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India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar to visit Rajasthan today
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar will be on a one-day tour to Jaipur. During the visit, Dhankhar will inaugurate the Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Memorial Library on the occasion of former Vice-President's death anniversary in Jaipur. The Vice President will be accompanied by his wife, Sudesh Dhankar. On the occasion of the 15th death anniversary of Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Dhankar will depart from Delhi to Jaipur by special aircraft to attend an event scheduled at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium via helicopter, according to the Vice President's Secretariat. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Rajya Sabha MP Madan Rathore and other distinguished guests will also attend the event. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat served as the 11th Vice-President of India, and ex-officio Chairman, Rajya Sabha from August 19, 2002 to July 21, 2007. Shekhawat began his career in public life as a Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in 1952, and later served as Chief Minister of the state of Rajasthan for three terms. Earlier, VP Dhankar met Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and discussed the issue of water supply in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu districts. According to sources, the first joint meeting of the task force formed by the Rajasthan and Haryana governments for the implementation of the Yamuna Water Agreement was held on April 7 of this year, and the second joint meeting was conducted on April 25. A consultant will soon be appointed to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR). (ANI)
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Weather News Live Updates: Delhi braces for 41°Celsius heat with cloudy skies; IMD issues yellow alert for rain in Mumbai
Weather News Live Updates: Delhi braces for 41°Celsius heat with cloudy skies; IMD issues yellow alert for rain in Mumbai A yellow alert has been issued for Mumbai by the IMD for Thursday, forecasting thunderstorms, light to moderate rainfall, and strong winds. Delhi continues to sizzle near 41°C, with thunder and lightning expected through the week. IMD predicts an early monsoon in Maharashtra by June 4–5. Mumbai's pre-monsoon rains test civic preparedness. In Jaipur, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurates a memorial library on Bhairon Singh Shekhawat's death anniversary. Top leaders join the event. Dhankhar also discusses Rajasthan's water needs with Jal Shakti officials as part of Yamuna Water Agreement efforts. Rahul Gandhi visits Darbhanga today to meet youth under 'Nyay Samvad' program. THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 15, 2025, 09:02:27 IST 09:02 (IST) May 15 Weather News Live Updates: Thick dust covers Delhi-NCR, shrouding the city in haze — PTI_News (@PTI_News) 08:49 (IST) May 15 Breaking News Today Live Updates: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to visit Jaipur Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will visit Jaipur today to inaugurate the Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Memorial Library on the 15th death anniversary of the former Vice President. 08:48 (IST) May 15 Breaking News Today Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi to visit Darbhanga today Rahul Gandhi will visit Bihar's Darbhanga today to meet youth and students as part of the Congress's 'Nyay Samvad' program, focusing on education, employment, and migration issues. 08:45 (IST) May 15 Weather News Live Updates: Yellow alert for Mumbai IMD issues a yellow alert for Mumbai for Thursday, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, rain, and 40–50 km/h gusty winds at isolated spots. 08:44 (IST) May 15 Weather News Live Updates: Delhi braces for stormy week Delhi records highs near 41°C with cloudy skies, thunder, and lightning expected through the upcoming days. 08:40 (IST) May 15 Weather News Live Updates: Early monsoon predicted in Maharashtra IMD expects monsoon to hit Maharashtra around June 4–5, almost a week earlier than the usual schedule. 08:39 (IST) May 15 Weather News Live Updates: Civic systems face rain challenge Mumbai's rain preparedness is tested with drain cleaning and infrastructure readiness ahead of sustained pre-monsoon showers. 08:39 (IST) May 15 Breaking News Today Live Updates: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to visit Jaipur Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will visit Jaipur today to inaugurate the Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Memorial Library on the 15th death anniversary of the former Vice President. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a yellow alert for Mumbai for Thursday, warning of thunderstorms, rainfall, and gusty winds. Delhi faces high temperatures around 41°C, with cloudy skies and lightning forecast this week. Maharashtra is likely to see an early monsoon around June 4–5. Civic authorities in Mumbai brace for rain readiness. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar visits Jaipur to inaugurate the Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Memorial Library on his 15th death anniversary. Om Birla, Gajendra Shekhawat, and others attend. Dhankhar also reviews water supply challenges in Rajasthan with officials amid Yamuna Water Agreement discussions. Rahul Gandhi visits Darbhanga today to meet youth under 'Nyay Samvad' program.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Yamuna water to soon reach Sikar, Churu and Vice President's home district Jhunjhunu
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil met with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and discussed the issue of water supply in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu districts. According to sources, the first joint meeting of the task force formed by the Rajasthan and Haryana governments for the implementation of the Yamuna Water Agreement was held on April 7 of this year, and the second joint meeting was conducted on April 25. A consultant will soon be appointed to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR). It is worth noting that Jhunjhunu is the home district of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who has consistently worked towards resolving various regional issues, especially those related to agriculture and farmers. Recently, farmers have been protesting at Lal Chowk in Chirawa, demanding Yamuna water. This historic project aims to ensure drinking water supply, particularly to the water-scarce districts of Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu. Given the recent developments, the prospects for the ground-level implementation of the Yamuna Water Agreement have strengthened. Vice President Dhankhar's persistent efforts for a permanent solution to the region's water crisis