GODAVARI RIVER
Centre will 'definitely' support Polavaram Project: Andhra BJP chief Purandeswari
Andhra Pradesh BJP chief D Purandeswari stated that the NDA-led union government will offer support to the Polavaram Project once the state government requests it. He blamed the previous YSRCP government for delays. The project aims to irrigate vast areas, generate power, and provide drinking water to millions. Recent floods have caused damage, prompting Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to assess the situation.
All about Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering, the second-largest donor to political parties via electoral bonds
Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL), initially focused on municipal pipe manufacturing, rose to prominence in infrastructure development. It became the second-largest political donor via electoral bonds, with contributions amounting to Rs 966 crore. The company's notable projects include the Zojila tunnel and diverse ventures nationwide.
Cleaning of 6 major river basins on cards, govt ropes in 12 institutes to conduct study
Following the success of the Ganga River Basin Management Plan framed by a consortium of seven IITs led by IIT Kanpur, the government on Wednesday signed agreements with different technical institutes for preparing the outlines of river basin management plans for the Narmada, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Periyar, and the Mahanadi.
Ram temple consecration: Uddhav sent invitation by speed post; Sanjay Raut slams govt
Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray received a speed post invitation for the Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya, sparking criticism from Sena MP Sanjay Raut. Raut accused the government of mistreating the Thackeray family, contrasting their treatment with that of film stars. Thackeray will be in Nashik during the ceremony. While over 7,000 are invited, A-list attendees include Amitabh Bachchan, Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and Sachin Tendulkar. Opposition leaders declined, with Congress labeling it a BJP-RSS event. The consecration, attended by PM Modi, precedes the public opening on Tuesday.
Devil fish, capable of walking on land, is now spread to 65% water bodies in Telangana, Andhra
The armoured sailfin catfish, known as the Rakashi or devil fish, has been found in 65% of water bodies in the Eastern Ghats region of India, according to research by the Laboratory for Conservation of Endangered Species. The invasive species, originally from South America, poses a threat to fishing nets and native fish species.
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Heavy rains continue to lash Telangana; State government puts administration on alert
The Indian state of Telangana has been put on high alert after heavy rains caused flooding in low-lying areas. Bhadrachalam, home to a popular temple, saw the Godavari river reach 49.80 feet, with a third and final flood warning level of 53 feet. Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao directed Educational Minister P Sabita Indra Reddy to declare all educational institutions closed the following day.
Ganga Saptami 2023: Date, auspicious time and all you need to know
Ganga Saptami is a significant Hindu festival that holds immense importance for Hindus as the river Ganga is considered the holiest river in Hinduism. The festival is celebrated to mark the day when Goddess Ganga is believed to have descended on Earth.
SC notice to Centre on plea alleging violations in environmental clearance to Polavaram project
The Supreme Court has sought the response of the Centre and others on a plea alleging violations in environmental clearance granted to the Polavaram multi-purpose irrigation project.
Rs 14,000-cr Surat-Chennai economic corridor hits environmental hurdle
The near Rs 14,000 crore project has run into trouble with the Union Environment ministry's Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for Infrastructure projects, over its proposed 290 km long greenfield Surat-Nashik-Ahmednagar section which falls in pristine and untouched areas of the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats.
Flood levels rise as major rivers in spate in AP
The State Disaster Management Authority said the second warning signal remained in place at the Cotton Barrage even as three teams each of the NDRF and the SDRF have been positioned in the flood-hit districts of Alluri Sitarama Raju, B R Ambedkar Konaseema and Eluru for relief operations.
NCLT approves Prakash Asphaltings & Toll Highways’ resolution plan for Rajahmundry Godavari Bridge
The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) gave its nod after the lenders approved the revival plan with 100% voting in its favour. The resolution professional had received claims of more than Rs 985 crore in the case, while the successful resolution plan proposed a total consideration of Rs 452 crore for the company.
Fresh flood threat to Andhra Pradesh as Godavari in spate again
State Disaster Management Authority Managing Director B R Ambedkar said in a release that the current inflow in Godavari stood at 9.80 lakh cusecs. "We will issue the first warning signal by afternoon. We have accordingly alerted the officials of the districts along the river course to take required precautionary measures," Ambedkar said.
Maharashtra: Rains cause flood-like situation in three districts; overall death toll rises to 105
The 105 fatalities, recorded between June 1 and July 17, were caused due to floods, lightning strikes, landslides, falling of trees and the collapse of structures.
Godavari turns ferocious, record flood expected in next 3 days
As over 18 lakh cusecs of floodwater has been discharged at upstream Bhadrachalam in neighbouring Telangana, all that will reach Cotton Barrage in the next few hours. Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy will conduct an aerial survey on Friday afternoon to assess the devastation caused by the Godavari flood.
First warning issued as Godavari flood rises in AP
The first warning signal has been issued in Andhra Pradesh as flood level in river Godavari rose to 12.10 lakh cusecs on Tuesday morning.
Lata Mangeshkar's ashes immersed in Nashik's Ramkund by sister Usha and other family members
A small prayer was also held by Mangeshkar's family at the site.
Maharashtra rains: Majalgaon Dam storage reaches 100 pc of capacity, 10 gates opened
"The dam has gross storage capacity of 453 million meter cube. The water storage in the dam on Sunday was 69.23 per cent, while it touched 100 per cent as on 3am on Monday due to heavy rains in the past 24 hours. The inflow of water in the dam in the past 24 hours is 102.63 million metre cube," Sectional Engineer GN Sinare said.
Centre notifies Godavari, Krishna river management boards
"The decision of the Union government for notifying the jurisdiction of two boards would go a long way in enabling the rive boards to discharge their responsibilities to the fullest as mandated in the APRA (Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act) 2014 and ring about the much needed neutrality on water resources matters between the two states," the ministry said.
NITI Aayog meet: TN urges Centre to declare Godavari-Cauvery river link plan a national project
Speaking during the virtual meeting of the NITI Aayog being chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Palaniswami noted that Tamil Nadu stood first in the country in coverage under micro irrigation in 2019-20 and 2020-21, he underlined rejuvenation of river Cauvery.
Maharashtra: Paithan plant produces 21.9 million units of electricity
The Jayakwadi Dam on the Godavari River, which feeds the project, has been at 86 per cent water storage since August last year, allowing the project to work at full steam.
At least 12 drown in Andhra Pradesh boat mishap
The river has been in spate for the past few days and over 5.13 lakh cusecs of floodwater was flowing on Sunday afternoon when the mishap occurred.
Over 70,000 people affected by floods in Andhra Pradesh
The heavy flood battered at least six mandals in East and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh.
CMs of Telangana, AP hold meeting on sharing river water and pending issues
Sharing of Godavari and Krishna river water and several other pending issues are believed to have been discussed.
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