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Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Haryana to chargesheet 80 irrigation officials after samples fail quality tests
The Haryana government has decided to chargesheet 80 officials from the irrigation department after multiple construction material samples from irrigation projects failed quality tests. Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry stated on Wednesday that 48 samples were collected from various ongoing projects, of which 18 did not meet quality standards. Official sources told The Indian Express that as many as 68 officials, ranging from junior engineers to executive engineers, will face chargesheets for major penalties under Section 7 of the Haryana Civil Services Rules. Additionally, 12 superintending engineers will be chargesheeted for minor penalties under Section 8 of the rules. Displeasure notes will also be issued to three chief engineers. The issue pertains to 23 canal rehabilitation projects spread across the state. Minister Choudhry noted that some projects were nearing completion, a phase in which the accountability of officials increases significantly. Following repeated complaints, the department's vigilance wing conducted raids and collected samples, leading to the action. She said that a significant portion of payments had already been made to contractors, adding that authorities would explore ways to recover funds where necessary. Reaffirming the state BJP government's zero-tolerance policy, she emphasised that 'there will be no compromise on the quality of construction material.' About the Kishau Dam project, Choudhry said that it is a national-level project and holds great importance for Haryana. Through this dam, Haryana will not only receive water for irrigation and drinking purposes. The state will get 709 cusecs of water from the Yamuna river through the Kishau Dam, she said.
Egypt Today
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egyptian FM calls for international recognition of Palestine
Egyptian Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Mohamed Abdel-Atti gives a speech at a high-level ministerial discussion on the sidelines of the African Water Week- press photo. CAIRO –11 June 2025: During his visit to Norway, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, Dr. Badr Abdel-Atti, participated in the opening session of the 2025 Oslo Forum on Wednesday morning. This year's forum focuses on mediation efforts during international conflicts. He also joined a panel discussion titled "A Different Future for the Middle East," alongside several foreign ministers, addressing ways to end the Israeli war on Gaza and achieve de-escalation and stability in the region. The Foreign Minister emphasized the international consensus on the necessity of implementing the two-state solution, reiterating Egypt's steadfast commitment to ending the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. He stressed the importance of ensuring a permanent ceasefire and facilitating unimpeded humanitarian aid access. Dr. Abdel-Atti condemned the widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip, viewing it as a deliberate attempt to restrict the options of its inhabitants, displace them, and expand Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories. He underscored that Israel's obstruction of humanitarian aid to Gaza constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian law. Minister Abdel-Atti also addressed the situation in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, highlighting the hostile environment Palestinians face due to restrictive and discriminatory Israeli policies and practices, which have intensified since October 2023. These include military incursions, home demolitions, forced evictions, settlement activities, and settler violence. The Foreign Minister outlined Egypt's efforts to halt the bloodshed in the Gaza Strip, including serious endeavors to achieve a ceasefire and ensure the rapid and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid. The Foreign Minister referred to the extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo on March 4, 2025, which adopted a plan for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip without displacing its residents. He noted the widespread Arab, Islamic, and international support this plan received and stated Egypt's intention to hold an international conference for early recovery and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip immediately upon the cessation of hostilities. Minister Abdel-Atti emphasized the importance of recognizing the Palestinian state to promote peace, justice, and stability in the Middle East, calling on all members of the international community to recognize the State of Palestine.
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Departments must complete all short-term projects before monsoon: CM Saini
Chandigarh, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday reviewed ongoing short-term projects across the state ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. He directed officials to complete all essential work on a priority basis before monsoon. Any kind of negligence in this regard will not be tolerated, he said. While chairing a meeting with officials from the departments of Irrigation and Water Resources, Public Health Engineering and Urban Local Bodies, the chief minister directed that all the drains in the state should be cleaned immediately to prevent waterlogging and potential flood situations during the rainy season. He directed the officials to ensure immediate removal of water hyacinth from drains and other water channels to prevent any obstruction to the flow of water. In addition, all the dams in the state should be inspected in advance and if any deficiency or damage is found anywhere, it should be repaired promptly, he added, according to an official statement. The chief minister stressed that all short-term projects must be executed on a war-footing ahead of the monsoon. He also directed that details of the work being undertaken by the Irrigation and Water Resources and Public Health Engineering departments should be shared with local public representatives and the respective deputy commissioners. While reviewing the condition of 'khaals' , the chief minister instructed officials to compile a list of all khaals over 20 years old, so that an action plan can be developed for their cleaning and repair. Saini, while issuing special directives to keep the Yamuna river free from pollution, said that no untreated or contaminated water should be discharged into it. He said that in areas where industrial waste is currently flowing into the river, the establishment of Common Effluent Treatment Plants must be ensured without delay. He also instructed officials to prepare comprehensive proposals for CETP projects in the cities concerned. He further said that a separate system be developed to utilise the treated water from CETPs for irrigation purposes, thereby promoting sustainable water management.
Egypt Independent
17-02-2025
- General
- Egypt Independent
Irrigation minister: We are keen on supporting African brethren through training programs
Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Hani Sweilam said on Sunday 16-2-2025 his ministry is keen on offering all form of support to African brethren through training programs and transfer of Egyptian expertise in the field of modern management of water resources and adaptation to the climate change in the continent. The minister made statements while receiving a report from Salwa Abul Ela, head of the African Center for Water and Climate Adaptation (PACWA), on the training activities organized by center in the presence of 38 African trainees. Sweilam pointed out to Egypt's first National Climate Change Strategy 2050, which includes high-priority projects. He added that 21 regional training courses were held in 2023 in which 427 trainees attended, addition to 20 training activities in 2025 in the presence of 500 African trainees. The minister extended thanks to the American University in Cairo (AUC) over its keenness on enhancing cooperation with the ministry on training programs.
