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HISTORIC DAMS IN NEW YORK
US governors, lawmakers hail bilateral partnership in messages for India's Independence Day- In 1913, the Army Corps launched construction of Troy's Federal Dam, using engineers experienced on the Panama Canal. 113 years later, the lock and dam still supports New York's Hudson River navigation and remains a landmark of American engineering
- In 1935, this dam submerged entire US town under 60 feet of water; nearly 90 years later, falling lake levels are bringing the 'ghost town' back to life
- By the mid-2010s, California agencies had placed more than 200,000 tons of gravel below Keswick Dam, restoring egg-laying habitat for endangered salmonIn an initiative aimed at revitalizing the spawning grounds for the endangered winter-run Chinook salmon, California has been transporting ...13 Aug, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- By the mid-2010s, California agencies had placed more than 200,000 tons of gravel below Keswick Dam, restoring egg-laying habitat for endangered salmonThe construction of dams along the Sacramento River hindered the natural flow of gravel that is essential for salmon spawning. Efforts are ...13 Aug, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- In 1884, Louisiana displayed South American water hyacinth for its lavender flowers; within decades, floating mats covered 126,000 Florida acres and blocked waterwaysOriginating in 1884, water hyacinth transformed into a significant nuisance for Florida by the 1950s. This aggressive floating plant overto...13 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- Global Market | Shein plans Hong Kong stock market debut on August 28: ReportsShein is reportedly planning a Hong Kong IPO on August 28, reviving its long-awaited public listing plans after exploring New York and Lond...13 Aug, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
- In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebedSeveral major North American lakes are experiencing significant water level declines. Drought, warming temperatures, and increased water de...13 Aug, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Alan Furst: 'Good people don't spend their time being good. Good people want to spend their time...' - inspiring quote by author of Night Soldiers and The Polish Officer teaches life lessons on character, human nature and what separates good people from bad peopleQuote of the day by Alan Furst: Novelist Alan Furst suggests good people focus on daily life and simple pleasures. Bad people, conversely, ...11 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- In 1963, federal engineers completed Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona for water storage and power, which turned the Colorado River colder and disrupted native fish reproductionGlen Canyon Dam altered the Colorado River's temperature and flow significantly. This change negatively affected the endangered humpback ch...11 Aug, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
- NCP(SP) MPs meet PM Modi, seek Bharat Ratna for Phules, Sathe and Tukadoji Maharaj, raise Maharashtra issuesNCP(SP) MPs, led by Supriya Sule, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. They presented several Maharashtra-specific demands, includin...11 Aug, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
- A ghost town disappeared beneath 60 feet of water after Hoover Dam was built; Lake Mead’s decline is bringing it back to lifeA submerged ghost town named St. Thomas is reappearing as Lake Mead's water levels drop. This former Mormon settlement was flooded after th...10 Aug, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
- In 2011, New York tried a simple way to beat peak summer heat by painting rooftops white; here’s how it helped cool citiesIn a proactive initiative starting in 2011, volunteers in New York City painted rooftops white to tackle the challenges of urban heat. This...09 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
- Cauvery row: CM C Joseph Vijay backs talks with Karnataka, spars with Udhayanidhi StalinTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay defended direct talks on the Cauvery water dispute. He stated readiness for humiliation if dialogu...08 Aug, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
- India seeks river data from China, flags concerns over Tibet mega-damIndia has asked China to resume sharing vital water-flow data. This request comes amid concerns over a massive dam project on the Yarlung T...07 Aug, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
- New York City issues cease-and-desist notices to Amazon, Walmart, Target over illegal e-bikesNew York City has ordered forty-two online retailers to stop selling illegal e-bikes. These devices allegedly exceed speed and safety limit...07 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
- China faces backlash over arrest of activist in Tibet for Dalai Lama photoChinese authorities arrested activist Zhang Yi in Tibet on July 28. He faces charges of inciting separatism after displaying a Dalai Lama p...06 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
- New York crushed 5,000 discarded school toilets and lowered the porcelain into Jamaica Bay, creating foundations for new oyster reefsNew York City recycled nearly five thousand old toilets from public schools. This discarded porcelain became part of new oyster reef founda...04 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- Emergency action plans updated for 735 of 6,598 specified dams: CentreEmergency action plans are updated for 735 of 6,598 specified dams nationwide. Maharashtra has the most dams, with 65 having updated emerge...03 Aug, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
- In 1910, Beavers nearly disappeared from the US. Today they are reshaping rivers againNorth America's beaver population faced near extinction due to the fur trade. Fashion changes and conservation efforts allowed their number...30 Jul, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
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