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Bihar flood situation grim, over 47 lakh affected across 15 districts

Bihar's flood situation remains grim, affecting over 47 lakh people across fifteen districts. The Ganga and its tributaries continue flowing above danger levels, causing embankment breaches. Officials are working to repair breaches and prevent further water entry into residential areas. Community kitchens and relief camps are providing essential services to…

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JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha flags Bihar's water concerns, opposes renewal of Ganga water treaty with B'desh

JD(U) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha urged the Centre not to renew the Ganga water treaty. He alleged Bihar's water share has been stolen for three decades. The treaty signed in 1996 governs dry-season water flows at Farakka Barrage. Bangladesh receives 1,500 cumecs while Bihar gets only 400 cumecs. Jha linked…

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Over 43 lakh people affected in 14 districts as flood wreaks havoc in Bihar

Over 43 lakh people are affected by Bihar floods across fourteen districts. Several rivers, including the Ganga, are flowing above their danger levels. Incessant rains and Nepal catchment rainfall caused rivers and streams to overflow. The state has deployed rescue teams and is operating community kitchens for affected citizens. Light…

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Bihar floods: Over 35 lakh hit by deluge in 14 districts as Ganga crosses its highest flood mark

Bihar floods worsened Tuesday, impacting over 35 lakh people in fourteen districts. The Ganga River at Sultanganj surpassed its highest flood level, causing concern downstream. A boat capsized in Vaishali, resulting in one death and one person missing. Authorities are operating community kitchens and relief camps for affected residents. Rescue…

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6 Vande Bharat Train Routes Worth Booking for Scenic Views and Not Just for the Speed

Howrah to New Jalpaiguri, Tea Gardens and the Teesta ValleyThe Vande Bharat on the Howrah-New Jalpaiguri corridor covers roughly 564 kilometres, and for most of the journey north of Malda, the train moves through a Bengal that most passengers never see from the road. Paddy fields give way to jute…

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Bihar: Flood situation remains grim in Saran as Ganga, Saryu, Gandak rivers' levels rise

Floodwaters inundated several villages in Bihar's Saran district as rivers rose significantly. Normal life was disrupted, and boats became the primary transport in affected areas. Residential areas in Chhapra city and surrounding blocks experienced significant waterlogging. The district administration intensified relief and rescue operations, deploying officials to monitor the situation.…

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JD(U) opposes renewal of Ganga treaty with Bangladesh, cites Bihar's interests

Bihar's JD(U) party opposes renewing the Ganga water treaty with Bangladesh. The party states the agreement conflicts with the state's current interests. Former chief minister Nitish Kumar also previously spoke against the treaty. Concerns of Bihar's people must be considered if the treaty is renewed. A yatra will now engage…

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Ganga rises above warning level in Varanasi as Prayagraj ghats submerge

Ganga and Yamuna rivers are rising, submerging several ghats in Prayagraj. Authorities in Varanasi are stepping up flood preparedness as the Ganga flows above its warning level. Prime Minister Modi spoke to officials to assess the flood situation and ensure immediate relief. Arrangements are being made at 29 flood relief…

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7 Affordable Festive Getaways in India for Budget Travel This Holiday Season

Pondicherry: French Quarters and Christmas Lights on a ShoestringPondicherry charges less than Goa for nearly the same coastline. During the Christmas and New Year stretch, the French Quarter strings up lights along Rue Suffren and Rue Dumas, the beachside promenade fills with families, and the Catholic churches, Basilica of the…

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Ganga water level crosses warning mark in Varanasi, rises at 2 cm per hr

The Ganga river's water level in Varanasi has now surpassed the warning mark. Officials are closely monitoring flood-affected areas along the Ganga and Varuna rivers. District administration and police reviewed arrangements for displaced people and relief camps. They ensured essential services and security measures were in place for residents. Authorities…

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Ganga river crosses warning mark in Varanasi, boat operations suspended

Varanasi's Ganga river water level has surpassed the warning mark, prompting officials to halt all boat operations. The district administration is now closely monitoring flood-affected areas along the Ganga and Varuna rivers. Approximately eleven localities and wards have experienced partial flooding, impacting many families.

