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Telangana govt likely to appeal KWDT-2 award

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana unhappy with KWDT-2 award, mull remedies. Hyderabad: With the Justice Brijesh Kumar Tribunal settling the pending issue on review of KWDT-2 (Krishna Waters Disputes Tribunal-2)

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Yadadri thermal power plant plan raises questions

The Telangana state government has issued orders allocating water from Krishna river. Hyderabad: The 4,000-MW Yadadri thermal power plant proposed to be set up at Damaracherla in Nalgonda district will

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Supreme Court adjourns Telangana's Special Leave Petition on Krishna river

The Telangana government filed the SLP in 2014 seeking justice to it by re-allocation of Krishna waters. Hyderabad: The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned hearing on the Special Leave Petition filed

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Water managers cheer as Krishna trickles into Poondi reservoir

CHENNAI: Krishna water reached Poondi reservoir on Saturday night giving some hope to water managers with water levels dropping to less than one tmcft. “Poondi reservoir is now getting 300 cusecs of water

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Domalapai Dandayatra: Mosquitoes winning battle

Even after three months of efforts, mosquitoes are everywhere in the state and biting the people as usual. VIJAYAWADA: The state government's programme to end mosquito menace “Domalapai Dandayatra”

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Expert committee pours cold water on Telangana govt's hopes

Hyderabad: The Centre-appointed A.K. Bajaj Committee of irrigation and power experts that concluded its three-day visit to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday said it has no authority to allocate

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Depleting groundwater creates worry in Vijayawada

Vijayawada has recorded an alarming depletion in groundwater resources, much to the dismay of the citizens. Groundwater resources in the city used to be accessible at a depth of 25 feet Vijayawada:

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Maharashtra state to evolve integrated water plan for balanced regional...

Plan includes inter-river basin water transfer, will come into force by Dec 2017 Maharashtra will be the first state to evolve an integrated water plan which will include inter-river basin water transfer

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New bench needed for Telangana Krishna plea

Hyderabad: Two judges of the Supreme Court recused themselves from hearing arguments on a writ petition filed by the TS government seeking constitution of a fresh Tribunal on sharing of Krishna waters.

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Krishna waters: Tribunal to start hearing arguments on 1,004 tmc ft

The Andhra Pradesh government, refuting this allegation, said that undivided Andhra Pradesh consisted of all regions, including Telangana. Hyderabad: The Justice Brijesh Kumar Tribunal has decided to

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Raman Magsaysay awardee decries ‘govt encroachment’ on Krishna floodplains

VIJAYAWADA: Decrying the “blatant violation of rules and encroachment” of Krishna river floodplains by the State government in Guntur district for constructing the capital city, Raman Magsaysay awardee

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Waterman' Rajendra Singh asks Chandrababu Naidu to leave house in...

Mr Singh flagged off the tour at Durga Ghat near Prakasam Barrage on Wednesday morning. Vijayawada: “Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, who is neglecting our suggestions and residing in

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AP mulls moving SC against Maharashtra, Karnataka over Krishna water

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government is contemplating a legal battle against the Maharashtra and Karnataka governments for denying the "rightful share" of Krishna river water to the state. "We are

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Centre’s green nod to raise Almatti dam height deferred

In a setback to the Karnataka government, a central green panel has deferred environment clearance to a state's proposal to raise Almatti dam height over the Krishna river in north Karnataka. In a setback

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Water in Krishna river reduced by 60 per cent: Guru Jaggi Vasudev

The Isha guru said all state governments are agreeing with his Rally for Rivers. Vijayawada: Isha Foundation founder Guru Jaggi Vasudev has said the water availability in Krishna river is reduced by

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100 tonnes of mango ripened using chemicals destroyed

Nine godowns sealed during joint raids in Gudivada and Machilipatnam In a joint operation, officials of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Vigilance and Enforcement and the...

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Amaravati a tragedy in the making’, says renowned water conservationist...

Renowned water conservationist Rajendra Singh, who is also known as the waterman of India, termed Amaravati “a tragedy in the making”. VIJAYAWADA: Renowned water conservationist Rajendra Singh, who

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Projected increase in hydropower production in India under climate change

Hydropower is a valuable renewable energy resource in India, which can help in climate change mitigation and meet the increasing energy demands.

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Order of the National Green Tribunal regrding work of concretization being...

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jeevitnadi & Others Vs Municipal Council & Others dated 13/03/2019. This application seeks prohibition of work of concretization inside

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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution in Kali Nadi,...

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Doaba Paryavaran Samiti Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 15/03/2019. The issue for consideration is the remedial measures for the...

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