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The check dam and its 39 sluice gates, built in 1858, suffered severe damage during the 2021 floods. Floodwater released from the dam had led to an eroded riverbed that further weakened the structure. The project, estimated at ₹222.14 cr., is expected to be completed by 2026, says WRD engineer

Firms will have to refer their use case to a Union or State government Ministry or department, which will then have to refer the proposal to UIDAI

It says challenges remained due to elevated geo-political risks, high freight costs, and imposition of climate change-related non-tariff measures by European Union

Justice P.T. Asha also decides to monitor the investigation and directs the Registration Department to make an entry regarding the fraudulent registration in official records

The patient can also nominate two persons to decide on his/her behalf if the patient does not have decision-making capabilities

Strategy group also discusses other key issues to be discussed during session

Competitions in various sports, music, dance, literary, and fine arts events are being held for school students

IMEC is on the agenda as External Affairs Minister visits UAE, Oman, and prepares to meet the Foreign Ministers of Greece and Egypt in Delhi; PM expected to discuss the project during visits to Paris, Washington

The party also decides to conduct Mahanadu for three days in Kadapa from May 27

The Chief Economic Adviser contended that certain restrictions and regulations raise the fixed cost of doing business, in turn, bothering hiring prospects.

Commission members studied the topography of Sangam Nose, will analyse CCTV footage of the incident; plan to visit hospitals to speak to injured; mandated to identify causative factors and steps to prevent future stampedes

Lack of localisation and complexity of the textile value chain result in higher costs for Indian exporters, compared to global competitors, it says

Kerala offers a replicable model for ‘localisation’ of sustainable development goals, the survey notes

Clarification sought from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on the role of his party

The appointment of new chiefs to 23 district units of BJP has angered rebel leaders who have alleged that Vijayendra’s followers have been accommodated