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WUAs have to ensure optimum utilisation of water resources, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

WUAs have to ensure optimum utilisation of water resources, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

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The WUAs should do water budgeting by estimating availability and demand in their areas, and accord priority to micro-irrigation, says Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. | Photo Credit: Representational Photo The Water Users’ Associations (WUAs) have a significant role to play in the conservation of water resources and they need to do their best to enable the government to provide irrigation facility to every acre in the State, observes Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Addressing members of the WUAs through a teleconference, on the eve of the launch of a 100-day action plan on optimum utilisation of water resources, on Sunday, Mr. Naidu stressed the need for water security and called for collective efforts to achieve it through proper coordinationamong the departments of Water Resources, Forest, Panchayat Raj, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry. The action plan would be launched at Yadiki in Tadipatri Assembly constituency on April 6 with the basic objective of conserving every drop of rainwater and increasing the groundwater levels. The WUAs should do water budgetingby estimating availability and demand in their …

Punjab subsidies to continue, state has enough resources: Harpal Cheema

Punjab subsidies to continue, state has enough resources: Harpal Cheema

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3 min readApr 3, 2026 07:46 AM IST Hours after policy experts blamed subsidies for the receding water table, Punjab Finance minister Harpal Cheema Thursday said that subsidies will continue uninterrupted and the state has enough resources. Speaking to mediapersons at his residence, Cheema said, “There will be no rationalisation. Punjab is a welfare state. We want the last person in the line to be benefitted. We will enhance our collections in such a way that these would not pinch. Look at the GST and excise growth. We have recorded an increase of 100 per cent under every head. It has been unprecedented.” He said the government was planning to provide solar pumps to small farmers who were not beneficiaries of free power as they did not have Tubewells. He said the state had fared much better than previous governments in finances. Cheema said that the treasury was never closed during the AAP government, while it was closed twice during the Akali-BJP government. He said that the e-Deposit Management System (EDMS) has been implemented to …

‘Loot & Plunder Of Natural Resources’: Punjab & Haryana HC Flags Illegal Stone Mining In Aravallis | India News

‘Loot & Plunder Of Natural Resources’: Punjab & Haryana HC Flags Illegal Stone Mining In Aravallis | India News

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Last Updated:February 02, 2026, 17:26 IST The case arose after residents and a stone crusher operator alleged that the private lessee, Jai Dada Dohla Stone Mines, had caused massive ecological destruction. The Aravalli range occupies a unique place in India’s ecological and cultural landscape. (Getty Images) The Punjab and Haryana High Court has slammed illegal stone mining in Haryana’s Charkhi Dadri district, calling it a “blatant violation of environment norms” and “loot and plunder of natural resources”. The court noted that the mining site in Pichopa Kalan lies within the ecologically sensitive Aravalli hills, which are crucial for environmental balance in the region. On Saturday, a Division Bench of Justices Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Rohit Kapoor expressed concern over indiscriminate mining beyond the approved 11-hectare area at Khasra Nos. 109 and 110, Indian Express reported. The court said the activity has “much wider ramifications for preservation of ecology and environment as well as for the larger public interest”. The case arose after local residents and a stone crusher operator alleged that the private lessee, Jai …

‘Redundant use of resources’: Walkers Association opposes skating rink in Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park | Bangalore News

‘Redundant use of resources’: Walkers Association opposes skating rink in Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park | Bangalore News

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The Cubbon Park Walkers’ Association (CPWA) Sunday opposed the Karnataka government’s plan to construct a skating rink within Bal Bhavan premises inside Cubbon Park in Bengaluru. Recently, the Jawahar Bal Bhavan Society in association with the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) mooted a plan to build a skating rink on half acre of land at an estimated cost of Rs 1.5 crore. S Umesh, President, CPWA, said a skating rink was entirely unnecessary in Cubbon Park. “A high-quality skating rink already exists at the Sri Kanteerava Stadium, situated just across the road from Cubbon Park. Constructing a second rink within the lung space of the city is a redundant use of resources that offers no additional public benefit while causing significant environmental harm,” he added. “For years, Cubbon Park has faced the creeping threat of urbanisation. The CPWA views this latest proposal as another step towards the systematic concretisation of one of Bengaluru’s last remaining green bastions. Every square metre of concrete laid is a square metre of earth lost to the city’s …

Power Minister Reviews J&K Hydel Projects To Boost Water Resources After IWT Suspension | India News

Power Minister Reviews J&K Hydel Projects To Boost Water Resources After IWT Suspension | India News

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Last Updated:January 04, 2026, 20:13 IST The Minister directed NHPC to speed up the removal of accumulated silt to ensure better use of water resources. Manohar Lal Assesses NHPC Projects in J&K to Boost Water Use After IWT Exit Union Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal reviewed NHPC’s hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on maximising water utilisation following the termination of the Indus Waters Treaty. Accompanied by Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, the Minister is assessing key projects to ensure faster execution and better management of river resources across the Union Territory. The Minister was briefed by NHPC Chairman and Managing Director Bhupendra Gupta on the progress of key hydroelectric projects across the region. The visit covers project sites in Reasi, Ramban and Kishtwar districts. On the first day, Manohar Lal visited the Salal Power Project in Reasi district, located on the Chenab River. Officials informed him about ongoing work at the station, including sediment removal from the Salal reservoir. The Minister directed NHPC to speed up the removal …

