No question of Andhra losing Krishna river water rights: CM Chandrababu Naidu
Amaravati (PTI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has categorically said that there is no question of the state losing its rights on Krishna river water.
During a review meeting at the secretariat, the chief minister instructed officials to be assertive and strong in arguments before the tribunal adjudicating the river water share to protect the state's rights.
"Naidu made it clear that there is no question of losing AP's (Andhra Pradesh) rights on Krishna river water," said an official press release issued late on Wednesday.
According to the CM, 512 TMC water was apportioned to Andhra Pradesh and 299 TMC to Telangana, following the bifurcation of the united Andhra Pradesh state.
He called for this arrangement of water sharing to continue between the two Telugu states, adding that water security is important for all the districts and this natural resource in reservoirs should be used judiciously.
Meanwhile, officials informed the CM that 1,095 TMC water is available in all the reservoirs of the state by November 25 while ground water level in Rayalaseema region improved from 7.3 metres to nine metres. The chief minister directed officials to initiate measures to improve ground water levels, the press release added.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
