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  J&K: Centre Launches 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on Chenab River

  News | August 01, 2025 18:10 IST

  J&K: Following the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, the Centre has invited bids for the 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on Chenab River, which is set to become the largest hydroelectric project in the Union Territory.

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  Another blow to Pakistan after Indus Waters Treaty suspension, India revives Sawalkote Project

  India | July 31, 2025 23:23 IST

  The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has issued an official notification inviting e-tenders for the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project, a plan initially conceived in the 1960s.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Ramban district admin bans movement near Chenab River amid rising water levels

  Jammu and Kashmir | June 27, 2025 16:29 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir: In a separate notification, the district administration informed the public that silt flushing at the Dulhasti Power Station in Kishtwar is scheduled for June 28, from midnight to 5 pm. The process is likely to cause a temporary but sharp rise in the Chenab River's water levels.

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  Chenab bridge project engineer reacts to 'unnecessary' fame: 'I am one of the thousands...'

  India | June 10, 2025 17:51 IST

  The Chenab Bridge is a marvel like no other. The bridge was built for 18 years and paved the way for Jammu and Kashmir's all-weather connectivity to the rest of the Indian rail system.

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  Meet Madhavi Latha, IISC professor who spent 17 years building world's tallest Chenab railway bridge

  India | June 07, 2025 12:35 IST

  IISC professor Madhavi worked for 17 years from 2005 onwards to help the Chenab project take its shape. In her recently published journal, the professor revealed how she and her team worked on the project.

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  India plans expansion of Ranbir canal on Chenab to boost water use after Indus Treaty suspension

  India | May 17, 2025 13:01 IST

  In addition, the desilting process has begun on several other canals, including those in Kathua, Ravi, and Paragwal, another official confirmed.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: One gate of Baglihar Dam, built on Chenab River in Ramban, opens | Video

  Jammu and Kashmir | May 11, 2025 12:28 IST

  The Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam has been a longstanding point of contention between the two neighbours, with Pakistan having sought World Bank arbitration in the past.

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  India opens gates of Reasi's Salal Dam, Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam on Chenab river

  India | May 08, 2025 19:17 IST

  The officials confirmed that India opened the gates of the dams have been opened to control the rising water levels caused by heavy rainfall across the region. India has suspended the Indus-Water Treaty with Pakistan following the terror attack in Pahalgam, that killed 26 civilians.

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  Chenab River dries up near Pakistan as India shuts water flow from dams in Jammu and Kashmir | Video

  Jammu and Kashmir | May 06, 2025 13:36 IST

  The move comes amid a series of diplomatic measures taken by India in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. Besdies, India has also placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance. The Chenab is one of the rivers covered under the treaty.

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  Pahalgam attack aftermath: India cuts Chenab River flow to Pakistan through Salal and Baglihar dams

  India | May 05, 2025 23:52 IST

  The Salal Dam, located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, has seen all its gates closed. As a result, water levels downstream have plummeted sharply which has dried up significant sections of the river.

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  Air Chief Meets PM Modi Amid Heightened Pakistan Tensions | 04 May | Speed News

  Originals | May 04, 2025 19:24 IST

  Air Chief Meets PM Modi After Pahalgam Attack, Amid Heightened Pakistan Tensions. India Halts Chenab River Water Flow via Baglihar Dam Post-Treaty Suspension. Three Soldiers Die as Army Vehicle Falls into Gorge in J-K's Ramban. Get all the latest updates in today's Speed News.

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  Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway line to be completed by Dec or Jan 2024: Railway Minister

  India | March 26, 2023 22:31 IST

  Railways will run a Vande Bharat Metro train between Jammu and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir once the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project (USBRL) becomes fully operational.

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  Watch | Indian Army's dramatic rescue over fast-flowing Chenab river in J&K

  India | May 08, 2022 15:47 IST

  Indian Army rescued two youths stuck in the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir.

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  Himachal Pradesh: Landslide in Lahaul-Spiti blocks river, poses threat to nearby areas | VIDEO

  India | August 13, 2021 13:59 IST

  No loss of life or property has been reported in the landslide incident so far.

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  Chenab river swells in JK's Doda

  News | July 28, 2021 17:43 IST

  After witnessing heavy rainfall on July 28, water-level in Chenab River increased in Doda.

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  Complete Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link by August 2022, J&K LG asks Railways

  India | August 22, 2020 23:35 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir railway link project between Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla, a 272-km railway line being built at Rs 27,949 crore is one of the most challenging projects Indian Railways has undertaken. Though out of the total length of the railway line is 272 km, 161 km has already been completed, the newly appointed LG Manoj Sinha has asked railways to complete the remaining part between Katra and Banihal by August 15, 2022.

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  Watch: Gates of Salal Dam on Chenab River opened in J-K

  News | August 21, 2020 19:29 IST

  Gates of the Salal Dam on Chenab River in Reasi district opened due to rise in silt in the reservoir owing to heavy rain.

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  Pakistan team to visit Chenab basin in Jammu and Kashmir next week under Indus Water Treaty

  India | January 26, 2019 18:43 IST

  A Pakistani delegation will visit the Chenab river basin in Jammu and Kashmir for inspection from January 28 to 31, as mandated under the Indus Water Treaty, sources said.

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  Coming Soon: World’s highest railway bridge over Chenab, taller than Eiffel Tower & cost Rs. 1,100 crore

  Life | May 04, 2017 14:56 IST

  It is expected to be 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower!

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  Kashmir floods: Bridges restored by army engineers connect lakhs of people

  India | September 17, 2014 17:42 IST

  Jammu:  After restoring the national highway between flood ravaged Srinagar and Jammu, Army Engineers have successfully constructed four major bridges in Jammu, Rajouri and Poonch districts in a big relief to lakhs of people residing