In blow to Sukhu govt, Himachal Pradesh HC strikes down water cess on hydel projects

Mar 05, 2024

In a setback to the Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday declared the water cess levied on hydropower...

Ladakh high on development path with three new hydel projects on anvil

Nov 17, 2022

NHPC's Group General Manager, Bikram Singh, told business-line last week that the company has pitched to the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh for putting...

Delhi will face water crisis if Centre closes Nangal Hydel channel, says Raghav Chadha

Feb 25, 2021

New Delhi (India), February 25 : Delhi Jal Board chairman Raghav Chadha on Thursday said that the national capital will face a water crisis...

Pakistan: Hydel 'top priority' as LHC calls for water emergency

Apr 05, 2025

As Pakistan grapples with drought risks and falling groundwater levels, Water Resources Minister Moeen Wattoo has reaffirmed federal support for hydropower and water storage...

Roundtable conference on T Hanumanth Rao's Four Water Concept held in Telangana

Oct 03, 2024

Marri Channa Reddy Memorial Trust organised a round table conference on the Four Water Concept for Ultimate Water Security for Telangana, proposed by Late...

Punjab minister raises concern over water cess imposed on electricity by some states

Nov 07, 2023

Raising the issue of imposition of water cess on electricity by some states despite it being declared illegal by the Union government, Punjab Power...