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Ajit Pawar Biography: A Life of Leadership, Struggle & Service

Ajit Pawar was the politician who served in the position of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the longest time. Serving in the position for six terms non-consecutively, he was working under multiple governments including the cabinets of Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Prithviraj Chavan and Uddhav Thackeray. In fact, he…

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Under a dry spell

65-year-old Chilaka Bhukya Bhai's daily struggle for water in drought-hit Andhra Pradesh village highlights severe water scarcity.

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TDP-JSP-BJP alliance is a turning point in Andhra Pradesh’s history, says Lokesh

TDP-JSP-BJP alliance is a turning point in Andhra Pradesh’s history, says Lokesh. The alliance has been forged to bring the State back on growth track, he says. The alliance is unethical, says Water Resources Minister Ambati Rambabu. All the three alliance partners are opportunists, says PCC chief Y.S. Sharmila.

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Kerala Assembly | KWA consumers to be informed 24 hours prior to disconnection: Water Resources Minister

KWA Consumers will henceforth be informed 24 hours prior to disconnection of drinking water supply for non-payment of dues, Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine has told the Kerala Assembly.

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Centre’s vengeance cannot destroy Kerala: Pinarayi

Kerala's spirit undeterred by Centre's vengeful policies. Thousands flock to Navakerala Sadas, showing confidence in Left Democratic Front govt. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve allows industrial parks on college campuses. Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine announces ₹4,012 crore drinking water projects in Thrissur. Agriculture Minister P. Prasad says Kerala to be…

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Andhra Pradesh takes control of its ‘legitimate territory’ on Nagarjunasagar Project, releases 3,000 cusecs of drinking water

Andhra Pradesh takes control of its ‘legitimate territory’ on Nagarjunasagar Project, releases 3,000 cusecs of drinking water. The police personnel remove barricades, check-posts and CC cameras allegedly installed by the Telangana government in the jurisdiction of Andhra Pradesh. The release of water will continue for four or five days, says…

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Survey for proposed Kadamanthodu dam in progress in Wayanad

Kadamanthodu River dam project in Wayanad faces opposition from locals and environmental orgs. Despite Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal awarding 30 tmcft of water to the State 16 yrs ago, no projects have been executed. LiDAR survey launched to mark buildings, roads, powerlines in project site. Dam Virudha Karma Samiti and…

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We have no water to release for Tamil Nadu: Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

Close on the heels of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) recommending that Karnataka release 2,600 cusecs of Cauvery waters a day for 15 days from November 1, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who holds Water Resources portfolio, on Monday asserted that the State did not have any water to…

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YSRCP mocks Bhuvaneswari’s ‘Nijam Gelavali’ programme

YSRCP mocks Bhuvaneswari’s ‘Nijam Gelavali’ programme. Under the State-wide programme, former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s wife will call on the families of people who have reportedly died of shock after his arrest; it is a big joke to say that 105 people died after the arrest of a ‘scamster’, says…

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LiDAR survey launched for Kadamanthodu reservoir project in Wayanad

LiDAR survey launched to construct dam across Kadamanthodu river in Wayanad despite local resistance. Survey to mark springs, creeks, terrain, buildings, roads, power lines. Delhi-based firm to conduct survey at ₹32.8 lakh. All-party meeting to decide dam height, size after survey. Dam Virudha Samiti to foil proceedings of survey. Water…

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DKS says inflows into Cauvery reservoirs have increased to 15,000 cusecs

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also holds the Water Resources portfolio, has said that cumulative inflows into the reservoirs in Karnataka’s Cauvery basin have increased to 15,000 cusecs a day bringing some sort of relief to the State

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All-party meeting reviews restrictions on construction in Munnar

At Idukki Collectorate, Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine convened an all-party meeting to review construction restrictions imposed in Munnar. It was decided to bring general land issues to the State govt's attention and seek more time from High Court. No curbs on LIFE Mission houses. MP Dean Kuriakose, MLA A.…

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Kazhakuttam-Muttathara sewerage project may be commissioned by year-end: Minister

Kazhakuttam-Muttathara sewerage project to be commissioned in Dec. K. Rajan (Revenue Minister) replying to Kadakampally Surendran (MLA) on behalf of Water Resources Minister. Project included in AMRUT, divided into 4 blocks. I & J blocks work in progress, K block pipeline from Kuzhivila to Akkulam completed, L block work underway.…

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Pawan Kalyan doing injustice to politics as well as films, says Andhra Pradesh Minister

Water Resources Minister Ambati Rambabu said Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief Pawan Kalyan’s latest movie Bro was a disaster

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Tourism prospects of Aranmula brightens with govt. sanctioning boat service on Pampa river

The efforts of Aranmula, a central Travancore village renowned for its heritage and traditions, to work its way into the tourism map have received a fillip with the State government approving operation of motor boats on the Pampa river

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A health travelogue to create awareness on TB among Muthuvan tribes

Idukki district is creating awareness about TB among Muthuvan tribespeople with an innovative health travelogue titled "Edamalakudy: An unparalleled journey". Directed by District TB officer B. Cency and Sakhil Raveendran, the travelogue is a first of its kind at the national level and aims to reduce stigma and discrimination associated…

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₹37 crore sanctioned under Kuttanad package

Admin. sanction granted for 41 projects worth ₹37 cr under 2nd Kuttanad package in 12 Assembly constituencies of Alappuzha & Kottayam districts. Projects focus on Water Resources, Agriculture, Fisheries & Tourism to increase productivity, restore Vembanad Lake & improve living conditions.

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Delay in road restoration; Minister terminates contract

The decision to terminate the contract, according to Mr. Augustine, follows a failure by the contractor in finishing the works despite an extension of the deadlines on five occasions.

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Works on sewer line at Anayara expected to resume shortly

Works on sewer line at Anayara expected to resume shortly, says Water Resources department

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Complete Banasura irrigation project in a time-bound manner: PAC

The Legislative Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Water Resources department to complete the Banasura Irrigation project in a time-bound manner. Speaking after attending a review meeting here on the progress of work for the project on Friday, PAC Chairman Sunny Joseph, MLA, said the panel would recommend the…

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Andhra Pradesh government allocates additional water to Singanamala constituency

The Andhra Pradesh government has allocated 1.35 tmcft of water including the losses to Singanamala Assembly constituency. The allocation is in addition to 18.2858 tmcft already allocated from Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) and Tungabhadra High Level Canal (HLC) system. The Water Resources (WRG-GRC) Department has released G.O. Rt. No 249 on…

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Karapuzha to be developed as major tourism hub in Malabar

Karapuzha, a tourist destination in Wayanad district under the Water Resources department, will get a facelift soon

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GFP chief Vijai Sardesai demands meeting of house committee on Mhadei, wants Goa CM to be summoned

PANAJI: In light of the statement made by Union home minister Amit Shah on Mhadei, Goa Forward Party (GFP) chief Vijai Sardesai has demanded an urgent meeting of House Committee on Mhadei. Sardesai wrote to Water Resources minister Subhash Shirodkar on Sunday to also demand that the committee should summon…

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Transfer Janapada University to Kannada and Culture Dept.: Karjol

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Polavaram project’s ECR dam not to be taken up until diaphragm wall damage is assessed: Minister

Water Resources Minister Ambati Rambabu alleged that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government was responsible for the damage caused to the diaphragm wall

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