China touts controversial Tibetan dam project in economic plan, India watches closelyChina plans to build a hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, which could have the potential to gen...
05 Mar, 2025, 11.21 AM IST
China's construction of dams sparks controversy as building river dams "results in irreversible modification of natural landscapes": ReportChina's construction and operation of dams has sparked controversy as building river dams and artificial reservoirs causes "irreversible mo...
04 Feb, 2025, 12.29 PM IST
China's large and mysterious dam project on Brahmaputra is alarming not just India but also expertsChina is building the world's largest hydropower dam, the Motuo Hydropower Station, in Tibet near the Indian border. This project aims to m...
27 Jan, 2025, 11.11 AM 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
Misinformation being circulated to brainwash villagers against Siang project: Arunachal CM Pema KhanduArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu addressed misinformation surrounding the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). He clarified...
20 Dec, 2024, 10.40 AM IST
China launches 2 units of world's largest hydropower station ahead of CPC's centenary celebrationsChinese President Xi Jinping congratulated the Baihetan hydropower station for launching the first two generating units, saying as a major ...
28 Jun, 2021, 05.18 PM IST
Tibet official urges China to start construction on Brahmaputra dam within yearComprehensive planning and environmental impact assessments for the project should be completed as soon as possible, Che Dalha, chairman of...
08 Mar, 2021, 12.48 PM IST
China's Hydropower Strategy: Threats, challenges and responsesEring added that China’s proposed mammoth hydropower project in Medog county of Tibet will be a great threat to India and negatively impact...
07 Feb, 2021, 12.51 PM IST
China to build a major dam on Brahmaputra river: OfficialThe 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) and National Economic and Social Development and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035 were a...
29 Nov, 2020, 09.58 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 begins construction of Tibet's biggest damChina has started construction of its biggest hydropower project in Tibet costing over US$ 3 billion, which will supply electricity to the ...
30 Apr, 2016, 06.43 PM IST
India conveys concerns to China over Brahmaputra hydropower projectsUma Bharti said that India has urged China to ensure that the interests of downstream states are not harmed by any activities in upstream a...
13 Aug, 2015, 04.24 PM IST
China defends damming Brahmaputra river in TibetChina has three more such projects in the pipeline. "The hydropower stations China built will not affect the flood prevention and ecologica...
24 Nov, 2014, 05.47 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 begins building largest hydropower station in TibetThe first generator is expected to come into service at the end of 2021 and the entire station is to be completed in 2023
06 Oct, 2014, 10.25 PM 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