Water Bodies
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5 places in India that are best for boat rides
Fashion | Jun 05, 2025, 01:31 PM ISTIndia has a diverse range of boat ride experiences, from serene backwaters to vibrant rivers and exotic islands. Whether you're seeking romance, adventure or spirituality, here are some places that can offer you the best boat rides. Here, take a look at some of these places.
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World Water Day 2025: History, Significance and theme explained
World | Mar 22, 2025, 11:52 AM ISTWorld Water Day theme 2025 is Glacier Preservation’. The UN has declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ preservation. It highlights critical role of glaciers in water security, climate regulation, and sustaining life on Earth.
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850 water bodies identified for rejuvenation in Jammu
India | Jun 19, 2021, 01:53 PM ISTDDC, Jammu, Anshul Garg also said that 750 defunct hand pumps would be repaired and 350 new hand pumps will be installed in water stressed areas.
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Uttarakhand: Village ponds, other water bodies to be revived in a year
India | Jun 05, 2021, 12:55 PM ISTThe chief minister has said ponds and other water bodies in all villages and adjoining areas which are there in the revenue records will be revived in a year and climate budgeting will start from 2022-23 to bring work related to climate change into the mainstream.
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400 water bodies revived in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district
India | Oct 09, 2020, 10:39 AM ISTAs a part of the 'One Village One Pond' initiative, the Jhansi district in Uttar Pradesh has revived 406 ponds in the past four months. The initiative has also provided employment to about 11,000 migrant workers who had returned to their villages during the pandemic.
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Study reveals short, frequent walks near water bodies can benefit mental health
Lifestyle | Jul 13, 2020, 04:54 PM ISTWhile walking is good for cardiovascular health, a recent study has found additional benefits of the activity.
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Meghalaya Cabinet approves draft water policy
India | Jul 13, 2019, 11:39 AM ISTChaired by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, the cabinet on Friday discussed at length the various aspects of the policy before approving the draft policy, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said.
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Berhmapur Municipal Corporation to renovate five water bodies
India | Jun 06, 2019, 02:06 PM ISTNewly elected Lok Sabha member from Berhampur, Chandra Sekhar Sahu has already laid the foundation of the reclamation of Bijipur Badabandha, one of the oldest water bodies in the city, on Tuesday.
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Know about Chand Baori: The ‘deepest’ well in India
Lifestyle | Jun 03, 2017, 01:51 PM ISTIt is 13-storey deep, making it the deepest well in India. Know more about this architectural marvel here.