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Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
KP inks MoU with IWMI to address water issues
PESHAWAR: The Irrigation Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has agreed to work with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) to address the growing water crisis, climate change and poor water governance in the province. In this regard, the guidelines issued by various institutions in the light of KP Water Act 2020 and National Water Policy 2018 will be implemented in the province. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Irrigation Department KP and the International Water Management Institute. Secretary Irrigation Department Muhammad Ayaz Khan, country representative of International Water Management Institute Dr Muhammad Ashraf, Director Water, Food and Ecosystem Dr Mohsin Hafeez, Policy Advisor Engineer Naeem Khan, Team Leader KP Engineer Kifayat Zaman, Senior Research Officer Bioinformatics Engineer Naqash Taj Abbasi and senior officers of the Irrigation Department attended the ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, Engineer Naeem Khan said that the main objective of the IWMI project is to conduct an accurate and scientific analysis of the groundwater situation so that the water crisis can be overcome through effective policymaking. He said that the Irrigation Department is the largest government agency working on water resources in the province with which he has been associated for 40 years. However, through this important project, the relationship will be further strengthened and the institution will be developed on modern scientific lines. However, Dr Mohsin Hafeez said that the process of geo-tagging of tube-wells has been started in Mansehra and Charsadda districts. This initiative is being carried out under the Water Resources Accountability Program, which is supported by the UK's Commonwealth Development Office and the CGIAR's Nexus Gains Initiative. Secretary Irrigation Department Muhammad Ayaz Khan said that the province is facing many challenges due to reducing water resources and increasing usage. The guidelines compiled by the International Water Management Institute are improving the irrigation system of the province. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Hans India
4 days ago
- General
- Hans India
People urged to plant saplings to improve greenery
Bhimavaram: West Godavari district collector Chadalawada Nagarani said that in addition to planting trees to improve greenery, efforts are being made to control plastic pollution. On Thursday, to celebrate World Environment Day, a large-scale programme was taken up in the district to plant saplings and remove plastic waste from canals and drains under 'Vanam-Manam.' As part of this, collector Nagarani, District Superintendent of Police Adnan Nayeem Asmi, district Joint Collector T Rahul Kumar Reddy, DRO Mogili Venkateswarlu, and district officials from various departments enthusiastically participated in the sapling planting programme at Collectorate here. Later, collector Nagarani participated in the programme to remove plastic waste along the Vissakoderu canal and on the footpaths at the overpass on JP Road. She inspected the waste removal work being done in the canals under the auspices of the Irrigation Department and made several suggestions to the irrigation officials. As part of the waste removal, the soil placed on the banks was ordered to be moved to another area in a day or two. She ordered that the waste removal work in the four main canals in Bhimavaram town be completed on a war footing. She advised the municipal and police officials not to allow coconut shells along the canal banks under any circumstances and that action should be taken against this. Speaking on the occasion, collector Nagarani said that a programme to plant 3.85 lakh saplings has been started across the district as part of World Environment Day. Preparations have been made for planting saplings in government offices, places, roads, along the canal banks and panchayat places. She asked the people to be partners in this and to bring about a change in the climate by planting saplings in the house premises and in open spaces outside. She said that nurseries have been developed in Venkataramannagudem, Seetharampuram and Konithivada villages of the district under the supervision of the Forest Department. She said that plants are the oxygen for humans and it is everyone's responsibility to plant trees in large numbers. She said that staff from all departments took part to remove waste in the canals. District Additional SP V Bhima Rao, District Forest Officer D Asha Kiran, and others participated in the programme.
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Batla House residents fear demolition after twin eviction notices
The residents of Muradi Road in Batla House and the adjacent Khizar Baba Colony are facing the threat of eviction after receiving demolition notices from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Irrigation Department of the Uttar Pradesh government respectively. A narrow 20-foot road separates the two colonies but places them in different administrative jurisdictions. Legal pushback Shoaib Danish, a local leader and former councillor, stated that the community is preparing to challenge the notices in court. 'We are going to approach the Supreme Court against the DDA's notice, and a local court for the U.P. government's notice. People have been living here for 50 years, suddenly they are told to vacate,' said Mr. Danish. Jameel Ahmed, 60, a long-time resident of Muradi Road, voiced his shock. 'My father bought this land in the 1980s. No one ever said it belonged to the DDA. There were no signboards, no markings, and no prior notice,' he said, holding documents he claims to prove ownership. The residents are backing their claims with rent deeds, water and electricity bills, and property tax documents. Disputed ownership The DDA issued its demolition notice on May 26, citing a Supreme Court order dated May 7. The ruling directs the 'DDA to demolish unauthorised structures in Khasra number 279'. The land is estimated to be around 2.8 bigha (0.702 hectare) along Muradi Road in Okhla village. The notice allows an exception for homes covered under the Pradhan Mantri – Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY), a central scheme meant to grant legal ownership in unauthorised colonies. Residents not covered by PM-UDAY must vacate within 15 days, with demolition scheduled to begin on June 11. Separately, the Irrigation Department of Uttar Pradesh issued a similar notice on May 22 for residents of Khizar Baba Colony, affecting approximately 4.5 bigha (1.12 hectare) of land. Red crosses were painted on several buildings in Khasra number 277, and residents were told to remove illegal structures within 15 days or face demolition. An official from the Irrigation Department's Okhla office confirmed that the move was coordinated with the Delhi government and the Lieutenant-Governor's office. 'We will bring bulldozers along with security forces and demolish the unauthorised buildings,' the official said.
