DARK SECRETS: 2 - The Real Truth

In Telangana, a project in troubled waters

It is time for facts about Telanagana’s Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project to come out

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

Efforts to cover up flaws of KLIP works: BJP

Efforts to cover up flaws of KLIP works: BJP

The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

Muddying the waters in Telangana

Opposition parties in Telangana use the Kaleshwaram project as poll issue to target the ruling BRS. Congress alleges misappropriation of ₹1 lakh crore. The BJP and the Congress launch anti-corruption campaigns in the State.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

NDSA report faults design, construction, operation and maintenance of Medigadda Barrage

Telangana govt. must urgently investigate sinking of piers in Medigadda Barrage of Kaleshwaram Project. NDSA panel found issues in planning, design, quality control, operation & maintenance. Gaps in secant pile formation, inadequate bearing capacity & failure of upstream secant piles led to failure. Annaram & Sundilla barrages also prone to…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

NDSA report on Medigadda Barrage of Kaleshwaram Project faults design, construction, operation & maintenance

National Dam Safety Authority (NDA) that examined the sinking of piers in the Block-7 of Medigdda (Laxmi) Barrage of the Kaleshwaram Project has faulted the planning and design of the project in its report and stated that a combination of issues involving planning, design, quality control and operation and maintenance…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Sinking of Medigadda piers forces Irrigation department to examine entire barrage foundation

State Dam Safety Authority officials visited Medigadda Barrage to examine 6 piers that drifted & sank. Investigation of all 8 Blocks & 85 gates planned for safety. Exterior examination of damage done. NDSA team to submit report soon. Restoration work could take 4 months. No impact on other blocks. Storage…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

‘Disturbance of piers not uncommon for barrages built on river bed’

Hyderabad: Piers of Medigadda Barrage of Kaleshwaram Project have been disturbed due to sinking and drift. Investigation to identify cause and restoration work to be taken up after constructing coffer dam. Central team from NDSA examined exterior view and opined cause could be change in river morphology or sand deposit…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Expert panel examines Medigadda barrage in Telangana post pier-sinking incident

The expert committee headed by NDSA chairman Anil Jain examined the barrage to determine the reasons for the sinking of a few piers (pillars) of the barrage on October 21.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

A six-member team starts examining Medigadda barrage

A six-member high level team starts examining Lakshmi (Medigadda) barrage where a small portion of the bridge caved in.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Jaipur institute identified as the first centre for earthquake safety of dams

Earthquake shaking is considered the most significant threat to the safety of dams.

The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023