

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Revanth questions Modi’s silence on Medigadda, Kaleshwaram lapses

TPCC president A. Revanth Reddy has questioned the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on ordering action on the lapses in the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation scheme

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Congress writes to President, Telangana Governor seeking CBI probe on Kaleshwaram

Congress seeks CBI probe into Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation scheme failure. Letters sent to President, Governor to direct Centre to oversee repairs, safety of barrages. Request for inquiry into ₹80,000 crore loan money, illegal allotment of loans, audit of Kaleshwaram Corporation. Union Ministries of Home Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Power, NDSA to…

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Kaleshwaram is a blessing and Congress a curse, says KTR

KTR: Kaleshwaram project a blessing, Congress a curse. Rahul Gandhi unaware of history, repeating lies. Reddy corrupt, Congress 'Scamgress'. Pranahita Chevella project ₹40,000 crore, no reservoirs/canals. KTR mocks Rahul/Reddy, questions ₹1 lakh crore corruption in ₹80,000 crore project.

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Rahul Gandhi visits ‘sunken pillars’ at Medigadda barrage of Kaleshwaram project

Ahead of Telangana Assembly elections, Congress Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Kaleshwaram project turned into an ATM for Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K. Chandrashekar Rao and his family.

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BJP is sure to win as it has people’s support, says Eatala Rajender

Telangana BJP election campaign chairman Eatala Rajender claims people are ready to vote out BRS govt. due to Kaleshwaram project & two-bedroom housing scheme. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy inducted Congress leader B. Subash Reddy into BJP. BJP is only alternative to KCR & will fulfill TS people's hopes &…

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Reject KCR’s ‘Dorala Telangana’ urges Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi urges Telangana voters to choose 'Prajala Telangana' over 'Dorala Telangana'. He highlights betrayals of ruling party, like siphoning off ₹1 lakh crore from Kaleshwaram project & taking away lands from Dalits, tribals, & Backward Classes. Congress promises democratic governance & welfare schemes.

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Engineer organisations slam Revanth Reddy’s remarks on Engineer-in-Chief

Engineers' organisations demand apology from TPCC president A. Revanth Reddy for levelling "baseless allegations" against them. They explain the difference between dams and barrages, and the facts about design and construction of Kaleshwaram project.

The Hindu

Campaign style gets clearer as election heat picks up in Telangana

Telangana's election campaign is heating up with KCR galvanizing the BRS cadre and invoking the sentiment of 24-hr power supply and Rythu Bandhu scheme. Congress is banking on Sonia Gandhi's six promises and attacking alleged corruption in Kaleshwaram project. BJP is wooing BC vote bank and AIMIM is openly supporting…

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Telangana Congress unveils ‘Kaleshwaram ATM’ to target BRS and KCR

Telangana Congress installs ‘Kaleshwaram ATM’ to target alleged corruption in Kaleshwaram project. Fake Rs. 2000 notes with CM K. Chandrashekar Rao’s picture inserted in the machine to indicate misuse of project

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KCR promises linking NSP ayacut with Kaleshwaram to stave off lean seasons, drought conditions

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Kaleshwaram is a useless, waste project: Kishan Reddy

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Kishan Reddy wants Centre’s Dam Safety Authority to probe Medigadda dam for damage

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy demands Centre probe into "sinking" of Medigadda barrage project pillars. He claims Kaleshwaram project is a "huge burden" on Telangana with limited benefits to farmers. He urges Jal Shakti Ministry to take steps to prevent further loss of taxpayers' money.

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Congress demands Governor to order inquiry into Medigadda barrage pillars sinking

Telangana Congress president Revanth Reddy demands Gov. Soundararajan call for enquiry into sinking of pillars of Medigadda barrage of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. He urges CVC to probe into corruption allegations. He asks Ministers K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao to visit barrage. He mocks CM KCR for claiming…

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No warranty for Congress’ poll promises in Telangana: Harish Rao

Minister T. Harish Rao warns Telangana against Congress' poll promises, citing Karnataka's example. He highlights KCR's success in fulfilling all promises made before elections. Rao handed over documents of 100 double-bedroom dignity houses to beneficiaries of Gruhalaxmi scheme. He cautioned people against Congress' promises, saying they would bely on them…

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HC notices to Telangana, A.P., Centre in PIL plea over Godavari river floods

Telangana HC issues notices to Union, Telangana and A.P. governments over floods in northern districts due to Kaleshwaram and Polavaram projects

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KCR has betrayed Telangana people, says BJP’s State in-charge Prakash Javadekar

KCR's nine-year rule in Telangana has been marked by corruption and family rule, claims BJP's Prakash Javadekar. He alleges no teacher recruitments, paper leaks, and only KCR's kith and kin getting jobs. Kaleshwaram project was cleared by Centre, but only 1 lakh acres irrigated from ₹1.2 lakh crore spent, instead…

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It will take generations to repay Kaleshwaram project debt: Eatala Rajender

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Daily energy consumption hits 260 MU as rain deficit continues

Lifting of water, mostly in the Godavari basin that includes Kaleshwaram project, is also adding to the demand.

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Water from Kaleshwaram project lifted into SRSP project

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Where is the impact of Kaleshwaram, asks Congress

If the Kaleshwaram project is complete in all respects then why are farmers in Gajwel and Siddipet waiting for rains to complete sowing, asks Congress spokesperson

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