FBI director Kash Patel under fire for deploying bureau resources for girlfriend’s protection | World News

FBI director Kash Patel under fire for deploying bureau resources for girlfriend’s protection | World News

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Patel’s use of government aircraft has also drawn scrutiny. (AP Photo) FBI Director Kash Patel is facing criticism over his use of bureau resources to provide protection and travel support for his girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins. According to NYT, Patel has repeatedly directed tactical agents and government aircraft toward activities that critics say fall outside standard FBI protocol. Concerns escalated after an incident at the National Rifle Association’s annual convention in Atlanta earlier this year. Wilkins, who was performing at the event, arrived with two members of a SWAT team from the FBI’s local field office. The agents had been sent on Patel’s orders but left before the performance ended after determining that the venue was secure and that Wilkins was not in danger, according to six people with knowledge of the situation. The decision reportedly angered Patel, who chastised the team’s commander for leaving his girlfriend without what he saw as necessary protection and for not properly relaying their movements up the chain of command. Also Read: FBI Director Kash Patel touts his …

BMC launches aquifer mapping project along Mithi river to enhance water supply resources | Mumbai News

BMC launches aquifer mapping project along Mithi river to enhance water supply resources | Mumbai News

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Eyeing to enhance Mumbai’s water supply resources, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a pilot project along the Mithi river basin to carry out a geophysical study and mapping of groundwater levels to determine its quality and quantity. Slated to be conducted over the course of one year, the project will undertake aquifer mapping with the aim of developing new public recharge systems like borewells. The study is in line with the National Aquifer Mapping and Management (NAQUIM) programme by the Central Ground Water Board, which was initiated by the Jal Shakti Ministry in 2012 to prepare the area specific groundwater management plans. While the CGWB has been conducting its own mapping across the country over the past two years, the BMC’s pilot project is an independent study, being carried out by its environment and climate change department. The mapping project, according to officials, is aimed at making Mumbai’s existing water resources future proof in the wake of the climate crisis. Story continues below this ad Currently, Mumbai draws its potable water from seven …

Watch: Revanth Reddy highlights Centre-State disparity, seeks equity in resources

Watch: Revanth Reddy highlights Centre-State disparity, seeks equity in resources

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At The Hindu Huddle in Bengaluru, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy raised strong concerns about the ongoing delimitation exercise, warning that it could disadvantage southern States that implemented population control measures. In a conversation with Ravikanth Reddy, Political Editor, Telangana, The Hindu, the CM proposed a 33% seat allocation for the South and questioned the Centre’s approach to federal equity. Mr. Reddy also discussed Telangana’s caste census model, reforms in residential schooling, and the state’s proactive approach to agriculture, women’s welfare, and foreign investments. He outlined plans for a fourth city around Hyderabad and infrastructure developments aimed at making Telangana globally competitive. Read more: Not against delimitation but south India should get 33% representation, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Published – May 15, 2025 01:21 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Thirty years later, Jamshedpur still contains the world and all its resources within itself

Thirty years later, Jamshedpur still contains the world and all its resources within itself

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Apr 11, 2025 18:43 IST First published on: Apr 11, 2025 at 18:43 IST Share As a government employee, especially as one heading an office, I sometimes find myself grappling with the question: What makes an area urban? My work involves working in a block. A block is a part of a district. The district I am working in right now, Seraikela-Kharsawan — whose headquarters are in Seraikela — is made up of nine blocks. Each block is made up of panchayats, each panchayat is comprised of several villages. The block I am working in is named Chandil; Chandil is comprised of 17 panchayats — village panchayats, to be more specific. We work for beneficiaries who come from the various villages spread across these 17 panchayats. Our block also has an urban area, placed under a nagar parishad. As workers in the health/medical department, we are given a catchment area, rural or urban, its population and our expected levels of achievements in the area, and then we get down to work. I quite regret not …

T.N. allocated funds for Samagra Shiksha from its own resources to compensate for dues from Centre: Thangam Thennarasu

T.N. allocated funds for Samagra Shiksha from its own resources to compensate for dues from Centre: Thangam Thennarasu

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Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presents the 2025-26 Budget | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Prioritising the welfare of schoolchildren, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday (March 14, 2025) said the State government has allocated funds from its exchequer to compensate for ₹2,152 crore funds due from the Centre to the State under the Samagra Shiksha scheme. Presenting the Budget 2025-26, Mr. Thennarasu said the Union government has withheld the approved amount of ₹2,152 crore citing the State’s non-acceptance of the National Education Policy, 2020, which includes the three-language policy. “Despite this, keeping in mind the welfare of students, the State government has allocated funds, including salaries of teachers, from its own resources to ensure that the education of government school students remains unaffected.” Follow live updates here. He also said a total of ₹46,767 crore has been allocated for the School Education Department in 2025-26. The budgetary allocation for the department in 2024-25 was ₹44,042 crore. The Finance Minister also said under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, the State government has been successfully …