Chenab River

The approval was notified in a record 40 days. The government usually takes several months to issue such clearances for hydropower projects, a ministry official said.

First Chenab, now Jhelum: How India is choking Pakistan’s water lifelines after Indus Treaty suspension

After formally placing the treaty in "abeyance," New Delhi has now begun implementing physical and infrastructural measures to limit Pakistan’s access to shared river water.

Chenab Bridge On Track For Jan 2024 Opening | Railway Minister Exclusive

The highest rail bridge in the world, the Chenab Bridge in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2024. In an exclusive interview with Network18, Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that the Katra-Banihal line on which the bridge is located is ready for opening and will be dedicated to the nation by January 2024. This section is strategically important as it connects the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country via rail. Watch the full interview!

These pictures of the world’s highest railway bridge over Chenab will leave you awestruck

Noted to be the world’s highest rail bridge, it will soar 359 metres above the bed of the River Chenab and will be 30 metres higher than the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris.

India, Pakistan Indus Commissioners to meet tomorrow in New Delhi

The two-day meeting of Indus Commissioners to be held on March 23 and March 24 will be the first after the one held on August 2018 in Lahore.

Union cabinet clears 850 MW Ratle power project in J&K

The Ratle hydroelectric project will result in direct and indirect employment to around 4,000 persons. Further, Jammu and kashmir will benefit by getting free power worth Rs 5,289 crore and through a levy of water usage charges worth Rs 9,581crore from the project, during its lifecycle of 40 years.

Centre's green panel gives nod to Rs 4,641-cr J&K power proj

Last month in a meeting, the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union Environment Ministry had examined the proposal. Based on its recommendations, the ministry will soon take a call on giving the final green nod.

J&K recovery project loan of $250 mn approved by World Bank

Multi-lateral lender World Bank on Wednesday approved USD 250 million loan for Jhelum and Tawi Flood Recovery Project for reconstruction of flood-affected public infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir.