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  • File photo of Uma Bharti

    Saraswati river did exist, concludes expert panel; Uma Bharti calls for action

    India | October 15, 2016 20:09 IST

    The Saraswati river, so far considered to be a myth, existed, a government-constituted expert committee has found. "We have reached a conclusion that river Saraswati existed, it flowed. It originated in the Himalayas and met

  • File Photo: Seine River

    Paris: After reaching 35-year high during floods, river Seine water level comes down

    World | June 04, 2016 17:01 IST

    Paris: The water level of the Seine river in Paris started to decrease today after reaching its peak overnight, French authorities said. The authorities further said the river is expected to take ten days to

  • govt to finally launch river interlinking project in

    Govt to finally launch river-interlinking project in December with Ken-Betwa link

    India | June 15, 2015 11:14 IST

    New Delhi: The govt is all set to launch the ambitious river interlinking project by the end of this year.The project was conceived nearly 40 years ago but got delayed owing to many hurdles in

  • china ship tragedy toll escalates to 434

    China ship tragedy: Toll escalates to 434

    World | June 08, 2015 11:16 IST

    Beijing: A total of 434 people have been confirmed dead after a Chinese cruise ship capsized in the Yangtze River on June 1, authorities said on Monday.According to rescue officials, two bodies were recovered on

  • china ship capsize 7 dead 430 still missing

    China ship capsize: 7 dead, 430 still missing

    World | June 03, 2015 7:36 IST

    Beijing: Seven people were confirmed dead and at least 430 remained missing today, following the capsizing of a cruise ship in Asia's longest river Yangtze in central China as more than 4,000 rescue workers race

  • warrier s book kamandalu on seven sacred rivers launched

    Warrier's book 'Kamandalu' on seven sacred rivers launched

    India | May 11, 2015 11:23 IST

    Mumbai: A book on India's seven holy rivers authored by Shrikala Warrier, a London-based scholar was unveiled here.‘Kamandalu: The Seven Sacred Rivers of Hinduism' by Warrier draws extensively on the Vedas, Puranas and Hindu epics

  • taiwanese plane with 53 passengers crashes in taipei river

    Taiwanese plane with 53 passengers crashes in Taipei river

    World | February 04, 2015 10:51 IST

    Taipei, Taiwan: A Taiwanese flight with 58 people aboard clipped a bridge shortly after takeoff and careened into a river Wednesday in the island's capital of Tapei, killing at least two people, officials said.Parts of

  • dolphin rescued in odisha released in river

    Dolphin rescued in Odisha, released in river

    India | December 29, 2014 17:53 IST

    Chandbali (Odisha): A seven feet-long dolphin was rescued by local villagers on Sunday near Chandijore under Madhapur panchayat of Chandbali block of Bhadrak district in Odisha.Weighing over 80 kg, the dolphin was found at the

  • efforts on to bring back trooper who entered pakistan

    Efforts on to bring back trooper who entered Pakistan

    India | August 07, 2014 14:10 IST

    Jammu: Efforts are on to bring back an Indian trooper who entered Pakistan after being swept away in the Chenab River in Jammu district, sources said Thursday."Pakistan Rangers have confirmed that the trooper is in

  • rains lash up several rivers in spate

    Rains lash UP, several rivers in spate

    India | August 28, 2013 19:13 IST

    Lucknow: South-west monsoon remained active in Uttar Pradesh as rains lashed many parts of the state after a brief lull, even as major rivers including Ganga, Ghaghra, Yamuna, Sharda and Rapti continued to remain in

  • pakistan objects to 4 indian projects on chenab river

    Pakistan objects to 4 Indian projects on Chenab river

    World | August 27, 2013 16:10 IST

    Islamabad: Pakistan has raised objections to four power projects being built by India on the Chenab river on the ground that they allegedly violate the Indus Waters Treaty.The projects include the 850-MW Ratle power project

  • 20 missing after truck plunges into up river

    20 missing after truck plunges into UP river

    India | August 24, 2013 22:26 IST

    Lucknow: Twenty people were missing after a speeding mini truck plunged into the Ghaghra river in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki on Saturday night, police said.The accident took place in the Ramnagar area when the driver lost

  • gtdc introduces river rafting in goa

    GTDC introduces river-rafting in Goa

    India | June 29, 2013 18:38 IST

    Panaji, Jun 29: Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) today announced a river-rafting facility on Mhadei river in Sattari taluka to attract tourists.Rafting involves navigating rough river waters in an inflatable raft.GTDC chairman Nilesh Cabral said

  • damini s ashes immersed in river ganga

    Damini's ashes immersed in river Ganga

    India | January 01, 2013 17:33 IST

    Ballia (UP), Jan 1: Ashes of the Delhi gang-rape victim Damini, were today immersed in the river Ganga at Bharauli ghat here as hundreds of people, including women and children, bid adieu to the braveheart

  • more than 20 feared kiled as bus falls into river in

    More than 20 feared kiled as bus falls into river in Maharashtra

    India | September 26, 2012 21:50 IST

    Buldhana (Maharashtra), Sept 26: More than 20 people are feared drowned after their bus fell into  Purla river at Chirava near Buldhana today. So far, 18 bodies have been fished out, while rescue operation is

  • snapped bungee plunges tourist into african river

    Snapped Bungee Plunges Tourist Into African River

    World | January 09, 2012 12:18 IST

    Canberra, Jan 9: An Australian tourist bungee jumping in Africa plunged 365 feet (111 meters) into a river when her cord snapped, but she managed to swim to safety with a broken collarbone and her

  • river wins opening game in second division

    River Wins Opening Game In Second Division

    Football | August 17, 2011 9:17 IST

    Buenos Aires, Argentina, Aug 17 : River Plate opened its new life in the second division of Argentine football with a 1-0 victory Tuesday against Chacarita Juniors before 40,000 at River's Monumental Stadium in Buenos

  • dry yamuna can crack taj mahal s foundations

    Dry Yamuna Can Crack Taj Mahal's Foundations

    India | April 12, 2011 14:25 IST

    Agra, Apr 12: The world famous Taj Mahal is facing a threat to its foundations due to a perenially dry Yamuna river, say experts, according to  Times Of India.When Shah Jahan decided to build the

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