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This festival is held in Odisha in the city of Cuttack at Gadagadia Ghata of the Mahanadi river. The festival is celebrated every year from the day of Kartika Purnima according to the Odia Calendar which comes around the end of October and November.
Oct 29, 2019 · News:A new history was created at Ayodhya as a record 6 lakh earthen lamps lit up the Sarayu river bank on the eve of Diwali. Facts: About Sarayu River: The Sarayu is a river that flows through the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. This river is of ancient significance as it is mentioned in the Vedas and the Ramayana.
Jan 10, 2020 · Facts: About Ghataprabha River. It is a right-bank tributary of the Krishna River. It originates from the Western Ghats and joins the river Krishna at Chikksangam, Karnataka. It forms Gokak Falls in Belgaum District of Karnataka. It has a hydroelectric and irrigational dam at Hidkal. Additional Information:
Jun 11, 2020 · Facts: Vamsadhara river Dispute: It is between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Vamsadhara river or Bansadhara river: It is an east flowing river which originates in Odisha and joins the Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh.It lies between Rushikulya and Godavari. Vansadhara Water Dispute Tribunal (VWDT): It was set up in 2010 to look into the dispute ...
Apr 23, 2020 · Facts: The Periyar River is the longest river in the state of Kerala.It is also known as ‘Lifeline of Kerala’ as it is one of the few perennial rivers in the state. Origin: It originates from Sivagiri Hills of Western Ghats and flows through Periyar National Park and reaches the Periyar Lake and then the water flows into Vembanad Lake and ...
Oct 11, 2019 · The Gangetic river dolphin inhabits the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. Being a mammal, the Ganges River dolphin cannot breathe in the water and must surface every 30-120 seconds. Because of the sound it produces when breathing, the animal is popularly referred to as the ‘Susu’.
Aug 19, 2020 · Facts: Bhadbhut Project: It is a 1.7-km barrage project across the river Narmada and 25 km from the mouth of the river where it flows into the Gulf of Khambhat. Purpose: To prevent salinity ingress which refers to the process of saltwater invading areas which previously contained only freshwater. To stop most of the excess water flowing out of ...
Feb 5, 2020 · Facts: About Ujh Multipurpose (National) Project: The project is planned to be constructed in Kathua District of Jammu & Kashmir on the River Ujh, a major tributary of the Ravi river. The project will enhance the utilization of waters of Eastern Rivers allotted to India as per the Indus Water Treaty. About Indus Water Treaty:
Sep 1, 2024 · The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to take steps in curbing water pollution around industrial areas in the state.
Oct 8, 2019 · The ‘Ganga Aamantran Abhiyan’ is an exploratory open-water rafting and kayaking expedition on the Ganga River to be held between 10th October 2019 to 11 November 2019. The abhiyan will start at Devprayag and culminate at GangaSagar.The expedition will cover the entire stretch of over 2500 kms of the Ganga River.
