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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Changing climate demands stronger water monitoring, early warnings: CR Patil
Union Jal Shakti minister CR Patil emphasized the need for enhanced water monitoring and climate-resilient management strategies at the 9th India International Water Week 2026.
Mahanadi water dispute likely to be resolved soon: Chhattisgarh CM
The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh stated that the long-standing water-sharing dispute over the Mahanadi River with Odisha is expected to be resolved soon.
Vice President to inaugurate India International Water Week on September 22
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan is scheduled to inaugurate the ninth India International Water Week in New Delhi on September 22.
UPSC Announces Recruitment for 127 Positions via Combined Geo-Scientist Examination
The Union Public Service Commission has issued a notification to recruit for 127 Group A and Group B positions in the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027.
Karnataka Sets Conditions on Signing Godavari Cauvery River Link Agreement
Karnataka sets conditions on the interstate Godavari-Cauvery river linking agreement, demanding resolution of outstanding water disputes and higher water allocation.
Karnataka government to file criminal cases against lake encroachers
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre announced that criminal cases will be filed against individuals encroaching on gram panchayat-maintained lakes.
Sikkim government identifies forty high risk glacial lakes to prevent flooding
The Sikkim government has identified 40 high-risk glacial lakes in the state, with 16 classified as critically dangerous, to mitigate the threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF).
Government considers Bihar water needs for upcoming Ganga treaty renewal
The Ministry of External Affairs has assured that Bihar's water needs will be considered during the upcoming renewal of the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty with Bangladesh.
Cauvery Water Management Authority meets to review reservoir storage levels
The Cauvery Water Management Authority is meeting to review water storage in Karnataka's reservoirs, which stands at 52% of total capacity due to deficit rainfall, affecting water releases to Tamil Nadu.
Seven Karnataka irrigation projects excluded from central assistance schemes
Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary stated in Rajya Sabha that seven irrigation projects in Karnataka have not been included under Prime Minister Krishi Sinchayee or flood control schemes for central assistance.
Centre refuses to pay pending Jal Jeevan Mission arrears to states
Union Water Minister V Somanna declared that the central government will not fund pending Jal Jeevan Mission arrears, requiring states to bear the cost.
Congress and allies vow to continue opposing Delimitation Bill
Congress and its INDIA bloc allies vow to continue opposing the Delimitation Bill, TNCC president Manickam Tagore said, accusing the BJP of trying to bypass public anger.
Odisha CM expects resolution to Mahanadi water dispute before Diwali
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed confidence that the Mahanadi river water dispute with Chhattisgarh could be resolved before Diwali following a tripartite meeting with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister requests Prime Minister intervention in Mekedatu dam project
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to block the Mekedatu project unless it conforms to the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal Award.
Jal Shakti Ministry asks Telangana to return unutilized scheme funds
The Ministry of Jal Shakto has directed the Telangana government to return ₹36.34 crore plus accrued interest of ₹17.88 crore for unutilized central assistance released under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana scheme following audit observations.