Central Water Commission
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Water scarcity looms southern India, reservoir levels drop to 17 pc of capacity
India | Apr 27, 2024, 11:35 AM ISTThe Central Water Commission's recent bulletin reveals alarming statistics for the southern region of India, with water storage in reservoirs plummeting to just 17% of capacity.
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Clean Ganga: Govt to focus on re-use of effluents, model burning ghats
National | Dec 13, 2014, 11:11 PM ISTNew Delhi: Emphasis on re-use of effluents by industries, creating model cremation ghats on river banks and special projects on stretches without sewage treatment plants (STP) are part of the major initiatives to be implemented
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Now, a website to track government officials
India | Oct 14, 2014, 09:43 AM ISTNew Delhi: Bureaucrats seem to be in for some tough times with a new website helping not only the government but also the public keep a watch on their movements. The website - attendance.gov.in –
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Study to assess causes behind unprecedented J&K floods
India | Oct 05, 2014, 11:34 AM ISTNew Delhi: Following the devastating floods in Jammu and Kashmir, a study has been initiated to assess the causes behind the unprecedented deluge amid possibility of diverting the Jhelum river around Srinagar to prevent such
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Flood threat in Kosi river abates
India | Aug 05, 2014, 07:12 AM ISTNew Delhi: The threat of devastating flood in Kosi river was put on hold after the Government of Nepal on Monday announced that it will not conduct any blast in the Bhote Kosi to clear
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Justice delivered in Mullaiperiyar issue: Jayalalithaa
National | Jul 18, 2014, 01:16 PM ISTChennai: A day after all shutters were lowered in Mullaperiyar Dam to increase its storage level from 136 feet to 142 feet in compliance with the Supreme Court order, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa
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CAG report exposes irregularities in AP irrigation projects
India | Jun 21, 2013, 07:17 PM ISTHyderabad, June 21: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has exposed gross irregularities in the execution of Andhra Pradesh's irrigation projects, which has resulted in a cost overrun of Rs. 52,116 crore.The report, prepared by