Category: Landmarks
Mandovi River | Digital Portal for National Waterways
First No Objection Certificate has been issued via the newly launched Digital Portal for National Waterways for developing a Jetty on River Mandovi in Goa.
Rushikulya River
Odisha government’s revived plan to build a dam at Pipalapanka has sparked protests, as locals and environmentalists accuse it of endangering the Rushikulya river to favour industries.
Rushikonda Beach | Blue Flag Certification
Rushikonda Beach has regained its prestigious Blue Flag certification
Betwa River
Betwa river is struggling to maintain its natural flow due to human led developments.
Vizhinjam Port
Recently, Vizhinjam Port has received environment nod for phase II, III development.
Fair Allocation of Krishna Water
During a meeting with the Union Jal Shakti Minister, the Chief Minister of Telangana emphasized the need for the central government to ensure a fair allocation of Krishna River water to the state.
Majuli Island
A survey conducted by Aaranyak, a biodiversity conservation organization, highlighted a rise in human-wildlife conflict (HWC) in the Majuli River Island.
High Mountain Asia (HMA)
A study reveals that climate change has increased the frequency of floods in High Mountain Asia (HMA) since 2000.
VOC Port | Major Ports in India
VOC Port Authority is exploring the possibility of setting up a shipbuilding facility in Thoothukudi.
India’s Overseas Port Investments | Chabahar port
Chabahar Port received a special mention in Donald Trump’s memo
Vishwamitri River | Mugger Crocodiles
Government of Gujarat conducted a crocodile census in the Vishwamitri river.