Jal Shakti Minister calls meet with four states to discuss Krishna Tribunal award despite SC case pending
'The Jal Shakti minister will chair a meeting with ministers of water resources of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to discuss on the report-cum-award of Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-2,' a communication received by the state officials from the Jal Shakti Ministry on Thursday said.
However, the Irrigation department officials were surprised to receive the letter as the matter was sub judice. AP and Telangana filed a case in the Supreme Court and the case hearings were still in progress.
Besides, the Union government gave a fresh terms of reference (ToR) to the Brijesh Kumar Tribunal over reallocation of 811 tmcft allocated to the combined AP by the Bachawat Tribunal. The cross examination before the Tribunal on the fresh ToR issued by the Jal Shakti Ministry was still continuing.
'We are expecting that the Central government may try to resolve the water disputes through consultation process and try to publish the Tribunal award in the gazette,' a senior official of Irrigation department told TNIE.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India Today
6 hours ago
- India Today
Satellite images show Iran begins excavation at Fordow site after US airstrikes
Iran has deployed construction equipment and started excavation activity at its Fordow uranium enrichment facility following recent US airstrikes, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing imagery collected by Maxar captured over the weekend by Maxar Technologies reveal a newly constructed access road leading up to the mountain housing the underground Fordow complex. The images also show several construction vehicles, including an excavator and a mobile crane, positioned near two ventilation shafts believed to have been struck by US bunker-buster bombs on June the Wall Street Journal, the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) assessed that the excavator is likely preparing staging areas for downhole inspections, possibly to lower personnel or equipment into bomb impact points to assess the structural damage. ISIS president David Albright noted that Maxar's imagery shows preparations for inspection at two specific impact zones, with one site already having a crane in place. He further explained in a social media post that terrain instability at the second site could require a larger crane to safely conduct activity at the MOP impact points of the underground Fordow Enrichment Plant observed in satellite imagery taken by @Maxar yesterday and today indicate preparations for downhole damage assessment and possible downhole entry of cameras and/or personnel. Imagery from today David Albright (@DAVIDHALBRIGHT1) June 30, 2025advertisementIn a separate update, Maxar confirmed that the new satellite images, taken on Sunday, show ongoing activity at and around the bomb-damaged ventilation shafts, with personnel visibly working near the northern shaft located on the ridge above the underground image released by Maxar Technologies shows ongoing activity around ventilation shafts damaged during airstrikes on Iran's also noted that Iran has already repaired surface damage to the main entrance road leading to the complex, although there is no evidence yet of attempts to reopen tunnel access points. He added that Iranian teams appear to be conducting engineering damage assessments, possibly backfilling of craters, and likely radiological this month, the US military launched coordinated strikes on multiple Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. According to US officials, B-2 bombers dropped more than a dozen Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs, aimed specifically at the ventilation shafts at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said that the US strikes have not rendered Iran's nuclear program inoperable. Contrary to US claims of having set Iran's ambitions back by decades, Grossi warned that Tehran could resume high-level uranium enrichment "within months" if it chose assessment aligns with early findings from the Pentagon's Defence Intelligence Agency, which concluded that the strikes likely delayed, but did not destroy, the core infrastructure of Iran's nuclear program.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh unveils single window system 2.0, aims for national leadership in ease of doing business
RAIPUR: Signalling a bold leap toward industrial transformation, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday launched the 'One-Click Single Window System 2.0', a digitised platform designed to fast-track approvals, cut red tape, and project the state as a national leader in ease of doing business. The initiative was unveiled at Chhattisgarh Industry Dialogue–2 in Raipur, where Chief Minister made an ambitious pitch to investors: 'Chhattisgarh is ready to lead India's next wave of economic growth. From semiconductors and AI to defence and green hydrogen, we are building the industries of tomorrow—today.' Single Click, Infinite Possibilities The newly launched Single Window System 2.0 is at the heart of Chhattisgarh's investment pitch. 'This is not just a dashboard, it's a commitment,' said Sai. The system will consolidate online applications, departmental clearances, and subsidy disbursals into a seamless, transparent interface. 'We've cut down approval times from months to a single click,' he said, calling it a game changer for industrial efficiency. In a resounding endorsement of the state's new industrial policy, CM Sai announced that the state had received investment proposals worth Rs 1.23 lakh crore, which are expected to create over 20,000 jobs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo He also handed out 'letters of Invitation to Invest' to 11 companies, ranging from AI startups to steel giants. 'We are transforming Chhattisgarh into a land of opportunity. The era of fear is over—this is the decade of prosperity,' said Sai, referencing major progress in once Naxal-affected areas like Bastar and Sarguja. Nearly 90,000 youth have undergone skill training, with 40,000 already placed in jobs, Sai state. Tourism circuits, tribal entrepreneurship incentives, and iconic projects like the Tirathgarh Glass Bridge are rewriting the narrative of these regions. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
India.com
a day ago
- India.com
Iran builds new secret nuclear facility, fools US and Israel, its not Natanz, Fordow, the name is..., located in...
