Farakka barrage

‘Only Visit During Polls...’: CM Mamata Accuses Centre Of Depriving West Bengal Of Flood Relief

Banerjee stated that despite multiple reminders, the Centre has not carried out maintenance on the Farakka barrage, leading to a significant reduction in its water-holding capacity. 

Sep 29, 2024, 17:00 PM IST

Bihar CM calls on PM Narendra Modi, apprise him on flood situation in Bihar

With the flood situation in Bihar continues to be grim, Chief Minister of Nitish Kumar on Tuesday called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apprise him of the unprecedented flood situation the state is facing.

Aug 23, 2016, 16:28 PM IST

Remove Farakka barrage to save Bihar from floods, says Nitish

Nitish Kumar made the demand a day after the overflowing waters of the Ganga river entered Patna city and created fear among residents living in localities near its banks.

Aug 21, 2016, 19:26 PM IST