Brahmaputra River
River in China, India and Bangladesh
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The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Southwestern China, Northeastern India, and Bangladesh. It is known as Brahmaputra or Luit in Assamese, Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan, the Siang/Dihang River in Arunachali, and Jamuna River in Bengali. By itself, it is the 9th largest river in the world by discharge, and the 15th longest.
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Panel green-signals under-river tunnel across Brahmaputra; returns 2 projects in J&K citing deficienciesAn inter-ministerial panel has recommended the construction of India's longest under-river tunnel across the Brahmaputra in Assam, costing approximately Rs 14,900 crore. This project will significantly..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Can China use 'water bomb' against India? Beijing to construct 60,000 MW hydel project at...BJP Arunachal MP Tapir Gao claimed that the devastating floods of June 2000 caused by a similar "water bomb" that had washed away more than 10 bridges on the Siang river, as the Yarlung Tsangpo is..DNA - Published | |
'India carefully monitoring all developments': Centre on China's Brahmaputra dam projectIndia is keenly monitoring China's plan to build a hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river and is implementing measures to protect its downstream interests. The Indian government has raised..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Monitoring China dam on Brahmaputra, govt tells Rajya SabhaThe Indian government is monitoring China's plans for a hydropower project on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet and taking measures to protect its interests. Discussions with China occur through an..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Dam over Brahmaputra won't impact water flows to India': China after New Delhi registers protestChina has assured India and Bangladesh that its proposed dam on the Brahmaputra River will have no negative impacts on downstream countries. India has already expressed concerns and sought transparency..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Arunachal CM: Siang project aims to curb China flood risksArunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu highlighted the importance of the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), costing Rs 1.13 lakh crore, to generate electricity, maintain the natural flow of the river,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'No negative affect on lower reaches': China defends plan to build world's largest dam over Brahmaputra River in TibetChina has approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, aiming to develop clean energy and address climate change. Despite assurances from China about the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
China is building 'world's largest' dam on Brahmaputra, should India be worried?China's mega hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river raises concerns in India over reduced Brahmaputra water flow and regional impact.DNA - Published | |
China to build world's biggest dam near border; India waits & watchesChina has approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra in Tibet, close to the Indian border. This significant project, expected to cost over one trillion yuan, raises..IndiaTimes - Published | |
China plans world's largest dam on Brahmaputra: How will it impact IndiaChina has approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, near the Indian border. Estimated to cost $137 billion, this project raises concerns in India and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
First ‘scheduled service’ of vessels launched on Ganga, Brahmaputra, Barak riversIndia's shipping ministry launched a 'scheduled service' for cargo vessels on the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Barak rivers, alongside the 'Jalvahak' incentive scheme. This initiative aims to boost cargo..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Assam flood situation improves marginally, 18.80 lakh still affectedAssam floods affect 18.80 lakh and cause 85 deaths. Worst-hit are Dhubri, Cachar, Barpeta. NDRF, SDRF carry out rescues; 543 camps aid displaced. Forecasts predict thunderstorms. Brahmaputra and others..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Assam floods: 23 lakh affected in 29 districts, water levels show signs of recedingThe flood situation in Assam is improving, with 23 lakh people still affected across 29 districts. In Darrang, 1.63 lakh people are impacted, and 98 villages remain submerged. Water levels of the..IndiaTimes - Published | After 40 years, rhinos return to sanctuaries in AssamAfter 40 years, rhinos have returned to stay at Laokhowa and Burachapori wildlife sanctuaries of greater Kaziranga, Assam, following a massive eviction through which 1,282 hectares of forest and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Brahmaputra tunnel to speed up troops’ movement to LACThe Centre has cleared the decks for a strategic tunnel under the Brahmaputra to transport soldiers to the LAC with China and bring about rapid development of the area with minimal disturbance to the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
