Tag: water crisis

Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Opposing BBMB’s Extra Water Release to Haryana

He emphasised that Punjab had already provided 4,000 cusecs on humanitarian grounds and would not allow any further diversion of its share.

May 5, 2025

Punjab Assembly Holds Special Session to Reject BBMB Water Order, Vows to Protect State’s Rights

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema denounced the BBMB directive as an attempt to “loot” Punjab’s resources.

May 5, 2025

Punjab Has No Surplus Water to Share with Haryana, Says CM Bhagwant Mann Amid Ongoing Dispute

He added that Haryana's demand hinges on outdated allocations from the past, saying, “The only logic they are giving is that earlier, too, they had been getting more water. But times have changed.”

May 5, 2025

Surjewala Blames Centre, Punjab, and Haryana CMs for Mishandling Escalating Water Crisis

Addressing a press conference, Surjewala slammed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini for what he described as a "love letter exchange" instead of practical action.

May 4, 2025

Haryana CM Accuses Bhagwant Mann of Politicising Water Crisis, Demands Full Share for State

Saini clarified that Haryana had only received 60% of its required water supply, amounting to 4,000 cusecs last week.

April 30, 2025

BJP Slams AAP Over CAG Report, Raises Water Crisis and Corruption Allegations in Delhi Assembly

AAP leader Atishi defended the Kejriwal-led government, arguing that the report mainly addressed flaws in the old excise policy, which AAP itself had flagged and sought to rectify through a new policy.

February 27, 2025

AAP calls off Water protest by minister Atishi, says “Will raise voice in Parliament”

He also mentioned that they will write a letter to the Prime Minister today and appeal to him to give Delhi its rightful share of water.

June 25, 2024

Until 28 lakh Delhiites get water, my indefinite fast will continue: Delhi Water Minister Atishi

She stated that for the last three weeks, Haryana has reduced the supply of water to Delhi.

June 24, 2024

‘Eyewash was carried out to orchestrate another media-oriented drama,” Delhi LG hits out at AAP

The LG Delhi Secretariat said that LG Saxena is looking forward to meeting 10 representatives to explore any measure that can help the people of Delhi on Sunday.

June 23, 2024

Delhi water crisis: Long queues continue to form at tankers across the city

Amid soaring temperatures, these scenes have become a daily occurrence in the national capital in many areas since the start of the summer season this year.

June 22, 2024