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Opposition seeks Parliament debate on anti-defection law, Cauvery dispute

Opposition members submitted notices to suspend parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday. They aim to discuss electoral reforms and inter-state water disputes in both houses. Manish Tewari seeks a new anti-defection law to prevent opportunistic floor-crossing. Praveen Chakravarthy demands a discussion on a misleading reply about the Cauvery water dispute. This inconsistency…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Higher monsoon inflows at Hathnikund fail to boost Yamuna's flow; experts warn of ecological impact

Monsoon rains increased water inflows at Hathnikund Barrage over the past fortnight. However, most additional water was diverted into canals, leaving river flows unchanged. Experts express concern that this practice hinders the river's natural ability to dilute pollutants. Environmental flows recommended by NIH for the Yamuna remain unnotified by the…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Jal Shakti Ministry to hold key conference with states on water sector reforms on Monday

Senior water secretaries will meet Monday to review key water sector initiatives. The conference aims to strengthen Centre-state coordination on reforms and implementation. Discussions will cover modernization of schemes and the 'Catch the Rain' campaign. Dam safety and state water reforms are also key agenda items. This meeting facilitates timely…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

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Centre signs agreement with ISRO, rolls out new water research initiatives

India is boosting water resource management through a new pact between the Ministry of Jal Shakti and ISRO. This collaboration will leverage satellite technology for crucial tasks like reservoir monitoring, water quality assessment, and river-flow analysis.

The Economic Times · Jun 1

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opposes Mekedatu project, writes to PM Modi after SC nod to Karnataka

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt Karnataka's Mekedatu Reservoir Project. Vijay stated the project violates Supreme Court rulings and the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award. Farmers in Tamil Nadu are concerned about their water supply. Karnataka, however, views a recent…

The Economic Times · May 26

1 in 4 tap water samples fail tests. 3 in 4 households drink it untreated

One in four water samples collected from India’s household tap connections did not meet microbiological standards, according to a 2024 assessment of the Jal Jeevan Mission. While 76 percent of samples passed laboratory tests, 24 percent did not, according to the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s national report.

Newslaundry · Feb 23

KRMB convenes meet on Srisailam, Sagar management protocols tomorrow

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh dispute over handing over joint projects to Krishna River Management Board.

The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024

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Entry barred to Telangana authorities on half of NSP spillway area since November 30

Stalemate over Nagarjunasagar Project management unresolved; Telangana denied entry to spillway area.

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

Temple pond in Kannur finds place in national water heritage list

Kannur's Peralassery Subrahmanya Temple pond has been included in India's 75 water heritage sites. Built 1,500 years ago, it features Vastu-based architecture and is situated on the banks of Anjarakandi river.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

Yet another blow to water-starved Rayalaseema

Decades of challenges and tensions persist in achieving water security for the Rayalaseema region with delayed projects on the river Krishna and little investment in modernising canal systems

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023

NLCIL, WAPCOS sign MoU

Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Ltd (NLCIL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Coal has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS) Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Jal Shakti for collaboration on various schemes.

The Hindu · May 30, 2023

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