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China’s Upstream Brahmaputra Mega Hydropower dam will produce 300 billion kWh every year

26Dec

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China’s Upstream Brahmaputra Mega Hydropower dam will produce 300 billion kWh every year

On the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau, China has authorized the construction of the largest hydropower dam in the world. The power plant is anticipated to be located north of Gelling village in Arunachal Pradesh. The dam would generate 300 billion kWh of energy a year and would be situated in the lower levels of the Yarlung Zangbo River. On the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau, a portion of the Yarlung Zangbo plunges 2,000 meters in a mere 50 kilometers, presenting both enormous hydropower potential and formidable engineering obstacles. As the Siang River, it enters India close to the settlement of Gelling in the Upper Siang region of Arunachal Pradesh. It then flows south into Bangladesh as the Jamuna and southwest through the Assam Valley as the Brahmaputra. According to auth...

Northeast Frontier Railway has launched its high-end laundry care facility in Guwahati

Northeast Frontier Railway has opened its upscale laundry care facility in Guwahati to provide travelers with clean and hygienic bedrolls, adding an extra layer of travel comfort. With the help of contemporary technology, the tunnel-based laundry system can produce high-quality linen and process an astounding 32,000 bedrolls every day. The products, which are meticulously prepared to guarantee travelers travel in comfort and hygienic conditions, comprise bedrolls, blankets, and pillow covers. "The new laundry care center efficiently handles large volumes of linen while optimizing resources like water, power, steam, and chemicals," stated Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of NFR. The automated system maintains high standards by facilitating seamless transitions bet...

India’s purest and cleanest air is found in Aizawl and Guwahati in the northeast

Despite the national capital's pollution crisis, the northeastern cities of Aizawl, Guwahati, and Nagaon have become shining examples of environmental excellence, exhibiting exceptional air quality on Thursday, November 21. With an outstanding Air Quality Index (AQI) of 32 and a "Good" rating, Aizawl wins. Nagaon retains an acceptable grade of 56, while Guwahati comes in second with an AQI of 42. The oppressive air in Delhi is a stark contrast to these Northeastern treasures. The most recent data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shows a clear environmental split. Delhi is still engulfed in a poisonous haze, whereas places in the Northeast can breathe easier. The national capital's AQI scores are disturbing in a number of places, with Bawana recording 418 and Wazirpur hit...