Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/04/2025. The matter related to desilting of 24 drains with special focus on two drains - Kushak drain and Sunheri Pul drain before the monsoon. The court was informed that …
The CBI is now free to go ahead with the probe into the alleged iron ore mining irregularities in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, with the Supreme Court on Monday refusing to put a stay on the Andhra Pradesh High Court
Jan. 6: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has assigned the job of probing into the Obulapuram Mining Corporation (OMC) to the Hyderabad unit that had earlier probed into the Satyam scam. The investigation of the case was shifted from the Delhi unit to the unit in Hyderabad after the …
The report of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) submitted to Supreme Court, recommending the cancellation of mining leases belonging to Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC), owned by Reddy brothers of Bellary.
The statistical analysis of hydrologic data derives importance in the planning and design of water resource projects which require information on different hydrologic events that are governed by probability distribution. The present study attempts to select an appropriate probability distribution function to forecast maximum hourly rainfall intensity during southwest monsoon …
A documentary produced and directed by journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta throws light on environmental and livelihood issues plaguing the Bellary belt of Karnataka and Anantpur in Andhra Pradesh by the powerful mining mafia. The little over a two-hour documentary 'Blood and Iron', presents a comprehensive picture of the money, politics …
Anantapur, Dec. 22: The Central Empowered Committee (CEC), constituted by the Supreme Court to look into iron ore mining irregularities at controversial Obulapuram village, visited and examined the boundaries along the AP-Karnataka border on Wednesday. Committee member secretary Mr M.K. Jeewaraki, members A.D.N. Rao and Mahendra Vyas visited Y. Mahabaleswarappa …
ANANTAPUR, Dec. 6: The drinking water problem is looming large for residents in the city during summer as Tungabhadra high level canal officials decided to suspend water discharge to summer storage tanks from January 15. The high level canal is the main drinking water source during summer but officials, who …
New Delhi, Nov. 19: In a fresh trouble for the Reddy brothers over the Obulapuram mining issue, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered fresh assessment by the Central Empowerment Committee appointed by it to find out encroachment of forest area by miners in the entire Bellary region. While refusing to …
Oct. 7: With the Tungabhadra river flowing in full spate, residents of low-lying areas around Mantralayam were asked to remain alert until water flow receded. Revenue officials were asked to remain vigilant along the river basin and in low-lying areas until water flow recedes at Man-tralayam. Raghavendra Swamy Mutt officials …
This new FAO study on Mahbubnagar and Anantapur districts in AP confirms that there is a strong gender dimension to the way in which climate variability is experienced by farmers in their coping strategies to ensure livelihoods and food security. This report presents the findings of research undertaken in six …
Kurnool, Sept. 13: In the wake of wild animal attacks on cattle and humans, the forest department has concentrated on the leopard population to drive them back into the forests. Following a leopard attack on pilgrims trekking the Tirumala hillock, forest officials kept surveillance on their movements. They came to …
Anantapur, Aug. 31: The AP Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Limited (APDDCFL) is making efforts to increase milk production in Anantapur district under the aegis of the Animal Husbandry and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard). The district administration had chalked out a plan to augment alternative financial resources …
The red haze mixes with sweat to form a sticky paste that does not peel off one's skin easily. It becomes dried blood The appearance is deceptive. The district headquarters of Bellary in Karnataka could be any other small town in India: rows of tiled houses, potholed lanes, a bustling …
Anantapur, Aug. 29: The drought-prone Anantapur district once again lost a golden opportunity to conserve rainwater for groundwater recharge this monsoon due to the apathy of minor and medium irrigation officials. After nearly three years, the district has received a record rainfall from the last two months. According to official …
Aug. 22: The state roads and buildings minister, Mrs Galla Aruna Kumari, said that proposals had been made for projects worth Rs 3,560 crore, extending to over 712 projects for the state. The Central governm-ent too has given a positive picture, stating that the State of Accruals were in proper …
Anantapur, Aug. 17: The dispute over discharge of water from the Tungabhadra High Level Canal between two constituencies came to the fore with politicians facing inte-nse pressures from people. It is a common phenomena for Tadipatri and Singanamala farmers to launch agitations every year for water whenever water from the …
