In 1933, California began building an aqueduct that would pump Colorado River water 493 meters uphill and carry it 389 km across the desert to supply its fast-growing citiesLos Angeles faced water shortages due to its growing population in the early 1920s. Planners chose the Colorado River as a vast water sourc...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
In 1889, British engineers built a bridge where the Ganga Canal flows above a river. This cement-less marvel in UP still works after 130 yearsAn ancient aqueduct in Kasganj amazes visitors with its unique design. A river flows beneath while a canal runs directly over its structure...
22 Jul, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
'Part of our national security': Pakistan threatens war against India over Indus Water TreatyPakistan's Defence Minister has issued a stark warning to India, threatening war if its water security is jeopardized. This comes as Pakist...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Chhattisgarh: 70-foot steel bridge stolen overnight in Korba, five arrestedA 70-foot steel bridge, weighing over 10 tonnes and built four decades ago in Chhattisgarh's Korba city, was stolen overnight. Police have ...
24 Jan, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Mishap: Pillar collapses near Meerut, two injuredA pillar of the ₹12,000 crore Delhi-Dehradun Expressway collapsed in Deoband, UP, injuring two workers. The incident occurred during the co...
24 Mar, 2025, 09.24 AM IST
'Kartavya Path' to be pedestrian-friendly; four new underpasses built for pedestrian movementFour new pedestrian underpasses have been built at busy junctions to segregate vehicular traffic from pedestrian movement, making the stree...
08 Sep, 2022, 05.43 PM IST
Watch: First-look video shows wider, cleaner Central Vista Avenue in DelhiThe video shows a wider Central Vista Avenue with more pedestrian walkways and permanent bridges across the canals.
07 Sep, 2022, 05.33 PM IST
Haryana will not leave even single drop of water: Ex-CM HoodaFormer Haryana Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda's reaction came after the apex court asked the Central government t...
06 Sep, 2022, 06.59 PM IST
Water crisis: DJB moves SC against Haryana govtRaghav Chadha claimed the Haryana government has reduced the supply of raw water to Delhi, resulting in shortage of water supply in the nat...
08 Mar, 2021, 08.59 PM IST
Kochi construction waste bylaw remains on paperThe draft bylaw was supposed to be applicable for all materials used for construction of buildings and other structures. The bylaw makes it...
16 Dec, 2019, 12.24 PM IST
Delhi High Court disapproves of AAP govt's free water schemeThe observations came after the court's attention was drawn to this fact by senior advocate and amicus curiae Rakesh Khanna.
24 May, 2018, 05.55 PM IST
BJP's Uttarakhand, UP governments discuss to end state disputesUttarakhand CM sought Yogi's help in resolving issues pertaining to contentious division of properties between the two states since Uttarak...
11 Apr, 2017, 10.59 AM IST
Foundations laid for Rs 1.97 crore infrastructure in villagesWelfare and Tourism Minister P Rajavelu today laid foundations of various infrastructure facilities in villages within Bahoor (reserved) co...
12 Jan, 2016, 03.47 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh government betraying farmers: CongressSP had promised free power and water besides payment of cane arrears after coming to power. Despite being at helm of affairs for over 2 yea...
16 Jul, 2014, 09.09 PM IST
- Japanese MNC KYB Corporation acquires 50% stake in Conmat Systems
KYB which made slightly above Rs 100 crore investments to acquire the stake, is investing for the first in India targeting India's Rs 30,00...
19 Feb, 2013, 08.00 PM IST
- Gayatri Projects bags Rs 242.55 cr order from MP govt
Gayatri Projects has bagged an order valued at Rs 242.55 crore on turn key basis from Narmada Development Canal Division, Madhya Pradesh.
12 Mar, 2008, 09.34 AM IST
- Gayatri Projects lists at Rs 333 on BSE
Gayatri Projects Ltd on Tuesday listed at Rs 333 on the Bombay Stock Exchange at a 12.88 per cent premium over its issue price of Rs 295 pe...
17 Oct, 2006, 11.00 AM IST