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Dec 9, 2016 · lost rivers, by Sainkho Namtchylak
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About `Lost River Saraswati' - The `Lost Saraswati River' in NW India is the holiest and mightiest river of the Vedic Period (8000-5000 BP). The discovery of the sites of Harappan civilization along the banks of the Saraswati River indicates towards its mighty and magnanimity.
Mar 14, 2024 · The disappearance of significant rivers like the Saraswati, lost to geological changes over millennia, serves as a poignant reminder of the natural ebb and flow of waterways. However, in recent times, the thoughtless actions of man have accelerated the loss of rivers across the country.
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- The Lost River
- River Flowed Even During Weak Monsoons
- Examining Sand For Traces of The Lost River
Geographically, the desert is located partly in Rajasthan, with its other part stretching towards eastern Pakistan in Sindh. Altogether, the arid land—covered with dunes—stretch to a whopping 2,00,000 square km area. The latest study comes as a surprise for many as the desert is now completely inhabitable for human settlements. Nevertheless, scient...
West Rajasthan registers less than 300 mm between June and September. In comparison, some parts of the country, including Mumbai, Western Ghats, and Meghalaya, often witness more than this amount of rain in a single day during monsoons. The river is estimated to have flown for up to 95 to 78 thousand years ago. After this period, no significant act...
The study was conducted by examining the deposits of river sands and gravels exposed by quarrying activity near Nal village, outside Bikaner in 2014 and 2019. Through this, the team was able to understand and find evidence on different phases of the river activity. To examine the evidence further, researchers used the technique of luminescence dati...
Sep 27, 2021 · The swirling river which once used to swarm with life, enough to sustain the entire western Bengaluru, has now reduced to a trickle of polluted stream and often seen as sewage drain. The water once utilized as ‘sacred water’ is now proved unfit for drinking as it contains numerous hazardous substances.
PDF | The manuscript highlights the tragedy of India’s extinct or near-extinct rivers and rivulets (i.e. very small rivers or streams) passing through... | Find, read and cite all the...
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Aug 25, 2016 · The manuscript highlights the tragedy of India’s extinct or near-extinct rivers and rivulets (i.e. very small rivers or streams) passing through some of the major Indian cities. These rivers were once considered healthy and sound systems supporting the population of a city by sustaining important sectors such as agriculture, pisciculture ...
