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Bhubaneswar, March 24 The Odisha government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Union Ministry of Water Resources on Tuesday to implement the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, providing for tap water connections to all houses in the state.The agreement was signed in New Delhi, with Chief...

Amaravati, March 24 All households in Andhra Pradesh will have access to safe drinking water by 2028 under the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.Officials from the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Andhra Pradesh government formally signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Jal Jeevan Mission...

Chennai, March 24 – The ongoing conflict in the oil-rich West Asian region is beginning to impact some households in Tamil Nadu, with the prices of packaged drinking water rising due to an increase in input costs linked to petroleum-based materials.Initially, the disruption affected hotel and...

New Delhi, March 23 The CAG report showed that the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) incurred a revenue loss of Rs 4,988 crore due to Non-Revenue Water from 2017-18 to 2021-22.The report, tabled in the Delhi Assembly on Monday, also stated that the DJB is not conducting water testing according to the...

Thane, March 23 Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao presented a budget of ₹6,221.12 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal, focusing on infrastructure, health, and education, without proposing any increase in municipal taxes.The budget was presented in the general body meeting held under Mayor...

Aizawl, March 23 Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said on Monday that a cancer super specialty hospital, costing Rs 700 crore, is being developed on the northeastern outskirts of Aizawl as part of efforts to strengthen the state's healthcare infrastructure.Launching the ZPM's campaign for the...

The Public Health Engineering Department, West Khasi Hills, observed World Water Day with a Jal Arpan ceremony in Nongstoin. Deputy Commissioner Hema Nayak emphasized the importance of water conservation and community responsibility, highlighting concerns about dwindling water sources due to...

Amreli (Gujarat), March 22 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 24 development projects worth Rs 707 crore in Amreli on Sunday, and said the government is committed to providing funds for the district's progress.CM Patel laid foundation stones...

Ekta Nagar (Gujarat), March 21 In light of World Water Day on March 22, new data related to the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam highlights its crucial role in providing water, energy, and irrigation across Gujarat and Rajasthan.The multipurpose project, built on the Narmada River in Ekta Nagar...

Bengaluru, March 21 – In a Ugadi gift to city residents, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also in charge of the Bengaluru Development portfolio, announced on Saturday a One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme offering a complete waiver of interest on outstanding water bills.The...

Ujjain, March 20 – Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, addressing an event in Ujjain on Friday, said that in view of the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela, all roads connecting to Ujjain are being developed into four-lane and six-lane highways.He stated that the state government is making all possible efforts...

Bhubaneswar, March 20 The Odisha government has directed officials to ensure there is no disruption in water and power supply during the summer months.Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari gave the direction at a meeting on addressing the heatwave conditions in the state.All...

Samba, March 19: Ayushi Sudan chaired a Block Diwas program in Purmandal, where she listened to public concerns regarding road connectivity, water supply, and basic amenities.She assured prompt resolution and directed departments to take immediate action, emphasizing timely completion and...

Agartala, March 19 – Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Thursday that purified drinking water is now being supplied to all 51 wards under the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC), supported by an extensive network of treatment and iron-removal plants.Speaking on the fifth day of the...

Shimla, March 19 The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed a supplementary budget of Rs 40,461.95 crore for the year 2025-26 on Thursday.Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented the supplementary demands for the year 2025-26 in the Assembly, and the budget was passed through a...

Shimla, March 19 The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed a supplementary budget of Rs 40,461.95 crore for the year 2025-26 on Thursday.Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented the supplementary demands for the year 2025-26 in the House, and the budget was passed through a voice...

As the March 31 deadline for paying water bills approaches, Devansh Yadav, Commissioner of the Jammu Municipal Corporation, has issued directives to encourage public participation and streamline the collection process across the city.Acting on these directives, the Jal Shakti Department...

JAMMU, MARCH 18: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, reviewed the arrangements for the Shree Machail Mata Yatra 2026, with a focus on ensuring a smooth and safe annual pilgrimage.The meeting discussed key aspects, including registration (online/offline), the potential implementation...

Paris, March 19 – French President Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for an immediate end to military strikes on civilian infrastructure, particularly energy and water supply facilities, in the ongoing conflict with Iran.In a message posted on social media, Macron said he had spoken with US...

New Delhi, March 18 Observing that Rajasthan and West Bengal are lagging in providing tap water to schools and Anganwadis, a parliamentary standing committee has asked the Centre to coordinate with these states to expedite the work and enhance coverage.In its report, the Parliamentary Standing...