Devastating Assam floods: Thousands homeless, 52 dead; victims plead assistanceThe severe flood situation in Assam has resulted in the loss of life, extensive damage to infrastructure, road closures, crop destruction, ...
08 Jul, 2024, 01.40 PM 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
After nearly 15 years, Assam oil field resumes operationsAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the ceremonial function of resumption of Khagorijan oil field of OIL at Rohmoria, operati...
21 Aug, 2022, 07.09 AM IST
After almost 15 years, Oil India Limited’s Khagorijan oil field starts operationAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the ceremonial function of resumption of Khagorijan oil field of Oil India Limited at Roh...
20 Aug, 2022, 10.02 PM IST
Brahmaputra not just a river but manifestation of Assam's diversity, peaceful coexistence: ModiVirtually launching a series of development initiatives for road, waterways and digital connectivity named 'Mahabahu Brahmaputra', Modi esp...
18 Feb, 2021, 05.52 PM IST
Assam government may soon announce rehabilitation policy for flood-hit peopleChief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited Rohmoria in Dibrugarh and announced three schemes totaling Rs.25 crore for finding permanent solu...
16 Jul, 2020, 06.44 PM 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
Assam government inks MOU with Isha FoundationAssam government and the Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev-led Isha Foundation on Monday inked an MOU for rejuvenation and conservation of rivers.
18 Dec, 2017, 08.34 PM IST
Assam to start dredging of Brahmaputra to combat flood,erosionAccording to an official release, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal held a meeting with officials of the Dredging Corporation of India Limi...
23 Aug, 2016, 11.00 PM IST
Assam to send team to China to study Yellow River management strategiesSonowal said, "Water is the source of all energies and the Brahmaputra which has gifted Assam with abundance of water. The government will ...
17 Jun, 2016, 07.12 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
Tarun Gogoi urges Govt to constitute Brahmaputra Valley AuthorityGogoi has urged Uma Bharti to expedite the constitution of the Brahmaputra River Valley Authority and delegate more powers to it for tackli...
11 Feb, 2015, 07.08 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
Assam CM Tarun Gogoi urges government to constitute Brahmaputra Valley AuthorityGogoi urged Bharti to sanction the flood management schemes submitted by the state government and to make it 90:10 funding.
11 Feb, 2015, 05.03 PM IST
- Assam flood situation worsens, death toll mounts
Flood situation in Assam worsened further with Brahmaputra and its tributaries breaching more embankments as the death toll rose to 16 with...
04 Sep, 2008, 08.13 PM IST