34th Vyas Award to famous Hindi writer Suryabala

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34th Vyas Award to famous Hindi writer Suryabala Suryabala's novel “Kaun Des Ko Vasi: Venu Ki Diary” has been selected for the prestigious Vyas Samman award-2024. Profession: Renowned Hindi novelist and writer. Vyas Samman: Established: Instituted in 1991 by the K.K. Birla Foundation. Purpose: To re...

India Conducts First-ever Ganges River Dolphin Tagging

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India Conducts First-ever Ganges River Dolphin Tagging On December 18, 2024, India successfully conducted the first-ever tagging of a Ganges River Dolphin in Assam. Initiative: Project Dolphin: Launched by the Government of India in 2020 to conserve and protect the Ganges River Dolphin. Ministry of ...

Padma Shri awardee Tulasi Gowda passed away

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Padma Shri awardee Tulasi Gowda passed away Tulasi Gowda, fondly known as the "Tree Mother", passed away on December 16, 2024, at the age of 86. She was a renowned environmentalist from the Halakki tribal community in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. Early Life: Born in Honnalli village, Ankola T...

MLAs demand 371 (J)-like status for Kittur Karnataka

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MLAs demand 371 (J)-like status for Kittur Karnataka There has been a demand for granting 371 (J)-like status to the Kittur Karnataka region. Government Response: The government has acknowledged the demands and is considering the feasibility of extending similar provisions to Kittur Karnataka. Backg...

Govt. committed to increasing Almatti dam height, says CM

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Govt. committed to increasing Almatti dam height, says CM The Chief Minister recently reaffirmed the government's commitment to increasing the height of the Almatti dam. Current Status: Current Height: The dam's present height is 519.6 meters (1705 feet). Proposed Increase: Proposed Height: Increase...