MAHANADI RIVER
UNESCO adds three Indian sites to Tentative List, from Andaman volcanoes to Chhattisgarh’s Sirpur: What makes them significant?
UNESCO has added three Indian properties to its World Heritage Tentative List: the Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang, the Andaman Subduction Volcanoes and the Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape. Located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Chhattisgarh, the sites represent India’s geological diversity and archaeological heritage. Tentative-list inclusion is a preliminary step, not final World Heritage recognition.
GPT Infraprojects shares surge 9% after securing Rs 484 crore railway order from RVNL
GPT Infraprojects shares rallied nearly 9% after the company secured a major railway bridge order from RVNL. The contract strengthened its order book to Rs 4,992 crore, while FY27 order inflows reached Rs 818 crore.
Stocks in news: Tata Group, Wipro, BEL, HAL, Petronet LNG and Bharat Forge
Indian equity benchmarks exhibited a mixed performance on Thursday, September 17, amid ongoing volatility. The Nifty 50 index experienced a modest increase, while the Sensex noted a slight decrease. Corporate developments drew attention to Tata Group firms and Wipro, with Bharat Electronics securing fresh orders and Petronet LNG initiating discussions for a joint venture. Other notable advancements came from HAL and Bharat Forge.
Odisha govt concerned about Mahanadi issue, held discussions with Chhattisgarh CM: Majhi
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi is addressing the Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh and focusing on Bolangir's development. Discussions with Chhattisgarh CM have been held. Development projects worth Rs 890 crore, including an irrigation project benefiting 38,000 farmers, have been initiated. The state's MSP for paddy is increased with additional bonuses.
Flood situation under control: Odisha government
The state government has asked Collectors of all districts to remain in full preparedness to meet any kind of eventualities arising out of the flood situation. At least 106 rescue teams are at the ground level and undertaking rescue and evacuation measures where required, an official said.
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Flood situation grim, over 1.5 lakh marooned in Odisha
"The water level in Hirakud Dam stands at 626.47 feet against the full reservoir level of 630 feet. The reading at Mundali barrage near Cuttack declined to 11,77,024 cusecs against 12 lakh cusecs on Tuesday. We expect this water level to continue for another 24 hours," PTI quoted B K Mishra, Engineer in Chief, Water Resources Department, as saying.
Flood situation in Mahanadi system grim, CM stresses on zero casualty
Naveen Patnaik asked officers concerned to ensure "zero casualty" as the state combats floods in the Mahanadi river system with a number of villages in eight districts already inundated, officials said.
Odisha bracing for flood as Mahanadi swells after incessant rain
Odisha bracing for flood-like situation in several districts, with the water level of the Mahanadi river swiftly rising following heavy rain in the catchment areas over the last few days
Pradhan urges Culture Ministry for restoration of 500-year-old temple found in river
In a letter to Union Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel, Pradhan said non-profit Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH) had examined the 500-year-old temple and deemed it to be of major historic significance and in a good state of preservation.
Mahanadi water row: Union minister blames Chhattisgarh government for blocking flow
The construction of barrages in the upper catchment areas carried out by the Raman Sigh-led govt has allegedly reduced the inflow of water into Odisha.
BYJD, BCJD to demonstrate against denial of special category status to Odisha
Activists of Biju Yuva Janata Dal (BYJD) and Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) will stage protest demonstrations at all district headquarters across Odisha, said BCJD state president, Rana Pratap Patra.
Odisha government injecting fear among people on Mahanadi issue: Dharmendra Pradhan
He was speaking at a meeting held here on the occasion of Narendra Modi government's completion of three years in office in the presence of Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu.
Mahanadi dispute can be resolved in minutes: Raman Singh
Singh, clarified that the purpose of his visit to Odisha is to clear the air of misunderstanding among the Odia people on the Mahanadi row.
Centre announces negotiation committee for Mahanadi dispute
According to an official statement issued by Union Water Resources Ministry, the panel will examine existing water sharing agreements on river Mahanadi .
Congress blames Naveen Patnaik for Mahanadi river water dispute
Slamming Chhattisgarh for unilaterally building projects on the upstream of the river, Mishra said, "Odisha should approach the Centre for setting up a tribunal."
Will sit with Odisha and resolve Mahanadi issue: Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh
"In the interest of transparency and mutual understanding, I have directed irrigation department to share all information with Odisha, which it has," said Singh.
Barrages on Mahanadi won’t hurt Odisha: Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh
Odisha is accusing its neighbor of choking Mahanadi, which flows through the state, by first passing though the Hirakud Dam with a series of barrages and incuts.
Congress calls for tribunal if talks fail on Mahanadi river row
"If the exercise fails to reach an understanding to protect Odisha's interest, the state government should ask the Centre to constitute Mahanadi Water Dispute Tribunal as per provisions."
Naveen Patnaik says prepared for Mahanadi meet
A fact-finding team that Patnaik had sent to Chhattisgarh submitted its 25 page report to the CM on Sunday.
Pranab Mukherjee urged to intervene in Mahanadi issue all non-BJD political parties in Odisha
The all party delegation also drew attention of the President to the dispute that Odisha was not consulted by the Central Water Commission.
All-party team should take up Mahnadi dams issue with PM: Congress
They should tell the Prime Minister that any construction on Mahanadi should take place after speaking to Odisha and obtaining its approval, Naveen Patnaik said.
Mahanadi pollution a cause of concern
With the Centre pushing to clean Ganga, public opinion is gaining momentum for the state government to take concrete steps to make the Mahanadi river system pollution-free.
Flood situation marginally improves in Odisha
Flood fury of rivers in Odisha eased today;delta zone of Mahanadi river system still grim claiming 35 human lives affecting 18 lakh people.
Flood scenarios remains grim in Odisha
23 people have so far died in rain-related incidents in the state where vast areas are marooned and road links snapped.
Essar, IFFCO to get captive berths at port planned on Mahanadi
Essar and fertliser cooperative IFFCO will get captive berths at riverine port planned on Mahanadi river.
Water to Posco not to affect irrigation: Naveen Patnaik
Organisations like Mahanadi Bachao Andolan and Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan have opposed the move to supply water to Posco.
Essar Steel Orissa Ltd charged with green violation
Though ESOL obtained environmental clearance on May 29, 2008, there is no CRZ clearance which is mandatory since the area comes under CRZ zone.
Pressure mounts on Naveen to stop water supply to industries from Mahanadi
The Naveen Patnaik government has come under pressure to discontinue water supply to industries from Mahanadi River and form Water Commission to study water availability in the state's largest river.
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