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Omar Abdullah Demands Investigation into Political Interference at Rs 3,700 Crore Ratle Hydropower Project
Dec 16, 2025 01:06 am CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for an investigation after Megha Engineering alleged political interference and extortion attempts at the 850 MW Ratle hydropower project in Kishtwar. The company warned it may abandon the nationally important project if coercion by two BJP MLAs continues, potentially causing further delays to a project previously stalled for eight years.
MEIL Threatens to Abandon Rs 3,700 Crore Rattle Hydropower Project in J&K Due to Political Interference
Dec 14, 2025 02:09 am CST
Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) warns of possible withdrawal from the 850 MW Rattle Hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, citing political pressure to hire unskilled local workers that compromises safety and quality standards. The Rs 3,700 crore project, which already faced an 8-year delay previously, is crucial for India's infrastructure development following the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.
Ratle Hydropower Project Faces Closure Threat in J&K Due to Political Interference and Labor Disputes
Dec 13, 2025 02:23 am CST
The 850 Megawatt Ratle hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir faces potential shutdown as Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited alleges political interference and pressure to hire inexperienced local workers for technical positions. Following an assault on a company executive and ongoing labor disputes, project management has warned of indefinite suspension of construction activities, potentially delaying a crucial infrastructure project that had already faced an eight-year setback previously.
Pakistan Faces Severe Water Crisis as India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty: Ecological Threat Report 2025
Nov 01, 2025 04:46 pm CST
The Ecological Threat Report 2025 warns that Pakistan faces an acute risk of water scarcity following India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. With 80% of Pakistan's agriculture dependent on the Indus River system and limited storage capacity, any significant reduction in water flow could threaten food security and regional stability in a conflict that has evolved from decades of cooperation to increasing confrontation.