The Indus basin consists of six big rivers and their smaller tributaries. The six big rivers are the Indus and five of its tributaries: the Jhelum, the Chenab, the Ravi, the Beas, and the Sutlej.

NEW DELHI: After putting the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, the government is considering three new hydropower projects on the Indus River Basin besides fast-tracking two other projects.

SRINAGAR: J&K government’s plan to launch inland water transport on the Jhelum river has triggered concern among Srinagar’s houseboat owners, who fear that regular passenger boats, cruise tourism ...