Hans India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
‘Will clear encroachments, compensate for clearance'
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that he has instructed officials to clear all encroachments under the Disaster Management Act to ensure smooth flow of rainwater. Speaking to reporters after inspecting storm water drains at Manyata Tech park, he said, 'Officials have been instructed to clear all buildings which obstruct smooth flow of rain water in the city. Action will be taken under the Disaster Management Act.' 'The CM and I have already visited the rain affected areas. This is an important junction and any issues here result in problems in other areas. Some people have brought stay from the court to stop encroachments and our officials are also not cooperating. Hence, we have asked officials to clear encroachments under the Disaster Management Act,' he said. 'We are not keen to take away anyone's property and give them trouble. I am visiting the problem spots myself to verify. Everyone has agreed to allow the works to continue. But it is important to find a permanent solution. Power to Commissioner 'We don't want to demolish any random building but it is important to ensure that rain water flows smoothly without causing flood. We can't allow Bengaluru's reputation to go do down the drain. We will compensate the building owners if there are technical issues, but we want the issues to be sorted out. We have given complete authority to the Commissioner and the Secretary to take necessary action in this regard. Asked about confusion about maps, he said, 'Irrespective of the issues with the map, rain water must flow.' Asked about BJP's demand to reduce cess on garbage, he said, 'We will make them realise the decision taken during their period. Will check their proposal and have a discussion with them.' Replying to a question on his letter to Chief Secretary regarding transfer of engineers in Irrigation Department, he said, 'There are not many engineers in Irrigation department but we need resources immediately. Hence, I have written to the Chief Secretary not to transfer any of engineers to other departments. Many of them come to our department, get promotion and seek transfers to other departments.' Asked if any transfers have happened without his knowledge, he said, 'There is a provision to do so at a senior level. Many MLAs put pressure on us to deploy engineers of their choice in their jurisdiction. Hence, engineers are not coming forward to work in Irrigation departments. This was the reason behind the letter.'
India Gazette
29-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Will clear encroachments under Disaster Management Act: DCM DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 29 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that he has instructed officials to clear all encroachments under the Disaster Management Act to ensure the smooth flow of rainwater. Speaking to reporters after inspecting storm water drains at Manyata Tech Park, he said, 'Officials have been instructed to clear all buildings that obstruct the smooth flow of rain water in the city. Action will be taken under the Disaster Management Act.' 'The CM and I have already visited the rain-affected areas. This is an important junction, and any issues here result in problems in other areas. Some people have brought a stay from the court to stop encroachments, and our officials are also not cooperating. Hence, we have asked officials to clear encroachments under the Disaster Management Act,' he said. 'We are not keen to take away anyone's property and give them trouble. I am visiting the problem spots myself to verify. Everyone has agreed to allow the works to continue. But it is important to find a permanent solution. We don't want to demolish any random building, but it is important to ensure that rainwater flows smoothly without causing a flood. We can't allow Bengaluru's reputation to go down the drain. We will compensate the building owners if there are technical issues, but we want the issues to be sorted out. We have given complete authority to the Commissioner and the Secretary to take necessary action in this regard,' he added. Asked about confusion about maps, he said, 'Irrespective of the issues with the map, rain water must flow.' DK Shivakumar also commented on the BJP's demand to reduce the cess on garbage. He said, 'We will make them realise the decision taken during their period. We will check their proposal and discuss with them.' While replying to a question on his letter to the Chief Secretary regarding the transfer of engineers in the Irrigation Department, he said, 'There are not many engineers in the Irrigation Department, but we need resources immediately. Hence, I have written to the Chief Secretary not to transfer any of the engineers to other departments. Many of them come to our department, get a promotion and seek transfers to other departments.' When asked if any transfers have happened without his knowledge, he said, 'There is a provision to do so at a senior level. Many MLAs put pressure on us to deploy engineers of their choice in their jurisdiction. Hence, engineers are not coming forward to work in the Irrigation departments. This was the reason behind the letter.' (ANI)
