1985: Assam Record Polling, SYL Dispute, Gavaskar at 94
On Dec 17, 1985, Assam saw 75-80% voter turnout, Haryana CM Bhajan Lal took a tough SYL Canal stance, and Sunil Gavaskar neared a Test century. Explore this pivotal day in India's history.
On Dec 17, 1985, Assam saw 75-80% voter turnout, Haryana CM Bhajan Lal took a tough SYL Canal stance, and Sunil Gavaskar neared a Test century. Explore this pivotal day in India's history.
A nine-member expert team inspects the Tungabhadra Dam's left-bank canal for a six-month repair project. A Rs 430 crore DPR is ready to address issues on the 241-km canal. Read more.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma laid foundation for projects worth Rs 719 crore in Lunkaransar. He detailed job creation, farmer aid hikes, and canal revamp plans, asserting his govt's pro-people approach.
Independent MLA Ritu Banawat refutes bribery claims, alleging the sting video is manipulated. She welcomes the probe ordered by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma. Get the full story on the political controversy.
A major fire at the Lower Ganga Canal office in Etawah has destroyed nearly five decades of crucial records. Officials suspect a short circuit. Read the full report on the devastating incident.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma launched a scathing attack on Congress, calling its leaders 'plunderers' and 'champions of corruption'. He highlighted BJP's two-year achievements in Jaipur.
A major fire at an illegal scrapyard in Verna, Goa, spotlights the alarming spread of 80 unauthorised units in Bardez. Locals fear water pollution and cite political patronage. Read more on the crisis demanding urgent action.
On its 2nd anniversary, the Bhajan Lal Sharma govt announces major healthcare upgrades for Rajasthan, including early cancer screening, free spectacles for students, and new hospital partnerships. Read the full plan.
Chennai's Miyawaki forest near Independence Day park suffers from plastic waste, broken fences, and poor upkeep despite 500+ daily visitors. Residents demand urgent action. Read more.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani releases a crucial video detailing immigrant rights during ICE encounters, following a controversial raid on Canal Street. Know your rights and protect your community.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani warns of ICE tactics after Canal Street incident. Know your rights: ask 'Am I free to go?', film agents, and demand judicial warrants.
A breach in the Gurgaon Water Supply canal disrupted raw water flow to the Basai plant, causing a shortage. Authorities are working to restore full supply by Monday evening. Read more.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin inaugurated the ₹150 crore Melamadai flyover in Madurai, named after Veeramangai Velu Nachiyar. The project aims to cut travel time and ease congestion. He also reviewed ₹69.2 crore canal works.
Greater Noida's ambitious Ganga water project is set to cover all 58 sectors and nearby villages by March 2026. The ₹850 crore project will supply 210 MLD water to over 10 lakh residents. Read the latest updates.
A 17-year-old girl, believed killed by her father in October, resurfaces alive in Ferozepur. She demands her father's release, blaming her mother. Police are verifying her claims.
The long-awaited Vadaperumbakkam bridge in North Chennai is set to open, easing traffic for Manali and Madhavaram. Read about the project's journey and impact.
New Town Kolkata Development Authority sets aside ₹52.4 lakh for round-the-clock upkeep of 66 km canals & 250 km drainage lines to prevent flooding & mosquito breeding. Read details.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma instructs BJP office-bearers to launch a campaign highlighting the state government's two-year achievements and countering opposition propaganda. Details inside.
Punjab MLAs are spearheading new canal projects to rectify a 120-year-old water distribution error in Ludhiana. Learn how this historic correction aims to boost irrigation and development.
Shocking data reveals a mere 0.4% conviction rate for serious crimes in Rajasthan between Aug 2023-July 2025. MLA Amin Kagzi slams systemic failure. Details inside.
A young man is missing after his car fell into the Sidhwan Canal in Ludhiana. Search operations by police and divers are ongoing. Read for details.
A 25-year-old woman died and her infant son vanished after falling into a Palnadu canal. The family alleges murder by her husband. Police investigation is ongoing.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma launches a Rs 670 crore upgrade of the historic Gang Canal's Ferozpur feeder. The project, set for 2027 completion, will boost irrigation capacity for 3.14 lakh hectares. Read more.
The BJP's Punjab unit distances itself from a controversial event at the Gang Canal, stating it was a personal function. Get the full details on the political fallout.
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal made a swift U-turn from Amritsar airport, cancelling his visit to a contentious Gang Canal centenary event in Punjab. This marks the BJP's fourth political reversal in the state in just over a month. Read the full story.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa condemns BJP's Gang Canal centenary celebration as 'insensitive', calling it a reminder of colonial-era injustice against Punjab's water rights. Read more.
The Centre cancels a Gang Canal centenary event in Punjab and recalls Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal after state BJP warns of backlash over emotive water-sharing issue. Details inside.
Haryana's Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda calls for a special assembly session to address Chandigarh, SYL water, and sports infrastructure failures. He also alleges vote rigging in the 2024 polls.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma urges officers of Rajasthani origin to attract NRI investment and participate in Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas on Dec 10. Read how the state aims to leverage its diaspora.
The 100-year celebration of the Gang Canal in Punjab was abruptly cancelled, and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje called back to Delhi. Discover the political tensions and water-sharing disputes behind this sudden move.