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.
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.
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.
China announces full coverage for childbirth expenses by 2026 to tackle its declining population. Learn how this policy aims to incentivise young couples and address demographic challenges.
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 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.
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.
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.
Bokaro district reels from violence as four deaths reported in three separate incidents, including a brutal murder of an elderly couple. Police investigations are underway.
Shocking discovery in Balaghat as bodies of Seema Rahangdale, 40, and Prakash Rahangdale, 45, found in Ervatola dam. Police investigating drowning vs pesticide poisoning. Read the latest updates.
BJP announces massive protest in Koppal on December 1 against state government's failure to provide MSP for maize, paddy and Tungabhadra dam water. Join the farmers' movement!
Meteorological department predicts light rain and snowfall in Himachal's high hills on December 4-5. Dense fog warning issued for Bhakra Dam area. Temperature ranges revealed.
WRD issues urgent relocation advisory for residents along Thoppaiyar riverbanks as dam releases surplus water due to heavy rainfall. Stay safe with latest updates.
Ranchi's lakes welcome first migratory birds of winter, boosting eco-tourism. Forest officials enhance anti-poaching measures to protect avian visitors. Discover the birding hotspots!
Odisha's Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary gets Rs 71.19 crore eco-tourism makeover. Project to boost conservation, create jobs & showcase pristine nature to global visitors. #WildlifeConservation
A Chinese university student's expulsion over political comments raises serious concerns about academic freedom and censorship in China's education system. Read the full investigation.
US Pentagon seeks to add Alibaba, Baidu and BYD to China military companies list, escalating trade tensions. Learn about the timing and potential consequences of this move.
Karnataka farmers face rabi crop crisis as Tungabhadra dam's new gate installation delays water release. Critical irrigation timeline missed, threatening paddy cultivation.
Pandoh Dam in Himachal's Mandi district will release excess water as levels rise after tunnel closure. Authorities issue safety alert for residents along Beas River.