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China's Tibet dam push raises regional alarm over water security and contr
Updated : 5 months ago IST
China has confirmed the launch of a massive hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, triggering renewed concerns over environmental risks, downstream water security and China's tightening grip over the region, as reported by Phayul.
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BJP MP Tapir Gao warns of 'devastating' impact on Northeast India from Chi
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
BJP MP from Arunachal Pradesh, Tapir Gao on Tuesday raised serious concerns over China's proposed construction of the "Great Bend Dam" on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, warning that the dam's impact will severely affect the downstream regions of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and the broader North
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China's Metok dam poses severe risks to Tibet's environment, warns UN advo
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Phuntsok Tobgyal, the UN Advocacy Officer at the Office of Tibet in Geneva, raised serious concerns about the environmental and social impacts of China's proposed Metok Dam during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), as reported by Tibet.net.
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China's construction of dams sparks controversy as building river dams "re
Updated : 1 year, 4 months 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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Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu views China's refusal to enter into bindi
Updated : 1 year, 4 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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China's projects on Yarlung Tsangpo River to adversely impact India, Bangl
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], July 27 (ANI): As China continues with hydropower projects on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, concerns are rising in the lower riparian nations regarding the impact of these projects on the river, which is one of the crucial sources of freshwater for India and Bangladesh.
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