Saryu Canal National Project: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Saryu Canal National Project in Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh. The project involves interlinking of five rivers – Ghaghara, Saryu, Rapti, Banganga and Rohin. The Saryu Canal National Project starts from the Saryu Barrage at Bahraich. The main canal is 318 km long and […]
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Ken-Betwa Inter-Linking Of Rivers Project: Approved by Union Cabinet
Ken-Betwa Inter-Linking Of Rivers Project: The Union Cabinet has approved the funding and implementation of Ken-Betwa inter-linking of rivers project. This project involves transfer of water from the Ken to the Betwa River through the construction of Daudhan Dam and a canal linking the two rivers, the Lower Orr Project, Kotha Barrage -and Bina Complex […]
Raigad Fort
Raigad Fort: President Ram Nath Kovind recently visited Raigad Fort and paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fort, which was earlier called Rairi, was the seat of the Maratha clan Shirke in the 12th century. The fort changed hands a number of times from the dynasty of Bahaminis to the Nizamshahis and then the […]
Hornbill Festival
Hornbill Festival: The state government has decided to call off the ongoing Hornbill Festival in protest against the killing of 14 civilians by security forces. Nagas celebrate this festival to revive, protect, sustain and promote the richness of the Naga heritage and traditions. It occurs during 1 – 10 December on an annual basis. It […]
Culture Mapping Of 80 Villages
Culture Mapping Of 80 Villages: Culture mapping of 80 villages associated with noted personalities in history, in particular the freedom movement, unique crafts and festivals has been started as a pilot project, Culture Ministry officials said. The project is expected to be completed this financial year. From Sempore in Kashmir to Kanjirapally in Kerala, villages […]
Greater Tipraland: Tripura
Greater Tipraland: Tripura Several tribal outfits in Tripura have joined hands to push their demand for a separate state, Greater Tipraland for indigenous communities in the region. Among the political parties that have come together for the cause are TIPRA Motha (Tipraha Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance) and IPFT (Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura). The parties […]
Cyclone Jawad: Key Points
Cyclone Jawad: A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into cyclonic storm Jawad and is likely to make landfall near Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The name was given by Saudi Arabia has given the cyclone its name ‘Jawad’. The meaning ‘Jawad’ is liberal or merciful. The carries significance as this cyclonic storm […]
Who are the Konyaks?
The Konyaks: At the centre of the violence which followed the killing of six civilians in Oting village of Mon district in Nagaland, and which led to the killing of eight more civilians, are the Konyaks – among the largest tribes in the state. With a population of roughly 3 lakh, the area inhabited by […]
Abundance Of Lithium In Stars
Abundance Of Lithium In Stars: Scientists have found a clue to the mystery behind the high abundance of Lithium in some evolved stars. The mystery is the reason behind the high abundance of Lithium in stars, which according to predicted models must get destroyed in the hot plasma of the star. Lithium is a trace […]
Barbados: World’s Newest Republic
Barbados: Nearly 400 years after the country became a British colony, Barbados has become the world’s newest republic. The Caribbean island nation removed Queen Elizabeth II as the head of the state in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles. Barbados, however, will continue to be one of the 54 Commonwealth nations. Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, […]
