Shashi Shekhar

Former Prasar Bharati CEO shares morphed image of PM Modi, draws flak

In the now-deleted post, PM Modi was shown standing with folded hands before Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani. However, in the original picture, the woman was Deepika Mandal who runs an NGO standing with Modi.

Jun 07, 2021, 15:56 PM IST

Centre to set up single tribunal to decide all inter-state water disputes

The Centre has decided to set up a single, permanent Tribunal to adjudicate all inter-state river water disputes subsuming existing tribunals, a step which is aimed at resolving grievances of states in a speedy manner.

Dec 18, 2016, 14:20 PM IST

Cauvery Supervisory Committee to meet in Delhi today

The Cauvery Supervisory Committee, headed by Union Water Resources Secretary Shashi Shekhar, will meet in New Delhi on Monday to decide on the quantum of Cauvery river water to be released to Tamil Nadu and other states.

Sep 12, 2016, 11:21 AM IST

India Water Week begins Apr 8, aims 'Water for All'

The event will organise exhibitions showcasing the technologies, latest development and solutions available for improving efficiencies in agriculture and irrigation, water supply and energy generation.

Mar 23, 2016, 23:20 PM IST

Govt asks public, NRIs to contribute to Clean Ganga Fund

With surface cleaning of River Ganga's mainstream set to begin next year, Government has urged public and NRIs to contribute towards the Clean Ganga Fund (CGF).

Dec 06, 2015, 12:27 PM IST

Surface cleaning of Ganga to begin from January 2016

The cleaning of solid waste like clothes, parts of dead bodies from the surface of the mainstream of Ganga will begin in January next year, the Centre said today.

Nov 23, 2015, 23:22 PM IST