China begins work on Brahmaputra Dam in Tibet, raising fears of a ‘ticking water bomb’ in IndiaChina has commenced construction on a massive hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, raising concerns in India and Banglades...
19 Jul, 2025, 11.04 PM IST
‘Can China stop the flow of Brahmaputra river to India?’: Assam CM hits back at Pakistan over Beijing’s veiled threatAssam's Chief Minister Sarma refuted Pakistan's concerns about China controlling the Brahmaputra, emphasizing its rain-fed nature within In...
03 Jun, 2025, 11.35 AM IST
India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus TreatyTensions are rising between India and Pakistan over Indus water sharing. India is considering stopping water flow to Pakistan. China's dam ...
26 Apr, 2025, 05.42 PM IST
China okays mega dam in Tibet's high seismic zoneChina has approved building a mega dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which becomes the Brahmaputra in India. The project might red...
27 Dec, 2024, 12.33 AM IST
China approves world's largest dam over Brahmaputra river close to Indian borderChina has approved a massive USD 137 billion hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra River near the Indian border, sparking concerns in India and...
26 Dec, 2024, 04.36 PM IST
Assam: CM Himanta takes part in Bhumi Pujan ceremony of new bridge over BrahmaputraAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma initiated the construction of the Palashbari-Sualkuchi bridge over the Brahmaputra River. The 3.6-...
08 Dec, 2024, 07.07 PM IST
China reportedly building weather modification system, Centre alertedHimanta Biswa Sarma claimed the neighbouring country's interference in the natural ecosystem in Tibet was leaving an adverse impact on Assa...
28 Mar, 2018, 09.07 PM IST
China for more dams on Tibetan rivers instead of Brahmaputra: MediaIndia, as a riparian state, had flagged its concerns to China about various dams being built by it on the Brahmaputra river, which is known...
23 Nov, 2017, 01.30 PM IST
China downplays reports of sharing river waters with IndiaOn October 1, China announced the blockade of Xiabuqu river in Tibet as part of the construction of its "most expensive" dam.
10 Oct, 2016, 06.47 PM IST
India's efforts to exploit Brahmaputra waters may have harmed Bangladesh's interests: Chinese mediaThese statements from the government-run media come in the wake of reports that China is blocking a tributary of the Brahmaputra river.
10 Oct, 2016, 01.36 PM IST
China blocks tributary of Brahmaputra in Tibet to build damIt is not clear yet what impact the blockade of the river will have on the flow of water from the Brahmaputra into countries like India and...
01 Oct, 2016, 01.46 PM IST
China operationalises biggest dam on Brahmaputra in Tibet, India worriedChina today operationalised the $1.5 bn Zam Hydropower Station, which has raised concerns in India over the likelihood of disrupting water ...
13 Oct, 2015, 09.09 PM IST
China builds hydroelectric dam on Brahmaputra in Tibet, India fears flash floodsChina has routinely responded saying its plans were restricted to run-off-the-river dams focussed on generating electricity, which posed li...
24 Nov, 2014, 08.57 AM IST
- China maps out source and course of Brahmaputra, Indus rivers
Chinese scientists have completed a comprehensive satellite study of cross-border Tibetan rivers determining their exact sources besides me...
23 Aug, 2011, 02.43 PM IST
- China plan to divert Brahmaputra sparks concern in Delhi
China is now said to be considering diverting the waters in the upper reaches towards Xinjiang.
13 Jun, 2011, 04.53 AM IST
- Govt keeping constant watch on dam constructions by China
Government today said it is keeping a "constant watch" on all developments relating to the construction of dams by China on rivers flowing ...
11 Nov, 2010, 05.03 PM IST
- China kicks off inspection of water resources in Tibet
Amid concerns in India and Bangladesh over China's plans to construct a dam on the Brahmaputra in Tibet, Chinese officials today started an...
08 May, 2007, 08.55 PM IST