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SC refuses to lift stay against Haryana breaching Bhakra canal

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 23:14

The Supreme Court Tuesday declined to vacate its Aug 17, 2007 order restraining Haryana from breaching the Bhakra Main Line (BML) canal and connecting it with its intra-state Hansi-Butana canal to draw part of its share of the Ravi-Beas waters.

Bhakra turns 50, staff gets two months` salary as bonus

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 21:01

The iconic Bhakra Dam, which made a major contribution to the Green Revolution to make the country self-sufficient in food grains, completed 50 years of its existence Tuesday.

Union Minister releases stamp to mark 50 years of Bhakra Dam

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 19:47

A stamp marking the Golden Jubilee of Bhakra Dam was on Tuesday released by Union Minister Harish Rawat.

Water from Himachal dam floods villages

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 14:18

Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh raised water level in Pong dam alarmingly, forcing authorities to release excess water, which led to flooding in villages located downstream, an official said.

Water level rises in Pong dam, BBMB releases excess water

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 14:34

Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) on Wednesday said 30,000 cusecs of "excess" water was released from Pong dam into Beas river even as partner states today took stock of the situation.

Roadways bus accident: Two bodies recovered in Khanouri area

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 09:36

Two bodies which were reportedly of two passengers, who boarded an ill-fated bus which fell into Bhakra Canal two days ago, recovered from Khanouri area today.

Bhakra to become 1st structure having 2 commemorative stamps

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 20:04

Bhakra dam will become the first structure in India which will have two commemorative postal stamps in its name.

Bhakra Dam at record level, Punjab warned of floods

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 16:49

The water level at Bhakra dam has reached an all time high, prompting the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) on Wednesday to issue warning to the Punjab government.

Water level in Bhakra almost touches 40-yr old level

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 18:49

With rains lashing the country`s northern parts, water level in Bhakra dam has almost touched its 40-year old mark.

Water level in Bhakra, Pong dams zooms up

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 16:21

Heavy rainfall has alarmingly increased the water level in Himachal Pradesh`s Pong and Bhakra dams, officials said on Tuesday.

Water level in Bhakra 33 feet more than last year

Last Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 17:02

Amid intense hot weather conditions prevailing across north India, water level in Bhakra reservoir remains at a higher level than what it was during the corresponding period, last year.

Decks cleared for early grant of Rs 4,250 crore arrears to HP

Last Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013, 21:17

Decks have been cleared for the payment of arrears amounting to Rs 4,250 crore to HP with SC asking the Centre to expedite the grant of compensation.