Category: Landmarks
Rann of Kutch | Khur
Survival of Khur in India’s Salt Desert.
Port Blair
Union Minister recently said in a post on X that Port Blair will now be known as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’.
Wular Lake
Measures are being taken for cleaning siltation of critically silted Wular Lake.
Dumbur Dam | Gumti River
India has refuted allegations that the recent floods in eastern Bangladesh were caused by the opening of the Dumbur dam over Gumti River in Tripura.
Escarpments
A new study has linked continental break-up to new topological like plateaus and ‘escarpments’ form.
Tungabhadra
A flood alert has been issued in Karnataka’s Koppal district after one of the 33 crest gates of the Tungabhadra dam was washed away.
3 Indian Ocean structures – Ashoka, Chandragupta and Kalpataru
Names of Ashoka Seamount, Chandragupta Ridge and Kalpataru Ridge in the Indian Ocean have been approved by IHO and UNESCO’s IOC.
Deepest Rock Sample from Earth’s Mantle
Scientists Obtain Deepest Rock Sample from Earth’s Mantle
River Godavari
A century old Indian Iris tree, on the bank of River Akhanda Godavari, collapsed recently.
Kalasa-Banduri project
Centre urged to get environmental clearance for Kalasa Banduri Nala project
Vizhinjam International Seaport
Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala welcomes its first container vessel.
Beki River
Beki River’s change in course has disrupted a state highway in India.