India, Feb. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) 2026 commenced on a successful and high note with the inauguration by Shri Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Karnataka. The function was presided over by Shri D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. Shri C. R. Patil, Union Minister of Jal Shakti addressed the gathering in a video message. The session was marked by the presence of Chief Guest, Shri Raj Bhushan Choudary, Union Minister of State for Ministry of Jal Shakti; Shri T.B. Jayachandra, MLA, Karnataka and Special Representative of Govt. of Karnataka in New Delhi; Mr. Johannes Zutt, Regional VP South Asia, World Bank; Shri D. K. Sharma President of International...