Maharashtra irrigation scam: BJP accuses CM of cover-up

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 18:24

Opposition BJP on Thursday accused Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan of doing a U-turn on the mandate of a committee probing the irrigation scam under pressure from alliance partner NCP.

Rahul Gandhi to lay foundation stone of Raj irrigation project

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 19:35

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi would lay the foundation stone of an irrigation project in Baran in Rajasthan and address a public meeting in Udaipur.

Maharashtra BJP alleges delay in probing Rs 70,000-crore scam

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 20:20

Alleging "delay" in probe of Rs 70,000-crore irrigation scam, BJP sought clarification from Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan.

Bengal to act tough against illegal sand mining, sand mafia

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 22:23

WB govt is contemplating an amendment to Minor Minerals Act-2002 act to strengthen laws to stop illegal sand mining and mafia activities in state.

Manipur minister appeals to kidnappers to release officials

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 14:32

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today appealed to militants for the safe release of seven persons, including two senior engineers of Irrigation and Flood Control department, kidnapped last Thursday.

PIL urges probe into role of Ajit Pawar in Irrigation scam

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 20:21

PIL seeking CBI probe into irrigation scam in Maharashtra has urged Bombay High Court to order inquiry into role of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for alleged corruption in execution of projects.

NCP MLCs object to reading out of HC order on irrigation scam

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 18:41

Proceedings in Maharashtra Legislative Council were adjourned thrice as NCP members objected to Leader of Opposition Vinod Tawde (BJP) reading out Bombay HC order on irrigation scam during a debate.

BJP asks Maha guv to monitor SIT probing irrigation scam

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 23:25

BJP on Monday requested Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan to monitor the special probe team set up to examine alleged irregularities in irrigation projects in the state.

Jayalalithaa orders release of water from 3 dams in west TN

Last Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 12:19

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa ordered release of water from three dams in west Tamil Nadu to facilitate irrigation of farming lands in this region.

Irrigation project: Ajit Pawar to meet PM

Last Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 22:42

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar Thursday said the state would demand financial aid from the Centre to complete incomplete irrigation projects.