THEFT OF WATER
Sanjay Singh seeks INDIA bloc's support to get Delhi's share of water from Haryana
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh called for the support of the INDIA bloc in the party's efforts to secure Delhi's water share from Haryana. Accusing the BJP of creating the water crisis, Singh urged protests at Haryana Bhawan. Delhi Water minister Atishi plans an indefinite fast from June 21. BJP criticized Atishi's actions, alleging water theft and demanded AAP government's dismissal.
Water crisis: AAP-BJP blame game rages on, city reels under shortage amid severe heat
AAP and BJP intensify politics over Delhi water shortage crisis, with AAP accusing BJP of deliberately creating the situation to trouble people amid severe water crisis in the national capital.
Delhi's Water Crisis: Long lines at tankers amid AAP-BJP blame game
Delhi Water Crisis: Delhi is grappling with a severe water shortage, forcing residents to rely on water tankers. The crisis has led to political confrontations between the AAP and BJP. Delhi Minister Atishi has requested police protection for major pipelines, alleging sabotage. Protests and accusations of mismanagement have intensified the situation, affecting multiple areas in the national capital.
Delhi water crisis: Police patrol Jal Board pipelines, secures against theft and leakages
With the water supply crisis deepening in the city, police officials inspected the Jal Board pipelines in the Yamuna Khadar area of northeast Delhi on June 16 and said that there’s no leakage. After inspecting the pipeline, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Lokendr...
Delhi turning into Bengaluru? A dive into national capital's water woes
Dehi water crisis: Delhi faces a worsening water crisis, with videos of residents struggling for water going viral. The blame game among politicians, including the AAP government and neighbouring states, has escalated. Despite efforts to increase water production, the city's infrastructure challenges and mismanagement persist. Groundwater overexploitation and inter-state disputes exacerbate the complex situation.
AAP accuses Haryana's BJP govt of negative politics, stopping Delhi's water supply
AAP accused the BJP government in Haryana of playing negative politics and cutting off water supply from Yamuna, causing a severe shortage in Delhi. AAP's chief national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar stated that Haryana reduced Delhi's water share from Himachal Pradesh by 200 cusecs, defying an agreement. Delhi plans to raise these concerns in the Supreme Court, which is set to address the issue. Haryana stands accused of not releasing Delhi's water share, a claim denied by the BJP, who blamed AAP for mismanagement leading to water theft and wastage.
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AAP govt at fault for Delhi water crisis, Haryana providing more water than agreed: BJP's Virendra Sachdeva
Delhi BJP chief blames AAP for water crisis, alleges corruption in water supply via tankers, questions Delhi's water shortage reasons.
War of letters between Lt Governor and AAP Minister over water shortage
Delhi LG Open Letter: A war of words has erupted in Delhi over the water crisis, with the Lt Governor accusing the AAP government of deception and mismanagement. The AAP minister, on the other hand, has blamed the Lt Governor for the artificial water crisis. The exchange comes in the wake of a woman's death in a dispute over water, highlighting the severity of the issue.
Delhi L-G pens open letter to CM Kejriwal, slams govt over water scarcity issues
Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has written an open letter to jailed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of using the death of a woman in a fight over fetching water as a political tool. The Delhi water minister had written to the L-G, asking him to suspend the CEO of Delhi Jal Board (DJB) after a woman was killed in a quarrel with her neighbour over fetching water from a common tap in northeast Delhi.
Grand Theft Auto VI teaser ignites frenzy among Indian gamers, apps
American game studio Rockstar Games, which has been working on GTA VI since 2014, released the first trailer of the game on Tuesday, confirming its setting to be based on a fictionalised version of Miami, called Vice City.
GTA 6 Trailer Release: Here is what can you expect from the leaks
The release of GTA 6 is eagerly awaited by fans, with recent leaks suggesting a trailer release is imminent. The leaked trailer reportedly showcases various scenes, including car races, encounters with animals, horse racing, and vibrant nightclubs. However, the fans have been skeptical about the authenticity of the leak. The combination of leaks and website updates has only increased the anticipation for GTA 6.
