Odisha to spend ₹855 cr for renovation of Hirakud, its oldest irrigation system
The Hirakud dam, the longest earthen dam in the country, was built in 1957 at the confluence of the Mahanadi and Ib rivers, ...
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Six decade old canal system of Odisha’s Hirakud Dam to get facelift
Built six decades ago, the canal network connected to Hirakud Dam, one of the biggest projects in eastern India, is all set to be renovated, which is expected to minimise wastage of water meant ...
The Telegraph8d
Odisha government to renovate Hirakud canal system at a cost of Rs 855 crore
The renovation of the canal system of the Hirakud Dam project will be completed within four years. It’s one of the first major multipurpose river valley projects started after India’s Independence.
Indiatimes1mon
Odisha to release water from Hirakund dam to avert flooding in Raigarh
Raipur: Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai talked to his Odisha counterpart, Mohan Charan Majhi, for releasing water from Hirakud Dam to avert flooding in villages of Raigarh district. There is a ...
Hirakud oustees get land pattas after six decades
The Hirakud dam project was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru on January 13, 1957. However, its oustees were assured 10 decimal ...
BBC10mon
The spectacular failures and successes of massive dams
When India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, spoke to villagers displaced by the colossal Hirakud Dam project in 1948, he may have spoken more plainly than he intended: "If you are to ...
The Telegraph1mon
CM Vishnu Deo Sai, Odisha’s Majhi Collaborate to prevent flooding in Hirakud submergence areas
Considering the continuous rainfall over the past few days, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai has swiftly taken action to address the looming flood threat in villages of Raigarh district, located in ...
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Hirakud Train Schedule
16 trains pass through Hirakud station. It is not a major station and only a few long distance trains stop here. 8 Super Fast trains, 4 Mail Express trains, 4 Passenger trains & at Hirakud station.
The New Indian Express24d
No pride until Odia generates employment
BHUBANESWAR: Until Odia as a language helps generate employment like English, and all kinds of academic books are available in Odia, this regional language can never fascinate the young generation ...
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Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex Base Guide
Dam Neck is located on the Atlantic coast, five miles south of the downtown resort of Virginia Beach. Dam Neck has 3.2 miles of some of the most beautiful beach front in Virginia and covers over ...
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Andrew Van Dam
Andrew Van Dam writes the Department of Data column each week for The Washington Post. He has covered economics and wrangled data and graphics for The Post and the Wall Street Journal. He got his ...