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Paralakhemundi Railway Station

May 13, 2023

The Indian Railways has embarked on a project to renovate the historic Paralakhemundi railway station, which holds significant historical value as one of India’s oldest stations and the first in Odisha’s Gajapati district. However, concerns have been raised about the ..

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Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum

May 11, 2023

India is a country with a rich history and culture that spans over thousands of years. To showcase this rich cultural heritage, the government of India has announced plans to build the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum at the iconic ..

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Jama Masjid Redevelopment

May 10, 2023

Jama Masjid is one of the largest and grandest mosques in India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656. However, due to its primary purpose as a place of worship, the mosque is not protected by the Archaeological Survey ..

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Djerba Synagogue

May 10, 2023

Located on the Tunisian island of Djerba, the ancient El Ghriba Synagogue is the oldest in Tunisia and is considered a site of pilgrimage. However, it has also been the target of tragedy. On May 9, 2023, a shooting occurred ..

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Swamp Deer Released into Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR)

May 9, 2023

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) is located in Madhya Pradesh’s eastern Satpura hill range of Umaria and Katni districts. The name “Bandhavgarh” means “Brother’s Fort” in Hindi and is derived from the mythological story of Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana. ..

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Tungnath Temple

May 9, 2023

On March 27, a notification was issued by the central government to declare the ancient Tungnath temple as a monument of national importance. Tungnath temple, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus. It ..

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Dawki Land Port

May 6, 2023

Union Minister Nityanand Rai inaugurated the Dawki Land Port in Meghalaya’s West Jaintia Hills district to improve trade and commerce between India and Bangladesh. Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Sniawbhalang Dhar ..

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Eruption of Fuego Volcano

May 6, 2023

Recently, Guatemalan authorities evacuated over a thousand people and closed a road as the Fuego volcano erupted, sending thick clouds of ash over nearby towns and farms. Nature of the Eruption The Fuego volcano is sending out “pyroclastic flows” – ..

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