Maharashtra Creates World Record in Solar Pumps
Maharashtra achieves a global milestone in solar-powered irrigation under PM-KUSUM. CM Devendra Fadnavis credits PM Modi's vision for this clean energy shift. Read more.
Maharashtra achieves a global milestone in solar-powered irrigation under PM-KUSUM. CM Devendra Fadnavis credits PM Modi's vision for this clean energy shift. Read more.
Maharashtra achieves a Guinness World Record by installing 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps in 30 days, a major leap for clean energy and farmer welfare. Discover how they did it.
Delhi High Court grants Indian Air Force station Palam extra time to plant 470 compensatory saplings, enabling a conditional No Objection Certificate. Justice Sachin Dutta oversees the compliance deadline.
Haryana government eliminates No Objection Certificate requirement for employees applying to other state departments, streamlining the process. Key exceptions apply for those with service bonds.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma launches a Rs 670 crore upgrade of the historic Gang Canal's Ferozpur feeder. The project, set for 2027 completion, will boost irrigation capacity for 3.14 lakh hectares. Read more.
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.
After a major fire at a cattle feed unit, Ludhiana Municipal Corporation warns all establishments to get fire safety clearance by Dec 31. Officials reveal legal loopholes hinder enforcement.
A farmer was shot and seriously injured in Auraiya's Baisoli village during a violent argument over irrigation water. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused. Read the full details.
After years of neglect, Kerala's minor irrigation department approves a major Rs 20 crore rejuvenation plan for the polluted Thettiyar stream in Technopark. Initial cleaning work to start soon. Read details.
Andhra Pradesh govt amends Fire Services Act, introduces online NOCs, third-party audits, and strict penalties to boost building safety in urban areas. Read the key reforms.
Dhanbad MLA Raj Sinha postponed his indefinite strike after Municipal Commissioner Raviraj Sharma gave a written commitment to resume development works pending ACB clearance. Read the full story.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy urges Mahabubnagar to elect pro-development sarpanches, announces irrigation projects, ₹2800cr schools, and criticizes former BRS govt for neglect.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring writes to state CEO, alleging officials are deliberately delaying or denying NOCs to party candidates for local body elections, calling it a violation of fair process.
Vigilance officials arrested an executive engineer for accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe for a contractor licence in Angamaly. This marks the fourth consecutive day of such arrests in Kerala.
Harbir Singh Toor, a Haryana farmer, transformed his farm into a ₹10 crore nursery business using sustainable methods. Discover his journey from traditional crops to global recognition.
Vegetable vendors in Madurai protest after 2-year wait for new shops. They demand immediate NOC for e-tender participation to secure their livelihood. Read their struggle.
Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar met Union Environment officials in Delhi, urging speedy environmental clearances for Gouravelli and other irrigation projects to boost water supply for farmers and drinking water.
Karnataka farmers face rabi crop crisis as Tungabhadra dam's new gate installation delays water release. Critical irrigation timeline missed, threatening paddy cultivation.
Karnataka's climate policies fail as fertile lands are taken for development projects, worsening hunger. Farmers lose agency while irrigation promises remain unfulfilled. Read the investigation.
Jharkhand labor officials are working to convince the widow of a deceased migrant worker to provide NOC for repatriating his body from Saudi Arabia. Learn about the mandatory requirements and ongoing efforts.
55-year-old Puran Chand dies by suicide after constant mental harassment by Irrigation Department seniors. Three officials arrested as police investigation reveals withheld salary, systematic abuse.
Farmers in Koppal district face severe water shortage as Tungabhadra Dam halts supply for second crops due to crest gate installation work. Learn how this impacts agriculture.
The New Garia-Kolkata Airport Metro's full service is set to resume as a crucial NOC from Kolkata Police is expected next week, ending a year-long stall on a 366-meter section at Chingrighata.
Telangana government affidavit reveals ex-CM KCR solely responsible for Kaleshwaram barrage decisions causing ₹7500+ crore loss. Expert warnings suppressed, no cabinet approval.
Farmers in Ahmedabad district appeal to Gujarat's Water Minister to reverse decision halting water supply in Right Bank Canal, citing threat to standing crops during critical growth phase.
Four young engineering students from Bengaluru met a tragic end after drowning in an irrigation canal in Mandya district. The devastating incident occurred during a college trip, leaving families and communities in mourning.
Karnataka government considers establishing a permanent water commission to address water management challenges and ensure sustainable water security for future generations through comprehensive planning.
Odisha government unveils massive irrigation expansion plan targeting 15 lakh hectares by 2029-30, focusing on major and minor projects to transform agriculture.
Delhi government removes controversial one-year time limit for No Objection Certificate applications, providing major relief to owners of older vehicles facing re-registration challenges.
Tamil Nadu's Mettur Dam achieves Full Reservoir Level for the seventh time in 2024, ensuring ample water supply for irrigation and drinking needs across the region.