India's wicked water problem warrants solutions beyond better budgetary outlays. We need to improve cost recovery to at least cover the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure.
New Delhi’s concerns include need to accelerate development of clean energy for emission reduction targets, changes in population demographics & impact of cross-border terrorism.
Delhi Minister Atishi was admitted to LNJP hospital after her blood sugar levels dropped during the indefinite hunger strike against the water crisis in the national capital.
Contracts were awarded by Mahagathbandhan govt for supplying drinking water in rural areas. Minister says inquiry found irregularities in selecting contractors, due process not followed.
The minister's indefinite hunger strike to demand water for Delhi, which is under the grip of a severe water crisis and scorching heat, entered its third day Sunday.
Haryana Minister for Water Resources Abhe Singh Yadav says the AAP govt in Punjab is obstructing it from drawing water from Sutlej Yamuna Link & Hansi-Butana canals despite SC orders.
When reading the book, one can see Roy’s mother as a 'fascist government' unto herself, the centre of her own cult. In Arundhati’s words, Mary Roy was ‘mother guru’.
ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.
China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
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