Punjab Assembly holds special session to oppose water release to HaryanaPunjab Legislative Assembly convened a special session to address water sharing issues with Haryana after the BBMB's decision to release ad...
05 May, 2025, 11.47 AM IST
We don't have additional water: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on water dispute with HaryanaPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted that the state lacks surplus water to share with Haryana, citing legal and data-driven evidenc...
05 May, 2025, 10.52 AM IST
Punjab, Haryana clash over water, Himachal watches from sidelinesA water-sharing conflict intensifies between Punjab and Haryana over the Bhakra-Nangal dam, as Punjab refuses to increase Haryana's water q...
03 May, 2025, 11.41 PM IST
Water-sharing row: Won't allow more water to Haryana, says Punjab minister CheemaThe BBMB's decision to release 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana has sparked strong opposition from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who...
01 May, 2025, 03.30 PM IST
Do you know about India’s only free train where passengers need no ticket to travel? Check detailsThe Bhakra-Nangal train, operational since 1948, offers a unique travel experience in India as it has been fare-free for 75 years. Initiall...
27 Nov, 2024, 05.18 PM IST
Punjab suffered losses of nearly Rs 1,000 crore due to floods: CM Bhagwant MannSeveral districts of Punjab and Haryana were battered by heavy rains this month that left normal life paralysed and flooded vast tracts of ...
23 Jul, 2023, 07.37 PM IST
Hitachi 'imagining' India as global hub for new age tech solutions, expects India operations to drive growth globallyNow, Hitachi is "reimagining whether in infrastructure and solutions or manufacturing or digital to take solutions out of India to other ma...
01 Aug, 2021, 02.06 PM IST
BBMB focus on roof top solar power generation on its non-residential structuresAll these solar rooftop power plants are SCADA compliant for data transmission and monitoring purposes.
28 Jun, 2019, 05.56 PM IST
Don’t give directions to Parliament on Cauvery: Solicitor General to Supreme CourtThe CJI asked why there was such an “apprehension” in solicitor general Ranjit Kumar’s mind, but insisted that court orders if any must be ...
21 Sep, 2017, 12.23 AM IST
Punjab, Haryana to face shortfall of cheapest BBMB power in summersThe BBMB is primarily an irrigation project and power is a by-product allocated supplied at around paise 33 per unit to beneficiary states.
27 Apr, 2017, 11.10 PM IST
Indus hydropower projects being built despite Pakistan's objections: GovtProjects such as Miyar Nallah, Lower Kalnai, Pakal Dul, Kishenganga and Ratle are at different stages of implementation," V K Singh told th...
29 Mar, 2017, 06.14 PM IST
Haryana threatens to stop water supply to DelhiDelhi seems to have been pulled into Punjab-Haryana water politics as Dhankar's letter to Kejriwal could be interpreted as a veiled threat ...
18 Mar, 2016, 12.12 PM IST
Mauritius President Rajkeswur Purryag visits India's tallest Bhakra DamMauritius President Rajkeswur Purryag visited India's tallest Bhakra Dam and praised the management for its "flawless upkeep and maintenanc...
23 Apr, 2015, 10.02 PM IST
- Bhakra dam achieves black start within 24 minutes of Northern grid failure
Black start, process to restore power generation in the grid, was started today at 2:59 am at Bhakra Nangal & Beas hydel project after comp...
30 Jul, 2012, 11.08 PM IST
- Terror threat to Bhakra Nangal dam, reveals IB report
The IB report points out that Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jamaat-ud-Dawa could be looking to attack the Bhakra Nangal project and are also training...
16 Jul, 2011, 01.25 PM IST
- Bhakra dam to be guarded by CISF personnel
One of the highest and important dams -- the Bhakra Nangal -- will soon be guarded by more than 450 CISF personnel to thwart possible terro...
26 Dec, 2010, 11.29 AM IST
- Quality education key to strong and vibrant economy: Mukherjee
Underlining the importance of quality education, Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said that it was the key to the foundation f...
04 Feb, 2010, 06.03 PM IST