EAM Jaishankar to visit Bhutan on Sept 16-17; hold talks with counterpart DhungyelExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Bhutan from September 16-17. He will hold bilateral talks with Bhutan's Foreign Minister ...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
PM Modi calls for greater adoption of water-saving technologiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi urged urban bodies to address water challenges from population growth. He advocated for increased adoption of ...
03 Sep, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
Ganga Water Treaty renewal: Bihar's water interests to be considered, assures S JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar assured Sanjay Jha that Bihar's water interests will be considered. The 30-year Ganga Water Distribu...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Assam CM discusses Jal Jeevan Mission, Silsako Beel rejuvenation with Union Jal Shakti MinisterAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister C R Paatil to discuss water infrastructure. They focused on strengthening the J...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
West Bengal CM promises Purulia's Junglemahal revamp, jobs and new infrastructureWest Bengal's Chief Minister inaugurated a major drinking water project today. This Japan International Cooperation Agency-assisted initiat...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Centre redefines Ganga floodplain, drops 'construction-free zone' provisionIn a pivotal move, the Centre has restructured the Ganga's floodplain, introducing well-defined zones categorized by flood return periods. ...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
PM Modi urges people to celebrate Independence Day with honour, pridePrime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to celebrate Independence Day with pride and glory. He encouraged everyone to take a pledge for...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
IIT Guwahati develops 'E-Eye' for rapid detection of Cancer-causing heavy metals and other toxicantsIIT Guwahati researchers have developed an innovative optical sensing device for detecting water toxicants. This portable E-Eye device offe...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Somanna urges Amit Shah to fast-track ST tag for Kadugolla communityUnion Minister V. Somanna requested Amit Shah to include the Kadugolla community in Karnataka's ST list. The proposal has already passed an...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Over 1.47 cr household toilets built under Swachh Bharat Mission (G)-II in 5 years: GovtOver 1.47 crore rural household toilets were built in five years. Eligible households receive up to Rs 12,000 for toilet construction. Utta...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Centre has extended Rs 2,537-crore assistance for flood management projects in Northeast IndiaThe Centre has allocated Rs 2,536.96 crore for 263 flood mitigation projects in Northeast states. Flood forecasting services issue short-ra...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Cauvery water: Will not allow any project that adversely affects water sharing, says BJP TN spokesperson Narayanan ThirupathyThe BJP has assured all Cauvery basin states of strict adherence to the law. The party stands by the Union government's responsible positio...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Opposition seeks Parliament debate on anti-defection law, Cauvery disputeOpposition members submitted notices to suspend parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday. They aim to discuss electoral reforms and inter-sta...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Jal Shakti Ministry to hold key conference with states on water sector reforms on MondaySenior water secretaries will meet Monday to review key water sector initiatives. The conference aims to strengthen Centre-state coordinati...
12 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Jal Shakti Ministry launches portal on Gobardhan schemeThe scheme aims to support villages in effectively manage their cattle and biodegradable waste. The Jal Shakti Ministry is implementing the...
03 Feb, 2021, 03.35 PM IST
Jal Shakti Ministry's 'grand challenge' for smart water supply management gets over 200 applicationsApplications were received from 46 individuals, 33 companies, 76 Indian Tech start-ups, 15 limited liability partnership (LLP) companies an...
05 Nov, 2020, 05.59 PM IST
Jal Shakti ministry to oppose environment ministry’s ground water suggestionsJal Shakti believes that there’s ambiwguity in the recommendations, which it alleges were made without adequate consultation with all stake...
08 Aug, 2019, 11.25 PM IST