Dumbur Dam
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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
Posted in Landmarks Geography

Escarpments

A new study has linked continental break-up to new topological like plateaus and ‘escarpments’ form.

Tungabhadra
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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
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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
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Deepest Rock Sample from Earth’s Mantle

Scientists Obtain Deepest Rock Sample from Earth’s Mantle

River Godavari
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River Godavari

A century old Indian Iris tree, on the bank of River Akhanda Godavari, collapsed recently.

Kalasa-Banduri project
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Kalasa-Banduri project

Centre urged to get environmental clearance for Kalasa Banduri Nala project

Vizhinjam International Seaport
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Vizhinjam International Seaport

Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala welcomes its first container vessel.

Beki River
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Beki River

Beki River’s change in course has disrupted a state highway in India.

Chenab Rail Bridge
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Chenab Rail Bridge

First trial train run has been conducted on Chenab Rail Bridge in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. 

Humbdolt Glacier
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Humbdolt Glacier

Scientists reclassified the Humboldt glacier as an ice field.

Gibraltar Subduction Zone
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Gibraltar Subduction Zone

Subduction zone discovered beneath Gibraltar Strait in the Atlantic Ocean.