Kelavarapalli Dam’s sluice gates opened for irrigation
The Hindu
Kelavarapalli dam releases water to irrigate 8,000 acres in Hosur and Shoolagiri taluks, benefiting 22 villages.
The sluice gates of Kelavarapalli dam were opened to irrigate 8,000 acres in Hosur and Shoolagiri taluks on Wednesday.
Water released through the Left Main Canal will irrigate 5,918 acres, while water released through the Right Main canal will irrigate 2,082 acres. A total of 457.58 mcft of water will be released on turns.
The water will be released taking into consideration the inflow into the reservoir. The water will be released for 90 days on a turn system, with a five-day release followed by a five-day stoppage.
The waters will irrigate watershed areas spread across Hosur and Shoolagiri taluks to cover 22 villages. Thattaganapalli, Bhoothinatham, Bethamuthali, Muthali, Athur, Marasanthiram, Kathirepalli, Moranapalli, Thorapalli, Tiruchipalli, Kothur, Kamadotti, Dinnur. Subagiri, Koneripalli, Sinnakollu, Bethakollu, Samanapalli, Sennathur, Attakurukki, Nallakanakottapalli, and Marthandapalli will be irrigated by Kelavarapalli waters.
Earlier, Collector C. Satheesh Kumar opened the sluice gates of the two main canals.
Srirangam residents seek improved infrastructure and amenities to support rapid urbanization and growing tourism demands in the constituency.
Alandur faces unresolved civic infrastructure issues, including lack of water and drainage, despite recent development efforts ahead of TN Election 2026.
Delhi's fiscal deficit surged by 62% in 2025-26, reflecting revenue declines and raising concerns about the city's economic health.
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Anvar and Firos face multiple namesake rivals in their constituencies amid a crowded candidate field.
Kamal Haasan announces support for DMK in 2026 elections, emphasizing the need for 'Dravidian Model 2.0' for Tamil Nadu's welfare.
DMK finalises seat-sharing for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, contesting 175 seats with allies DMDK and VCK.
Parliament may adjourn early for Assembly elections, allowing MPs to campaign in key election-bound states.
Indian vessels can freely sail through the Strait of Hormuz without needing permission, confirms a senior government official.
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 25, 2026
An IndiGo flight at Vijayawada airport was grounded due to a tyre burst, but all 79 occupants are safe.
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: TMC(M) gets five seats in NDA, to contest on BJP's 'Lotus' symbol
TMC(M) secures five NDA seats, to contest Assembly elections using BJP's 'Lotus' symbol in Tamil Nadu.
The Karnataka government will discuss with officials the possibility of creating a portal for unemployed youth to share their details and access job opportunities in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), Minister for Small Industries and Public Enterprises Sharanabasappa Darshanapur said in the Legislative Council on Tuesday.
AIADMK's 2026 manifesto promises free rations, women's benefits, education reforms, and economic growth initiatives for Tamil Nadu.