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China steps up preparations for future water war with India: Report
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
China has stepped up preparations for a future water war with India by accelerating the construction of a huge dam on the Mabja Zangbo river, just a few kilometres north of the trijunction border with India and Nepal.
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India, China rail projects in Nepal highlight geopolitical rivalry between
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The two projects highlight the geopolitical rivalry between India and China competing for influence in Nepal, The Kathmandu Post reported. said. However, progress on the Indian project Raxaul-Kathmandu railway has been more rapid.
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Delhi assembly sanctions additional funds for Yamuna cleaning, Chhath ghat
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The Delhi Assembly on Thursday approved the supplementary grant of Rs 1,028 crore for the project of cleaning the river Yamuna and Delhi Jal Board in the national capital.
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Activists claim China-backed Kyaukphyu deep sea port to disrupt livelihood
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The development of Kyaukphyu Port and Special Economic Zone (KPSEZ), Myanmar's first deep-sea port in Rakhine state, is bound to face resistance, Mizzima reported, adding that activists have claimed that the deep sea port is expected to disrupt the livelihoods of local fishermen as fish stoc
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Tribals continue protest against bridge on Indravati river; govt officials
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Tribals continued their protest at the border of Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh for the 15th day on Wednesday against the construction of a bridge on the Indravati river which, they say, would benefit the mining companies, but harm the environment and affect the interests of local inhabitants.
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Yamuna has become '200 per cent poisonous' after formation of AAP govt, sa
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Ramvir Singh Bidhuri on Wednesday claimed that River Yamuna has become 200 per cent poisonous after the formation of Arvind Kejriwal's government in Delhi.
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Varanasi is hosting a four-day Kashi Balloon and Boat Festival
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI/SRV): To mark the first-ever SCO delegation visit, Banaras is hosting a Hot Air Balloon and Boating Festival called Kashi Balloon and Boat Festival from 17th to 20th of January i2023. This teeming and bustling spiritual heart of India - is ready to give a b
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Iran feels it has been ditched by China: Report
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Tehran is also worried about China's recent embrace of Saudi Arabia and other GCC nations as Iran believed that China had taken a neutral stand in Iran's rivalry with Saudi Arabia in the Gulf region.
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Kin of 4 UP residents killed in Nepal plane crash leave for Kathmandu
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
At least 70 people were killed when a Yeti Airlines passenger plane with 72 people on board, including five Indians, crashed into a river gorge while landing at the newly-opened airport in central Nepal's resort city of Pokhara on Sunday.
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UP: Tourists arrive as migratory Siberian birds flock to Brijghat in Hapur
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Thousands of Siberian birds after flying over kilometres have flocked to Uttar Pradesh's Brijghat, adding to the beauty of the ghat.
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Ganga Vilas Cruise not stuck in Bihar, cruise docked for tourists to explo
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The flagship Ganga Vilas Cruise, which was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, reached Patna as per schedule and is not stuck in Chhapra, stated Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) on Monday.
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh calls Ganga Vilas "obscene" and a threat to
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
While inaugurating the world's largest longest river cruise titled Ganga Vilas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it "a new age of tourism in India", but on the other hand, Congress general secretary in charge communications Jairam Ramesh has termed the service "obscene".
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