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'River that grows in India...': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma responds to P
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to social media to reply to Pakistan over China's threat to stop the Brahmaputra water to India. Giving a befitting reply, he called Brahmaputra 'a river that grows in India'.
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Assam: Flood preparedness underway at Pobitora Sanctuary with temporary ca
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In view of the upcoming flood threat during the monsoon season, authorities at the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary have begun implementing precautionary measures to safeguard both wildlife and frontline personnel.
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Brahmaputra river overflows in Dibrugarh, causes widespread disruption
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
After heavy rains, the Brahmaputra River is in spate. In Dibrugarh, the Brahmaputra River is flowing at 105.85 meters instead of the danger level of 105.70 meters. Given the danger posed by the Brahmaputra River, the district administration has banned the general public from going to the riv
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Assam: Brahmaputra river overflows, floods low-lying areas in Dibrugarh
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Water levels in the Brahmaputra river continued to remain high in Dibrugarh district of Assam on Sunday following incessant rainfall in several parts of the state and neighbouring regions.
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Assam: Dakhinpat Satra devotees pray for safety, prosperity at Brahmaputra
Updated : 10 months ago IST
In a deeply spiritual and culturally significant event, the devotees of the revered Dakhinpat Satra in Majuli gathered at Afala Ghat to offer prayers to the mighty Brahmaputra River.
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Fresh tender floated to build bridge over Brahmaputra to connect Majuli wi
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The construction work for the bridge had to be stalled in late 2024 after the contractor withdrew from the project. A new tender has been floated today.
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Assam government conducts eviction drive to make Guwahati flood-free
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The Assam government in collaboration with the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), carried out an eviction drive on Tuesday at the Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development in the Chachal area of Guwahati, with the vision of making Guwahati flood-free in the y
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We will transform Guwahati within one and half year: Assam Minister Jayant
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah stated that Guwahati would be transformed into an attractive city within one and a half year.
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Experts from India, Bhutan warn of risks from China's proposed dam on Brah
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Amid growing concerns over China's plans to construct the "world's largest dam" on Brahmaputra, experts from India and Bhutan have voiced serious reservations about the project, warning of environmental and geopolitical risks.
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China's proposed 'Great Bend Dam' could result in water deficient Brahmapu
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Experts from different countries have expressed deep concern at the 'International Seminar on Ensuring Water Security, Ecological Integrity, and Disaster Resilience' over China's proposed "Great Bend Dam" on the Yarlung Tsangpo which is known as Brahmaputra in Tibet.
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Experts express concern over 'Great Bend Dam' in China
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Global experts have expressed deep concern over China's proposed "Great Bend Dam" by China on Yarlung Tsangpo, as Brahmaputra is known in Tibet, during a seminar held in Guwahati on Tuesday.
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Assam CM meets MD, NHIDCL Krishan Kumar, Secretary Fertilisers Rajat Kumar
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a press release, in the course of his meeting with the Chief Minister, Dr Kumar discussed the ongoing highway projects under NHIDCL in Assam. The Chief Minister also requested the Managing Director to expedite the ongoing highway and bridge projects, including the 19.28 km long
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