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Karnataka accepts TS request for release of water

Hyderabad: Karnataka Government has reportedly accepted the request of Telangana Government for release of water from Alamatti/Narayanpur reservoir. Telangana Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao had written a letter to his Karnataka counterpart M.B. Patil on Tuesday seeking release of 15 TMC water to meet the drinking water supply needs of twin cities of Hyderabad and […]

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Harish Rao appeals Karnataka to release 15 TMC of water

Hyderabad: Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao on Tuesday appealed to the Karnataka Government to release 15 TMC of water from Almatti/Narayanpur reservoir in view of acute drinking water shortage in Telangana, especially in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and flouride affected areas of Nalgonda district. “Currently, the drinking water is supplied to these […]

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Centre must give importance to drinking water schemes: Harish Rao

Hyderabad: Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao said that the Central Government should give more importance to drinking water schemes under the National Water Policy. Harish Rao said that the State Government has been trying to meet the water needs by supplying drinking water through various reservoirs in the State. He said Mission Bhagiratha was the […]

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Harish Rao wants comprehensive Action Plan for Kharif

Hyderabad: Irrigation and Marketing Minister T. Harish Rao on Tuesday asked officials to prepare a comprehensive Action Plan to provide Minimum Support Price for agriculture produce in the State for ongoing Kharif season. He also approved establishment of Rythu Bazar in Husnabad, Asifabad and Bhainsa. Harish Rao held a detailed review meeting with the officials […]

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Harish Rao holds 10-hr long marathon review meeting on irrigation

Hyderabad: Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao held over 10-hour long meeting to discuss and review the status of irrigation projects in Telangana State. The meeting, which began at 2.30 pm on Saturday at the State Secretariat lasted till 1 am past midnight. The meeting was attended by Special Chief Secretary S.K. Joshi, Irrigation Principal Secretary […]

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Tender process for Mallanna Sagar will be completed in 15 days: Harish Rao

Hyderabad: Telangana Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao said that the tender process for construction of Mallanna Sagar reservoir would be completed in the next 15 days. Addressing a review meeting on Kaleshwaram project at Siddipet Collectorate on Sunday, the minister said that the tunnel works from Yellampally to Mallanna Sagar were nearing completion. He said […]

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KCR is focussed more on rural development: Harish Rao

Hyderabad: Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao on Wednesday claimed that unlike other Chief Ministers in the country who are concentrating on cities, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao was paying more attention on development of rural areas in the State. Speaking in the sheep distribution programme in Narsampet of Warangal Rural district, Harish Rao said […]

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Harish Rao asks BJP to prove its commitment for Telangana

Hyderabad: Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao on Thursday challenged BJP leaders to get the High Court bifurcated to prove their commitment towards Telangana. Addressing a press conference at TRS Legislature Party office along with Energy Minister Jagadish Reddy and MP Balka Suman, Harish Rao said BJP leaders were making fake and tall claims. He said […]

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Centre did not bail out chilli farmers: Harish Rao

Hyderabad: Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao said that the Central Government has failed to help the chilli and turmeric farmers of Telangana State. Addressing a press conference at TRS Legislature Party office on Thursday, Harish Rao said against the production of nearly 7 lakh Metric Tonnes of chilli, the Centre has agreed to purchase only […]

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TRS Rule will continue in Telangana for 20 more years: Harish

Hyderabad: Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao has claimed that the TRS rule in Telangana State would continue for another 20 years. Addressing party workers’ meeting in Singoor of Sangareddy on Sunday, Harish Rao said that the TRS has effectively resolved the major problems faced by the people. He said farmers faced problems like power cuts, […]