Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Bharatiya Kisan Union Purwa through its Secretary Vs Union of India Ministry of Jal Shakti & Others dated 07/03/2025. The grievance of the applicant is that railway bridge between Daraganj and Jhunsi is being constructed on the flood plains of …
PANJIM: The State government, in its petition to be filed shortly before the Water Disputes Tribunal against the Maharashtra government on the Virdi Large Minor Irrigation Project, has prayed that the project -- including the canals and dams built to divert the waters of River Mhadei and its tributaries -- …
Project to affect Goa; Legal Dept okays draft petition MAYEM: The Goa government is expected to file an application before the Mhadei Water Dispute Tribunal on Monday opposing Maharashtra’s dam at Virdi, government sources said today. The draft petition was cleared by the legal department. Environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar said: “The …
With Kerala receiving a huge setback in the Mullaperiyar legal battle, the stance taken by the state in the Supreme Court has been widely criticised as serious lapses on its part have more or less ruled out chances for a reconsideration of the verdict. A close look at the SC …
PANJIM: Even as Goa government’s efforts to stall the construction of the Virdi Large Minor Irrigation Project built on the Kattika nullah, Dodamarg, have been unsuccessful, in its latest attempt it attempts to bring to the notice of the Water Disputes Tribunal the violations being committed by Maharashtra. The Virdhi …
The Goa government has decided to oppose the ongoing construction of the Kattika nullah dam in Virdi of Dodamarg taluka, by Maharashtra, as it will affect the downstream flow of the Valvonti river. Towards this end, chief minister Manohar Parrikar has directed the water resources department to bring to the …
As per the directives of the Mhadei water dispute tribunal Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka have submitted the names of their members who will be on the committee for monitoring the Kalsa work in Kankumbi. The Goa government has submitted the name of Srikant Patil, superintending engineer as a representative of …
New Delhi: The likelihood of a below-normal monsoon; temperature above 40 degrees Celsius for the next couple of months; a large population and limited sources of water are making Delhi desperate for its share from Munak Canal. Having spent almost Rs 1,800 crore on the construction of the canal and …
Chief minister Manohar Parrikar has said that the Mhadei tribunal has accepted the argument advanced by the state government through its counsel. He also said that Karnataka did not have any valid argument expect to say that the Goa government did not oppose the stand taken by their government. Parrikar …
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today again advocated Riparian Laws to solve the interstate river water dispute. He reiterated that the SAD would oppose the interlinking of rivers. Addressing a rally organised by party leader Jathedar Tota Singh in favour of SAD-BJP candidate Paramjit Kaur Gulshan at Dharamkot, Badal alleged …
In a significant development on the second day of hearing, the Mhadei Water Dispute Tribunal, New Delhi, has asked Karnataka whether it can pass an order to plug the outlets to prevent the flow of water from the River Mhadei into Malaprabha till the dispute matter is heard. It was …
Alleged illegalities done by the Karnataka government were pointed out by Goa's advocate general Atmaram Nadkarni before the Mhadei Water Dispute Tribunal in New Delhi on Tuesday. Nadkarni, in his arguments, said, "Without obtaining mandatory clearances, either from the Ministry of Environment and Forests or from the Central Water Resource …
As the chairman of the Mhadei water disputes tribunal has asked them to submit their say through the proper channels, representatives of non-governmental organizations, panchayats and environmentalists recently met at Belgaum and decided to file their petitions. From December 13 to 24, the Mhadei water disputes tribunal and the team …
The state, which has locked horns with Goa on sharing of Mahadayi water, is likely to file a petition before the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT), seeking interim relief. According to official sources, the state government is expected to file an affidavit before the Tribunal seeking an interim relief of …
The decision of Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II to allow height of the Almatti dam to 524.26 metre would impact the natural flow of Krishna and Panchganga rivers, said irrigation department officials and environmentalists. Irrigation department officials said that any mistake or partial delay in managing the water release mechanism might …
The Mhadei water disputes tribunal Wednesday agreed to visit the site of the Kalasa project in Kankumbi, Karnataka, where Karnataka has completed a major part of construction of underground canals and channels to divert the Mhadei water to the Malaprabha basin. Speaking to TOI from Delhi, water resources department chief …
4-year Impasse Eases, Ban On Night Traffic Via Bandipur Stays Four years after the ban on night traffic on two inter-state highways passing through the Bandipur Tiger Reserve (BTR), the Karnataka government has decided to upgrade alternative routes towards a lasting solution to the issue. This was decided after chief …
Participates in Navaratri festival in Padmanabapuram Palace Reiterating the Kerala government’s position on the Mullaperiyar dam, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said his government would not compromise on the safety of the dam, a matter concerning lakhs of people living in many districts of that State. After participating in the inauguration …
Despite several assurances, the state government has been reluctant to frame the state river policy ostensibly to protect the interests of industries and corporate houses, alleged Rajendra Singh, also known as the waterman of India. He stressed the need for an inter-state river treaty, water budgeting and auditing to resolve …
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa stands firm on her opinion on Karnataka hydel projects on the Cauvery. Miss Jayalalithaa has urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to advise Karnataka not to build any hydel power projects on the Cauvery. She also requested the Prime Minister to tell the ministry of …
At a hearing in New Delhi on August 21 conducted by the the Mhadei water dispute tribunal, representatives from Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka presented their case in the matter. The tribunal will hold the next hearing on October 21. At the Goa environment protection council meeting chaired by governor Bharat …
