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‘Jal Sarthi’ app boosting govt’s jal jeevan mission

May 20, 2026, 01:04 (IST)

Nagpur’s Solar-Powered Village Water Model Gets National Spotlight

May 17, 2026, 01:25 (IST)

HC seeks reply from state home dept and ACB on Mahesh Joshi’s arrest plea

May 28, 2026, 00:32 (IST)

State signs MoU with Centre to speed up potable water lines

May 19, 2026, 02:45 (IST)

Asia’s largest artificial desert reservoir taking shape in Jaisalmer under jal jeevan mission

TNN / May 26, 2026, 11:45 (IST)

Rajasthan's Jaisalmer desert is now home to Asia's largest artificial water reservoir, a massive 28km lake built for ₹242 crore. This project, under the jal jeevan mission, promises year-round drinking water for Jaisalmer and Barmer districts, storing 141 crore litres. The innovative design includes a special plastic lining to prevent seepage and even accommodates Indian Army training exercises.

Undertake emergency water works in Mandya based on priority: ZP CEO

May 26, 2026, 22:29 (IST)

From 12k to just 23: State sees steep fall in ODF plus villages

May 27, 2026, 01:00 (IST)

Hazaribag Launches Month-Long Water Testing Campaign for Safe Drinking Water

TNN / May 21, 2026, 19:06 (IST)

Hazaribag district administration will start a month-long water testing campaign from May 23. This initiative aims to ensure safe drinking water and prevent water-borne diseases. Jalsahiyas will test water quality in every household using Field Test Kits. The campaign will assess parameters like pH, turbidity, and arsenic. Panchayat representatives will also monitor tap water supply.

jal jeevan mission revived in Rajasthan with Rs 4,800 crore allocation: Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

TNN / May 11, 2026, 12:31 (IST)

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced the revival of Rajasthan's jal jeevan mission with ₹4,800 crore approved to restart stalled projects. He warned against corruption, promising strict action, and assured uninterrupted water supply during summer. Shekhawat also addressed electrification issues, pledging to connect all remaining households within 1,000 days.

No more free water: Raj govt to charge fee for JJM connections

May 21, 2026, 01:03 (IST)

KDP meet rejects nuclear plant in Besur; seeks HC circuit bench in Shivamogga

May 22, 2026, 18:12 (IST)

Madhu Bangarappa orders crackdown on illegal liquor sale

No more 8km trek for water as tribal hamlet 120km near Mumbai to finally get motorable road

May 28, 2026, 00:36 (IST)

Road Construction Work In Dapurmal, A Hilltop Village In Shahapur Taluka, To Start This Week

Ensure uninterrupted power supply in both urban, rural areas: Dy CM

May 18, 2026, 23:54 (IST)

Reviews Devpt Works in Banda

Centre set to release Rs 2,700 crore in pending funds to West Bengal under jal jeevan mission

TNN / May 09, 2026, 09:51 (IST)

Bengal administration is preparing to implement the Centre's Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme ahead of the new BJP government's swearing-in. A high-level meeting discussed implementation modalities and Ayushman card distribution. The Centre will also release Rs 2,700 crore in pending jal jeevan mission funds to West Bengal.

Climate fund to help increase state’s green cover: Dy CM

TNN / May 25, 2026, 00:06 (IST)

In a bold move against climate change, Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister has unveiled the new Green Climate Fund, aimed at enhancing the state's greenery. This fund will be supported through cesses on various state activities, mining operations, and vehicle registrations (with EVs excluded), alongside voluntary and CSR donations.

BJP lost, so funds stopped: Amra Ram accuses CM Sharma of targeting Shekhawati

May 12, 2026, 00:35 (IST)

CM directs DMs to enforce safety norms in jal jeevan mission works

May 03, 2026, 00:44 (IST)

Tripura targets 100% rural tap connections as JJM 2.0 extends timeline

TNN / May 02, 2026, 22:13 (IST)

Collectors, officials accountable for public inconvenience during summer: Rajasthan CM

May 14, 2026, 00:37 (IST)

More ministers won’t fix nine years of failure, says Akhilesh Yadav

May 11, 2026, 02:20 (IST)

CM hands over subsidy cheques, toolkits to beneficiaries in Maharajganj

May 16, 2026, 01:18 (IST)

Former Congress minister Mahesh Joshi arrested in Rs 900-crore jal jeevan mission 'scam'

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 07, 2026, 11:58 (IST)

Rajasthan's Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested former minister Mahesh Joshi in connection with the alleged ₹900-crore jal jeevan mission scam. Officials stated Joshi, the former PHED minister, is accused of misusing his position and accepting bribes for awarding contracts. This follows his earlier arrest by the ED in a related money laundering case.

MSME contractors protest delay in JJM bill payments in Andhra Pradesh

May 12, 2026, 23:04 (IST)

JJM Scam: ACB arrests Joshi aide Badhaya from Delhi airport

May 11, 2026, 22:23 (IST)

Ex-minister Sent to Judicial Custody, Badhaya Sent to ACB Remand

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to hold finance, home till ministry is fully expanded; Dilip Ghosh gets rural development

TNN / May 12, 2026, 04:51 (IST)

Bengal's new BJP government, led by CM Suvendu Adhikari, distributed portfolios in its first cabinet meeting. Key ministers Dilip Ghosh and Agnimitra Paul were assigned crucial departments, with plans to consolidate power ahead of upcoming local and Lok Sabha polls. CM Adhikari will temporarily oversee unallocated ministries, including home and finance.