Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan asserts BJP has no place for dynastic politics, citing examples of Vajpayee, Advani, and Modi. He welcomed former Solapur ZP deputy chairperson Babaraje Deshmukh into the party. Read more.
The Punjab government's objection over land lease has stalled the Bhakra Beas Management Board's 18 MW solar power project in Hoshiarpur, impacting green energy goals. Read details.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced the Kanupur irrigation project will be functional in three months, set to irrigate 15 lakh hectares. Farmers get Rs 800 paddy bonus. Read more.
Maharashtra's WRD floats tender for Phase 1 of the Nar-Par Girna river linking project to divert 10.6 TMC water, aiding Nashik & Jalgaon. Read the full details.
The Punjab government has finally approved the long-awaited Rs 1,878 crore Zirakpur-Panchkula bypass project to decongest traffic. The 4.5-km elevated corridor will connect NH-5 and NH-7. Read more about the key details and expected impact.
CAG report reveals imprudent NHAI decisions led to delays & ₹41.7 crore cost overrun in Ludhiana-Talwandi NH-5 project. Audit highlights flawed use of financial aid scheme.
Karnataka govt approves mitigation framework for 2000 MW Sharavathi pumped storage project by KPCL. A major boost for renewable energy and power generation in the state.
Karnataka High Court cancels land acquisition for NICE Road notified in 2007, citing inordinate delay and violation of landowners' rights. A major victory for affected farmers.
A high-level PPA delegation led by CEO Yogesh Paithankar inspected the Polavaram irrigation project, expressing satisfaction with progress. Officials aim to complete the national project by 2027, ahead of the next Godavari Pushkarams.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced state approval for the Detailed Project Report of the Bedthi-Varada river interlinking project. The Rs 10,000 crore project will see major central funding. Read the full details.
Bengaluru's Yelahanka to get India's first fully elevated railway terminal at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore. The project aims to decongest the city and boost connectivity. Read for details.
Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy accuses previous BRS govt of spending Rs 27,000 crore on Palamuru project without watering a single acre. Get the full details of the allegations and Congress's new plan.
Kanpur's top officials, led by Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal, reviewed ICCC plans for AI surveillance, traffic management, and a major joint cleanup campaign. Key decisions include expanding ANPR cameras and integrating 3,000 CCTV feeds.
The Kochi Biennale Foundation's Island Mural Project is turning Fort Kochi and Mattancherry into vibrant public art spaces. Featuring works by Aravani Art Project, Osheen Siva, and more, it runs until March 31, 2026. Explore the stories!
The stalled release of central funds for Karnataka's Upper Bhadra project highlights political tensions trumping federal commitments. Read the full analysis of this critical irrigation delay.
Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy accuses former CM KCR of 'bulldozing' irrigation system. Claims ₹1.81 lakh crore spent but farmers didn't benefit. Read the full details.
BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao announces a people's movement for Telangana's Krishna water rights and PRLIS. He criticizes the Congress government's policies and questions investment MoUs. Read more.
A major fire at an irrigation department office in Etawah was initially blamed on a short circuit, but a probe now suggests a conspiracy. Three employees suspended. Details inside.
Odisha govt begins a crucial impact assessment of Upper Indravati & Lower Suktel irrigation projects to boost farm productivity & rural livelihoods. Key insights expected.
Central University of Jharkhand professor Pratibha Warwade patents a low-cost soil moisture monitoring device. This innovation promises efficient irrigation, water conservation, and higher yields for Indian farmers. #SmartAgriculture #Jharkhand
Telangana government plans criminal proceedings against L&T, Afcons, and Navayuga for failing to repair damaged Kaleshwaram barrages at their own cost. Restoration could cost Rs 700 crore.
Himachal Pradesh High Court directs Chief Secretary for detailed affidavit on Shimla's traffic decongestion progress. Next hearing set for March 19. Read the latest.
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.
Scientists from CSMRS conducted a detailed quality inspection of concrete aggregates at the Polavaram irrigation project to ensure material strength and durability. Read more about this key quality assurance exercise.
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.
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.