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Why Sangam Snan Feels Incomplete Without Hanuman Darshan

What if the river you came to Prayagraj to worship comes to the temple on its own? Near the sacred Sangam stands the famous Bade Hanuman Ji Temple, where devotees worship a unique reclining form of Lord Hanuman. The temple is especially associated with a striking monsoon phenomenon: devotees believe…

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What Each Month's Purnima Encodes: The Specific Energy of Every Full Moon Night in India

The calendar that was never about datesThe Hindu lunar calendar was built on one observation: the moon does not repeat itself. Each Purnima, the Sanskrit word for full moon, derived from purna, meaning complete, arrives in a different nakshatra, a different ritu, a different quality of light. The Puranas and…

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Amavasya and the New Moon: What Hindu Ritual About Ancestors Teaches the Living About Grief

The night that asks nothing of the skyThe new moon gives you nothing to look at. That is the first thing Amavasya asks of you: to sit with a sky that offers no light back. Every other Hindu observance has something to orient toward, the full Kartik moon, the rising…

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5 Indian Destinations That Are Genuinely Accessible for Travellers With Mobility Challenges

Agra: The Taj Mahal's Accessibility Overhaul Is More Serious Than You ThinkThe Archaeological Survey of India installed paved pathways and ramps at the Taj Mahal complex after sustained pressure from disability rights groups, and the difference is measurable. Wheelchair users can now reach the main plinth via a dedicated ramp…

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Is India prepared for the next Glacial Lake Outburst Flood? Nepal catastrophe brings 200 high-risk lakes in focus

Nepal’s deadly glacial disaster has renewed scrutiny of India’s preparedness for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods, with around 200 high-risk glacial lakes identified across the Himalayas. A government survey has mapped about 7,500 glacial lakes, including 4,700 in the Ganga basin, while experts urge faster monitoring, warnings and mitigation.

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How Migratory Fish Navigate India's Rivers During the Monsoon Using a Biological Compass Science Is Still Mapping

The fish that reads the river like a mapThe Hilsa, Tenualosa ilisha, can detect a change in water salinity of less than 0.1 parts per thousand. That sensitivity is not incidental. It is the opening move in one of the most precise navigational performances in freshwater biology. Every monsoon, adult…

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Bihar braces for floods as Nepal rains push rivers above danger mark

Bihar faces significant flood threats as river water levels continue to rise. Heavy rainfall and flash floods in Nepal have caused major rivers to swell. Authorities have opened barrage gates and are monitoring river embankments closely. People are being moved from low-lying areas to safer locations. Disaster response teams are…

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Did a Childhood Mistake Change Sita’s Destiny Forever?

Why did Sita, one of the most revered women in the Ramayana tradition, have to face another painful separation from Rama even after returning from Lanka? One lesser-known narrative attempts to answer this question through an emotional story involving a pair of parrots, a childhood incident and a curse. According…

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How Mauritius Kept Bhojpuri Alive: The Indian Diaspora's Homeland Rebuilt Across an Ocean

The Language That Outlived Its OriginYou hear it at the market in Port Louis before you see the stall. A woman bargaining over bitter gourd, her cadence rising and falling in Bhojpuri, not the clipped, television-inflected version that survives in pockets of eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, but something older,…

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What Shankaracharya Learned From a Woman at Manikarnika

What happens when someone who has spent a lifetime teaching the highest truths suddenly finds himself unable to answer one simple question? According to a popular traditional account, something like this happened to Adi Shankaracharya in Kashi. During his travels, Shankaracharya reached the sacred city with his disciples and passed…

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Day after Nepal floods, water level of swollen Gandak river in Bihar receding: Officials

The Gandak river's water level is showing a receding trend after flash floods in Nepal. Discharge from the Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar has also declined with the river system. Bihar was on high alert after floodwaters entered the Gandak river and reached the barrage. The Ganga river's water level is…

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India's Indian Softshell Turtle Is One of the Most Endangered Freshwater Reptiles in Its Own Rivers

A Reptile Built for Rivers, Stranded by ThemThe Indian softshell turtle, Nilssonia gangetica, can grow to over 70 centimetres and weigh close to 25 kilograms. Its shell is not the hard dome most people picture. It is a flattened, leathery pad, cartilaginous rather than bony, that lets the animal slip…

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Beyond Tigers: How the Sundarbans' Tidal Mangrove Web Keeps Asia's Largest Forest Alive

The Mud Is the EngineThe Sundarbans sits across roughly 10,000 square kilometres of the Bengal delta, where the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers meet the Bay of Bengal. Twice a day, tidal water floods the forest floor and retreats, depositing silt and carrying nutrients. This cycle, not the trees, not…

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Bihar CM announces Rs 70,000 crore plan for 126-km Marine Drive along Ganga

Addressing the concluding ceremony of the Employment Fair (Rojgar Mela) at Gyan Bhavan near Gandhi Maidan in Patna, Choudhary said the project would also generate employment opportunities and open new avenues in various sectors.

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