In the unfortunate Morbi suspension bridge collapse incident on October 22, 2022, 134 persons lost their lives after the century-old bridge fell into the Machchhu River of Morbi in Gujarat.
Officials said that the trio had come to Mavelikkara along with five others from Chettikulangara for the ongoing Maramon convention. They have been identified as Merin (18), Mefin (15), and Abin (24).
"Permission for mining in four prominent rivers of Uttarakhand; Kosi, Gaula, Sarda and Nandaur was extended for one more month till February. I have come to meet Forest Minister and request him to increase the permission for 10 years," said Dhami.
As part of 'Puneet Sagar Abhiyaan' the Eastern Naval Command has dedicated one day each month to undertake coastal cleanup activity including rivers and lakes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone of the bridge project across the River Brahmaputra exactly two years ago on February 18 in 2021.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 17 (ANI/PRNewswire): Srijan Realty, one of the biggest and most renowned real estate developers in East India with multiple projects beautifying the skylines of Kolkata, has launched its latest project - The Royal Ganges, located just 20 minutes from N
Mahashivratri, which essentially translates to 'the great night of Shiva', is considered one of the most auspicious festivals in the country. On the same occasion as many as 21 lakh earthen lamps will be lit on various ghats of Shipra river on the occasion of Mahashivratri tomorrow.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena launched an intensive campaign to clean the Yamuna Floodplains as part of the mega drive to clean and rejuvenate River Yamuna as mandated by the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 16 (ANI/PNN): Rivers join Oceans, and G-20 is all about Blue Economy and healthy water bodies. Dr Navina Jafa, Specialist on Cultural Skills and Heritage, a Kathak Dancer, and Consultant on Heritage Tourism, presented 'Yamuna Astakam' on 15th Februar
Initially, one of the students drowned due to the strong currents in the Kaveri river. Following this, the three others tried to help but drowned one by one, police said.