KAVERI RIVER
Rains batter Gujarat; 60 shrimp farmers airlifted to safety by Coast Guard choppers in Navsari
In a daring rescue operation, Indian Coast Guard helicopters successfully evacuated sixty shrimp farmers who were stranded amid severe flooding in the Navsari district, exacerbated by heavy rainfall this week. Efforts continue as NDRF and SDRF teams mobilize to assist, with around thirty-eight thousand individuals relocated from Navsari and Valsad districts.
Harsh Goenka brings attention to Tamil Nadu’s majestic dam. Calls it the '16-eyed giant’
Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu stands on the Kaveri River. It was completed in 1934. The dam provides water for irrigation, drinking, and electricity. It has transformed Tamil Nadu's agriculture. The dam is also a tourist destination. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, and gardens. It is located near Salem and is accessible by road and rail.
Centre to probe lapses after death of 3 workers at Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor site
Three workers tragically lost their lives in an accident at the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor construction site. The incident involved the collapse of a temporary structure during well-sinking work, trapping four workers under concrete blocks. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident and hold those responsible accountable.
Explained: What is the Cauvery water dispute, why is Karnataka not giving water to Tamil Nadu?
The Cauvery conflict between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka resurfaces whenever there's a shortfall in the Southwest Monsoon in the region. Just recently, Tamil Nadu took its case to the Supreme Court, asking Karnataka to release 24,000 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of Cauvery water daily to support their standing crops. In response, the court mandated Karnataka to release 10,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for a 15-day period. Here's an in-depth study of this dispute.
Here's why India named Sudan evacuation plan as 'Operation Kaveri'
The Kaveri is one of the major Indian rivers flowing through the southern states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The river is sacred to the people of the region and is worshipped as the Goddess Kaveriamma (mother Kaveri). "Rivers reach their destination irrespective of barriers. It's like a mother who will ensure she will bring her children back to safety," another top source told on the naming of this operation by the Modi government.
Govt planning to launch two mega tourism trails in Himalaya, Ganga: Minister G Kishan Reddy
"The ministry will work with states and industries for development of two adventure mega trails in 2023 -- the Ganga trail and northwestern Himalayan trails," Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy said. A senior official said the government is starting with these two trails but will be launching other trails in future too.
Happy Engineers Day: Here are greetings, pictures, wishes to celebrate the day
If you are an engineer or any of your near and dear ones is an engineer, wish them Happy Engineers Day with beautiful pictures, WhatsApp messages, quotes, and wishes.
Engineer’s Day 2022: Who was Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya? History, significance and PM Modi's message
Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya was a popular civil engineer, who was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955 for his remarkable contribution to the country's development. He was the chief engineer in the project of the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam, which was built on the Kaveri River in Mysore.
Raneh, Suruli, Dhuandhar and more: Add the waterfall charm to your weekend getaway
Monsoon brightens up the surroundings with waterfalls and lush greenery.
TOI’s #NoConditionsApply Shindoor Khela campaign bags 13 metals at Goafest
The Social Street was the agency of the year with 17 metals in an event skipped by agencies like O&M, JWT, McCann, Taproot Dentsu and Publicis.
Reviving water bodies is an Art of Living now
“Traditionally, rivers are revered and worshipped in India. Yet, we have been desecrating them without any thought to the consequences,” said Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
The best destinations for a quick getaway for the long weekend
Whether you live in Bengaluru or Delhi, we've got the best weeekend destination options for you.
Chasing the rains! Head to Coorg for a enthralling monsoon expeience
Coorg offers numerous trekking and camping options like Tadiandamol and Brahmagiri.
Despite weak Q2, Sadbhav Engineering gains on earnings visibility, low debt
At the end of the quarter, Sadbhav had orders worth Rs 6,000 crore executable over the next two fiscals. It won a few hybrid annuity model (HAM) projects worth Rs 3,100 crore.
Group demands Namami Gange like programme for cleaning Cauvery
An umbrella group of organisations from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka today urged the Centre to float a 'Namami Gange' like programme for cleaning Cauvery and enact a law to prevent the southern river from further pollution.
May's here! Plan a quick getaway to Guhagar in Maharashtra or Sattal in Uttarakhand
ET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here’s where you can head to...
Need a break from the urban jungle? Try these weekend getaways
It’s not very often that you get a chance to go rappelling on a waterfall. Good news is, it’s possible in Lavasa, a few hours drive away from Mumbai into Pune.
Quick Getaways from Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi
Pabbar Valley, a qucik getaway spot from Delhi, is a paradise of travellers. The valley is known for the dynamic and adventurous tourist activities.
Wipro sets up its first rural BPO centre
Wipro BPO today announced the inauguration of its first rural BPO centre at Manjakkudi Village in Tamil Nadu.
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