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Rs 1,200 cr rehabilitation package for Gosikhurd oustees

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 17:28

Maharashtra Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 1,199.60 crore package for rehabilitation and resettlement of those affected by Gosikhurd irrigation project in Vidarbha region.

25 yrs on, Gosikhurd irrigation project still incomplete

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 13:26

The inter-district Gosikhurd irrigation project has become a saga of neglect and disappointment for people in Vidarbha region.

Irrigation scam: AAP demands dismissal of Ajit Pawar

Last Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013, 19:29

The Aam Aadmi Party demanded the immediate dismissal of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for his alleged role into the irrigation scam.

Ajit Pawar should resign: IAC activist Anjali Damania

Last Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013, 12:46

India Against Corruption activist Anjali Damania on Friday took a dig at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar over his recent controversial "urine to fill dry dams" remark.

CAG justifies damning report on Maharashtra irrigation scam

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 20:21

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on Tuesday stood by its report that found irregularities in irrigation projects in Maharashtra and told Bombay High Court its conclusions were derived from evidence.

TN minister wants farmers to follow drip irrigation system

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 12:15

Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister Thoppu NT Venkatachalam has appealed to farmers to follow the drip irrigation system, so that they may conserve water and also get more yield from their land.

Congress to launch agitation against Gujarat`s irrigation bill

Last Updated: Friday, April 5, 2013, 22:27

The Gujarat Congress on Friday announced to launch a state-wide `Jal Adhikar Yatra` against the recently passed Gujarat Irrigation and Drainage Bill.

Congress stages walk-out over irrigation issue in Chhattisgarh

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 22:27

Main opposition Congress today walked out of the Chhattisgarh Assembly alleging injustice to the farmers in Bhatapara region of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district.

Gujarat Congress urges Governor to reject irrigation bill

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 22:22

Opposition Congress on Friday requested Governor not to give assent to the Irrigation and Drainage Bill 2013, passed recently by the state Assembly, terming it anti-farmers.

Guj Assembly passes new irrigation bill amid Congress walk-out

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 21:28

The Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday passed the new Irrigation and Drainage Bill 2013 making it mandatory for farmers to get licence to draw underground water exceeding proscribed depths.

HC seeks Maharashtra govt`s reply to PIL on irrigation scam

Last Updated: Saturday, February 16, 2013, 00:16

Bombay High Court gave time to Maharashtra Government to respond to affidavit with regard to his PIL questioning validity of Special Investigating Team (SIT) formed to probe the irrigation scam.

Drought can`t be understood by helicopter survey: NCP to Sena

Last Updated: Friday, February 8, 2013, 00:17

Accusing opposition Shiv Sena and BJP of indulging in politics over drought in Maharashtra, NCP on Thursday said the situation cannot be understood by "travelling in expensive cars and helicopters".