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The Ravi River ( Urdu: راوی ), ( Sanskrit: रवि, Punjabi: ਰਾਵੀ, is a river that crosses northwestern India and eastern Pakistan. It is one of the five rivers which give Punjab its name. It is also one of the major five rivers/tributaries of Indus. The Ravi was known as Parushani or Iravati to Indians in Vedic times and ...
Feb 25, 2024 · The Ravi River is a cultural and religious symbol for the people of Punjab. The river is mentioned in many folk songs, poems, and stories of the region. The river is also considered sacred by the ...
Feb 26, 2024 · After a long, long wait, the Shahpurkandi dam on river Ravi in Punjab, bordering Jammu and Kashmir, has finally been completed. And with this, New Delhi has reportedly stopped the flow of water from the Ravi river into Pakistan. Media reports have stated that India’s strategic move in water management will help New Delhi retain as many as ...
Feb 25, 2024 · The 55.5 meters high Shahpurkandi Dam is part of a multi-purpose river valley project that includes two hydel power projects with a total installed capacity of 206 MW. It is built on river Ravi ...
Feb 25, 2024 · The completion of the Shahpur Kandi barrage has effectively ceased the flow of water from the Ravi river into Pakistan, according to a report. Located on the Punjab-Jammu and Kashmir border, this development signifies a significant shift in water allocation, with the Jammu and Kashmir region now set to benefit from the 1150 cusecs of water previously destined for Pakistan.
The River Ravi is the most polluted river in the world. Environmentalist Afia Salam stated that River Ravi had been turned into a sewer ( Drain) with human and industrial waste. She said that laws had been made about discarding wastewater and waste from industries, but no laws, rules, or regulation is being executed in the country.
Apr 22, 2024 · The Ravi River, historically revered as one of the five rivers defining Punjab’s identity, has endured a perilous decline, raising concerns over its environmental and geopolitical ramifications.
