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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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MV-ITT LION (V-273)

May 5, 2023

A cargo vessel named MV-ITT LION (V-273) was flagged off recently from Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port, Kolkata to Sittwe Port in Myanmar, marking the inaugural shipment to operationalize the port in the Rakhine State. The ceremony was presided over by ..

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Nagorno-Karabakh

April 26, 2023

Nagorno-Karabakh is a landlocked, mountainous area in the South Caucasus that has been a source of conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan for decades. It is predominantly populated by ethnic Armenians but is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan. The Inhabitants ..

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Rang Ghar

April 26, 2023

Rang Ghar is a two-storeyed building located in the northeastern state of Assam, India. The building has a rich history and served as a royal sports pavilion during the reign of the Ahom kings and nobles. The amphitheater is situated ..

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