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Haryana govt approves Rs 2.85 crore groundwater project

Chandigarh, May 1 (UNI) The Haryana Government has approved a project of Rs 2. 85 crore for recharging of groundwater through injection bore wells in the sweet water zone of districts Ambala, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Kaithal and Panipat.

Informing this today, Irrigation and Revenue Minister Capt Ajay Singh Yadav said the construction of the ground water recharging project for Massani Barrage in district Rewari at a cost of Rs 6.7 crore had already been commenced. Similarly, some more schemes were also being prepared for Rewari and Mohindergarh districts to recharge groundwater.

He said that the irrigation department had prepared three project reports for low height cascade dams on river Ghaggar and its tributaries at Kaushlya, Dangrana and Dewanwala to prevent wasteful flow of water and loss of property due to floods during monsoon season. These projects had already been submitted to the Central Water Commission for their appraisal and clearance.

These projects would not only solve the drinking water problem of district Panchkula but also help in moderating floods in Ghaggar belt of Punjab and Haryana. The irrigation department was also preparing a detailed master plan for the improvement and rehabilitation of agriculture related reservoirs including Bibipur Lake, Kotla Lake, Ottu Lake and Bhindawas Lake.

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Higher reaches experience moderate snowfall

Shimla, May 1 (UNI) The higher reaches in tribal areas of Lahaul Spiti and Pangi today experienced moderate snowfall. Mandi town and its surronding areas were lashed by a dust storm of velocity between 80 km and 90 km per hour, disrupting normal life. The storm was followed by moderate showers, which brought down the day's temperature. However, the storm caused extensive damage to fruit crops, uprooted trees and dusrupted the power supply. Traffic came to.....

Woman and her 2 children electrocuted

Shahjahanpur, May 1 (UNI) A woman and her two minor children were electrocuted in the Kotwali area of the district today. Police said the kids were playing in their house in Bijlipura area when they accidently came in contact with a livewire. On hearing their cries, their mother Nagma (25) tried to rescue them, but was also electrocuted. A case had been registered. UNI XC-VS PR BST2123.....

Air Arabia launches Kochi flights

Kochi, May 1 (UNI) Air Arabia, the international low-cost airline based in the UAE, today launched its operations to Kochi as its third Indian destination. Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi led the hosts to welcome the first flight from Sharjah at the Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery amid fanfare and celebrations this afternoon. Speaking on the occasion, Air Arabia CEO Adel Ali said the airline will commence operations by operating four flights a.....
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