10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysisThe analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing imp...
14 May, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
River inter-linking must be scientific, not political: Jaggi Vasudev"When we talk about inter-linking of rivers, it must be done taking the science into consideration. We should not do it emotionally or for ...
28 Nov, 2017, 10.53 PM IST
Set up PM-led body for 'Ganga cleaning': Parliamentary panel11 May, 2016, 07.13 PM IST
River interlinking on large scale not practical: Murli Manohar JoshiJoshi said, had it been practical, then nature itself would have done it. "The rivers would have been inter-connected. But it is not."
11 May, 2016, 05.05 PM IST
Cooperation of states essential for river inter-linking: GovernmentHolding that inter-linking of rivers (ILR) is "critical" for enhancing the country's water and food security, the Centre today said it is c...
19 Nov, 2015, 06.21 PM IST
Godavari, Krishna rivers formally linked in Andhra PradeshIn an historic step in the mission to inter-link rivers, the Godavari was formally connected with the Krishna in Andhra Pradesh today.
16 Sep, 2015, 04.23 PM IST
- Centre appoints task-force to help build consensus on river inter-linking
The Centre has set up a task force to look into various contentious issues relating to inter-linking of rivers.
15 Apr, 2015, 10.19 AM IST
Government mulls setting up Special Purpose Vehicle for river-linkingOn the Mission Ganga programme, Bharati said the National Institute of Hydrology will be lead agency to provide all kind of information reg...
04 Dec, 2014, 07.16 PM IST
Kerala opposes inter-linking of state riversGovernment would continue its opposition to the project by presenting before the forum concerned- CM Oommen Chandy.
04 Dec, 2014, 02.54 PM IST
Inter-linking of rivers will enhance irrigation facilities: Uma BharatiPointing out that there was no water crunch, Bharati stressed on the need for conservation of water through measures like rain water harves...
20 Nov, 2014, 04.45 PM IST
Inter-linking of rivers within 7-10 years, says Uma Bharti"All 30 inter-linking of rivers (ILRs) projects can be completed within seven to ten years, provided states agree," said Uma Bharti.
18 Oct, 2014, 11.28 AM IST
Inter-linking of rivers to be completed in a decade: Uma BharatiAddressing the first meeting of the special committee for Inter-linking of Rivers here, she sought cooperation of various states for inter-...
17 Oct, 2014, 08.48 PM IST
Rivers can be linked across the country in 10 years time if states agree: Uma BhartiWater resources minister Uma Bharti said rivers across the country can be linked in 10 years time if concerned states give their consent.
18 Jul, 2014, 11.09 AM IST
Chandrababu Naidu stresses on river inter-linking"Now that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also very keen, inter-linking of rivers can become a reality," he said.
15 Jul, 2014, 02.52 PM IST
- UPA govt dragging feet on inter-linking of rivers: L K Advani
L K Advani today said the ambitious inter-linking of rivers projects was one of the three main achievements of the erstwhile NDA government.
29 May, 2012, 04.25 PM IST
- Rivers interlinking: Government says states need to be taken on board
Govt said the issue was high on its agenda but maintained that it cannot move ahead before taking states on board as water is a state subje...
01 Mar, 2012, 04.18 PM IST
- States differ on linking rivers; SC quotes national interest
The ambitious project of the inter-linking of rivers is in national interests and the states opposed to it will not only harm their neighbo...
29 Feb, 2012, 03.59 AM IST