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Opposition members protest in Lok Sabha against introduction of Dam Safety Bill, accuse Centre of appropriating powers of states
• 6 years agoOpposition members on Monday protested against the introduction of the Dam safety Bill, 2019, alleging that the Centre was appropriating powers of states.
Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha to review Jal Shakti Abhiyan as droughts, monsoon wreak havoc across country
Yatishyadav • 6 years agoCabinet Secretary PK Sinha will review Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the government in 1,592 blocks in 257 districts across the country on 2 August, 2019.
Firstpost Editor's Picks: Narendra Modi at G20, Wimbledon 2019, RBI financial stability report; today's must-read stories
Fp Staff • 6 years agoNarendra Modi has been a busy man at the G20 summit in Osaka. In his two days at the Japanese city, the Indian prime minister has participated in one multilateral, two trilateral and several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 14th edition.
Day not far when potable water will be rationed resource, warns Jal Shakti Ministry; predicts 'Day Zero'-like situation for 17 states
Yatishyadav • 6 years ago'Day Zero' literally means a situation when the government is forced to shut off the taps and strictly ration water for public and industrial use
Maharashtra to invest Rs 20,000 cr-Rs 25,000 cr for Marathwada water grid, Devendra Fadnavis informs Assembly
• 6 years agoMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said his government was planning to ensure piped drinking water supply in every village of the parched Marathwada region through a water grid
Per capita availability of water has fallen, need to ensure clean drinking water for every household by 2024, says Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Shekhawat
• 6 years agoJal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is committed to providing clean drinking water to every household by the year 2024.
Daily Bulletin: Nirmala Sitharaman to begin pre-Budget consultations; SC to hear plea against Prashant Kanojia's arrest; day's top stories
Fp Staff • 6 years agoHere are today's top stories: Prashant Kanojia's plea against arrest to be taken up by SC today, Priyanka Gandhi to visit Raebareli for review meetings with Congress leaders, and more
Modi Cabinet 2.0: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat takes over new Jal Shakti portfolio; ministry to handle inter-state water disputes, Namami Gange
• 6 years agoGajendra Singh Shekhawat took charge of the Jal Shakti ministry on Friday, a day after he was sworn in as minister.