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Govt. to commission water supply schemes soon

Shimla, Feb 6 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Irrigation and Public Health (IPH) Minister Ravinder Ravi today said that government would endeavour to fast commissioning of water supply schemes to address water scarcity problems in Shimla and Solan.

Presiding over meeting with department officers to review progress of ongoing drinking water supply scheme of Shimla and Solan Town,Mr. Ravinder Ravi also discussed the present water-availability from all sources to Shimla town that was reported as 32 to 34 mld against a peak requirement of 42 mld.

IPH Minister directed all concerned to take appropriate steps to plug water leakage at first instant so that saved water would be provided to general public.

Mr. Ravi directed officers for fast commissioning of Giri Water Supply Scheme and said that Government would be able to address the water scarcity problem of Shimla and Solan town before ensuing summers.

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Jaya appeals to Mamata to call off her fast

Chennai, Dec 27: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK Supremo J Jayalalithaa has appealed to Trinamool Congress President Mamata Banerjee to call off her fast, which entered 24th day today. A release from the AIADMK office tonight said, Ms Jayalalithaa had written a letter to Mamata Banerjee appealing her to call off the fast. Ms Jayalalithaa also telephoned her and urged her to call off the fast, the release added. A.....
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