Punjab power crisis deepens as 14-hour cuts hit factories, farms
India Today · 16h ago
Punjab is facing prolonged power cuts as soaring demand, coal shortages and plant outages strain supply. The shortages have disrupted factories, hit paddy irrigation in Moga and triggered protests across the state.
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District administrations identify 29 irrigation tanks for idol immersion as part of Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations
The Hindu · 17h ago
District administrations in Vellore and nearby areas identify 29 irrigation tanks for safe idol immersion during Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations.
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BIPA calls for 25% reduction in chemical fertiliser and pesticide use
The Hindu Business Line · 22h ago
BIPA advocates for a 25% reduction in chemical fertilizers, promoting biological inputs to enhance soil health and sustainability in agriculture.
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Keralam: Krishnankutty seeks urgent intervention of govt over diversion of irrigation water to TN
Hindustan Times · 1d ago
Keralam: Krishnankutty seeks urgent intervention of govt over diversion of irrigation water to TN | India News
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Cauvery row: Farmers urge Tamil Nadu to move Supreme Court
The New Indian Express · 1d ago
This year water was released from Mettur dam for delta irrigation only on September 1 against the customary date of June 12.
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MP Sribharat Reviews Vizag Water Supply, Emphasises Desilting of Yeleru Canal
Deccan Chronicle · 1d ago
Efforts are underway to store 15 TMC of water in Yeleru reservoir by October-end using the Purushothapatnam Lift Irrigation Scheme.
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Art and Culture with Devdutt | How irrigation made rice foundation of Indian civilisation
The Indian Express · 1d ago
Discover the intricate history of rice in India, exploring its evolution from a marginal crop to a staple through irrigation, migration, and agricultural innovation over thousands of years.
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Sake Sailajanath Slams Naidu's Coalition for Ignoring Drought-Struck Farmers
Devdiscourse · 1d ago
Sake Sailajanath of the YSRCP criticized the N Chandrababu Naidu-led government for neglecting farmers amidst severe drought and a 55% rainfall deficit in Andhra Pradesh. He highlighted inadequate aid, poor irrigation m…
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Prioritise filling lakes in drought-hit taluks through lift irrigation schemes: Minister
The Hindu · 1d ago
In view of the prevailing drought conditions, existing lift irrigation schemes and other available water sources should be prioritised to fill feasible lakes in drought-affected taluks, Minister for Minor Irrigation, Sc…
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Safety Measures Ordered at Chinchinada Bridge After Spate Of Suicides
Deccan Chronicle · 2d ago
Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu held a review meeting in Palakollu with National Highway, R&B, Headworks, and Irrigation officials to discuss protective measures at Chinchinada Bridge, after the recent spate of suicides.
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