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Will China use hydropower dam in Tibet to flood border areas when disputes flare up?
India concerned over China's approval of construction of hydropower dam in Yarlung Zangbo river. Read more at straitstimes.com.
India says conveyed concerns to China over hydropower dam in Tibet
India's foreign ministry said on Friday that New Delhi has conveyed its concerns to Beijing about China's plan to build a hydropower dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Zangbo river which flows into India. Ch
China pushes ahead with huge — and controversial — dam in Tibet
Beijing has approved plans to dam a gorge in the Himalayas that is three times as deep as the Grand Canyon, despite concerns about the impact on Tibet and India.
What will China's new mega dam mean for India ties and fragile Tibetan ecosystem?
Beijing's approval of a controversial mega dam in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which flows from Tibet autonomous region into India, has sparked concerns about the environmental impact of the project,
China Plans World's Largest Hydropower Dam
China is planning to build the largest hydropower dam in the world but there are worries about downstream water supplies.
India To Monitor China's Mega Tibet Dam Plan
India said Friday it had raised concerns with China about a planned mega hydropower dam construction upstream in Tibet, saying it will "monitor and take necessary measures to protect our interests".
No negative dam impact, says China on India fears
China has assured India that the construction of a mega dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet will not harm the lower riparian states. The project aims to develop clean energy and has been studied for decades to ensure environmental safety.
China's mega Dam on the Brahmaputra: What it means for India's water security
The Brahmaputra River, a lifeline to millions in India and Bangladesh, now finds itself at the centre of a major geopolitical storm. On December 25, China approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower project on this river—known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet.
'Have established water rights, will take necessary measures': India's strong response to China's plans on Brahmaputra River dam
India has raised serious objections to China's announcement about the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which becomes the Brahmaputra River as it enters India.
Tibet earthquake caused no damage to dams, reservoirs, says Chinese govt
China on Tuesday said the 6.8-magnitude earthquake near one of Tibet's holiest cities, which claimed at least 126 lives, ...
Deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet killing at least 95
BEIJING/KATHMANDU- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on ...
China’s Xizang earthquake: Wake-up call on risks to Yarlung Zangbo dam project in Tibet
The earthquake in Xizang or Tibet not only caused significant destruction but also intensified concerns about the safety of ...
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India on alert regarding China's proposed dam on Brahmaputra: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the government is on alert regarding China's plan to construct a mega dam on ...
"Siang Dam Will Counter Chinese Dam In Tibet": Arunachal Deputy Chief Minister
China has approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Tsangbo River which turns ...
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Rising Tensions: China's Mega Dam Plans Stir Concerns in South Asia
China's decision to build the world's largest hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra River raises concerns in India and other ...
Earthquake in Tibet kills more than 120, striking near holy Buddhist city
The epicentre was around 80 km north of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain and a popular destination for climbers and trekkers.