BWSSB expands its Sarala Cauvery EMI plan to commercial properties, aiming to boost piped water connections. Over 25,000 residential users have already enrolled, and the 5th Stage project is halfway to its 2028 goal.
Trichy district's flood-vulnerability mapping identifies 373 sq km as high-risk, affecting 2 lakh people. Officials plan mock drills and annual updates for monsoon preparedness.
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.
Karnataka's Upa Lokayukta orders immediate removal of encroachments on Cauvery riverbed and buffer zone in Mandya. Action follows a detailed probe into illegal constructions.
Officials assess cyclone-hit samba & thaladi crops across 4 Tamil Nadu districts. Farmers with >33% damage to get ₹20,000/hectare relief. Survey via mobile app aims for swift aid.
BWSSB plans a Rs 20 crore solar project for Cauvery Stage VI pumping stations, aiming for partial or full solar power. DPR ready for four stations.
Wildlife activists allege the Karnataka Forest Department violated multiple norms by using heavy machinery to dig pits in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Read the full report.
TotalEnergies sells 40% stake in Nigerian offshore blocks to Chevron, expanding their global partnership. The deal aims to unlock new resources in the West Delta basin. Read more.
Cyclone Ditwah submerges over 1 lakh acres of samba and thaladi paddy in Trichy delta region. Farmers demand national calamity status and central relief funds. Read full coverage.
Cyclone Ditwah submerges over 1 lakh acres of samba and thaladi paddy in Trichy delta region. Farmers demand national calamity declaration and central assessment team for relief funds.
Cyclone Ditwah continues to batter Tamil Nadu with heavy rainfall, claiming three lives. Ramanathapuram and Nagapattinam districts worst affected. Stay updated on the situation.
Cyclone Ditwah triggers severe flooding across Tamil Nadu's delta districts. Nagapattinam records 14cm rainfall, 154+ vulnerable locations identified. Rescue operations ongoing.
Cyclone Ditwah's relentless rains inundated over 1.25 lakh acres of paddy crops in Tamil Nadu's delta region, devastating farmers and threatening harvest. Read about the agricultural crisis.
Mandeep Kaur from Ludhiana found dead in Canada car crash. Brother-in-law Gurjot Singh Khaira charged with second-degree murder after month-long investigation. Read full story.
Tamil Nadu activates emergency protocols as Cyclone Ditwah approaches coastal districts. 593 vulnerable locations identified, NDRF deployed. Farmers and fishermen advised caution.
NASA-ISRO NISAR mission completes antenna deployment and enters science phase. First S-band radar images reveal Godavari River Delta with unprecedented precision. Read more about this breakthrough in Earth observation.
Tamil Nadu faces procurement crisis as record 47.99 lakh tonnes paddy harvest clashes with monsoon rains. CM Stalin urges Centre to relax moisture norms as farmers suffer losses.
After a dramatic 2-day rescue operation involving over 100 personnel, a 12-year-old elephant trapped in a Karnataka canal was safely returned to wildlife sanctuary. Read the incredible rescue story.
Karnataka government presents revised Mekedatu project proposal to Central Water Commission, addressing drinking water needs and seeking approval for the long-pending reservoir.
Hundreds of farmers and laborers from Amritsar depart for Shambhu border, demanding MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Follow live updates on the renewed protest movement.
Police arrest six individuals following violent stone pelting incident during farmers' protest near Hukkeri, Karnataka. Investigation ongoing to identify more perpetrators.
Sugarcane farmers in Mudhol escalate protests by setting fire to produce-laden tractors. Farmer leaders demand Rs 3,500 per tonne price fixation. Read latest updates.
Supreme Court declines Tamil Nadu's challenge to Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project. Farmers fear Cauvery water impact. Latest updates on the interstate water dispute.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss urges Tamil Nadu government to file review petition against Supreme Court's Mekedatu dam verdict. Calls for strong legal arguments to protect state's Cauvery water rights.
Sugarcane farmers in Ambala confront financial crisis as mills delay payments exceeding ₹50 crore. Learn about their struggle and government intervention efforts.
Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka continue road blockade demanding ₹35,000 per tonne. Protest enters second day near sugar factory. Police deployment increased.
US Senate funding bill re-criminalizes intoxicating hemp products, threatening $28B industry and thousands of jobs. Senators Paul and Cruz oppose the measure. Learn about the impact.
Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka's Haveri and Mudhol intensify protests demanding scientific pricing. Hasiru Sene leader vows to continue until government responds. Latest updates.
Farmers from Tarn Taran district will join the Delhi protest march on November 14, demanding government action on pending agricultural issues and fair crop prices.
Indian music pioneer Vineet Singh Hukmani releases groundbreaking double blues album featuring English and Punjabi blues fusion, creating music history.