Telangana's Rs 88 Crore Land Refund Crisis: 85% Cases Pending
Despite new portal, Telangana govt fails to refund Rs 88 crore for cancelled land slots. 26,740 applications pending for years. Farmers forced to approach courts. Details inside.
Despite new portal, Telangana govt fails to refund Rs 88 crore for cancelled land slots. 26,740 applications pending for years. Farmers forced to approach courts. Details inside.
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Residents of Pune's Gita Society uncover forged lift installation licence, raising major safety concerns. Police file FIR as officials warn of widespread illegal lifts in the city. Read the full investigation.
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Anganwadi workers in Chandigarh protest the new 'Agniveer'-style rural job scheme, demanding guaranteed wages and permanent status. Read about their demands.
Andhra Pradesh rolls out automated micro-irrigation for sustainable farming. Get subsidies up to 55%, save 30% water, and boost yields. Learn how the state aims to set a national benchmark.
Andhra Pradesh accuses Telangana CM Revanth Reddy of politicising water issues. Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu cites 3,000 TMC ft of Godavari water wasted annually. Read the full story on the inter-state dispute.
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Telangana Congress leader T Jagga Reddy defends CM Revanth Reddy's irrigation presentation, calls Harish Rao's claims misleading. Details on the political clash over water projects here.
Former minister T Harish Rao accuses CM Revanth Reddy of misleading the public on Rayalaseema project, citing AP govt documents. He highlights neglect of key irrigation projects harming farmers. Read the full expose.
Ludhiana's flagship food street project, worth ₹4.89 crore, is in limbo after the irrigation department denied a critical NOC. The project has failed for the third time due to bureaucratic hurdles.
Heavy Southwest Monsoon rains have filled Karnataka's Krishna Raja Sagara dam to comfortable levels, ensuring ample water for drinking and irrigation needs in the Cauvery basin. Read the full report.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy declared the state will draw water from Jurala for the Palamuru-Rangareddy project if Centre denies permission. He launched a sharp attack on BRS and former CM KCR.
The Vadodara Municipal Corporation faces a staggering Rs 5,082 crore water dues demand due to missing partnership documents from the 1970s for Panam dam. The dispute threatens 85% of its annual budget. Read the full story.
Telangana's irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy accuses the previous BRS govt of gross injustice on Krishna water and Palamuru-Rangareddy project. He vows to fight for state's rightful share and complete pending irrigation works. Read the full story.
Former minister T Harish Rao accuses Telangana CM Revanth Reddy of using abusive language and spreading falsehoods in the assembly. He demands an unconditional apology for the 'shameful' conduct.
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