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Gevra Mine to Become Asia’s Largest Coal Mine
In a significant development, the Gevra mine of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) in Chhattisgarh is set to become the largest coal mine in Asia. The mine received...
7th Session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) held in Kochi
The 7th Session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) was recently held in Kochi. During this session, the committee finalised and recommended quality standards for...
14 High Risk Zones Identified in Joshimath
The Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) has identified 14 high risk zones in Joshimath after a detailed survey. These zones with severe land subsidence include houses in the...
Modi Reenacting Somnath History at Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Ram Mandir temple in Ayodhya on January 22nd, 2024. This echoes a similar grand inauguration ceremony 73 years ago...
Odisha CM Unveils Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (SMPP)
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik recently unveiled the Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (SMPP), a large development project around Puri’s 12th century Shree Jagannath Temple. The project aims to...
Significance of Nashik’s Kalaram Temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited the iconic Kalaram Mandir in Maharashtra’s temple town of Nashik. The site is deeply intertwined with Hindu mythology as part of the...
Palace of Aigai to be Reopened
The Palace of Aigai, an ancient Greek site dating back to the 4th century BC that served as the spiritual centre of Macedonian rulers, is reopening on January...
Guyana and Venezuela Defuse Long-Standing Land Dispute
On December 15th, Guyana and Venezuela agreed to resolve their centuries-old border conflict over the Essequibo region peacefully, easing fears of potential military escalation. The Origins of the...
Notre Dame Stained Glass Controversy
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris suffered severe damage from a devastating fire in April 2019. As restoration plans progress, a controversy has erupted over a proposal backed...
Lithium Reservoir in Salton Sea
In a groundbreaking study, scientists exploring Southern California’s Salton Sea, the state’s largest lake, have uncovered a remarkable lithium reservoir estimated to be worth $540 billion. This ‘white...
World’s Largest Meditation Center
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Swarved Mahamandir, a majestic seven-floor temple situated in Varanasi’s Umaraha area. This grand spiritual edifice is a testament to architectural splendor and...
