Teesta River
River that flows from the eastern Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal
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Teesta River is a 414 km (257 mi) long river that rises in the Pauhunri Mountain of eastern Himalayas, flows through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal and subsequently enters Bangladesh through Rangpur division. In Bangladesh, it merges with Jamuna River which after meeting some other major rivers of the Bengal delta finally falls into the Bay of Bengal. It drains an area of 12,540 km2 (4,840 sq mi). In India, the Teesta flows through Mangan District, Gangtok District, Pakyong District, Kalimpong district, Darjeeling District, Jalpaiguri District, Cooch Behar districts and the cities of Rangpo, Jalpaiguri and Mekhliganj. In Bangladesh, it flows through Lalmonirhat District, Rangpur District, Kurigram District and Gaibandha District. It joins the Jamuna River at Phulchhari Upazila in Bangladesh. 305 km (190 mi) of the river lies in India and 109 km (68 mi) in Bangladesh. The Teesta is the largest river of Sikkim and second largest river of West Bengal after the Ganges.
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High court notice to Gujarat govt on Teesta's plea seeking FIR quashingThe Gujarat high court on Wednesday issued a notice to the state government over a petition filed by activist Teesta Setalvad seeking the quashing of an FIR against her for allegedly fabricating..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Sikkim flood: 176 tourists evacuated from flood hit stateA total of 176 tourists were on Tuesday airlifted from North Sikkim, which has been ravaged by a flash flood in the Teesta river, Chief Secretary VB Pathak said.DNA - Published | |
West Bengal Flood: 10,000 people rescued, Governor Ananda Bose to visit affected areasThe northern part of West Bengal shares border with Sikkim which witnessed a flash flood in the Teesta river leaving at least 10 people dead, scores injured and around 80 others missing.DNA - Published | |
Sikkim: 23 Army jawans missing due to flash flood in Teesta river in Lachen ValleyThe flash flood made its way through River Teesta sweeping Indreni Bridge in Singtam town, some 30 kilometres from Gangtok, Gangtok District Administration said.DNA - Published | |
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Day after Supreme Court bail, Gujarat court rejects Teesta’s discharge pleaIndiaTimes - Published |
