Machhli ado about the return of HilsaThe return of Hilsa fish to the upper Ganga after decades marks a significant triumph in conservation. Government labs are successfully imp...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Mitsubishi agrees to pay NTPC Rs 851 crore to exit Farakka projectMitsubishi is nearing an exit from NTPC's Farakka power project. The Japanese firm will compensate NTPC with ₹851 crore for the project. Th...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Bangladesh's ties with India 'will depend on' Ganges water treaty renewal: BNPBangladesh's ruling BNP has stated that relations with India hinge on a new Ganges Water Sharing Treaty. The party seeks immediate talks wi...
16 May, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Bangladesh approves project to 'negate negative impact' of India's Farakka BarrageBangladesh has approved a major project to construct a barrage on the Padma River. This initiative aims to mitigate the adverse effects of ...
13 May, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
Mitsubishi moves to exit NTPC projectMitsubishi, the Japanese conglomerate, is poised to exit a power project located in West Bengal, prompting discussions with NTPC regarding ...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
PE firm Xander Group to exit HCC’s concession arm“There will be no outstanding disputes or claims relating to these SPVs. However, HCC still has Rs 3,140 crore in pending arbitration award...
01 Apr, 2021, 08.34 AM IST
HCC Group to receive Rs 1,259 crore from NHAI on dispute resolution; shares rise 5%HCC’s special purpose vehicles (SPVs) Baharampore-Farakka Highways and Farakka-Raiganj Highways entered into settlement agreements with NHA...
31 Mar, 2021, 02.26 PM IST
- Bihar CM urges Centre to address issue of siltation in Ganga river01 Apr, 2017, 09.29 PM IST
IWAI awards contract to build navigational lock at Farakka"IWAI has awarded the work for the construction of a new state of the art navigational lock...to a reputed company at a cost of Rs 359 cror...
30 Nov, 2016, 05.45 PM IST
Government clears land transfer from Farakka project to IWAIA navigational Lock is already in operation at Farakka under the control of Farakka Barrage Project (FBP) since 1987. This lock needs moder...
06 Jan, 2016, 04.31 PM IST
After Farakka plant, NTPC's Barh project to get coal through waterwaysThe final phase of the Farakka plant was commissioned in March 2011. The project supplies electricity to West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Ori...
21 Sep, 2014, 01.04 PM IST
Jindal ITF, Sula Shipping join hands for NTPC's Farakka trans-shipment project of coalA Jindal Saw statement on Wednesday said the partnership would increase the efficiency of the NTPC-Farakka waterways project.
27 Aug, 2014, 06.35 PM IST
NTPC's Farakka project gets domestic coal via inland waterwaysThe Farakka Super Thermal Power Station started the movement of imported coal by barges through inland waterway last year.
08 Jun, 2014, 12.15 PM IST
Coal transport via waterways may save NTPC Rs 450 a tonneNTPC, India's largest power producer, hopes to save about Rs 450 per tonne on import of 3 million tonne of coal transported through waterwa...
26 Nov, 2013, 04.23 AM IST
- Rising tariffs force power cos to shun imported coal
The imported coal is piling up at ports, ironically at a time when the country is facing an acute shortage of the fuel.
20 Oct, 2011, 02.57 AM IST
- Coal Regulatory Bill to address supply issues as well:Official
The Coal Regulatory Authority Bill that is likely to be introduced in the coming budget session will address the transportation problems fa...
24 Jan, 2011, 10.45 PM IST
- NTPC okays Rs 3,282 cr investment in hydel project
Power major NTPC Ltd on Monday said its Board of Directors has approved setting up of the 600 MW Loharinag-Pala hydroelectric power plant i...
26 Jun, 2006, 09.20 PM IST