have significantly advanced the realisation of this project. It is important to recall that under an agreement signed in 1994 between Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi, a total of 11,983 MCM of Yamuna river water was allocated, out of which Rajasthan was allotted 1119 MCM annually. In line with the agreement, the 22nd meeting of the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) was held in 2001 at Hathnikund Barrage (Tajewala Head), where it was decided to allocate 1917 cusecs (equivalent to 577 MCM annually) of water to Rajasthan during the monsoon season (July to October). However, due to the lack of necessary transport infrastructure to bring water from the Hathnikund Barrage, Rajasthan has been unable to receive its share of water since 1994. In February 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the governments of Rajasthan, Haryana, and the Ministry of Jal Shakti to meet drinking water and other needs. It was agreed to prepare a joint DPR for transporting water to Rajasthan through an underground pipeline from Hathnikund Barrage. In this sequence, the first joint meeting of the Haryana and Rajasthan task forces was held on April 7 in Yamunanagar, Haryana, where initial discussions took place regarding ground-level testing for the pipeline alignment. The second joint meeting of both states' task forces was held on April 25 in Palwal. (ANI)
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar to inaugurate Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Memorial library in Jaipur
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar and Dr. Sudesh Dhankhar, will be on a one-day tour to Jaipur, Rajasthan, to inaugurate the Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Memorial Library on the occasion of Former Vice-President's death anniversary in Jaipur, as per a release. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat served as the 11th Vice-President of India, and ex-officio Chairman, Rajya Sabha from August 19, 2002 to July 21, 2007. Shekhawat began his career in public life as a Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in 1952, and later served as Chief Minister of the state of Rajasthan for three terms. On the occasion of the 15th death anniversary of Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, the Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, will depart from Delhi to Jaipur by special aircraft to attend an event scheduled at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium via helicopter. On this occasion, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Chief Minister of Rajasthan Bhajanlal Sharma, Member of Parliament Madan Rathore, and other distinguished guests will attend the event. Earlier, VP Dhankar met Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and discussed the issue of water supply in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu districts. According to sources, the first joint meeting of the task force formed by the Rajasthan and Haryana governments for the implementation of the Yamuna Water Agreement was held on April 7 of this year, and the second joint meeting was conducted on April 25. A consultant will soon be appointed to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR). It is worth noting that Jhunjhunu is the home district of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who has consistently worked towards resolving various regional issues, especially those related to agriculture and farmers. Recently, farmers have been protesting at Lal Chowk in Chirawa, demanding Yamuna water. This historic project aims to ensure drinking water supply, particularly to the water-scarce districts of Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu. Given the recent developments, the prospects for the ground-level implementation of the Yamuna Water Agreement have strengthened. Vice President Dhankhar's persistent efforts for a permanent solution to the region's water crisis have significantly advanced the realisation of this project. It is important to recall that under an agreement signed in 1994 between Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi, a total of 11,983 MCM of Yamuna river water was allocated, out of which Rajasthan was allotted 1119 MCM annually. (ANI)
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Yamuna water to soon reach Rajasthan's Sikar, Churu and vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar's home district Jhunjhunu
Union Jal Shakti Minister and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar are addressing Rajasthan's water scarcity, particularly in Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu. NEW DELHI: Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to discuss the longstanding issue of water supply to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu districts, which fall in the parched Shekhawati region. Sources said that the second joint meeting of the task force set up by the Rajasthan and Haryana governments to implement the Yamuna Water Agreement was held on April 25, following the first on April 7. A consultant will soon be appointed to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the underground pipeline to carry Yamuna water to Rajasthan . Jhunjhunu, Dhankhar's home district, has been witnessing farmers' protests — including a recent one at Lal Chowk in Chirawa — demanding access to Yamuna water. The Vice President has reportedly been closely following up on the issue and has played a key role in pushing forward the implementation of the 1994 agreement. Rajasthan yet to receive its share since 1994 As per the 1994 Yamuna Water Agreement signed by Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi, Rajasthan was allocated 1,119 MCM of Yamuna water annually. A later decision at the 22nd Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) meeting in 2001 further allocated 1,917 cusecs (577 MCM) to Rajasthan during the monsoon season (July–October). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo However, the state has not received this share since 1994 due to the absence of water transport infrastructure from the Hathnikund Barrage. Pipeline plan gets momentum after MoU In February 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the governments of Rajasthan and Haryana and the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti to explore a permanent solution. It was agreed that a joint DPR would be prepared for transporting water to Rajasthan through an underground pipeline from Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana. Following the MoU, the first task force meeting between the two states was held in Yamunanagar on April 7, where initial groundwork for pipeline alignment was discussed. The second round of talks took place in Palwal on April 25. Officials believe the joint efforts and regular coordination between the Centre and the two state governments have improved the prospects of actual ground-level implementation of this long-pending project.
