Brahmaputra River News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Experts from India, Bhutan warn of risks from China's proposed dam on Brahmaputra
Guwahati, April 8: Amid growing concerns over China's plans to construct the "world's largest dam" on Brahmaputra, experts from India and Bhutan have voiced serious reservations about the project, warning of environmental and geopolitical risks.
'China's proposed mega dam to severely affect the downstream regions of NE India'
Guwahati, April 8: BJP MP from Arunachal Pradesh, Tapir Gao on Tuesday said China's proposed construction of the "Great Bend Dam" on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, would severely affect the downstream regions of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and northeast.
Experts express concern over 'Great Bend Dam' in China
Guwahati, April 8: Global experts have expressed deep concern over China's proposed "Great Bend Dam" by China on Yarlung Tsangpo, as Brahmaputra is known in Tibet, during a seminar held in Guwahati on Tuesday.
India keeping close eye on China's plans to develop hydropower projects on Brahmaputra: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
New Delhi, March 27: Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh underscored on Thursday that India is keeping a close eye on China's plans to develop hydropower projects on River Brahmaputra, ensuring the country's interests are protected.
Brahmaputra Riverfront Development Project to be completed by April: Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah
Guwahati, February 15: Work is in full swing for the construction of the Brahmaputra Riverfront Development Project in Guwahati which is designed to offer a beautiful view of the Brahmaputra River.
First-ever Brahmaputra rafting expedition completed by NIMAS team
Guwahati, Feb 11: A skilled team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) from Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal has successfully completed the first-ever attempt to pedal the entire 1040 km stretch of the mighty Brahmaputra River, officials said on Tuesday.
Sikyong Penpa warns of strategic and ecological risks from China's Brahmaputra mega-dam project
Tezu, January 29: Tibetan Government-in-Exile President Sikyong Penpa Tsering spoke at the Tezu Dhargyeling Tibetan Settlement on January 27, underlining the strategic and geopolitical importance of the Tibetan Plateau, according to a statement by the Central Tibet Administration (CTA).
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu views China's refusal to enter into binding international water treaties
Itanagar, January 25: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu is concerned about China's refusal to enter into binding international water treaties and its selective sharing of hydrological data and suggested an urgent need for cooperative governance of shared water resources in Asia, as per a release by the CMO.
China's construction of world's largest dam poses risks to livelihoods of millions: Arunachal CM
Itanagar, Jan 24: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said that China's construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river poses significant risks to the water security, ecology, and livelihoods of millions of people downstream in his state, Assam, and in the neighbouring nation of Bangladesh.
Assam CM visits Rani Chapori; witnesses its diverse cultivation
Guwahati, January 15: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday visited Rani Chapori in Dharapur, Kamrup district and witnessed the flourishing cultivation of diverse crops by the farmers of the area in the sprawling sand bar on the Brahmaputra river.
Arunachal CM flags-off month-long Brahmaputra river rafting expedition
Itanagar, Jan 11: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday flagged off an expedition to raft the entire length of the Brahmaputra river within Indian territory to boost adventure tourism and promote environmental awareness, officials said.
Arunachal CM flags off Brahmaputra river rafting expedition
Itanagar, January 11: Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Mister Pema Khandu on Saturday flagged off a historic expedition to raft the entire length of the Brahmaputra River within Indian borders, PRO defence Guwahati said in a release.
India and other South Asian countries should stand up against China's super dam on Brahmaputra, warns expert
Dharamshala, January 7: Soon after China approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower project on the Brahmaputra river, also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, the Tibetan experts in-exile have said that it will have multiple implications not only for India but for many other South Asian countries as well.
India urges China to ensure dams on upstream Brahmaputra don't harm downstream regions
New Delhi, January 3: India has urged the Chinese side to ensure that the downstream states of the Brahmaputra river are not harmed by activities in upstream areas, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.