Himachal`s Pong wetlands have over 1.25 lakh birds

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 21:54

Over 1,25,000 feathered guests from 119 species were spotted in Himachal Pradesh`s Pong Dam wetlands, among them the osprey, the buff bellied pipit and the Indian skimmer, which are rare in other Indian wetlands, an official said Friday.

Narendra Modi misguiding people on Sardar Patel, Mahatma Gandhi: Congress

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 18:03

Bringing the issue of legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel back in public discourse, Congress on Monday accused BJP`s PM candidate Narendra Modi of "misguiding" the common people on leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and the independent India`s first home minister.

Narendra Modi raps PM for delay in nod to gates on Sardar Sarovar dam

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 20:25

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi attacked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for delaying the approval for installation of gates at Sardar Sarovar dam, and requested him to at least heed the demand of state Congress leaders on the same.

Dam bursts in Himachal Pradesh during trial

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 20:31

A newly-built dam with capacity of 12,000 cubic metre near here collapsed today during its first trial, with authorities ordering a probe into the shocking incident.

Indian dam will affect Neelum-Jhelum project: Pakistan

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 18:03

The construction of the Kishanganga project by India in Jammu and Kashmir will result in 14 percent decrease in the flow of water for Pakistan`s Neelum-Jhelum hydroelectric project, the Pakistan Senate was informed.

Narendra Modi launches film on `Statue of Unity` project

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 22:23

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a film depicting the `Statue of Unity` being built near the Sardar Sarovar dam on the Narmada river, in memory of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Report highlights lacunae in sanctioning of dam projects

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 12:58

The provisions for statutory clearance for building dams and hydroelectric projects on rivers, especially in the Northeast, are often circumvented and compulsory environmental safeguards not adopted, a report has said.

Discharge from Mettur dam reduced to 3,000 cusecs

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 14:10

Discharge from Mettur dam was reduced today from 5,000 cusecs to 3,000 cusecs due to heavy rain in delta areas.

Minor quake near Koyna dam in western Maharashtra

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 20:59

A minor earthquake was recorded in the Koyna dam area in western Maharashtra`s Satara district this evening, dam officials said.

Govt nod to scientific deep drilling in Koyna seismic zone

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 22:59

The government on Thursday cleared a proposal to undertake scientific deep drilling in the Koyna intra-plate seismic zone in Maharashtra.

`Baga Beach` about tourism ills in coastal Goa: Director

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 18:59

Child abuse, conflict between locals and immigrants, impact of holidaying foreigners in Goa is the sum of `Baga Beach`, a film which examines the underbelly of tourism.

Told PM about unfinished work on Narmada dam many times, in vain: Modi

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 20:24

Chief Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said the gates on the Sardar Sarovar dam had not been installed yet even though he had taken up the matter with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh many times.