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India keeping close eye on China's plans to develop hydropower projects on
Updated : 12 months ago IST
In a written response to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Kirti Vardhan Singh said that the government is monitoring all developments related to the river and taking necessary measures to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of Indian citizens living in downstream areas.
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Construction works of Barak Valley Secretariat will be completed by Oct-No
Updated : 1 year ago IST
"The Assam government has started efforts to develop Barak Valley. Rs 100 crores have been allocated to the Barak Valley Development Department in the budget. Earlier, work was started on the Barak Valley Mini Secretariat. Now, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has decided that it will be known as the
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Top officials brief Parliamentary Committee on foreign policy and trade co
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to the sources, the Committee members asked many pointed questions on China and the Dam on the Brahmaputra river.
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6,327 riverine Dolphins estimated in India's first-ever survey
Updated : 1 year ago IST
India's first-ever riverine dolphin estimation report has revealed 6,327 dolphins across 28 rivers in eight states. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number, followed by Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam.
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Assam: Smoke scare delays Barak-Brahmaputra Express, officials cite 'brake
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
A wave of smoke erupted in the Barak-Brahmaputra Express at Assam's Bihara Railway Station, leading to a delay in the train, following which the Northeast Frontier Railway clarified that the incident was caused by some break binding issue.
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Brahmaputra Riverfront Development Project to be completed by April: Assam
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The project undertaken by the Guwahati Smart City Limited (GSL) of the Assam government is likely to be open this year and has been undertaken to create a project for tourism and boost economic activities.
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KKR IPL Trophy Tour marks grand beginning in Guwahati
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The coveted IPL trophy made its presence felt at several landmark locations, starting with the Kamakhya Temple before moving to the Brahmaputra Riverfront in Panbazar.
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China's construction of dams sparks controversy as building river dams "re
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
China's construction and operation of dams has sparked controversy as building river dams and artificial reservoirs causes "irreversible modification of natural landscapes" and "such extensive interfeence can even increase the risk of earthquakes, according to The Institute for Security and
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"If law allowed, I'd make Kejriwal take dip in Yamuna: Assam CM Himanta
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
"Kejriwal has become dirty so he needs to be cleaned, after the elections, I will take him to Ganga and Brahmaputra and let him take a bath there, then he will understand that if govt wants Rivers can be cleaned," CM Himanta said.
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Sikyong Penpa warns of strategic and ecological risks from China's Brahmap
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Highlighting the seismic sensitivity of the Tibetan Plateau, Sikyong cautioned against the risks posed by massive construction in the fragile region.
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Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu views China's refusal to enter into bindi
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Speaking at the inaugural function of a seminar titled 'Environment and Security' in Itanagar at the Dorjee Khandu Auditorium Hall of the state Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister drew attention of all stakeholders towards the Chinese plan to construct the world's largest hydropower
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Tibetan Govt in-Exile plans to compose book, map with original names of Ti
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Penpa Tsering spoke about China's policy of changing the names of places and occupying areas. He said that the Tibetan Government in-exile is working to draft a new map of Tibet while composing of a book on old Tibetan names in its original format to counter claims made by China.
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