Brahmaputra River
River in Tibet, India and Bangladesh
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The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Tibet (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. It is the 9th largest river in the world by discharge, and the 15th longest.
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Assam floods: Death toll mounts to 81, more than 48 lakh people affectedA number of rivers, including the Brahmaputra, Kopili, Beki, Pagladiya and Puthimari , have water levels over the danger limit.DNA - Published | |
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India's first underwater road-cum-rail tunnels to be built in Assam, details hereThe proposed tunnels will reduce travel time between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Currently, there are five bridges across the Brahmaputra.DNA - Published | |
Criminal case, high-level probe in Brahmaputra boat capsize: Himanta Biswa SarmaIndiaTimes - Published | |
Assam accident: Several feared drowned, many missing as boats collide in Brahmaputra riverNational Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) launched a rescue operation. More than 120 passengers were on board.DNA - Published | |
India consistently conveys its concerns on developments over Brahmaputra: MEA to parliamentary panelIndiaTimes - Published | |
