[ad_1] Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporterGetty ImagesThe closing credits of 2021's No Time To Die, the most recent film in the 007 series, ended with a familiar message: "James Bond will return."But for the last few years,…
WRD initiates Tiruneermalai lake restoration, but residents seek…
[ad_1] Tiruneermalai lake | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj The Water Resources Department has set the ball rolling for the restoration of Tiruneermalai lake, one of the major waterbodies in the southern suburbs. Residents, however,…
WRD plans to build six check dams across…
[ad_1] WRD plans to construct widened drains to discharge excess rainwater that inundates residential areas in Katpadi in Vellore The Water Resources Department (WRD) will construct six check dams across Palar river and its tributaries…
WRD clears encroachments along the Adyar, to intensify…
[ad_1] After many years, the Water Resources Department (WRD) has cleared encroachments at Sathya Nagar North along a portion of Adyar River.The WRD has identified 3,000 more encroachments to be cleared in a phased manner…
More women engineers hold key positions in WRD…
[ad_1] In the past decade, women engineers’ strength in the Water Resources Department has increased to nearly 60%. Currently, five wings have women engineers holding key positions as chief engineers, marking a significant milestone. Officials…
WRD to soon launch an online portal for…
[ad_1] The Water Resources Department (WRD) will soon launch an online portal for issuing no-objection certificates (NOCs). This will help streamline administrative processes and benefit citizens. The department has already started introducing e-Office system in a…
NGT warns of summoning WRD and State coastal…
[ad_1] The Counsel for the State government has requested additional time to provide more details. The Bench has scheduled the next hearing for March 18. | Photo Credit: File photo The Southern Bench of the…
WRD to finalise draft amendment to Tamil Nadu Farmers…
[ad_1] After nearly 25 years since it was enacted, the Tamil Nadu Farmers Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 2000, is set to be amended. The Water Resources Department will finalise the draft amendment to the…
WRD stresses need to sanction funds for restoring…
[ad_1] The Water Resources Department (WRD) stressed the need for funds to be sanctioned for for the centrally sponsored scheme —Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of water bodies — across Tamil Nadu in a meeting…