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"Awakening of memory, renewal of culture...": PM Modi applauds Mahamaghan,
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Rivers and riverbanks may differ from North to South, but the flow of faith remains the same," PM Modi said, drawing a direct line between last year's Prayagraj Maha Kumbh with the Mahamaghan in Kerala.
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Goalpariya folk music travels beyond geographical, cultural origins; Prati
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Once confined to the courtyards, riverbanks, among cattle herders, elephant keepers, and villagers of undivided Goalpara, Goalpariya folk music has today travelled far beyond its geographical and cultural origins. Yet, even as the music finds new listeners and performers across Assam and
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Tamil Nadu: Rare Sighting of Black-headed Ibis seen in Thoothukudi salt pa
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Black-headed Ibis, characterised by its elegant white plumage, black head, and long curved beak, is listed as a "Near Threatened" species in Asia. It is predominantly found in wetlands, riverbanks and salt pans, where it feeds on fish, insects and other small aquatic creatures.
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Nepal on alert as rain continues to batter the Himalayan nation under infl
Updated : 7 months ago IST
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, river flows in the Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces are expected to increase significantly on Thursday. The cyclone's impact is likely to persist until Saturday, and residents living near riverbanks have been urged to remain vigi
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PM Modi extends greetings on conclusion of Chhath Puja, prays for devotees
Updated : 7 months ago IST
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his joy over the successful completion of the festival, which is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
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Markets in Nepal abuzz as devotees prepare for Chhath festival
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Hindu festival of Chhath that last for four-days commenced on Saturday with the first ritual, 'Nahay Khay,' drawing massive crowds at various ghats. Devotees thronged riverbanks to take a holy dip and offer prayers to the Sun God, marking the beginning of the auspicious Chhath Mahapar
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Telangana's Musi River in spate: CM Reddy orders evacuation from low-lying
Updated : 8 months ago IST
He instructed the immediate evacuation of vulnerable communities along the Musi riverbanks and assured that relief camps would be set up to provide shelter and basic necessities to the displaced.
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The Bamboo Miracle: How The Art of Living Helped a Village Grow Wealth fro
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 23: The Art of Living Foundation has planted more than 100,000,000 trees across the globe, with over 700,000 trees along river basins in India alone, supporting water and soil conservation, stabilising riverbanks, and reducing floods. Bamboo adds a di
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"This is a 'Mann-made' disaster": BJP's Tarun Chugh slams Punjab governme
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Chugh alleged that unchecked illegal mining under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government had weakened Punjab's riverbanks, resulting in large-scale devastation during the recent floods.
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Rain fury in Uttarakhand: SDRF rescues over 70 villagers stranded in Rudra
Updated : 8 months ago IST
In Chamoli, authorities have warned that rivers have reached critical levels and urged residents near riverbanks to relocate to safer areas immediately.
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Uttarakhand: Chamoli, Rudraprayag Police issue urgent warning as water lev
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Chamoli and Rudraprayag Police warned residents as continuous heavy rainfall caused dangerous rises in river levels, urging all living along riverbanks to immediately relocate to safer areas and avoid river vicinities for their safety.
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Uttarakhand police urges public to avoid Ganga ghats as river level rises
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Uttarakhand Police on Friday issued precautionary advisories near the Ganga ghats in Pauri Garhwal, urging people to stay away from the riverbanks following a rise in the water level of the river due to rainfall and regulated water release from the Srinagar dam.
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