Brahmaputra
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Why China's mega dam project on Brahmaputra is facing natural threat and raised alarms in Beijing
Explainers | Jul 10, 2026, 04:50 PM ISTA research conducted by a Chinese geologist team has suggest that the mega dam project on Tsangpo river, also called the Brahmaputra in India, has raised concerns in Beijing after it warned that the hydropower project sits on an 'active fault line', making it prone to natural disasters.
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Guwahati–North Guwahati bridge: Know all about total cost, length and scope and impact of project
Assam | Feb 14, 2026, 01:55 PM ISTThe Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu will give a major connectivity boost to Assam, cutting down the 45-50 minute travel time from Guwahati to North Guwahati to just 7 to 10 minutes.
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Brahmaputra's Warrior: How Lachit Borphukan turned Assam's rivers into a fortress against Mughals
Assam | Nov 24, 2025, 08:30 AM ISTToday, Lachit stands as a symbol of courage, integrity, and patriotic leadership. Lachit Divas renews his legacy, reminding generations that love for the motherland, united with strategic genius, can turn even rivers into fortresses.
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India plans $77 billion hydro transmission push from Brahmaputra basin by 2047
India | Oct 13, 2025, 08:25 PM ISTIndia plans a Rs 6.4 trillion transmission network to harness 76 GW of hydroelectric power from the Brahmaputra basin by 2047, boosting clean energy and regional development.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma downplays immediate concerns over China's Brahmaputra dam
India | Jul 21, 2025, 02:21 PM ISTAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma downplays immediate concerns over China's massive Brahmaputra dam, emphasising ongoing diplomatic efforts and the river’s multiple water sources.
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Assam: Ferry Services Resume in Jorhat After 3-Day Halt Due to Rising Brahmaputra Water Levels
News | Jun 04, 2025, 02:04 PM ISTAssam: Ferry services between Majuli and Jorhat resumed after 3-day halt due to rising Brahmaputra levels; only passenger and two-wheeler transport are allowed as strong currents persist.
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'Even if China reduces...': Assam CM shuts down Pakistan's scare narrative over Brahmaputra river
Assam | Jun 03, 2025, 12:23 PM ISTSarma urged for a fact-based approach to dispel fears about China's control over the Brahmaputra, stating that the river gains volume within India and does not shrink due to upstream activity.
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India's reminder to China over Brahmaputra Dam: Activities upstream shouldn't harm downstream states
World | Jan 05, 2025, 11:55 AM ISTIndia has responded to China's plan of constructing the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, saying that New Delhi has urged Beijing to ensure that activities upstream don't harm the interests of downstream states.
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India hits out at China for creating new counties with large parts of Aksai Chin
India | Jan 03, 2025, 06:08 PM ISTIndia on Friday said it has lodged a "solemn protest" with China over the establishment of two new counties in Hotan prefecture as parts of these regions fall in Indian union territory of Ladakh.
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China plays down concerns over Brahmaputra dam, says 'project won't affect riparian states'
World | Dec 27, 2024, 06:53 PM ISTAfter approving the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra river, China on Friday played the concerns around the massive construction to take place in a sensitive zone like the Himalayas.
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China gives go-ahead to construction of world's largest dam over Brahmaputra: Will it impact India?
World | Dec 26, 2024, 05:41 PM ISTThe construction of dam over the Brahmaputra river will enable China to control the water flow. Notably, India is also constructing a dam over the Brahmaputra river in Arunachal Pradesh.
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INS Brahmaputra, Navy warship, severely damaged in fire, sailor missing
India | Jul 22, 2024, 10:18 PM ISTA sailor is missing after a fire broke out on the Navy's multi-role frigate INS Brahmaputra at Mumbai's Naval Dockyard on July 21. The fire, controlled by the ship's crew and dockyard firefighters, caused the ship to list severely and ultimately rest on one side by July 22.
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Why Assam reels under devastating floods every year? EXPLAINED
Explainers | Jul 10, 2024, 07:55 PM ISTAssam faces the wrath of floods every year. More than 2 million people were affected by floods this year. Even the animals in Kaziranga National Park died due to floods. Why has flood become a common phenomenon in Assam? Know details.
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Assam flood crisis worsens: Over 6 lakh affected across 19 districts
Assam | Jul 01, 2024, 11:01 PM ISTAssam's flood situation has worsened, impacting over 6.44 lakh people across 19 districts. Multiple agencies are engaged in rescue operations as eight rivers flow above the danger mark.
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'Bangladesh asks for more flood data from India on Ganga, Brahmaputra, Barak'
World | Aug 27, 2022, 12:31 PM ISTNew Delhi: Bangladesh has asked for flood data from more upstream stations on the Ganga, Brahmaputra, Barak, and other rivers for accurate and increased lead time flood forecasts in the country.
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Ganga continues to be flooded in Bihar, Brahmaputra becoming concern
India | Aug 15, 2021, 11:58 PM ISTThe main Ganga stem is flowing in severe flood situations in Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh) to Murshidabad (West Bengal) districts. From Ghazipur to Ballia (UP), the river is in falling to steady state, whereas from Patna and downstream, it is flowing with a rising trend.
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Carefully monitoring all developments on Brahmaputra: MEA on China's plan to build major dam
India | Dec 03, 2020, 08:16 PM ISTAmidst reports that China plans to build a major dam on the Brahmaputra, India on Thursday said it "carefully monitors" all developments relating to the river, and that it intend to remain engaged with China on the issue of trans-border rivers to safeguard its interests.
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L&T to construct India's longest river bridge, will reduce distance between 2 states by 250-kms
India | Nov 25, 2020, 07:27 PM ISTLarsen & Toubro (L&T) has won the contract to build India's longest river bridge. The upcoming bridge will be 19-20 km long and will connect two states in the northeast. The bridge will be constructed on Brahmaputra river connecting Assam and Meghalaya.
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Guwahati gets India's longest ropeway across Brahmaputra
India | Aug 24, 2020, 09:22 PM ISTIndia's longest river ropeway of 1.82km connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati over the Brahmaputra river in Assam was inaugurated on Monday.
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Flood-like situation throws life out of gear in Assam's Tinsukia
News | Jun 27, 2020, 02:44 PM ISTFlood-like situation continues in Tinsukia district, following heavy rainfall.