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In Telangana, a project in troubled waters

It is time for facts about Telanagana’s Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project to come out

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Efforts to cover up flaws of KLIP works: BJP

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Muddying the waters in Telangana

Opposition parties in Telangana use the Kaleshwaram project as poll issue to target the ruling BRS. Congress alleges misappropriation of ₹1 lakh crore. The BJP and the Congress launch anti-corruption campaigns in the State.

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Telangana terms NDSA report on Medigadda unreasonable, hasty

Telangana Irrigation Dept. terms NDSA's scathing comments on Medigadda Barrage unsubstantiated. Dept. submitted documents on 17/20 aspects sought, 3 on Nov. 1. Dept. surprised at conclusions made without investigative work. Exact reasons for sinking piers to be assessed after coffer dam construction. Prototype developed by CWC to eliminate possibility of…

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CLP leader demands probe by Central agencies into Medigadda barrage episode

CLP leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka demands CVC probe into Medigadda barrage 'mega scam' due to colossal public money loss. NDSA report finds signs of boiling in downstream barrages, prompting Vikramarka to call for urgent examination. KLIP project cost rises to ₹1.28 lakh crore due to design & construction flaws, leading…

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Congress demands probe by a SC Judge into Medigadda barrage leak

TPCC Pres. Reddy demands SC judge investigate Medigadda Barrage leakage. Accuses KCR govt of redesigning projects, inflating costs & corruption. KTR & party criticize him & Rahul Gandhi for visiting Medigadda. NDSA report states project may need demolition & reconstruction. Central govt released report but no action taken against KCR.

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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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NDSA report faults design, construction, operation and maintenance of Medigadda Barrage

Telangana govt. must urgently investigate sinking of piers in Medigadda Barrage of Kaleshwaram Project. NDSA panel found issues in planning, design, quality control, operation & maintenance. Gaps in secant pile formation, inadequate bearing capacity & failure of upstream secant piles led to failure. Annaram & Sundilla barrages also prone to…

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NDSA report on Medigadda Barrage of Kaleshwaram Project faults design, construction, operation & maintenance

National Dam Safety Authority (NDA) that examined the sinking of piers in the Block-7 of Medigdda (Laxmi) Barrage of the Kaleshwaram Project has faulted the planning and design of the project in its report and stated that a combination of issues involving planning, design, quality control and operation and maintenance…

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Sinking of Medigadda piers forces Irrigation department to examine entire barrage foundation

State Dam Safety Authority officials visited Medigadda Barrage to examine 6 piers that drifted & sank. Investigation of all 8 Blocks & 85 gates planned for safety. Exterior examination of damage done. NDSA team to submit report soon. Restoration work could take 4 months. No impact on other blocks. Storage…

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‘Disturbance of piers not uncommon for barrages built on river bed’

Hyderabad: Piers of Medigadda Barrage of Kaleshwaram Project have been disturbed due to sinking and drift. Investigation to identify cause and restoration work to be taken up after constructing coffer dam. Central team from NDSA examined exterior view and opined cause could be change in river morphology or sand deposit…

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Expert panel examines Medigadda barrage in Telangana post pier-sinking incident

The expert committee headed by NDSA chairman Anil Jain examined the barrage to determine the reasons for the sinking of a few piers (pillars) of the barrage on October 21.

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A six-member team starts examining Medigadda barrage

A six-member high level team starts examining Lakshmi (Medigadda) barrage where a small portion of the bridge caved in.

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Jaipur institute identified as the first centre for earthquake safety of dams

Earthquake shaking is considered the most significant threat to the safety of dams.

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Explained | How has Mullaperiyar dam panel been empowered?

What are the Supreme Court’s orders to Tamil Nadu and Kerala on the supervisory committee?

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Immediate focus should be on Mullaperiyar Dam's safety: SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said, "immediate attention" is required to be given to the safety of the 126-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam and the supervisory committee will be strengthened to take steps that are required to be taken by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) under the Dam Safety…

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Mullaperiyar row | Supreme Court refuses to overhaul dam supervisory committee

Committee will continue to oversee safety and maintenance till new authority under Dam Safety Act is fully operational

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Safety first: On Dam Safety Authority

The Dam Safety Authority might be able to monitor the safety aspects of the Mullaperiyar dam

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Explained: Dam Safety Act and Mullaperiyar dam

The law, which came into force in December, is aimed at addressing the long-felt need for addressing issues concerning the safety of major dams all over the country

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T.N. keenly awaits Central Water Commission’s Mullaperiyar proposal

Supreme Court has suggested that supervisory committee take charge of dam’s safety and maintenance

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Mullaperiyar row | Dam Safety Act can end disputes, says Supreme Court

2021 law provides for almost everything, other than how to settle political scores, says court

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