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Pamba River

Pamba River: The Central Government recently initiated steps to include the Pampa River under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP), a multi-crore initiative aimed at protecting major rivers in the country. Pamba River is the third longest river in the state of Kerala after the Periyar River and the Bharathappuzha River. Also called the ‘Dakshina […]

Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project

Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project: The Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (APSPCB) recently conducted a public hearing for environmental clearance for the proposed 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project in Anjaw district, being developed by THDC India Limited. Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project is a 1,200 MW hydropower project planned on the Lohit River (a tributary of the Brahmaputra […]

UNHCR suspended the repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India

UNHCR suspended the repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India: The UNHCR suspended the repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India after some returnees were arrested in Sri Lanka for alleged violations of immigration laws.UNHCR is a UN agency mandated to protect and support refugees, stateless persons, and internally displaced people worldwide. It […]