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  • Harish Rao questions Revanth Reddy’s claims on Tungabhadra

    BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s celebrations over the replacement of Tungabhadra dam gates, arguing that Telangana’s core water issues remain unaddressed. He said the State continues to be deprived of its rightful Krishna River share under the Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme.

  • Telangana faces criticism over Krishna water demands

    Telangana leaders’ conflicting claims on Krishna water allocations—from 500 TMC to 904 TMC—have drawn sharp criticism from experts, opposition, and even ruling party circles. Experts warn such flip-flops may weaken the State’s case at the tribunal

  • BRS slams Revanth Reddy’s silence on Almatti dam row, demands contempt plea against Karnataka

    Former MP B Vinod Kumar criticised CM Revanth Reddy for not opposing Karnataka’s move to raise the Almatti dam height despite a Supreme Court stay. He demanded immediate legal action, warning of severe losses to Telangana. BRS leader Soma Bharat Kumar defended KCR’s efforts and accused Congress of betraying Telangana’s water rights.

  • Irrigation experts dismiss Revanth Reddy’s 904 TMC of Krishna water pitch as ignorant posturing

    Ahead of the crucial KWDT-II hearing on September 23, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has asked the State irrigation team to demand 904 TMC of Krishna water, far above previous claims. Experts caution that while Telangana has a strong case for 575 TMC based on catchment and drought data, the inflated demand may weaken its position.

  • NWDA meet on Aug 22: Telangana awaits clarity from Revanth Reddy on water sharing row

    The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) will meet on August 22 to discuss the Godavari-Cauvery river linking project, which includes the controversial diversion of Godavari waters. The outcome of this meeting could have significant implications for Telangana's water rights and its relations with neighboring states.

  • Jal Shakti meeting with Irrigation Ministers of Krishna basin States put off

    The meeting convened by Union Ministry for Jal Shakti on Wednesday to discuss the gazette notification of the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II (KWDT-II) award has been postponed

  • Telangana calls for enforcing Clause VII of Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal

    Consumptive use of water refers to the portion of water that is used and not returned to its original source. This includes water that evaporates, becomes part of products or crops, or is consumed by people or animals, making it unavailable for reuse in the same form. Understanding consumptive use is essential for effective water management, as it helps assess the true demand and availability of water resources.

  • Krishna water disputes tribunal: Anil Kumar Goyal cross-examined

    Anil Kumar Goyal, a key witness for Andhra Pradesh, who was cross-examined by senior advocate V. Ravinder Rao representing Telangana before the Krishna Waters Disputes Tribunal on Friday,

  • Legal battle over Krishna water sharing enters crucial phase

    While Telangana insisted on 954.9 tmc, AP pegged its requirement at 1144 tmc.

  • Telangana clears stand on Godavari diversion

    . Telangana has requested for 50 per cent share of the water sought to be diverted.

  • KWDT- II: AP seeks time till June 10 to file SOC, asked to comply before April 29

    Even as Telangana has presented its statement of case, AP has sought time till June 10, 2024. The tribunal in fact, allowed both the states six weeks of time starting from November 22,2023 to file the Statements of case

  • Telangana urges KRMB to furnish data for formulation of rule curves

    Telangana once again requested the Krishna River Management Board to furnish required data for formulation of rule curves for Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar reservoirs at the earliest to examine and express views on the draft rule curves with basic inputs.

  • Telangana: Sub-Committee constituted

    Hyderabad: The State government has constituted a Sub-Committee with Irrigation and Command Area Development Engineer-in-Chief C Muralidhar as Chairman to study the draft rules and operation protocol prepared by the Central Water Commission (CWC) in respect of Priyadarshini Jurala Project, Srisailam Dam and Nagarjunasagar Dam. The committee will advise on the follow up action and […]

  • Telangana, AP spat over telemetry system

    Hyderabad: Telangana has informed the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) that Andhra Pradesh cannot demand for installation of telemetry at certain locations of the projects with small diversions from the Godavari to Krishna River as they won’t come under claiming of additional share as per Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal (KWDT-I) and Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal […]

  • CM failed to raise Telangana’s concern on water issue: Congress

    Hyderabad: Former Irrigation Minister P Lakshmaiah found fault with Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao for failing to raise Telangana’s concerns with the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal and safeguarding the State interests. The Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme works were being taken up since last one year but the Telangana government did not raise any objections. Addressing […]

  • Telangana seeks full body meeting of KRMB after July 20

    Special Chief Secretary for Irrigation Rajat Kumar reiterated that the Telangana government had sought discussion on revision of the water sharing ratio of Krishna River for the current water year.

  • Krishna Water Tribunal resumes proceedings

    The tribunal cross examined Telangana expert witness Ghanshyam Jha on engineering aspects

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