Follow Us on Google News Shillong, June 4 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday launched Meghalinor, the state’s first sailing yacht, at Umiam Lake near Shillong. Speaking during the launch, Sangma said that the launch of the yacht is meaningful as it brings together two critical sectors of the government. “Whether it … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 3 (IANS) In a welcome development for farmers and residents, Veeranam Lake—the largest water body in Cuddalore district—has reached its full reservoir level of 47.50 feet, bringing relief amid the ongoing dry season. The milestone was reported by local authorities monitoring the water levels. The lake, located in … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Ahmedabad, May 21 (IANS) The Ahmedabad administration has intensified its crackdown on the alleged illegal encroachments around Chandola Lake as the second phase of the demolition drive entered its second day on Wednesday. The focus has now shifted to unauthorised religious structures, with Ali Masjid and Imam Hussain Masjid among … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Jamshedpur, May 20 (IANS) In a tragic incident, two young men drowned while bathing in Dimna Lake in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur as they ventured into deep waters and could not be saved, officials said. Their bodies were retrieved on Tuesday afternoon after an intense search by the Civil Defence team. The … Read more
Srinagar, May 15, KDC: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a high-level committee to frame a comprehensive policy for the repair, renovation, and reconstruction of buildings and houses situated within 200 meters of the Dal Lake that were legitimately constructed prior to the High Court’s construction ban imposed on July 19, 2002. According to … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Srinagar/Jammu, May 10 (IANS) A missile-like object dropped into Srinagar’s Dal Lake on Saturday as loud explosions rocked the city. Officials said that a missile-like object fell into Dal Lake this morning. The object’s debris has been recovered and is being analysed, the officials added. Another suspicious object was recovered … Read more
SRINAGAR, May 10: A missile-like object landed deep inside the Dal Lake — a major tourist attraction in Srinagar — after loud explosions rocked the city on Saturday morning, officials said. Smoke bellowed from the surface of the lake when the object landed, the officials said. The debris of the object, which has been fished … Read more
Srinagar, May 3: The body of a 24-year-old youth who went missing after a shikara capsized in Dal Lake on Friday evening was recovered on Saturday morning, officials said.The deceased has been identified as Raufeeq Ahmad Chopan, a resident of Jogi Lanker, Rainawari.According to officials, the boat he was in, along with another person, overturned … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Ahmedabad, May 3 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has cleared nearly 1.5 lakh square metres of government land around the Chandola Lake in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad within just two days, officials said. The operation, involving the demolition of around 4,000 slums and unauthorised structures, marks one of the largest anti-encroachment … Read more