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Sikkim tunnel accident: NHPC says top management at site as death toll reaches 10Ten people died and twenty-five personnel were trapped after a methane gas burst. The explosion occurred inside an under-construction tunne...21 Jul, 2026, 01.43 PM IST- This is a peak win for HimalayasThe Indian government has put the brakes on new hydropower developments in the upper Ganga area of Uttarakhand, citing a history of environ...24 May, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- Allow Himalayan states to approve, implement hydro projects of less than 25 MW: Dhami urges CentreUttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami urged the Centre to allow state-approved hydropower projects under 25 MW and to implement a 24% capital ...27 Jul, 2024, 06.52 PM IST
- 80 dead, 204 missing after February 7 avalanche in Uttarakhand: Govt informs Lok SabhaUnion Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said the avalanche occurred in the upper catchment of Rishiganga river, a tributary of Alakn...20 Jul, 2021, 02.28 PM IST
- View: The perils of ignoring the message from the hills one more timeIt is not surprising that the Himalayas have sent us a message which is sharp and clear: unbridled development will lead to damage. It is a...14 Feb, 2021, 10.42 AM IST
- NTPC tanks 4% as Chamoli avalanche damages hydropower projectA part of the under-construction Tapovan Vishnugad hydro power project (520 MW) has faced damages while another privately-owned Rishi Ganga...08 Feb, 2021, 10.21 AM IST
- Talks deadlock between environment and water ministries, delays protection to eco-fragile areas of Uttarakhand29 Dec, 2016, 07.14 AM IST
- SC: Barring Alaknanda-Bhagirathi river basins, MoEF free to clear hydel projects in UttarakhandThe SC has said the environment ministry was free to approve hydropower projects in the state, except in Alaknanda-Bhagirathi river basins.14 Oct, 2015, 04.46 AM IST
- Recent tremors raise concerns on feasibility of 6 hydropower projects in UttarakhandThe Uttarakhand government, which has been demanding that the projects be given the goahead, demanded the state be part of the expert commi...13 May, 2015, 05.16 AM IST
- Uttarakhand accuses Centre of crippling state economy by delaying clearance of hydropower projectsState government says environment ministry’s delay in resolving the fate of a number of hydropower projects has reduced Uttarakhand a power...14 Apr, 2015, 05.09 AM IST
- JD(U) for separate ministry to preserve the HimalayasSharad Yadav slammed the government for not releasing the Chopra Committee report, which was constituted after Uttarakhand flash floods.07 Dec, 2014, 05.17 PM IST
- Government forms panel to review reports on Ganga Hydropower projectsThe NDA government has finally taken the first step towards formulating a policy for hydropower projects on the Ganga — Alakananda and Bhag...10 Nov, 2014, 03.59 PM IST
- PM's Committee on Hydropower: Power Producers seek more representationThe committee will also submit its opinion on whether 24 hydropower projects located along Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river basins will impac...11 Nov, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh hydropower stations begin operations after flash floodsA senior official in the Himachal Pradesh government said all hydroelectric projects were expected to start operations in two days.20 Jun, 2013, 05.24 AM IST
- Govt inks $150 mn loan pact with ADB for Uttarakhand hydropowerGovt has signed a $150 mn loan agreement with ADB for hydropower development in Uttarakhand, the multilateral funding agency said.05 Jun, 2013, 05.42 PM IST
- Manmohan Singh reiterates pledge to save GangaUnder severe criticism from experts and activists for the neglect of the Ganga, the govt sought to reiterate its commitment to the purity o...18 Apr, 2012, 03.55 AM IST
- UJVN-GAIL to invest Rs 2,500 crore in 2 power projectsState-run hydropower company Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam (UJVN) will invest Rs 2,500 crore to set up two gas-based power plants in a joint...11 Mar, 2012, 03.37 PM IST
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