Bhutan to release excess water from Kurichhu Dam; district administrations directed to be on guard

Jul 13, 2023

The notification from the Bhutan government confirmed that the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) will be carrying out a Reservoir scouring of the Kurichhu...

Hirakud Dam in Odisha opens 24 Sluice gates to release excess water

Aug 28, 2020

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Aug 28 : Twenty four of the 64 sluice gates of Hirakud Dam were opened on Friday by authorities to discharge...

Release of excess water from DVC caused flood in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

Aug 04, 2021

Kolkata (West Bengal [India], August 4, : Taking stock of the West Bengal floods, which was caused due to the release of excess water...

"We need water for paddy cultivation": Punjab Minister Tarunpreet Sond amid water row with Haryana

May 02, 2025

Amid the Punjab-Haryana water dispute, Minister of State Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Thursday said that Punjab has provided excess water to Haryana even though...

Chandigarh: Chief Engineer assesses situation at Sukhna Lake, reviews damage

Aug 31, 2025

Despite the substantial rainfall and the necessary opening of the Sukhna Lake gates to release excess water, no major damage has been reported in...

"Recent visit to Bhutan reflective of Assam's role as growth hub": Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Dec 20, 2024

Sarma said that Assam is exploring multi sectoral collaboration with Bhutan to ensure mutual growth of Assam and Bhutan, particularly in terms of trade,...