When rivers swallow land: Bangladesh's endless battle with erosionNurun Nabi and hundreds of families in northern Bangladesh face constant displacement as rivers like the Brahmaputra erode their homes and ...
10 Nov, 2025, 08.17 AM IST
Kanchan trees, nature-based solution to riverbank erosion in MajuliIn the village of Pathorichuk, Majuli, Assam, local residents have discovered a remarkable way to combat riverbank erosion by planting Kanc...
26 Jul, 2025, 02.36 PM IST
Asian Development Bank approves $42 mn loan for coastal protection in MaharashtraThe Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 42 million loan for coastal and riverbank protection in Maharashtra. This project aims to com...
08 Oct, 2024, 08.20 AM IST
The whole world is on alert because of a giant mercury bomb that is about to explodeA possible giant mercury bomb concealed in Arctic permafrost could prove to be a disaster. It is home to hazardous chemicals that could end...
20 Aug, 2024, 03.00 AM IST
Riverbank erosion, Ghani Khan's legacy likely factors in Bengal's Malda Dakshin Lok Sabha seatAmong the two remaining Congress-held Lok Sabha seats in the state - the other being Baharampur in neighbouring Murshidabad district - Mald...
07 Apr, 2024, 10.24 AM IST
Coal, lignite PSUs to develop 19 new eco-parks; Rs 128 crore fund for green cover initiativePublic sector units in the coal and lignite sectors in India are planning to develop 19 new eco-parks and tourism sites in mining areas. An...
13 Oct, 2023, 10.52 PM IST
Assam government to provide duty exemption on electricity generated from renewable sourcesThe cabinet meeting on Friday has decided to prohibit production and use of drinking water bottles made of PET of less than 1 litre in volu...
21 Jul, 2023, 10.11 PM IST
Bhutan to release excess water from Kurichhu Dam; high alert in AssamAssam’s Water resource minister, Pijush Hazarika tweeted, “The Chatrang River in Gahpur had been responsible for recurrent floods, resultin...
13 Jul, 2023, 10.16 PM IST
Bengal draws a plan to stop Ganga erosion in Malda and MurshidabadAfter visiting the erosion-hit areas in Malda today, the West Bengal Chief Minister distributed land deeds to 80 people, who have lost thei...
05 May, 2023, 10.37 PM IST
ED, CBI won't help BJP get votes: Mamata BanerjeeAddressing a government programme in Samsherganj in Murshidabad district, the Trinamool Congress supremo called upon all opposition parties...
05 May, 2023, 04.54 PM IST
World Bank approves $108 mn for Assam to improve disaster preparednessThe $108 million loan from the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has a maturity of 11.5 years and a grace period ...
25 Mar, 2023, 10.26 AM IST
Bengal Congress releases manifesto, promises help for migrants and restoration of MSPBengal Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury released the party’s manifesto on Monday with focus on women's safety, security, job creat...
22 Mar, 2021, 08.46 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari flags off cargo movement on BrahmaputraThe bridges will connect Jorhat with Nematighat, Disangmukh with Tekeliphuta, Louit with Khablu, Numaligarh with Gohpur and North Guwahati ...
29 Dec, 2017, 04.59 PM IST
- Arunachal submits proposal to Centre for funding project
After China's objection to the ADB-funded flood control project in Arunachal Pradesh, the state govt has submitted proposals to the Centre ...
19 Mar, 2013, 06.47 PM IST
Plastic anti-erosion technology to be implemented in AssamA proposal to implement an indigenously developed cost effective anti-erosion technology using plastic nets has been accepted by Assam's wa...
03 Apr, 2012, 07.27 PM IST
- IIT, IIM & govt to kick off training courses in N-E
DoNER in collaboration with the IIT-Guwahati and IIM-Shillong will soon launch short-term management and training courses for local student...
27 May, 2011, 05.49 AM IST
- Beautified Jhelum attracts tourists to Kashmir
The tourism potential in the picturesque Kashmir valley is all set to get a further boost with the state government carrying out a major pr...
01 May, 2008, 03.39 PM IST