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Samajwadi Party asks why empty water train was sent to Bundelkhand

The Samajwadi Party on Friday raised the issue of an empty water train reaching drought-hit Bundelkhand, even as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien stressed that there should be no politics over water.

May 06, 2016, 13:12 PM IST

After Latur, now 'water train' for drought-hit Bundelkhand

After Latur, now water-scarce Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh will receive relief in the form of railway wagons loaded with water.

May 04, 2016, 13:13 PM IST

'Mann Ki Baat': From water conversation to quality education - What all PM Narendra Modi said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation through his popular radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. 

Apr 24, 2016, 16:44 PM IST

One more 'water' train leaves for Maharashtra from Rajasthan

Earlier, two special trains have ferried water to the Marathwada region.

Apr 15, 2016, 19:59 PM IST

Another water train gears to quench parched Latur

After Latur received relief in the form of railway wagons loaded with water yesterday, another train consisting of 50 wagons is getting ready to transport potable water to the parched area in the Marathawada region.

Apr 13, 2016, 09:40 AM IST

Railways sends 'water train' to parched Latur in Maharashtra

The initiative was taken by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu as many parts of his home state are reeling under a severe water crisis, especially villages in Latur district that has a population of around 2.45 crore.

Apr 11, 2016, 19:05 PM IST

'Water train' leaves Miraj for drought-hit Latur in Maharashtra

A 'water train' with 10 wagons carrying water for parched Latur in Marathwada region, which is battling the worst drought ever, left from Miraj in western Maharashtra on Monday.

Apr 11, 2016, 12:34 PM IST