The Minister visited three project sites in Kishtwar on Monday and directed officials to ensure the timely completion of the hydropower projects on the Chenab River, a key component of the Indus river system.
In a major milestone, the 624 megawatt Kiru hydroelectric project, under construction on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, has reached a significant milestone with the completion of 10 lakh cubic meters of Dam Concreting, out of a total target of 12 lakh cubic meters.
Water rafting on the Chenab River in Reasi resumed after a long suspension of almost six months on Monday.
In a bold move that marks a decisive shift in India’s strategic calculus, the government has revived the long-stalled Sawalkote Hydroelectric Power Project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.
The border area of Akhnoor in the Jammu district is the last checkpoint before the river enters Pakistan.
After India shut the gates of Salal Dam, BJP leader Amit Malviya lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for showing strong political will to make tough decisions in the national interest.
According to officials, the team will arrive here on 17 June and till 28 June visit various rivers, waters of which are allocated to Pakistan under the IWT.
Continuous heavy rainfall in various regions over the past few days raised the water level of the Chenab River, which washed away their makeshift
The two accused, Pankaj Khajuria and Paramjeet Singh, have been arrested, a police officer said here. The victim has been missing since July 24.
Work on the Rs 4,640.88-crore Kiru hydroelectric project on the Chenab river, which flows into Pakistan, would start within two…
