Centre proposes to continue river basin management scheme with Rs 2,183 crore outlay for 2026- 31The government plans to continue the River Basin Management scheme from 2026 to 2031. A budget of Rs 2,183 crore is proposed. This initiati...
19 Apr, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Bridges to Majuli: Connectivity push sparks outsider anxiety in Assam’s river island battlegroundMajuli islanders anticipate the completion of new bridges connecting them to mainland Assam, hoping for improved access to healthcare and e...
05 Apr, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma chairs first meeting of Northeast Economic Corridor task forceMizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma chaired the first meeting of the High-Level Task Force on the Northeast Economic Corridor, emphasizing reg...
24 Apr, 2025, 08.36 AM IST
IIT-Guwahati, Brahmaputra Board develop indigenous river model BRAHMA-2DThis comprehensive mathematical model can help to understand flow of large braided rivers like Brahmaputra, providing valuable insights to ...
21 Dec, 2023, 05.14 PM IST
IIT Guwahati to collaborate with Brahmaputra Board to restore River BanksThe collaboration will help to evolve with innovative technology which will help for better management of river like Brahmaputra. It is a p...
31 Jul, 2021, 12.41 AM IST
Assam government plans to extend two-wheeler scheme to male studentsSpeaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sonowal said that providing scooty in recognition to the merits of the girl students living in the...
05 Jan, 2021, 11.54 PM IST
Major projects to protect Majuli from flood: B'putra BoardBrahmaputra Board chairman Sanjay Kundu said that there are drainage development schemes that are nearly complete and a plan for raised pla...
15 Jun, 2018, 10.59 AM IST
Nitin Gadkari flags off cargo movement on BrahmaputraThe bridges will connect Jorhat with Nematighat, Disangmukh with Tekeliphuta, Louit with Khablu, Numaligarh with Gohpur and North Guwahati ...
29 Dec, 2017, 04.59 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari to discuss restructuring of Brahmaputra boardOn Saturday, the Union Minister will chair the 9th meeting of High Powered Review Board of Brahmaputra Board (HPRB).
24 Dec, 2017, 10.03 PM IST
Namami Brahmaputra event to showcase Assam’s rich art, heritage and cultureThe event which will held in 21 districts across the state through which river Brahmaputra flows is likely to be inaugurated by President o...
23 Mar, 2017, 08.20 PM IST
Assam CM Tarun Gogoi seeks study on impact of Chinese dams on BrahmaputraAssam CM Tarun Gogoi on Friday said that study on probable impact of construction of dams over river Brahmaputra by China should be taken u...
20 Jun, 2015, 03.40 PM IST
Brahmaputra Board to be restructured: Union Minister Uma BhartiEarlier, addressing the meeting, Bharti said that people in Northeastern states have demanded for revamping the Brahmaputra Board.
19 Jun, 2015, 08.13 PM IST
Proposal to revamp Brahmaputra Board under consideration: Govt to Rajya SabhaMinister of State for Water Resources Sanwar Lal Jat said the bill has been circulated to the states in the northeast region for their view...
16 Mar, 2015, 04.53 PM IST
Brahmaputra Board to be revamped and rechristened: Uma BhartiUma Bharti announced revamping and rechristening of the Brahmaputra Board to improve its efficiency and functioning to control floods, eros...
11 Feb, 2015, 05.51 PM IST
Floods claimed 14,000 lives, caused damage of Rs 1 lakh crore in last 6 years: PanelStanding Committee report said that annual floods between 2007 and 2013 have affected 21.821 Mha area and 167.617 million people with loss ...
28 Dec, 2014, 10.59 AM IST
Soil erosion due to flood: Supreme Court asks Centre, Assam to respondSupreme Court asked the Centre and Assam govt to respond to a plea that the failure of effective flood management in the state was leading ...
29 Oct, 2012, 04.30 PM IST
- Flood Control Commission happy with financial approval to tackle prevailing flood situation
Brahmaputra Board, has approved flood control activities worth Rs 800 crore for the next five years for extreme northern part of West Benga...
24 Jul, 2012, 05.14 PM IST