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Sikkim: One dead, 8 missing after tourist vehicle plunges 1,000 ft into Teesta river

May 31, 2025 3:10 am

The police have filed a negligence case against the absconding driver

Teesta River swells, nearly engulfs Tata Sumo. Watch

July 17, 2024 2:10 pm

In a viral video, a Tata Sumo narrowly escapes the rising waters of the Teesta River.

PM Modi meets Sheikh Hasina, Teesta river project

India shows interest in mega Teesta river conservation project

June 22, 2024 10:05 pm

The decision to send an Indian technical team to hold talks on the conservation of the Teesta river within Bangladesh assumes significance as China was keenly eyeing the estimated USD one billion project notwithstanding reservations by New Delhi.

A man walks past construction vehicles covered in debris caused by flash floods after a lake burst in Rangpo, Sikkim, October 8, 2023. REUTERS

Teesta-III dam break: NHPC admits damage, 9 years ago it said no threat

October 16, 2023 10:42 am

According to official estimates, 37 deaths have been confirmed until October 13 while 30 are in hospital and 78 are missing.

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As Sikkim picks up pieces, Teesta-III reservoir, opening of its gates under lens

October 09, 2023 11:53 am

Sikkim’s Opposition SDF has demanded a “forensic probe” into the dam break by Central agencies after Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang Saturday blamed the “substandard construction” of the Teesta-III dam.

As Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives, taking stock of India-Bangladesh ties: the achievements and the irritants

September 06, 2022 7:37 am

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in New Delhi on a four-day visit to India on Monday. How has India's relationship with Bangladesh evolved over the years? What are the recent irritants in the bilateral relationship?

Land Boundary Agreement: Mamata claims credit, lays foundation of longest bridge over Teesta river

August 07, 2015 11:31 am

Mamata said, “It was not done for the last 68 years... We did it after coming to power as we had promised. People of the enclaves have tasted freedom after 68 years.”