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Water level in major dams reaching max limit

Last Updated: Sunday, August 21, 2011, 21:21

Water level in major dams, including Pong Dam and Bhakra, was on the verge of touching its maximum limit due to heavy rains in northern India.

West Bengal flood: Death toll shoots to 47

Last Updated: Saturday, August 20, 2011, 20:52

An official release said several rivers in north and south Bengal were flowing above the extreme danger level.

VHP against dams across Ganga: Togadia

Last Updated: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 18:01

The VHP said it would oppose any attempt to build dams on the Ganga between Gangotri and Ganga Sagar.

Maharashtra asks Centre to block info about dams on Google

Last Updated: Friday, December 24, 2010, 00:46

Worried about possible terror attacks on Maharashtra`s water installations, the state government is going to request the Centre to block information on dams from search engines such as Google.

Farmers oppose big dams in Arunachal

Last Updated: Sunday, November 7, 2010, 18:02

A farmers` organisation has opposed the proposed construction of big dams in Arunachal Pradesh claiming that it will have adverse impact in Assam.

NE activists appeal China, India to stop constructing dams

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 19:55

Various organisations in the N-E have appealed to both China and India to stop all existing and proposed dam construction activities on Siang River, which is known as Yarlung and Tsangpo in China and Brahmaputra in Assam.

Dams to harm Assam environment: AASU

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 15:24

Two hydro-electric power projects in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and the proposed construction of 168 river embankments will change the geographical setup of Assam.

Heavy rains in Nashik, water level rises in dams

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 10:25

Rains continued to lash Nashik city and other parts of the district throwing normal life out of gear.

MP suggests small dams for continuous flow of water in Narmada

Last Updated: Friday, July 23, 2010, 22:58

Senior BJP leader and MP Anil Madhav Dave on Friday advocated for construction of small dams in place of large ones on Narmada river, saying the step will "ensure continuous flow in it".

Patkar against construction of big dams in N-E

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 18:26

Noted environmentalist and Narmada Bachao Andolan activist Medha Patkar today demanded that construction of big dams must be stopped in the North East to save the region from complete destruction.

Heated exchange between Rosaiah, Naidu over `illegal` dams

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 18:31

The Andhra Pradesh Assembly Tuesday witnessed a heated exchange between Chief Minister K Rosaiah and Leader of Opposition N Chandrababu Naidu over "illegal" projects being constructed by Maharashtra and Karnataka governments.

Fishermen left high and dry fear for Mekong`s future

Last Updated: Sunday, April 4, 2010, 10:14

Mekong River levels in parts of Laos have hit their lowest in 50 years.