TN govt to renovate historic Ponneri Lake, push tourism

TN govt to renovate historic Ponneri Lake, push tourism

Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 23 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government will undertake major renovation works at the historic Ponneri Lake — also known as Cholagangam — in Ariyalur district, at an estimated cost of Rs 12 crore. The announcement is part of the state’s efforts to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of Chola … Read more

NGT takes suo motu cognisance of environmental degradation of Nagpur’s Futala Lake

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, Jun 22 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report highlighting the declining condition of Futala Lake in Maharashtra’s Nagpur. A bench, headed by judicial member Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, registered an original application suo motu (on its own) following a … Read more

Meghalaya’s first sailing yacht launched in Umiam Lake

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

Veeranam lake reaches full capacity, boosting irrigation, drinking water supply of Chennai

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

Gujarat: 2.5 lakh sq meters encroachments targeted in Chandola Lake demolition drive

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

Two drown in Jamshedpur’s Dimna Lake, bodies recovered after long search

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

J&K Govt Forms Panel to Frame Policy for Repair of Pre-2002 Structures Near Dal Lake

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

Missile-like object falls into Srinagar’s Dal Lake, drone shot down over Srinagar airfield

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

Missile-like Object Lands in Dal Lake; Another Recovered in Lasjan

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

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