The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, divides six rivers between India and Pakistan. This explainer details its history, recent tensions, and why it's crucial for regional stability. Read to understand the geopolitics of water.
Jammu & Kashmir Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary calls for inquiry into alleged BJP leader interference in 850 MW Ratle hydro project, citing delays and 'parchi' system. Read the full story.
Chandigarh is set to get a massive 1,050-bed Regional Medical Hub in Sector 53 within 42 months. The Rs 2,160 crore project will boost maternal, child, and super speciality care for North India. Read more.
Nashik district administration approves 6,400 mcft water for the city, a 200 mcft increase, to strengthen drinking water supply plans. Key upgrades to pipeline infrastructure underway.
Kolhapur forest officials arrested three from an 11-member poaching gang near Ghataprabha Dam. A dramatic chase led to the seizure of weapons, cash, and a vehicle. Read the full details of the operation.
Rajasthan govt announces new stringent law to prevent water theft and ensure equitable distribution. Major projects like ERCP worth Rs 9400 crore underway to address scarcity. Read more.
New Delhi's Connaught Place 'CP LYF' smart city project lies in ruins. Public Wi-Fi is unusable, charging ports are stolen or broken, and digital displays show only ads. Discover the broken promises of digital India.
Telangana has approached the Supreme Court to restrain Andhra Pradesh from proceeding with the Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar link project, alleging violations of the State Reorganisation Act and water tribunal awards. Read the full details.
Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board fines hotel owner Rs 1 lakh for illegal muck dumping near Bhakra Dam reservoir. Action follows complaints and court orders.
A nine-member expert team inspects the Tungabhadra Dam's left-bank canal for a six-month repair project. A Rs 430 crore DPR is ready to address issues on the 241-km canal. Read more.
A capacity-building workshop in Patna aims to reactivate Complex Resource Centres as collaborative academic hubs, focusing on teacher support, digital tools, and foundational learning goals under NIPUN Bihar.
The Central Government approves a major ₹48.69 crore road and bridge project in Haroli, Himachal Pradesh, enhancing connectivity and boosting local development. Read more about this crucial infrastructure push.
Maharashtra govt's Rs 95.18 crore Tajbagh development phase-2 remains stalled despite March 2024 approval. Residents await crucial notification for rehabilitation works. Read more.
NGT issues notice on Punjab floods, BBMB's data secrecy & dam safety lapses. Will the 2021 Dam Safety Act be enforced? Read the full story.
Jharkhand High Court directs the state government to clear encroachments from water bodies in Ranchi, expressing dissatisfaction with current progress. Read the full story.
For the first time, a crane entered Tungabhadra Dam to remove a severed portion of the 18th crest gate. Read about this landmark engineering operation in Karnataka.
Bharat Ambasana, 65, died from injuries after a city bus hit him near Solvent railway crossing in Rajkot. His son alleges negligent driving. Police register case under BNS and MV Act.
The 40-km Qadian-Beas rail line, stalled since 1929, is finally set for construction. Railway Minister directs officials to clear all hurdles, promising a boost to Batala's industry. Read the full story.
The installation of 33 new crest gates at Karnataka's Tungabhadra Reservoir commenced with a puja. The Rs 52 crore project, following safety concerns, aims for completion by April 2026. Read the full story.
The crucial process to replace the crest gates of Karnataka's Tungabhadra dam is now underway. Officials confirm 15 gates are ready for installation, with the remaining 18 to be manufactured within three months. Read for details.
A fact-finding committee alleges the Manair river check dam collapse was a mafia-driven blast to aid illegal sand mining. It demands a full probe and criticizes police inaction. Read more.
A cheetah cub born in the wild at Kuno National Park has died, marking the third cheetah death this year. Officials confirm the cause was severe dehydration and weakness.
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra criticizes BJP govt over Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP progress, claims Yamuna water won't reach Shekhawati. Read the full story.
Over 100 farmers staged a walkout protest in Thanjavur against the Supreme Court's nod for Karnataka's Mekedatu dam DPR. They demand Tamil Nadu govt take swift action to protect Cauvery water rights. Read more.
A crucial ₹130 crore project to replace all 33 radial crest gates of Karnataka's Tungabhadra Dam begins today, ensuring safety and water management for the region. Read the full story.
The crucial survey for Thane's delayed Airoli-Kalwa elevated rail corridor faces a halt as NCP-SP demands a written rehabilitation pact for 750+ affected slum families. Read the full story.
Replacement of 33 crest gates at Tungabhadra Dam in Koppal begins Friday. Minister Boseraju sets June deadline to aid farmers. Read about the plan and key officials involved.
Over 100 famed Almatti dam neem trees are drying up, alarming environmentalists. Experts cite pests & soil issues. Learn about the economic & ecological impact.
Two Bhopal police constables suspended after junior doctors alleged extortion and verbal abuse at Kaliasot Dam. Police Commissioner orders probe. Read details.
Centre denies poor dam management worsened Punjab floods, citing record inflows. Over 4 lakh people affected, 55 deaths reported. Read the full blame game and future measures.