New Delhi: Kuh means mountain or hill in Persian and Kolang means pickaxe or shovel. The Persian term Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La translates to 'a mountain that looks like a pickaxe.' While in English, it is referred to as Pickaxe Mountain. Not many people were aware of the term Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La, but it has come into the spotlight following the American attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. Now several reports claim that the Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La is the part of the mountain in Iran where enriched uranium was secretly stored before the American strikes. Amid discussions about Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz, a new name has emerged — Kuh-e-Kolang Gaz-La or Pikax Mountain. Here in this article, we will tell you about the Pikax Mountain, where exactly is it located? What is its strategic significance for Iran? And what is the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) assessment of this nuclear site? According to a report by The Telegraph, when the Director General of the IAEA asked Iran what was happening beneath Pikax Mountain, Iran's response was blunt, sharp, and terse: 'It's none of your business.' Why is Kuh-e-Kolang Gaz La or Pickaxe Mountain in the news? The United States recently launched an attack on Iran's nuclear sites at Fordow and Natanz using B-2 stealth jets. According to the reports, the US dropped 30,000-pound bunker-busting bombs in the operation. President Donald Trump, while addressing the media from the White House, claimed that the strike had 'destroyed' Iran's nuclear program. However, the claims made by Donald Trump were questioned not only by US agencies but also by Iran. Iran asserted that its enriched uranium stockpiles remained safe. In fact, just before the American strike, a convoy of 16 trucks was spotted outside the Fordow nuclear plant. While talking to The Telegraph, a nuclear program expert from Iran said that the Iranian government had already transferred its highly enriched uranium to a secret location before the US bombardment. Reports suggest that the secret site could be Kuh-e-Kolang Gaz La or Pickaxe Mountain—meaning Iran's enriched uranium might be stored inside Pickaxe Mountain. It is worth noting that Tehran is believed to have hidden hundreds of such locations where advanced centrifuges are kept concealed. These centrifuges are capable of producing weapons-grade uranium needed for nuclear bombs. This information was provided by Seema Shine, a former Israeli military official who served for 30 years. All You Need To Know About Pickaxe Mountain? The new nuclear project—Pickaxe Mountain (also known as Kuh-e-Kolang Gaz La) in Iran is located about 225 kilometers south of Tehran. It lies approximately 90 miles (145 kilometers) south of Fordow The location is just a few minutes away from Natanz, Iran's key nuclear facility. In April this year, satellite images captured by Planet Labs revealed that Iran had been gradually excavating the area around Kuh-e-Kolang Gaz La / Pickaxe Mountain. The images confirmed its location just beyond the southern perimeter of Natanz. This facility, which is being developed under tight security and anti-aircraft protection, is guarded by Iran's elite IRGC commanders. It spans an area of about 2.7 square kilometers amid the arid central plateau of Iran. The discovery of construction at this site has raised global concerns, especially because of Iran's history of secrecy regarding its uranium enrichment programs—used ostensibly for energy, but with the potential to be weaponized. Four Entry Points, 100 Meters Underground According to an Associated Press (AP) report, satellite images analyzed by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies reveal that four tunnels have been dug into the slope of the mountain. Two of these tunnels face east, and two face west. Each tunnel measures approximately 6 meters (20 feet) in width and 8 meters (26 feet) in height. The scale of the excavation can be understood by observing the large piles of displaced earth around the site. It is believed that Iran is possibly constructing a nuclear research facility at a depth of between 80 meters (260 feet) and 100 meters (328 feet) underground. This nuclear site being built under Kuh-e-Kolang Gaz La lies beneath a 1,608-meter-high mountain, making it significantly higher and deeper than Fordow, which sits at 960 meters above sea level. The facility is reportedly being built so deep that even the U.S.'s powerful GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs may struggle to destroy it.
