![Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L), PM Hasina with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping (R). Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L), PM Hasina with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping (R).](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fipiccy_image-60jpg_1719327220350.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 25, 2024, 07:53 AM - 4 mins read
Hasina's remarks followed her recent visit to India, which she described as highly productive, highlighting its role in strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues of cooperation.
Read more![Explained: Why is Mamata upset over Teesta & Ganga treaty talks? Explained: Why is Mamata upset over Teesta & Ganga treaty talks?](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsheikh-hasinapm-modi-mamatanaijpg_1719314961277.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 25, 2024, 04:29 AM - 7 mins read
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee expressed anguish for not being included in the discussions with Bangladesh. However, the Centre has rebuffed her claims of not being consulted over the issue.
Read more![Partially submerged buildings due to overflowing of Teesta river following incessant rains, near Teesta Bazar area in Sikkim on June 20, 2024. Partially submerged buildings due to overflowing of Teesta river following incessant rains, near Teesta Bazar area in Sikkim on June 20, 2024.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fteesta-1jpg_1719237091620.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 24, 2024, 06:51 AM - 3 mins read
Officials from the Irrigation Department have indicated that dredging the Teesta basin is crucial to address breaches in the river spurs—extensions of embankments designed to protect vulnerable riverbanks.
Read more![Mamata upset over Indo-B'desh talks over Teesta water issue Mamata upset over Indo-B'desh talks over Teesta water issue](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fmamata-banerjee-with-flagnaijpg_1719214689060.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 24, 2024, 12:38 AM - 3 mins read
In West Bengal where the Ganges flows into Bangladesh is instrumental in ensuring that water diverts into the Hooghly River. It is critical for the functioning of the Kolkata Port and meets the water needs of urban settlements along the Hooghly-Bhagirathi river, including Kolkata.
Read more![The Teesta River flows through the state, with Jalpaiguri district situated in its floodplain. The Teesta River flows through the state, with Jalpaiguri district situated in its floodplain.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2F2picture1jpg_1718357573055.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 14, 2024, 02:32 AM - 3 mins read
The release of water from the barrages has resulted in rising the water level of the Teesta and because of that there is a threat of flood in areas on both sides of Teesta in Jalpaiguri district, an official of the irrigation department said.
Read more![The residents living along the banks of the Teesta River in Darjeeling district are facing severe difficulties. The swelling river, fueled by relentless rainfall, has caused significant flooding and disruptions. The residents living along the banks of the Teesta River in Darjeeling district are facing severe difficulties. The swelling river, fueled by relentless rainfall, has caused significant flooding and disruptions.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fteestajpg_1718269203462.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 13, 2024, 02:00 AM - 1 min read
The deluge, exacerbated by incessant rain on Wednesday night, has led to severe disruption in regions such as Teesta Bazar and Geil Khola, with roads submerged and houses at the riverbank in peril.
Read more![Oficials take stock of the situation after an evacuation alert was sounded by the State Disaster Management Authority observing a surge in the water level of the Teesta River, in Malli on Wednesday. Oficials take stock of the situation after an evacuation alert was sounded by the State Disaster Management Authority observing a surge in the water level of the Teesta River, in Malli on Wednesday.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsikkim-floodjpg_1716974318426.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 29, 2024, 02:18 AM - 2 mins read
Authorities, including Block Development Officers (BDOs), Municipal Executive Officers (MEOs), and Station House Officers (SHOs), have been put on high alert to monitor the rising water levels closely.
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