The project to prevent flooding of the Mithi river has received a boost with the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) recently according CRZ clearance for a 13-km retaining wall along the much-abused river. The clearance was needed to build the wall taking into consideration the tide lines of the river.

The US is considering financial support for a $12 billion Diamer Bhasha Dam in an attempt to improve its battered image in the country, reports Guardian.

JAMMU: Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla has said that Government has sanctioned Rs. 10 crore for immediate restoration of damages caused due to flash floods and incessant rains in Jammu division.

SILIGURI, 5 AUG: The minister for irrigation and waterways, Dr Manas Bhuniya, today said the state would demand at least Rs 307 crore from the Centre to carry on the construction work of the Teesta

Guwahati, July 21: Assam power minister Pradyut Bordoloi today categorically said the state government would not concede to the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) demand to halt construction of the 2,000MW Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project.

He said the Assam government was not in favour of halting construction of the project and castigated KMSS leader Akhil Gogoi for allegedly spreading mi

Despite difficult circumstances in FATA, the FATA Development Authority has succeeded in completing eight small dams; two each in Bajaur, Kurram, North Waziristan and one each in Khyber and South Waziristan agencies.

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haidar Khan Hoti has approved a comprehensive contingency plan for controlling possible devastated flood during monsoon rains and directed PDMA for ensuring provision of assistance materials, food and other needs in flood vulnerable areas.

Protection to lives and property of people, timely provision of assistance materials and food items is the responsibi