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Farakka Barage
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India rejects reports linking opening of Farakka barrage to flooding in Bangladesh
August 27, 2024 2:40 am
In a similar incident last week, India had denied reports and stated them as factually incorrect that floods in some areas in Bangladesh were caused by the opening of a dam on the Gumti river in Tripura.
May 25, 1983, Forty Years Ago: New Commerce Policy
May 24, 2023 10:39 pm
The Commerce Ministry announced major changes in the import-export policy for 1983-84 with a view of strengthening the base for export production and providing opportunities for upgrading technology, particularly in the case of export-oriented units.
October 7, 1982, Forty Years Ago: Tin Bigha agreement
October 06, 2022 11:12 pm
Most of the controversial issues nagging India and Bangladesh, including the sharing of Ganga waters at Farakka and the augmentation of its flow, have been sorted out.
May 7, 1982, Forty Years Ago: UN Peace Proposal
May 06, 2022 11:12 pm
Britain and Argentina have accepted a six-point proposal United Nations Peace proposal as a framework for renewed negotiations to end the battle for the Falkland Islands.
Farraka Barrage: The tale of two countries and one river
June 17, 2015 4:08 am
The 2,245 metre barrage has 123 gates and by the government’s own admission some of them have outlived their economic life and serviceability. It demands immediate repairs.
Didi again writes to PM, seeking Farakka barrage gates’ replacement
March 21, 2015 1:25 am
Mamata has asked Modi to address the Farakka barrage issue as the gate number 49 had suddenly collapsed.
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