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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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Mana Village

April 26, 2023

Mana village is located near the famous pilgrimage site of Badrinath in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The village has gained prominence recently after it was renamed as part of the government’s ‘Vibrant Village’ scheme mentioned in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ..

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Puri – Gangasagar Divya Kashi Yatra

April 24, 2023

Indian Railways is set to launch the Puri–Gangasagar Divya Kashi Yatra to promote religious tourism. This initiative aims to offer a unique opportunity for pilgrims to visit important religious destinations across the country. The tour is being launched under the ..

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Danish Fort

April 22, 2023

The 400-year-old Danish Fort in Tharangambadi, also known as Tranquebar, is set to undergo a facelift worth 3.5 crore. History of Danish Fort The Danes constructed the Danish Fort in Tharangambadi in 1620, which is also referred to as ‘Fort ..

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Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve

April 15, 2023

Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is located in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, making it one of the few tiger reserves in India that spans across two states. It is also the largest tiger reserve in India, covering a total ..

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