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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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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

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

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