Bhakra ups release, says can't compromise safety

Chandigarh, Sept. 4 -- Owing to incessant rainfall in the catchment of the river Sutlej, the water level in the Bhakra Dam reservoir, Gobind Sagar Lake, on Wednesday rose to 1,678.45 feet, just 1.5 fe... Read More

Bhakra level rises 3 ft in 24 hours, triggers flood alarm downstream

Chandigarh, Sept. 3 -- The water level at Bhakra Dam rose by nearly three feet within 24 hours, prompting authorities to issue alerts in downstream districts along the Sutlej river, including Ropar, N... Read More

Deluge-hit border dist basmati farmers set to suffer big losses

Chandigarh, Sept. 2 -- Basmati growers in five flood-battered border districts of the state are staring at heavy losses as experts fear nearly 100% damage to the inundated crop. Of the 6.81 lakh hecta... Read More

Pong's water level sees 5ft rise in 24 hrs

Chandigarh, Aug. 28 -- A sudden five-foot rise in the water level at the Pong Dam reservoir within 24 hours-from 1,388 feet on Tuesday to 1,393 feet on Wednesday-has raised serious concerns among auth... Read More

SAD breakaway faction starts process to form district units

Chandigarh, Aug. 26 -- The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) breakaway faction has initiated the process to elect district and circle presidents with the appointment of observers in all districts. The five-me... Read More

BBMB keeps close watch, says Bhakra water level to be maintained at 1,667 ft

Chandigarh, Aug. 25 -- {As the incessant rainfall in the catchment of the Bhakra Dam reservoir built over the Sutlej river continues, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has decided to maintain th... Read More

Crisis looms largeas millers refuse to shell hybrid paddy

Chandigarh, Aug. 20 -- Rice millers on Tuesday announced that they will not process hybrid paddy varieties due to low full-grain rice yield after shelling, raising the likelihood of yet anothercrisis-... Read More

Punjab dams brimming, authorities on high alert

India, Aug. 19 -- Amid heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, water levels in Punjab's major dams - Bhakra, Pong and Ranjit Sagar-have risen sharply. The sudden increase in inflows has raised alarm, with au... Read More

Water at critical levels across Punjab dams

Chandigarh, Aug. 19 -- Water levels at Bhakra Dam reservoir on Monday crossed 1664 feet, posing a challenge for the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and the Punjab government as the level is at lea... Read More

Punjab dams brimming, authorities on high alert

Chandigarh, Aug. 19 -- Amid heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, water levels in Punjab's major dams - Bhakra, Pong and Ranjit Sagar-have risen sharply. The sudden increase in inflows has raised alarm, wi... Read More

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