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water resources news

'Working on rationalisation project': Delhi minister amid water crisis

Parvesh Verma said that due to the dry spell in the Yamuna, water production has been reduced by around 100 million gallons per day (MGD).
Updated on Jun 03, 2026 06:34 am IST

Vijay keeps home, police and women welfare portfolios in first TVK government

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay speaks at the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, in Chennai.
Updated on May 17, 2026 11:59 am IST

Saini seeks expedition of Kishau dam project in meeting with CR Patil, Bhajanlal Sharma

Saini seeks expedition of Kishau dam project in meeting with CR Patil, Bhajanlal Sharma
Published on May 13, 2026 09:43 pm IST

After border clashes, Taliban plans to build dams on river that flows into Pak

An aerial view shows the Kunar river running past a hillside in Kunar province on September 14 (AFP)
Updated on Oct 25, 2025 05:16 am IST

Nitish remains fit to lead, NDA heading towards biger mandate: Choudhary

Vijay Kumar Choudhary (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 24, 2025 03:25 pm IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

Flood fury: A day after BBMB blames AAP govt; Goyal hits back, says BBMB adopting discriminatory tactics against Punjab

Punjab cabinet minister Barinder Kumar Goyal (HT File)
Published on Sept 07, 2025 05:08 am IST

Punjab: New canal minor to irrigate 65k acres in 55 villages: Goyal

Punjab cabinet minister Barinder Kumar Goyal (HT File)
Published on May 26, 2025 05:00 am IST

BBMB row, repeal of Dam Safety Act: A hardening stance behind Punjab’s firm resolution

Water resources minister Barinder Kumar Goyal said the state government was opposed to the Act from day one and kept conveying its concerns. (HT File)
Published on May 09, 2025 08:36 am IST

For long, India had raised Indus treaty flaws

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Ramban, Apr 24 (ANI): A view of the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project built on the Chenab River as India suspends the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam Terrorist Attack, in Ramban on Thursday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)
Published on Apr 26, 2025 10:00 am IST

Major constraints in implementing Jal Jeevan Mission: Parl panel report

The panel, presenting its third report on demands for grants (2025-26) for the Jal Shakti ministry, also questioned officials on the reasons behind a sharp cut in funding for the programme in 2024-25 compared to previous years. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 13, 2025 07:56 am IST

Haryana: Training workshop on irrigation census from today

Raj Kumar, assistant director at the office of director, land records, said the workshop will be attend by Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Ladakh. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 06:02 am IST

Ludhiana: PAC awareness drive flags Buddha Nullah, Sutlej pollution

PAC stressed the interconnectedness of Ludhiana’s Buddha Nullah’s pollution with the degradation of the Sutlej River. (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 05:02 am IST

Ludhiana: Joint panel inspects Buddha Nullah, treatment plants

The joint committee was formed to address the challenges pertaining to Buddha Nullah after a meeting was held under the chairmanship of secretary to Union department of water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation, ministry of Jal Shakti, in the first week of October this year. (HT File)
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 09:48 pm IST

Giving enough water to Delhi: Haryana minister reiterates stand

Yadav said that on June 18, a joint team from the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) measured the water flow received by Delhi at the Bawana contact point. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 07:14 am IST

Revision of water tariffs likely in Bengaluru: Shivakumar

Shivakumar said strengthening the water supply board has been his priority after assuming office. (ANI)
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 07:08 am IST

Over 13K courses restored for canal water supply: Jauramajra

Minister Chetan Singh Jauramajra (File)
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 07:14 am IST

Haryana saves 2487 million cubic feet water under biennial action plan

Haryana Water Resources Authority (HWRA) chairperson Keshni Anand Arora . (HT File Photo)
Updated on Jan 19, 2024 06:00 am IST

The missing winter snow

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Tangmarg: Tourists walk on a snow-covered road after a fresh snowfall, in Tangmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_17_2023_000224A)
Updated on Jan 15, 2024 09:52 pm IST

Karnataka govt releases 2.75 TMC of water from Almatti Dam

Karnataka govt releases 2.75 TMC of water from Almatti Dam
Published on Jan 09, 2024 10:22 am IST

Congress accuses Punjab AAP of ‘double standards’ on SYL

He further highlighted the party’s alleged negligence in securing adequate representation for Punjab during the Republic Day Parade, a matter of concern which has occurred twice in two years. Khadial also called upon BJP’s Punjab chief Sunil Jakhar to engage with senior party leadership to address concerns about Punjab’s representation during the Republic Day Parade.
Updated on Dec 30, 2023 05:50 am IST

Punjab sports minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer to get hitched to Meerut doctor on Nov 7

Punjab sports minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer (34) with Gurveen Kaur. (Sourced)
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 08:10 am IST

TMC seeks 400 MLD of water from Kalu dam

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Updated on Oct 14, 2023 04:56 pm IST

CM Siddaramaiah appeals for 4860 crore relief on drought, but actual loss is…

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. (PTI)
Published on Oct 07, 2023 03:30 pm IST

Karnataka files petition before Cauvery body seeking review of its order

Karnataka DCM and state Congress president DK Shivakumar.
Published on Oct 06, 2023 09:18 am IST

Prized Science | Every drop counts, and making quality medicine

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Vimal Mishra, Vikram Sarabhai Professor of civil engineering at IIT Gandhinagar
Published on Sept 29, 2023 03:09 pm IST

U.P. chief secy for drive to tell students about water conservation

chief secretary Durga Shankar Mishra. (HT file)
Updated on Sept 02, 2023 10:37 pm IST

Balancing the water budget

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Published on May 11, 2024 11:37 am IST

More Maharashtra areas wish to merge with Karnataka

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde offered a 1,900-crore development package in the regions. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 07:24 am IST

India’s climate crisis susceptibility and the way forward

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The doomsday clock is moving forward due to three calamities: The climate crisis, the pandemic and the threat of a nuclear conflagration. (Shutterstock)
Published on May 11, 2024 02:46 pm IST