Himachal rivers facing threat from developmental activitiesHimachal Pradesh has 5 major river basins Satluj, Ravi, Beas, Chenab and Yamuna. Yamuna crosses only the south-eastern border of the state,...
14 Oct, 2017, 11.19 AM IST
India, China ink pacts on water resources, cultureIndia and China today signed two agreements including one in the field of water resources on sharing hydrological data on Satluj river afte...
06 Nov, 2015, 05.34 PM IST
- Sight dolphins from glass houses next year
In welcome tidings for dolphin lovers and wildlife enthusiasts of India, the eco-tourism project planned at Harike wildlife sanctuary to co...
07 Dec, 2014, 02.49 AM IST
Nepal, India finalise PDA for 900 MW Arun III ProjectThe PDA is expected to be signed between Nepalese and Indian officials towards November end when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive i...
06 Nov, 2014, 04.42 PM IST
Floods, coal shortage hit power generation by 3,200 MW in NorthThe flushing operation is expected to be completed in a day and the plants would be switched on within 24 hours for power generation.
21 Aug, 2014, 12.07 PM IST
BHEL commissions another 68 MW unit at Rampur hydel plantBHEL's scope of work in the project includes supply, erection and commissioning of six 68 MW Francis turbines, among others.
01 Aug, 2014, 05.05 PM IST
Government reviewing hydro power projects: Prakash JavadekarTerming hydro power as the clean energy, Javadekar said government is trying to assess the impact of hydro power projects on river system
23 Jul, 2014, 02.42 PM IST
Water to be released from Bhakra as level reaches record highWater level (in Bhakra) was rising due to heavy snow melting and pre-monsoon showers this year and needs to be released in next few days
10 Jul, 2013, 04.29 PM IST
Dumping of muck by hydro power projects near rivers poses big hazard in Himachal PradeshAnand Bodh Muck generated by hundreds of hydro power projects in Himachal Pradesh is being dumped along river beds, which has disturbed the...
03 Jul, 2013, 01.50 AM IST
- Bird census at Harike to study pollution impact on avian visitors as well
The bird census at Harike wildlife sanctuary would not only help know the count of migratory birds arriving there from various countries, b...
01 Jan, 2013, 05.14 AM IST
Bhakra level plunges, power crisis imminentThe powerhouses of Bhakra are now supplying 10% less power to the northern grid, fuelling fears of severe power and water crisis in at leas...
03 Jul, 2012, 08.57 AM IST
- Industrial effluent causing cancer to people living on banks of river Beas
Industrial effluent is posing huge threat of cancer among people living in villages situated on the bank of river Beas.
06 Jun, 2012, 04.32 PM IST
- India takes up Himalayan river cooperation with China
India today asked China to build further on the cooperation of sharing data on Brahmaputra and Sutluj rivers, which originate in Tibet and ...
26 Sep, 2011, 03.02 PM IST
- Pong dam water level touches 1385.80 feet
Beas and Satluj rivers in Punjab witnessed increased discharge from Pong Dam, Naushera Mirthal and Dhilwan in Beas, Harike and HussainiWala...
23 Aug, 2011, 07.47 PM IST
- NJHPC's power generation reduced by 80%
Power generation of Nathpa Jhakri Hydro-power Corporation in Himachal Pradesh has been considerably reduced by 80 per cent due to shortage ...
13 Dec, 2007, 05.27 PM IST
- WB okays $400mn loan to SJVN for Rampur project
The World Bank has approved a $400 million loan to the Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN) for the development the 412 mw Rampur Hydroel...
14 Sep, 2007, 07.10 PM IST
- World Bank to give $400 mn loan for Himachal power plant
The World Bank has approved a $400 million loan for the development of a hydropower plant in Himachal Pradesh.
14 Sep, 2007, 07.08 AM IST