Crypto theft: North Korea hackers breach US IT company to target cryptocurrency firms
The hackers broke into Louisville, Colorado-based JumpCloud in late June and used their access to the company's systems to target its cryptocurrency company clients in an effort to steal digital cash
24 major cities in Pakistan do not have access to clean water, says new report
For Pakistan, several factors have aggravated the water security issue. The first and foremost is the upsurge in demand for water due to escalating population growth in the country. With the population crossing 220 million people, the country's water demand could reach 274 million acre-feet while the supply of water could remain at 191 million acre-feet, Asian Lite reported.
Gujarat polls: In Congress bastion, BJP looks to make gains with water, caste promises
Banaskantha has Congress candidates such as Geniben Thakor, Nathabhai Patel and Jignesh Mevani who can punch above their party's weight. BJP is actively campaigning on the futility of voting for a Congress leader when the party is not in power.
Time to pack a mean power sector punch
States must heed the repeated call to reform electricity pricing without which India is unlikely to keep up its economic growth momentum. Additional investment in generation capacity is tied to price realisation by private producers, which are facing some of the biggest dues in the sector.
Don't extend govt welfare schemes to those tapping water illegally: Madras High Court
The State government was all along fighting hard with the neighbouring states to get equal distribution of water. Tribunals were constituted for proportionate distribution of water. Ironically the government departments within were unable to protect the theft of water by miscreants.
Ahead of MCD polls, Delhi govt proposal to replace tankers with RO Water ATMs
People living in JJ clusters in Delhi will not have to stand in queues for long for water tankers as the government plans to install around 1000 RO water vending machines there by the end of next year which will operate 24X7. The proposal comes ahead of the municipal corporation elections due in April 2022.
8 years on, only 5% houses covered by Delhi govt's 24x7 water supply pilot project
The Delhi Jal Board plans to discharge treated effluent of high quality at Palla and lift it at Wazirabad for further treatment. This project, the first-ever of its kind in India, will give an additional 95 MGD of water by December 2024.
Console your chores with housework 2021
Gamers are trading the thrill of war and zombies to battle dust and dirty dishes.
5 simple things to do to revive the economy
No miracle man can revive the economy without revitalising the credit cycle.
Bali hotel heist takeaways: What freebies you can take away and what all you can't
There's a fine line between complimentary and paid and here's the brochure for what to avoid and what to embrace.
Get ready for another chronic water shortage this summer
This will again be a time of chronic water shortage, ad hoc policies and dangerously falling groundwater.
A Bonsai worth $91K was stolen, here's everything you need to know about the miniature tree of life
The Ficus retusa Linn, at the Crespi Bonsai Museum in Italy, is believed to be the oldest existing bonsai in the world.
Water crisis brews between India and Pakistan as rivers run dry
As rivers and taps run dry, water has the potential to become a major flash point between India and Pakistan.
Scorpene pact not clear on data theft or espionage
Article 25 of the 2005 procurement policy — the Scorpene deal was signed when this policy was in effect — specifies that the vendor cannot disclose specification
Delhi's summer of discontent: Anger, killings over water
Monsoon rains forecast for this week in Delhi will signal an end to the summer, but India faces the worst long-term water crisis in its history
This army of women is battling India’s $10 billion power problem
Tata Power’s joint venture in Delhi has come up with a solution against power theft that’s turning out to be a model, not just for the rest of India, but for the world.
Special police post established at Gurgaon to stop water theft: Minister
"Haryana has informed UYRB that a special police post has been established at Gurgaon for patrolling of canals to stop the theft of water," Jat said.
PIL in Gujarat High Court seeks probe in water theft by minister's aides
A PIL has been filed in Gujarat High Court seeking investigation in connection with water theft in Porbandar.
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