River
Mekong River Commission urges effective cooperation amid challenges
A top executive of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) has called for more effective cooperation and urgent action to ensure sustainable development of the mighty river
 "Mekong River Commission urges effective cooperation amid challenges")
After Mhadei diversion, Rs 5,300 cr grant to K'taka raises hackles in Goa
Referring to these remarks, Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai had said, 'Amit Shah's remarks on Mhadei diversion is like a 'bomb explosion' on the people of the state'
 "After Mhadei diversion, Rs 5,300 cr grant to K'taka raises hackles in Goa")
Goa govt unanimously resolves asking Centre to withdraw Mhadei DPR
'We will urge the Central government for an immediate constitution of the Mhadei Water Management Authority as given in the award and also urged for the withdrawal of the DPR sanctioned by CWC'
30 river linking component spotted: 16 under peninsular, 14 under Himalayan
The Centre has approved the implementation of Ken-Betwa river link project, one of the links under peninsular rivers component with an estimated cost of Rs 44,605 crore with central support of Rs 39,317 crore, Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said in Lok Sabha on Thursday. He said the National Water Development Agency (NWDA) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti has identified 16 links under peninsular rivers component and 14 links under Himalayan component of National Perspective Plan (NPP) for inter basin transfer. Pre-feasibility reports of all the 30 links have been completed and feasibility reports of 24 links and detailed project reports of eight links have been completed, he said during Question House. The minister said the government has approved the implementation of the Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP), one of the links under Peninsular Rivers Component, in December 2021 with an estimated cost of Rs 44,605 crore with central support of Rs 39,317 crore through a .
 "30 river linking component spotted: 16 under peninsular, 14 under Himalayan")
India to launch the world's longest river cruise from Varanasi to Dibrugarh
The cruise will start its journey on January 10 and reach Dibrugarh in Assam on March 1, after staying in Bangladesh for 15 days
 "India to launch the world's longest river cruise from Varanasi to Dibrugarh")
NGT slaps UP govt Rs 120 cr fine for river pollution, waste mismanagement
The principal bench of NGT headed by its chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel noted the liability of the state for discharge of 55 MLD sewage into rivers at Gorakhpur at Rs 110 crores.
 "NGT slaps UP govt Rs 120 cr fine for river pollution, waste mismanagement")
Israel launches plan to restore and develop southern Jordan River
The plan aims to increase the amount of water and cut pollution in the Israeli section of the river, with the establishment of a new desalination facility that will treat the polluted and salty water
 "Israel launches plan to restore and develop southern Jordan River")
Water level in Godavari touches 70 ft at Bhadrachalam after heavy rains
Water level in Godavari river at the temple town of Bhadrachalam rose to record 70 ft on Friday, way above the third warning level, causing inundation at places in the Bhadradri-Kothagudem district.
 "Water level in Godavari touches 70 ft at Bhadrachalam after heavy rains")
River Reflections: Impermanence, erosion, migration on the Brahmaputra
When the floods come, people fend for themselves in relief camps, or in temporary shelters. Once the floods recede, they return to find, at times, that 'their' home island has shifted downstream
 "River Reflections: Impermanence, erosion, migration on the Brahmaputra")
Goa's new Zuari Bridge to open by April 30 next year, says CM
Sawant said the cost of the entire project has escalated from Rs 1400 crore to Rs 1800 crore due to delays
Maharashtra: Water level rises in Godavari after heavy rainfall
The water level which has been rising in the Godavari River due to continuous heavy rainfall led to river banks being breached in Nashik district on Monday.The torrential rain has disrupted normal life and led to a flood-like situation in Nashik, bringing life to a standstill.Earlier, on Sunday, Regional Meteorological Center, Mumbai informed through Twitter, "With the formation of a depression over north-west Bay of Bengal & adj. Odisha coast and its expected west-northward movement, Monsoon active over Konkan belt and adjoining ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra."The India Metrological Department also predicted heavy rainfall for today at isolated places over Maharashtra.
 "Maharashtra: Water level rises in Godavari after heavy rainfall")
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana water-share war seems far from over
The two boards, say experts, will limit states' share of water to only up to their requirement
 "Andhra Pradesh and Telangana water-share war seems far from over")
Bharat Rescues India Inc
Bharat Rescues India Inc
Sabarmati Riverfront ropes in JLL for monetisation of land parcel
Under the deal, 15 mn sq ft of the 200 hectares riverfront project is to be monetised; entire value of the land parcel pegged at Rs 3,500 cr
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Two boys drown in river
Two boys drown in river
